Food Talk magazine, Winter 2008 (Issue 27)

This season Food Talk meets self-confessed sweet tooth Terena Blanton-Downs from Cocolat to discover her philosophy and passion behind her growing chocolate empire. We also catch up with Professor Andrew Fearne after his second visit to South Australia and gather his thinking and learning on our industry so far. Also highlighted this issue are a diverse range of businesses including Carême Traditional Pastry, Barossa Valley Cheese Company, Tucker’s Crackers, Clean Seas Tuna and Lifestyle Bakery.

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Learn with Fearne

The message from Adelaide Thinker in Residence to our food industry is simple – improve or perish. More...

A decadent Cocolat empire

Chocolate makes the world go ‘round in this South Australian success story. More...

Go green for growth!

Entering their second decade, the Premier’s Food Awards this year are doing their bit to help the environment. More...

Tucking into Tucker's Crackers

A South Australian family goes from strength to strength with its niche cracker range. More...

Barossa bringing out the best

Food from the Barossa Valley is distinct in character, quality and unique cultural heritage. The regions’ food producers are passionate and diverse, with innovative new businessesemerging alongside the more traditional German influenced. More...

Analysing opportunities for growth

South Australian food businesses will soon have access to the latest market intelligence through the appointment of Matthew Palmer to PIRSA Agriculture, Food and Wine. More...

Boosting international markets

Food Adelaide is making valuable inroads into international markets on behalf of South Australian food and beverage exporters. More...

Getting the technology into food

Two food technologists have joined PIRSA/SARDI, a joint initiative of the Innovation and New Product Development program of the South Australian Food Plan 2007-2010. More...

Putting tourism on your menu

In a South Australian first, World Food Exchange will be held from 21 – 25 September 2008. More...

Inside industry: Poultry

PIRSA Livestock Industries work in partnership with the SA Chicken Meat Council. Their aim is to double current production and significantly add value to products set out in the Poultry Meat in SA strategic directions plan. More...

Dynamic dairy moves into cheese

South Australia’s B.-d. Farm Paris Creek dairy joins a handful of bio-dynamic cheese makers in the world. More...

IDOs making impact on food businesses

South Australian food businesses have embraced the role of Industry Development Officers (IDOs), an initiative under the South Australian Food Plan 2007-2010. More...

Strengthening the food council

The Premier’s Food Council (PFC) has been rejuvenated to reflect the changing needs of the South Australian food industry. More...

World first in tuna

An Eyre Peninsula aquaculture giant has successfully recreated the natural breeding cycle of one of the world’s most sought after fish. More...

Short 'n' sweet training for busy food producers

A new training program is set to help small to medium food producers in South Australia develop their businesses. More...