Food & Drink

National private equity group Catalyst has made its second acquisition in Western Australia, buying frozen foods manufacturer Vesco and announcing plans to merge it with an east coast food business

Taking on an international industry standard would seem daunting for some, but it's a challenge that's heating things up for one WA chef.

The Swan Valley's Feral Brewing has cemented its status as one of the nation's top breweries, with its Hop Hog India Pale Ale winning best beer for the third consecutive year at Beer & Brew

Wesfarmers has reported generally positive quarterly sales results from its retail businesses, with Bunnings achieving the most rapid growth while Coles' supermarkets and liquor stores lifted turno

The bar business isn't always serious, as a quirky new venue in Highgate shows.

With five bakeries now bearing the Jean Pierre Sancho name, Corentin Laumaillé has hit 'pause' on his expansion plans...for now.

Live jazz, soul and blues complement the food and drinks at a new city venue.

Activity in the services sector fell at a much slower rate in September, thanks to improvements in sales, new orders and supplier deliveries.

The lack of a bricks and mortar shopfront hasn't stopped one determined Perth businesswoman.

Global casinos operator Crown says it is working to improve the quality of its Australian resorts, while also keeping a close eye on costs.

Two Perth distillers believe the market is ready for some top-quality locally produced bourbon.

Perth-based fast food chain Croissant Express has been acquired by a specialist investor in the quick service sector led by former Hungry Jack's CEO, Tim Tighe.

Bega Cheese has made a $319 million play for fellow dairy producer Warrnambool Cheese and Butter that could create one of Australia's largest listed food companies.

Such is the focus on excellence required by Olympic athletes to succeed at sport, it's no great leap to assume such application would have a positive effect in other aspects of their lives.

Having been through a number of incarnations, PICA Bar & Cafe has settled on a winning formula in the heart of the Cultural Centre.

Perth has embraced the proliferation of small bars, but how many can the city support?

Lifestyle changes following a disease diagnosis have led a Perth woman to an unexpected business success.

Boutique beer-maker Gage Roads Brewing says an extension to its supply agreement with food and beverage giant Woolworths has it well placed to build on a 72 per cent lift in net profit for the 2013

The recent opening of a five-star Chinese restaurant won't be the last addition to Crown's culinary line-up.

Wine buyers looking for a high-quality semillon sauvignon blanc can rest assured that Western Australian wineries are a good place to start.

Fremantle boutique brewer Little Creatures has celebrated International IPA Day in style, announcing it will add an India Pale Ale to its stable of permanent beers.

The team behind some of the city's most progressive venues has a new project that promises to be a little bit Spanish and a little bit Latin.

As if commodity price uncertainty and falling consumer confidence weren't bad enough, now the weather is conspiring to dent WA's economy.

The trickle-down effect of the decline in mining activity has reached the tasty biscuit market.

An unusual bid to produce milk powder using energy generated from coal could see Western Australia export 30,000 tonnes of milk to growing dairy markets in Asia.

The big names in the ice-cream business are planning to grow their presence in Western Australia, lured by the long, hot summers and higher disposable incomes.

The corner pub that pioneered craft brewing is no longer making its own, but it is still the place for a fancy frothy.

Liquor licence applications for central-Perth venues are being approved at a record rate despite continuing resistance from the police service and health department.

Perth take-away business Sweetlips is expanding into Scarborough as demand for iconic fish and chips lives on.

A UK-based business has swooped on Cool Clear Water Group, buying the Perth-based water purification and dispensing system distributor for $60 million.

Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi's personal war on poor customer service has culminated in a City of Perth awards program, with businesses offered the chance to meet with Ms Scaffidi as part of a monthly p

Packaged food manufacturers have about two years to voluntarily implement health star ratings on the front of their products, or risk legislative measures.