Day: October 13, 2025

The opening of the new site follows Zarraffa’s acquisition of First Things First Coffee earlier this year. Image: Zarraffa’s Coffee.Queensland coffee chain Zarraffa’s Coffee has opened its first location in South Australia, following the announcement earlier this year that it had acquired Adelaide-based specialty coffee group First Things First Coffee. Zarraffa’s Coffee operates more than 80 locations across its home market of Queensland, plus New South Wales, Western Australia, and now South Australia. It
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The Australian barista workforce has grown significantly, with the average taxable income being $32,447. Image: tonefotografia/stock.adobe.com.Australia’s baristas and café workers recorded modest income growth over the past year, as new Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data also shows the workforce expanded by around 8000 workers. Figures for the 2022-23 financial year have revealed a detailed breakdown of the average taxable incomes by occupation across Australia, including baristas, café workers, and café
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Charles Boyenval (second from right) won the 2025 edition of the competition. Image: World Coffee Championships.The 2026 World Coffee Championships (WCC) season will kick off in the Middle East following the announcement that World of Coffee Dubai will host the Cezve/Ibrik Championship (CIC). Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre between 18-20 January 2026, the Specialty Coffee Association says the upcoming World of Coffee Dubai is anticipated to be the
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Riverina Fresh has worked closely with the coffee industry since the early 2010s. Image: Prime Creative Media.With more than 100 years of history behind it, Riverina Fresh is one of Australia’s most respected dairy brands. Executive Chairman Craig Shapiro reflects on how the company continues to honour its legacy while embracing innovation and sustainability, and collaborating with coffee’s most creative baristas. When Riverina Fresh was incorporated as a business in Wagga
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Australian Barista Champion Jack Simpson wants to further shine a light on the coffee farmers producing the world’s best coffee. Image: The Alternative Dairy Co.Three-time Australian Barista Champion Jack Simpson is taking his talents to the world stage once again, but this time he’s shining a light on one of the industry’s most underappreciated areas. To succeed in the highest levels of competition requires a flawless blend of art, science, and expertise, with significant dashes of talent and creativity
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Dukes Cafe and Eatery aims to be a cornerstone of the Darwin coffee community. Image: Dukes Cafe and Eatery.The power of coffee in community is evident in Dukes Café and Eatery’s involvement in Darwin’s evolving café scene. Run by Prabin Maharjan, the successful venue is a vehicle for engaging with the local population through coffee. “I saw a big gap in the market with the knowledge and the skills I have, and the
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