15th Annual Food and Grocery Executive Program
May 18th, 2012

15th Annual Food and Grocery Executive Program

This year’s Food and Grocery Executive Program, run by the Institute of Food and Grocery Management, will be held from September 23-28 at the Mt Eliza Centre for Executive Education in Victoria, Australia.

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May 7th, 2012

Hospo education provider aims at profitability

The newly launched Hospitality Training Academy (HTA) is intent on improving the profitability of the hospitality sector, according to HTA chief executive, Bruce Robertson.

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Qualifications set for change
October 18th, 2011

Qualifications set for change

New Zealand’s hospitality qualifications are currently under review by the Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI), which hopes to create a set of standards for use by all providers and workplaces engaging in training to national programmes.

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Gourmet university opens
October 3rd, 2011

Gourmet university opens

Spain’s first gourmet university has opened its doors.

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April 19th, 2011

Nestlé Toque D’Or team trainers announced

Top lecturers from 12 culinary institutes around the country have been confirmed as team trainers in this year’s Nestlé Toque d’Or – New Zealand’s premier student culinary competition.

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April 4th, 2011

Cook Islands team to compete in Nestle Toque D’Or

For the first time ever in the history of the New Zealand Nestlé Toque d’Or, an offshore team has confirmed its involvement in the annual student culinary event.

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March 22nd, 2011

Retail Summit coming to Auckland

The Retail Australasia Summit and Expo will be held May 24-25 at SKY CITY Convention Centre, Auckland.

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Hospitality training for Rugby World Cup staff
March 22nd, 2011

Hospitality training for Rugby World Cup staff

As the hospitality sector gears up for the Rugby World Cup 2011, ensuring stadium staff are well-prepared to host the many thousands of fans is a top priority.

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E-Newsletter from the Hospitality Standards Institute
March 10th, 2011

E-Newsletter from the Hospitality Standards Institute

The March issue of the Hospitality Standards Institute e-newsletter, contains industry updates, product information, details of upcoming events, and qualification information. The newsletter is reproduced here in foodnews, courtesy of HSI.

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February 23rd, 2011

University sets up new chair with Fonterra finance

Fonterra and the Riddet Institute have announced their financial support for a new Massey University chair in Food Material Science. Long-time Fonterra Research Centre scientist Dr Peter Munro will be the first to hold the chair.

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November 3rd, 2010

Britain invests in extra training for food and drink sector

The United Kingdom government has announced a £4.2 million injection into training for employees in the food and beverage sector of British industry. The project will deliver funds to support 50% of employee training costs.

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August 19th, 2010

Government to contribute extra $85 million to dairy industry

The New Zealand Government has announced that it will contribute $85 million to a newly announced programme of training and research for the local dairy industry.

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