What is Food Strategy. We are a team of professional designers who study and perfect design for foodservice, hospitality and retail.
Everyone from the butcher, baker, pub, club, restaurants, food production, institutions, hospitals, aged care, franchises, cafes, grocery, take-aways. Foodservice designs that are more than a concept. Get specialised construction ready plans that incorporate the complex needs of a commercial kitchen environment. Detailed and accurate plans will enable you to get accurate quotes from your builder or shopfitter.
You need to know that your design will enable your work flows, equipment and staff to function efficiently at peak demands. Foodservice design is all we do!
Internationally accredited by FCSI (Foodservice Consultant's Society International)See this You Tube video to get 'the idea'.
Professional Design for Foodservice Hospitality Retail. Intelligent designs, council approved, ready for construction so your projects move forward with minimal stress...on time and on budget.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Australia After the Floods, NZ Quake, Japan's Tsunami
This week Food Strategy attended an informative seminar by Mr Spiros Papadopolous (Senior Economist, Global Markets Research for National Australia Bank).
Spiros produced a crystal ball to give an economic outlook for Australia in the aftermath of the devastating floods and more recent New Zealand and Japanese earthquakes and tsunami.
CPI inflation for March to Jun is expected to be high but will flatten after then. Consumers have been cautious with spending by paying down debt or investing their cash in the bank. This has also been reflected in retail sectors.
The RBA cash rate has been on hold since November however Spiros tips it will rise a few points in the coming months.
Key issues for Australia after the Japanese quake: Japan is 15% of Australia's trade (China 22.5%) 19% of exports and 9% of imports. Main exports are coal, iron ore, beef, aluminium, LNG, nickel, sugar. In the short term commodity demand will fall as large manufacturing plants close. However in the medium term, demand from reconstruction projects, coal and gas fired electricity will exert upward pressure on commodities.
There is $A133bn of resource projects currently committed or under construction which is 10% GDP.
Spiros predicts that the Aussie dollar will peak strong against the USD to $1.05 in June 2011 and beging to decline as the US economy slowly claws back.
In Summary:
For the full story, graphs and stats: Download seminar slides here. (PDF file titled "After The Floods")
Spiros produced a crystal ball to give an economic outlook for Australia in the aftermath of the devastating floods and more recent New Zealand and Japanese earthquakes and tsunami.
He compared previous global trends to hilight the extremely good position Australia is in compared to the rest of the world. After the roll on of the GFC into the floods, the east coast of Australia is starting to feel a bit tired. While the next few months will be a bumpy ride the economic outlook for 2012 is quite good.
Australia's growth has been affected by the floods in the short-term, but the medium term outlook looks strong. Wages and prices will likely trend higher. |
| Flooded home Brisbane. See Youtube video of inside click here |
CPI inflation for March to Jun is expected to be high but will flatten after then. Consumers have been cautious with spending by paying down debt or investing their cash in the bank. This has also been reflected in retail sectors.
The RBA cash rate has been on hold since November however Spiros tips it will rise a few points in the coming months.
Key issues for Australia after the Japanese quake: Japan is 15% of Australia's trade (China 22.5%) 19% of exports and 9% of imports. Main exports are coal, iron ore, beef, aluminium, LNG, nickel, sugar. In the short term commodity demand will fall as large manufacturing plants close. However in the medium term, demand from reconstruction projects, coal and gas fired electricity will exert upward pressure on commodities.
There is $A133bn of resource projects currently committed or under construction which is 10% GDP.
Spiros predicts that the Aussie dollar will peak strong against the USD to $1.05 in June 2011 and beging to decline as the US economy slowly claws back.
In Summary:
- The global economy is improving and Chinese growth remains strong
- Commodity demand will see strong resource investment in Australia
- Household caution is keeping RBA interest rates on hold
- Labour market is strong and umemployment is falling
- RBA cash rate to rise further to contain wage and price pressures
For the full story, graphs and stats: Download seminar slides here. (PDF file titled "After The Floods")
Sunday, March 20, 2011
What's Hot part 2 - Back Out In Front
Back Out In Front
In the past. kitchen budgets were often cut in favour of dining spaces. But with the trend toward front-of-house ‘show’ kitchens increasing, the aesthetics of items such as refrigeration and food service equipment are as important as the design of table and chairs. What were once considered ‘storage’ fridges are now becoming display cabinets.
SKOPE Refrigeration (www.skope.co.nz), in Christchurch New Zealand, has seen a shift in the types of cabinets being ordered such as glass doors over solid doors and glass viewing panels designed to showcase fresh produce. A good example of this is a custom refrigeration cabinet recently built for a circular bar at Queenstown International Airport in New Zealand. The architect’s brief was to design a premium bar that provides customers with maximum views out over the airport. The result of a challenging design is striking and it is one of the first things visitors to Queenstown see, and the last when they leave.
In the past. kitchen budgets were often cut in favour of dining spaces. But with the trend toward front-of-house ‘show’ kitchens increasing, the aesthetics of items such as refrigeration and food service equipment are as important as the design of table and chairs. What were once considered ‘storage’ fridges are now becoming display cabinets.
SKOPE Refrigeration (www.skope.co.nz), in Christchurch New Zealand, has seen a shift in the types of cabinets being ordered such as glass doors over solid doors and glass viewing panels designed to showcase fresh produce. A good example of this is a custom refrigeration cabinet recently built for a circular bar at Queenstown International Airport in New Zealand. The architect’s brief was to design a premium bar that provides customers with maximum views out over the airport. The result of a challenging design is striking and it is one of the first things visitors to Queenstown see, and the last when they leave.
Brisbane Roar wins ALeague 13/3/2011 - Video below
This post isn't foodservice design related, however Food Strategy supports Australian Football (soccer). If you love football you will enjoy this championship video (see below).
We experienced the electric atmosphere when Brisbane Roar clawed their way to a nail biting win of the A League premiership/championship double against Central Coast Mariners.
The match was nil all at full time. During extra time the game equalised in the gripping final minutes to 2 all. Then to penalty shoot outs. The players had to earn this win - and they did.
For those fellow football freaks amongst us we thought you might enjoy seeing the 4 rocketing penalty shots that won the game.
Sit back, turn up the volume and relive the moment.
Yours in sport and foodservice design:
Food Strategy design team
We experienced the electric atmosphere when Brisbane Roar clawed their way to a nail biting win of the A League premiership/championship double against Central Coast Mariners.
The match was nil all at full time. During extra time the game equalised in the gripping final minutes to 2 all. Then to penalty shoot outs. The players had to earn this win - and they did.
For those fellow football freaks amongst us we thought you might enjoy seeing the 4 rocketing penalty shots that won the game.
Sit back, turn up the volume and relive the moment.
Yours in sport and foodservice design:
Food Strategy design team
The Courier Mail has a great report here
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