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European settlers arrive.
European settlers arrive, aboard the first fleet. They attempt to introduce sheep and cows for food. The colonial diet consists mostly of flour, sugar, salt and tea rations. Only the well-to-do are permitted access to the newly established gardens. Some settlers hunt 'roos and fish locally. -
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A history of Australian food, Post-Colonization
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A steady food supply.
Produce from established Australian farms is shipped to Sydney to be sold in the public market at Sydney Cove. The first commerical dairy is also founded in Sydney, by Dr John Harris. Tasmania's first licensed pub opens in 1807, however food supplies at the settlement dwindle. -
Openings, immigrants and an unfortunate event.
Australia's first goldrush in 1851 attracts immigrants, including many Chinese. Guest's Biscuits and McKenzies foods spring up in 1852. Sasparella soft drink is first sold in Tassie and the first Australian documented Chinese resturant is opened by John Alloo at Ballarat Goldfields, both in 1854. The first pasta factory, The Old Macaroni Factory, is established by the Lucini brothers at an unspecifed date. A big idiot named Thomas Austin decided to release some rabbits in 1859. -
More openings, alcohol and drinking.
1887 - Fosters larger first brewed.
1889 - Bundaberg rum first brewed.
1889 - Hoadleys Preserving Works established.
1886 - Brownes Dairy established in Perth.
1886 - Marchants Soft Drinks established.
1882 - The Crohn brew the first Australian larger.
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Great Depression, sweets and iconic Australian brands.
1929 - Fairy bread as we know it and the blue heaven milkshake colour first made.
1929-1932 Great Depression.
1924 - Kellogg’s starts making corn flakes in Sydney.
1923 - Weet-Bix developed.
1923 - Vegemite launched.
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Inventions and debuts.
1950 - Wartime rationing ends,the Twistie is invented and Betty King debuts as ‘leading home economist’.
1951 Maggi dried soups launched in Australia and the school milk introduced by Menzies government.
1951Chiko Roll developed.
1952 The Esky ® invented and the Salada biscuits launched.
1953 Streets Paddle Pop launched and Chocolate Crackles trademarked.
1954 Curried Goanna served in Sydney and the Happy Little Vegemites jingle released into the wild.
1954 Savoury Shapes biscuits launched. -
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1980 Chicken Parmigiana on the menu.
1980 Bakers Delight founded in Melbourne
1980 Kangaroo meat sales legalised in S.A.
1980 Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake Book.
1984 Retail trading hours extended in NSW.
1985 IKEA’s Swedish meatballs invented.
1986 Mad cow disease identified in Britain.
1987 Mindil Beach Markets begin.
1987 Commercial snail farming in Australia.
1988 Sun-dried tomatoes all the rage.
1989 Sausage sizzle electoral row. -
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2010 Macaron craze.
2010 MasterChef trumps politicians.
2010 Online grocery sales gain momentum.
2010 Instagram food photography begins.
2011 Greenpeace attacks genetically modified wheat.
2012 HelloFresh home delivery meals.
2013 McDonald’s becomes Macca’s.
2013 Chips most popular snack food.
2013 Keto diet becoming popular.
2014 Alternative milks grow in popularity.
2016 More Aussies are vegetarian.
2019 Vegan certification introduced in Australia.