National Media has acquired Café Culture and Café Biz Expo, two respected legacy brands in Australia’s cafe and coffee industry.

The acquisition includes all brand and content assets and marks another major step in National Media’s expansion across the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors.

“We’re thrilled to bring Café Culture brands into the National Media portfolio,” says National Media CEO Brad Langton. “These are brands with deep heritage and industry trust, and this acquisition allows us to both preserve their legacy and reimagine them for today’s digital and event landscape.”

As part of the transaction, industry veteran Sean Edwards joins National Media as Strategic Advisor for a two-year term to help steer the company’s expansion into the cafe and coffee sector. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Mr Edwards will support the integration of Café Biz Expo into the Café & Coffee Show and help relaunch a modernised Café Culture as a high-value digital hub for the industry.

“Sean’s knowledge, connections, and passion for the cafe sector are second to none,” says Mr Langton. “His appointment ensures we continue to create platforms that connect, inform, and grow this important part of Australia’s $21 billion coffee and cafe economy.”

The Café & Coffee Show will launch in May 2026 as part of Food & Hospitality Week at Sydney’s ICC. The new event aims to unite owners, operators, roasters, and suppliers to explore innovation, share ideas and celebrate excellence across the industry.

The reimagined Café Culture brand is expected to further build out National Media’s digital engagement and data-driven marketing ecosystem, sitting alongside Restaurant Business, to deliver high-value insights, audience intelligence and targeted campaigns that help suppliers grow market share, strengthen brand visibility, and generate qualified demand year-round.