The April issue of Feast Magazine will be its last, with publisher Pacific Magazines announcing the fold of the food and culture publication. On behalf of SBS, Pacific Magazines has produced the cooking-themed magazine for the past four years.
The decision to close was a result of the Audit Bureau of Circulations’ figures, which last week revealed a 12.9 per cent decrease in sales in the past six months. This equated to 32,290 copies sold, compared to the 37,090 sold six months prior.
“The decision to close such a well-regarded magazine was very difficult. Unfortunately, despite the magazine’s loyal following, it had come to a point where it was no longer commercially sustainable to publish,” says Pacific Magazines CEO Peter Zavecz.
SBS head of distribution Leon Coningham adds: “We remain committed to producing even more diverse and engaging food content for our audiences to enjoy. SBS would like to express thanks and gratitude to the talented team who has worked tirelessly to produce an award-winning quality publication over the past four years.”
