All articles by Michael Jones

Michael Jones

Why foodservic consultants are specifying Versa-Gard® food protection systems

In today’s foodservice environments, food protection systems are expected to do far more than simply satisfy health code requirements. Consultants,…

Figures behind the fixtures: FIFA World Cup 2026™ hospitality data

FIFA World Cup™ is well underway and the fan figures behind the scores tell some interesting tales. Lauren Hurrell digs into the data from the three host countries, Mexico, the USA and Canada, and beyond

Blog: casual dining and holding on to the middle

Regular columnist Marius Zürcher explores a polarization in foodservice that is causing “a thinning out” to the traditional ‘middle’ segment, which he believes provides a necessary balance to the whole ecosystem

The Global Foodservice Focus

A weekly round-up of hospitality and foodservice news and announcements from across the world

The Global Foodservice Focus

A weekly round-up of hospitality and foodservice news and announcements from across the world

Unox expands North American sales team with industry veteran Jermaine Richardson

Richardson will support customers, dealers, consultants, and distribution partners across Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi

Krowne Introduces Oak & Brass MoveWell™ Mobile Station 

This new system combines Krowne’s MoveWell modular workstation system with integrated plumbing and mobile capabilitie

The perfect storm: the UK hospitality industry’s plea for life-saving VAT cuts

An industry-wide call to slash VAT to 10% – matching European levels – offers a lifeline to struggling hospitality businesses, but will decisive action be taken? Lauren Hurrell reports

Hospitality: the real-time economic indicator

Our cloaked columnist The Mystery Manufacturer reveals the hidden impacts of global economic volatility on food costs, and why catering to all kinds of customers remains critical

Kitchen Confidential: Fighting negligence in child food policy

The Secret Chef delves into one of today’s most polarizing conversations about young people: why governments must better equip children with a solid foundation in food and nutrition