All articles by Michael Jones
Michael Jones
Centralized intelligence: how a centralized cook-chill production benefits operators
An expert panel convened during this year’s Pars & Paella event examined how centralized cook-chill kitchens can improve efficiency, consistency, scalability, and financial performance, reports panel moderator Michael Jones
The Global Foodservice Focus
A weekly round-up of hospitality and foodservice news and announcements from across the world
Building resilient cold storage in an era of extreme weather and grid constraints
Walk-in coolers and freezers are expected to do more than maintain a temperature setpoint. They protect valuable inventory, support daily operations and, increasingly, must remain dependable amid extreme weather, aging electrical infrastructure and more demanding building requirements
Forever young? Marius Zürcher on dining demography
Different generations of customer are dining different ways, but what does this all mean for the industry? Columnist Marius Zürcher looks beyond the data
Designing restaurant kitchens for the next service call
A well-functioning restaurant is one where necessary maintenance has a place, a plan and an informed person on the other end of the service call, argues maintenance expert and author of a new book America Runs on Waffles, Troy Coleman
Watch: panel on specifying ice and refrigeration systems
Recorded at the Pars & Paella event in Idaho, US, on September 1, 2026, this expert panel, supported by Hoshizaki America, addresses how to specify and design ice and refrigeration systems
The Global Foodservice Focus
A weekly round-up of hospitality and foodservice news and announcements from across the world
Hatco announces sales leadership transition and promotions
Hatco® has announced several sales leadership changes, including the upcoming retirement of Mark Pumphret, vice president of national sales, following…
Vulcan launches new Core Series: reliable and accessible at its core
New curated lineup combines trusted Vulcan models with expanded offerings at an approachable price point
New Age Industrial appoints Christopher Carney as regional sales manager – foodservice
Carney brings an extensive background in commercial foodservice sales leadership, culinary operations, and territory management