All articles by Michael Jones
Michael Jones
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
Event review: European Foodservice Summit 2026
Taking place in Madrid, Spain, between September 16-17, the 27th European Foodservice Summit addressed how hospitality businesses can continue to grow and stay relevant in a fast-changing market
Rachel Mago promoted to Taylor Company SVP of Global Sales and Marketing
Since joining Taylor in 2019, Mago has held several sales positions, most recently
serving as SVP of Sales (the Americas) & Global Marketing
Blog: Every little helps?
Marius Zürcher addresses the European Union’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
The Global Foodservice Focus
A weekly round-up of hospitality and foodservice news and announcements from across the world
Design Masterclass: What is preventing C-3PO’s arrival in the commercial kitchen?
General-purpose robots for use in kitchens will become a reality, but it won’t be any time soon, says Tim Smallwood FFCSI. Meanwhile, are the kitchens being designed today going to be relevant for when the robots are ready?
Innovation: Experiential dining and understanding the experience economy
Jim Banks considers how operators are using technology in new ways to create something memorable to find out what matters most – a digitally enhanced dining experience, a compelling story, or back of house efficiency