All articles by Michael Jones

Michael Jones

Design masterclass: AI in professional kitchen design

There is a great deal of talk about AI and its impact on professional kitchen design, but there is still little action, notes Tim Smallwood FFCSI. Kitchen designers need to narrow the gap and realize the potential of AI, he says

The Sustainability Standard: You booze, you lose?

Late nights, heavy meals and open bars have long been the unofficial currency of foodservice networking. FCSI Senior Associate Lauren Hunter’s latest column asks whether the industry’s social rulebook can sustain it

In memoriam: Georges Gaspar

Georges Gaspar, executive vice president of Halton Foodservice, has passed away following a long-term illness

Watch: Innovation and technology in foodservice – consultant panel

FCSI’s Innovation In The Kitchen video series, supported by Middleby, recorded a new episode on June 4, 2025, live at…

The Global Foodservice Focus

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

Alto-Shaam announces opening of UK training kitchen in Milton Keynes

Further expanding its presence in the UK, Alto-Shaam, a global leader in the foodservice equipment industry, has announced the opening…

Stay aligned under pressure 

Adjustable hinge designed for durability, smooth operation, and long-term alignment on heavy walk-in cooler and freezer doors

Tackling burnout, high turnover, and persistent absenteeism in hospitality

The Burnt Chef Project responds to crisis in hospitality wellbeing with updated EAP for
industry-specific mental health support

Hoshizaki Alliance to expand product lineup through acquisition of Structural Concepts

The acquisition underscores Hoshizaki Alliance’s dedication to growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction

The FCSI Interview: Stephen Arnold

The design director of UK consultancy Humble Arnold celebrates 50 years in the business in June 2025. We mark this important milestone by sharing his story as told to Michael Jones in Foodservice Consultant in 2021