All articles by Michael Jones
Michael Jones
The Global Foodservice Focus
A new, weekly round-up of hospitality and foodservice news and announcements from across the world
Alto-Shaam launches new range of heated display cases
Further enhancing operating efficiency, the new display cases also feature LED lighting to provide brighter, more eye-catching displays
Blog: Marius Zürcher on the pros and cons of hospitality consultants collaborating
With the correct approach, leveraging the expertise of multiple consultants can truly be a game-changer on projects, says our regular columnist
In memoriam: Shigeru Suzuki FCSI
FCSI Asia Pacific Division, and the wider Society mourns the loss of Japanese member Shigeru Suzuki FCSI who passed away on 22 June. “He will be missed by so many,” said Toni Clarke FCSI, who served for many years on the APD board with the Yokohama, Japan-based consultant
Design Masterclass: getting it right first time
The design and delivery of foodservice projects can be extremely complex in most projects. If the designer thinks a project is perfect: “Tell them they’re dreaming,” says Tim Smallwood FFCSI. But there are ways to improve, including encouraging experimentation
Project: Luisenhöhe, Black Forest, Germany
The culinary experience at recently opened wellness resort Luisenhöhe in Germany’s Black Forest prioritizes local produce and sustainable principles. Elly Earls hears from consultant Helge Pahlke FCSI and chef Niels Möller how they came up with a design that epitomizes the property’s commitment to transparency and authenticity
Column: Marius Zürcher focuses on gray labor
Older individuals are entering or remaining in the workforce at increasing rates – with a significant upside for restaurants owners
Demand grows for Resi-Mercial™ kitchen solutions
There’s a new term in kitchen design, Resi-Mercial™, which is a residential look and feel with traditional commercial performance
Energy Manager: revolutionizing kitchen efficiency with eco-friendly innovation
The Energy Manager is poised to become a game-changer in this sector, offering a unique combination of eco-friendly efficiency and sophisticated functionality
Hatco Corporation appoints new key accounts specialist and head of global marketing
Josh Beale joins Hatco to support the company’s OEM accounts, while Steve Bindl will direct Hatco’s market development strategies