All articles by Michael Jones
Michael Jones
The Sounding Board: key highlights and insights
As we round off the first series of The Sounding Board, we share the FCSI network’s top perspectives and topics of conversations in response to our Allied Members’ questions addressing key industry challenges and trends
Design Masterclass: preparing kitchens for artificial intelligence (AI)
The real question that operators and consultants must ask with regards to how to adopt AI is whether the facility is ready, says columnist Tim Smallwood FFCSI
European Foodservice Summit 2026 brings Europe’s top restaurant leaders to Madrid
Taking place in Madrid, Spain, on 15-17 September 2026, the Summit will address the most critical challenges and opportunities facing the foodservice industry
Burnham considers tax offset on UK pubs
Andy Burnham, the potential next UK prime minister, has stated there is “some room” for tax reform, proposing a 20% cut in business rates for pubs and bars, but at what cost and impact?
Hassle-free heat sized for convenience
Vollrath’s new 4-quart induction warmers and rethermalizers serve up powerful, precise, energy-efficient heat that improves food quality and reduces waste
Why foodservice 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