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
Smarter, simpler, more versatile: The Vulcan Chef’sCombi™
From labor shortages to limited footprints, today’s commercial kitchens face growing operational demands. Chef’sCombi addresses these challenges with intelligent automation, intuitive controls, and flexible design that simplify workflows while delivering exceptional cooking performance
UNOX accelerates growth in first half of 2026
The brand achieved consolidated revenues of €169 million (+6%), while orders were €185 million (+17%)
Blog: Why manufacturers are reshoring foodservice equipment
Columnist The Mystery Manufacturer analyzes why foodservice equipment manufacturers are plotting a new path
The Global Foodservice Focus
A weekly round-up of hospitality and foodservice news and announcements from across the world
Why electric chargrills no longer mean compromise
Waldorf and Blue Seal Evolution electric chargrills have been engineered to provide rapid heat recovery and consistent cooking performance across a wide range of service environments
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?