Thinking Differently About Food Waste

BOCA is a modern Spanish restaurant located in Dubai’s bustling financial district. With the simple goal of looking at the waste they generated, BOCA identified several opportunities to reduce their impact, particularly through waste reduction and proper segregation. This initiative aimed to not only reduce environmental impact but also optimise operational efficiency and align with BOCA’s Sustainability Manifesto.
Tech Tracker: Automation is becoming a must-have for restaurant marketing

BentoBox launches new marketing platform that includes automated email and SMS to customers, ARO launches an AI-powered marketing platform, and more
Rebuilding The Planet One Cup At A Time: Turning Used Coffee Grounds Into A Foundation For The Future

How a team of RMIT researchers in Australia are repurposing spent coffee grounds into a stronger, more sustainable concrete
The H2O Revolution: Premium Hydration is a top beverage trend from #WaterTok and functional water and flavour-enhanced H2O

In the ever-evolving landscape of beverage trends, 2024 is set to quench our thirst with the most basic drink known to mankind.
The loyalty program evolution makes its way to the full-service restaurant category

More full-service brands have added or iterated their loyalty programs recently, driving frequency and engagement.
Kol: Recreating Mexican Flavours with Seasonal British Produce

Chef-owner Santiago Lastra of the award-winning Kol in London is making waves with his innovative Mexican dishes prepared with seasonal British produce.
4 Initiatives That Tackle Food Waste For Restaurants, Bars and Hotels

From socially motivated initiatives to data-driven food waste solutions, here are some innovative projects that may catch fire in 2024
How the restaurant industry is breaking down gender equality barriers

Several major restaurant companies have vowed to achieve gender pay and representational parity. And while much progress has been made, some challenges remain in the way of full gender equality.
Restaurants bring mental health into focus

The pandemic and demand from younger generations have served as catalysts for more restaurant companies to add mental health programming and benefits.
Restaurant operators shrink the store, not the experience

New prototypes cater to the off-premises customer with efficient models for service