Can Lab-Grown Meat Be Halal: A Religious and Ethical Debate
Lab-grown meat —an innovation poised to revolutionise the meat industry —stands at the crossroads of science, ethics, and religion. The quest to determine its compatibility with Halal standards has sparked discussions among scholars, industry players, and consumers worldwide.
Digital marketing fuels ever more food sector sales in Asia-Pacific
After facing the adverse impacts of the pandemic, the foodservice sector has emerged stronger and adopted technology and digitalization to its advantage. Operators came up with new solutions to offset pandemic-induced challenges and most of these solutions leveraged technology. Some of the major technologies that the foodservice sector adopted include digital marketing and an increased virtual presence, online ordering, and digital payments.
U.S. restaurant industry expected to pass $1 trillion for the first time
The National Restaurant Association is forecasting a record $1.1 trillion in sales in 2024 and the addition of 15.7 million jobs.
How restaurant franchisees can navigate challenges ahead
Federal and local legislation, from the changing joint employer rule to ever-rising minimum wages, are affecting franchisee success
How restaurant franchises are dealing with inflation
A look at some of the industry’s more interesting strategies to cope with inflation.
5 takeaways from the ICR Conference
Restaurant companies are bullish on unit development and marketing for 2024, in what is expected to be a return to normalization* (*relatively speaking).
How restaurants are focusing on growth, ROI and reach
The industry’s biggest challenges, including inflation and labor shortages, persist into 2024
Expect restaurant consumers to get much more value conscious in 2024
Fitch Ratings directors predict ‘flattish’ growth in the restaurant space, while bigger brands are expected to gain market share.
The rise of the drinkable dessert on restaurant menus
The low-commitment items are portable, customizable, and social media friendly
Restaurants finish 2023 on a high note
Data from Master Card shows that restaurant sales were up nearly 8% year-over-year, while traffic also appears to be gaining momentum.
