Transforming Tradition: The Bombay Sweet Shop’s Modern Take On Mithai in India
India’s Bombay Sweet Shop, modernises the traditional ‘mithai’ shop concept with contemporary ingredients, techniques and aesthetics.
Greenhouses, Solar Panels, And A Geothermal Energy System Are Just A Few Ways That Restaurant Azurmendi In Spain Practises Sustainability
Named the World’s Most Sustainable Restaurant twice over, Restaurant Azurmendi presents a future where gastronomic taste and ecological consciousness coexist in perfect harmony.
An Artisanal Gin That Puts Shanghai, China on the Global Craft Spirits Map
Peddlers Gin showcases the intricate richness of Chinese botanicals and how they contribute flavour and layers to gin-making.
From Hotpot to High Altitudes: Chengdu’s Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection Technology Co. Transforms Leftover Steamboat Oil into Sustainable Jet Fuel
Explore the intersection of culinary ingenuity and environmental sustainability as this innovative Chinese company transforms hotpot residue into a cutting-edge solution for aviation fuel.
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).
