Bonus: Leaders from Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, and Taco Bell talk about their careers and the future of the industry - Catering news - NewsLocker (2024)

Hear from the Taco Bell’s Scott Mezvinsky, Chick-fil-A’s Erick McReynolds, and Chili’s Candace Watkins

Scottish Government opens £1.5m fund to help clear school meal debt

Scottish Government opens £1.5m fund to help clear school meal debtEdward Waddell20th May 2024 - 07:22 ImageAbstractFirst Minister John Swinney has confirmed the opening of a £1.5 million fund to support councils in removing the impact of school meal debt from families across the country. He said this commitment aimed to ensure no child is penalised for struggling to pay for school meals as a result of the cost of living crisis.While school meal debt is ultimately a matter for local

Public Sector Catering launches Future of Kitchen Technology digital guide

Public Sector Catering launches Future of Kitchen Technology digital guideEdward Waddell20th May 2024 - 07:22 ImageAbstractTo celebrate the start of Public Sector Catering Week (20-24th May) a Future of Kitchen Technology digital guide has been launched that takes a look at trends and technology to offer a view of what commercial kitchens could look like in the year 2034.Diets change over time, food fads come and go, and previously niche regional ingredients become global staples. To deal with t

Paul Freeston stepping down as chair & CEO of Apetito UK & North AmericaEdward Waddell20th May 2024 - 06:21 ImageAbstractPaul Freeston has announced that after 25 years of service at meals provider apetito he will be stepping down at the end of the year (December 2024). Under Paul’s leadership, Apetito UK and its Wiltshire Farm Foods home delivery business has grown from £30m to £250m in the UK, whilst increasing its team from 400 to almost 2,000. He also led the Apetit

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Analysis finds healthy packed lunches cost on average 45% more than unhealthy ones

Analysis finds healthy packed lunches cost on average 45% more than unhealthy ones Edward Waddell20th May 2024 - 06:21 ImageAbstractNew analysis from The Food Foundation as part of its Kid’s Food Guarantee has found that on average it’s 45% more expensive for parents to feed their children a healthy packed lunch compared to providing unhealthy and less nutritious options. Pricesof healthy options haverisenby up to 9%overthe last six months in four out of

Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The casual-dining seafood chain is seeking to sell to its current lenders

MKN makes series of investments to reduce environmental impact

MKN makes series of investments to reduce environmental impact Edward Waddell20th May 2024 - 05:20 ImageAbstractGerman manufacturer MKN has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable performance with a series of investments to reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing operations. The introduction of a new automatic production line at MKN’s HQ in Germany includes a 45-metre-long energy-efficient laser-cutting machine for stainless steel, which has halved energy consumption by up to

BonCulina shares recipe ideas to help caterers celebrate 80th anniversary of D-Day

BonCulina shares recipe ideas to help caterers celebrate 80th anniversary of D-DayEdward Waddell20th May 2024 - 05:20 ImageAbstractGlobal foodservice contractor BonCulina is supporting the care sector to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day with recipe ideas, including one that dates from the time and reflects the food rationing the country was experiencing.D-Day was the largest naval, air and land operation of its time and marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War. Thursday 6th June

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Sustainability Technology is trending at the Restaurant Show

From packaging carbon footprint tracing to eco-friendly fryers, technology is starting to play a bigger role in the sustainability movement

Why the restaurant industry needs a mindset shift on labor

Nate Hybl, founder/CEO of gusto, called employee investments ‘sneaky capitalistic’ because happier employees lead to happier customers and more revenue.

Restaurant operators share insights on the disappearing daypart

Breakfast, lunch and dinner no longer typify how consumers use restaurants

‘Disappearing Daypart’ session panelists share insights

Breakfast, lunch and dinner no longer typify how consumers use restaurants

New Catering Venue Planned at Former Farmhouse Site on Carter Road - MercerMe

New Catering Venue Planned at Former Farmhouse Site on Carter RoadMercerMe

Nancy Silverton, Meherwan Irani, and Sam ‘the cooking guy’ Zien honored at MenuMasters Awards gala

Winners from Del Taco, McDonald’s, Fogo de Chão, Cava, and Tender Greens were also celebrated

Hospitality businesses suffer half-term holiday cancellations due to South West Water's water poisoning scandalHospitality & Catering News

Topgolf hits 100Hospitality & Catering News

RiseHY sees 5,700 'Opportunity Youth' join HyattHospitality & Catering News

Buxton Crescent welcomes new GMHospitality & Catering News

Special women have been shaping Glenapp Castle for more than a centuryHospitality & Catering News

Piccolino opening in MarlowHospitality & Catering News

How Gen Z is changing restaurant marketing

CMOs from Bojangles, Caribou Coffee, Chicken Salad Chick, and Smoothie King share insights

4 challenges to address as AI takes over the restaurant industry

At an education session at the National Restaurant Association Show, panelists discussed the challenges behind the AI and robotics revolution

Sbarro names former RBI executive Mario Bojorquez as its president, North America

Bojorquez most recently served as head of Asia-Pacific operations for Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs

How to find a balance between raising prices and lowering food costs

Ray Villaman, CEO/owner of the Tahoe Restaurant Group, said operators should classify all of their menu items to adjust prices accurately.

New Zealand company opens world-first facility catering for coffee in can craze - Newshub

New Zealand company opens world-first facility catering for coffee in can crazeNewshub

How more healthful food can be good for business

The concept of well-being has changed in recent years

Catering business provides job opportunities to the formerly incarcerated - Spectrum News NY1

Catering business provides job opportunities to the formerly incarceratedSpectrum News NY1

Cracker Barrel unveils ‘strategic transformation’ amid financial struggles

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to overhaul menu, redesign stores and invest in more digital tech, as brand seeks to ‘gain relevance again’

Preferred welcomes 15 new member properties to the world’s largest independent hotel brandHospitality & Catering News

Duo of Desserts Added to Country Range’s Summer Sweet AssortmentHospitality & Catering News