Power Shift: All-Electric Kitchens
The momentum behind all-electric kitchens grows, but it’s no simple switch.
Sustainability Guides Botanical Garden’s Dining Design
The Missouri Botanical Garden (MBG) is regarded as one of the oldest botanical gardens in continuous operation. Founded in 1859 and a National Historic Landmark, MBG is a global leader in plant science research and science education.
Reality Check on Green Kitchen Design
Budget, ROI and thinking through operational aspects all come into play when considering environmentally friendly equipment specifications.
Behind the Wheel of Sustainability
The intersection of aspiration and reality often conjures up a visual image that evokes a busy roundabout funneling traffic.
Climate-Centric Chains
Explore a range of efforts from nine varied restaurant chains that promote a level of eco-consciousness.
Consumers Have an Insatiable Appetite for Pizza, Right?
The Infinite Kitchen lands in a new spot. Innovation is ringing again on Taco Bell’s menu. New formats for c-stores. Restaurant sales remain strong. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
2024 Foodservice Industry Trends and Their E&S Implications
It’s an annual tradition! For the last couple of Decembers, FE&S has compiled top food and foodservice industry trends from various research reports to see how they might impact equipment, supplies and design in the next year. Here are our top five picks as the industry prepares to head into 2024.
The Buzz Around CosMc’s is Out of This World, and More Foodservice News
CosMc’s blasts off in a big way. One FE&S Hall of Famer enters another Hall of Fame. Another chain takes a run at using robotics for preparing burgers and fries. Sales among the top 1,500 chains were strong in 2023. These stories and more This Week in Foodservice.
What spooked the ghost kitchen business? And More This Week
Apparently, the ghost kitchen business was a little too spooky for Kroger. The grocery chain has shuttered Kitchen United’s virtual food courts in its stores, per a Grocery Dive report. Kitchen United says it plans to move away from physical locations to become a software company. Despite this development, expect grocers to continue to develop and update their prepared food offerings for customers. Per multiple industry studies, this remains an important area for grocers.
The Rise in Low- and No-Alcohol Beverages
A wider availability of low- and no-alcohol beverages has driven menu mentions and interest among consumers.
