A chef prepares food in a food truck for a waiting customer; Copyright: Adobe Stock

In-store gastronomy: goals, success factors and investments in retail

12/09/2024

Many retailers rely on gastronomic offerings to attract new customers, increase dwell time and demonstrate their expertise in terms of products and ingredients.

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Pioneering technologies in food service

21/08/2024

Technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, the Internet of Things and robotics have the potential to fundamentally change both processes and the customer journey in the catering industry.

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Artificial intelligence in the catering and food service industry

24/07/2024

AI opens up new opportunities for companies to organise their processes or offer products and services. There are also exciting new AI tools in the retail catering sector.

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Food service robot in the EsselungaLab: a testing centre for new technologies

09/07/2024

The Esselunga retail chain is trialling new technologies in its innovation supermarket in Milan. This includes a robot that prepares salads. We spoke to Alexandre Rochat, Head of the Innovation Department, about the Cobot Alfred.

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Tops launches 100% biodegradable eco-friendly meat packaging

27/05/2024

Tops launches eco-friendly meat packaging for chilled meat sections. It utilises natural plant materials that swiftly decompose and reduce plastic pollution.

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Food service equipment market size is set to grow

24/04/2024

The global food service equipment market is driven by demands for environmentally friendly technologies and smart, networked devices.

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Research identifies opportunities for aligning on consumer eating occasions

07/03/2024

How can grocers attract more shoppers with offering food services and product assortments that meet customers' needs, experiences, tastes, and expectations convenience.

Various fast foods on a table with deep fryers and a robotic arm in the background; Copyright: Miso Robotics

World's first fully autonomous AI-powered restaurant opening

14/12/2023

Cali Group and Miso Robotics announced that they are soon opening CaliExpress by Flippy™, the world's first fully autonomous restaurant.

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SavorEat debuts first plant-based Robot Chef

02/10/2023

SavorEat, the food tech company bringing customization and sustainability (using AI and 3D printing technologies) to food service, partners with Sodexo to bring SavorEat’s Robot Chef into the U.S. market.