Automation in the Food Industry (Infographic)
People are fallible, so it makes sense to use machinery and automated processes whenever possible, especially when it comes to repetitive behavior and tasks that are mission-critical with time sensitivities.
The food industry is always keeping an eye on deadlines, with perishables that need to be harvested rapidly and processed for canning or freezing, or for rapid delivery to restaurants, supermarkets and other institutions. Automation can aid in many areas of the industry, from enhanced, more uniform nut processing by machines to fast food meals prepared by robots.
Original story and image on Modern Restaurant Management
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Want to Leave a Lasting Impression on Customers? Don't Forget the (Proverbial) Fireworks
Freitas provides three tips to help businesses invest in the kind of memorable moments that will keep customers coming back.
Thousands of visitors flock to Disney World every day to immerse themselves in all kinds of exciting experiences—a cruise on the Pirates of the Caribbean; a visit to the China pavilion at EPCOT; a meet-and-greet with a favorite princess. For many guests, however, the highlight comes at the end of the day, huddling with family in the Florida twilight as brilliant fireworks light up the sky above Cinderella’s castle.
Rational creates Netflix-style video platform
Rational UK has announced the launch of Rational TV, a new free to register video on-demand platform.
It offers a comprehensive choice of videos that the combi oven maker hopes will bring knowledge and inspiration to the hospitality and catering industry.
Viewers have access to an exciting array of content with new videos set to be added on a frequent basis.
The range of videos available from today include customer stories, application training and hot topic webinars that showcase the benefits of the iVario and iCombi Pro cooking systems.
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Beyond belt-tightening: How marketing can drive resiliency during uncertain times
During tough times, marketing is often the first to be trimmed, but that’s a shortsighted approach. Instead, companies can invest in marketing as a key to long-term growth.
With the economy still sending mixed signals, it’s no great surprise that companies are feeling skittish and cutting costs. Unfortunately, the marketing budget is often the first to go. In December 2022, we surveyed nearly three dozen chief marketing officers (CMOs) of major North American consumer companies. On average, they told us that their company boards demanded an 8 percent reduction in marketing expenditures over the previous 12 months. In some cases, marketing budgets were cut by as much as 10 to 20 percent