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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Just as the transition to renewables and electric vehicles has thrived on collaborative efforts, we foresee more collaboration for the cultivated meat industry in 2024.

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IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Trust In Food & Nutrition Science

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consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about trust in science about food, nutrition, and diet. One thousand adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from July 11-13, 2024, and respondents were weighted to ensure proportional results.

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Jeff Bezos Bets $60M on Alt Meats, Oprah Rebrands Obesity + More

Food + Tech Connect

In recent news, Jeff Bezos has committed $60 million through the Bezos Earth Fund to advance research in alternative meat production, aiming to enhance both affordability and nutritional value within the industry. The post Jeff Bezos Bets $60M on Alt Meats, Oprah Rebrands Obesity + More appeared first on Food+Tech Connect.

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2024 FAME winners announced

Food Management

Top honor, the Golden Foodservice Director of the Year Award, goes to Julie Telesca, director of nutrition services at the Grapevine Colleyville ISD in Texas.

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. The visionary panel that explored dining away from home included members with specific expertise and interest in restaurant dining and the hospitality industry.

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Customer Experience in the Restaurant Industry: Reflections and Predictions through an AI Lens

Modern Restaurant Management

2024 was a year of experimentation with AI, with restaurants testing it on customer-facing interactions, like AI drive-thru ordering, with varying degrees of success. In 2024, food prices have been high and consumer spending has been stretched thin, making it even more difficult for restaurants to attract new customers.

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School Nutrition Association continues push for universal free meals in 2024 position paper

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The organization also advocated for no additional restrictions to the USDA’s school nutrition standards and to raise federal meal reimbursements.