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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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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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Dining in the Digital Age

Modern Restaurant Management

Gen Z places a higher value on the ease of group orders and nutritional info. By Spend When analyzing the difference among buying habits, frequent QSR users (ordering from a quick-service restaurant at least 5x per week) ranked customization as a critical feature of an app while also valuing group orders and nutritional insights.

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Agrifoodtech Funding Drops 12.5% YoY, The De-Evolution of the Alt-Meat Revolution + More

Food + Tech Connect

In the first half of 2024, agrifoodtech startups experienced a 12.5% YoY in H1 2024 – AFN Agrifoodtech startups have raised $7b across 427 deals so far in 2024. The Health Trends That Are Defining 2024 – NY Times “Hurkle-durkling” is in, along with gut health and floor time. Agrifoodtech Funding Drops 12.5%

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Nutrition Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk After 11 Suffer Allergic Reactions

Penn State Food Safety Blog

based in Oakmont, PA is recalling select lots of NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Pretzel nutrition bars because they may contain undeclared milk. This is the same recall announced by customers selling these products, including Amazon, Costco Wegmans, Giant Eagle, on December2, 2024 and not an expansion or different recall.

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9 thought leaders reflect on what alternative protein trends to look forward to this year

GFI

January 31, 2024 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Looking ahead In 2024, we are focused on bringing increased energy and enthusiasm to the alternative protein space. 2024 is also an election year in the United States. Jessica Almy, J.D.

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Building Healthier Futures by Utilizing Registered Dietitians in Healthcare Facilities

Culinary Services Group

During this year’s National Nutrition Month, we’re going beyond encouraging you to eat healthier. From sustainability to person-centered dining, RDs are equipped with the knowledge and training specific to help you navigate the complexities of nutrition and dietary needs. But a lot of the time, that’s easier said than done – right?