Foodies

How Employee Feedback Fosters Stronger Restaurant Operations In the restaurant industry, employee feedback—in both directions—is crucial for making positive changes in operations and workplace dynamics. When restaurant staff feel listened to and appreciated, their morale increases as does workplace engagement and productivity. By seeking out staff input, clearly conveying areas for improvement and creating a clear action plan, restaurant owners and managers can aptly address areas that need enhancement, simplify processes and create an environment where employees are motivated to provide optimum service for a top-notch customer experience. This job satisfaction boost also decreases employee turnover, which is an ongoing...

How to be a sustainable food tourist Sustainability has never been more important or more widely discussed. The broad definition of sustainability is “the quality of being able to continue over a period of time”, while in an environmental context it’s defined as “the quality of causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time”. It’s this second definition that we’ll focus on. Here are some ways you can be a sustainable food tourist. Dine in restaurants where the ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible The carbon footprint will be much smaller...

AI Revolutionizing the Wine Industry: From Vineyards to Virtual Sommeliers Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undergone remarkable evolution since its inception, becoming a cornerstone technology that transcends various industries. From transforming healthcare with predictive analytics to revolutionizing finance through algorithmic trading, AI's potential seems boundless. As it permeates different sectors, the wine industry stands out as a notable example where AI's impact is both profound and multifaceted. This article explores how AI is reshaping the wine industry, focusing on vineyard management, sales and marketing, and AI sommelier applications, while also discussing the broader implications and future of AI in this age-old...

French Chic Wines for Less: Making Top-Quality Picks on a Budget Life is expensive and, as much as we can not escape this fact, we often need to try to save money where possible.  An occasional indulgence like a glass of fine wine helps to keep us going. The good news is that there are a few secrets that consumers can use to find high quality French wines for less. Business remodeling, climate change and technique can be used to allow you and your loved ones to indulge more often in French varietals without spending more than you want. Seeking...

Coffee CEO Reveals What’s Fueling Ambitiously Strong Brand, RTD Sector at Large Bizzy Cold Brew CEO (named regional EY ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’) reveals what’s driving major market share growth; details nationwide contest awarding $50,000 cash to the ‘Bizzy’est Person in America’ With the United States ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee market estimated at USD 6.46 billion in 2024 and forecasted to reach $8.61 Billion by 2029, it’s clear that Americans covet a killer cup of Joe. Millions of these coffee aficionados not only have a penchant for the convenience of ready to drink formats, but they are also partial to strong coffee...