The new Stingray kiosk and POS solutions drive efficiencies by streamlining the ordering process. Panasonic Connect North America, a subsidiary of Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, is set to launch the Stingray JS9900 kiosk series and JS988 point-of-sale (POS) terminals. The two new solutions aim to drive efficiencies across fast casual and quick-serve restaurants by streamlining… read more
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Major role seen for AI in farming
WASHINGTON — Artificial intelligence stands as the fourth revolution in agriculture, “which is truly expected to transform agriculture,” said Madhu Khanna, PhD, professor; director of iSEE; ACES Distinguished Professor in Environmental Economics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, at the 100th annual US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Outlook Forum. A diverse array of AI applications… read more
Global Foodservice News — March 1, 2024
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Parts Town Adds Another Maker’s Parts To Inventory With customers on six continents, the manufacturer says international reach was a decisive factor in the new distribution partnership. Parts Town is now the exclusive distributor of OEM parts for Frontline Int’l., a manufacturer of oil management equipment. “The international reach of Parts… read more
Food Safety and Quality Considerations in the Production of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Each step during manufacturing and distribution introduces potential challenges and opportunities for maintaining food safety and quality of plant-based meat products February 13, 2024 Consumer interest in plant-based foods has increased rapidly in the past decade. This growth is not solely driven by increased rates of vegan and vegetarian diets in the population. Rather, consumer… read more
Chipotle Tests Food Automation System for Burrito Bowls, Salads
The restaurant chain has partnered with Hyphen to deploy robot-automated back-of-house food preparation Chipotle is testing a new automated system for building burrito bowls and salads at its Cultivate Center in Irvine, California, in collaboration with foodservice automation company Hyphen. Hyphen will provide its robotic automated food service platform, a conveyor belt-like system that dispenses… read more
IoT Is Revolutionizing The Way Restaurants Operate and Manage Food Safety
IoT has become an indispensable tech solution for the restaurant industry. Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. In fact, leveraging IoT is revolutionizing the sector by optimizing supply chain management, enhancing the customer experience, and facilitating data-driven decision-making…. read more
ParTech Integrates MENU Link with Grubhub
ParTech, a global restaurant technology company and provider of unified commerce solutions for enterprise restaurants, announced the integration of MENU Link with Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food ordering and delivery platform. MENU Link is PAR’s marketplace order management system and part of the PAR MENU ecosystem. Building off PAR and Grubhub’s existing partnership,… read more
Leading foodservice companies in the IoT theme
The future of the foodservice industry will be shaped by a range of disruptive themes, with the internet of things (IoT) being one of the themes that will significantly impact the potential growth of leading companies in the industry. A detailed analysis of the theme, insights into the leading companies, and their thematic and valuation… read more
Accurate, Precise Control for Spray Drying Systems
SPX Flow’s new SmartDry System, released by the company’s Anhydro brand, uses the latest technology to provide spray drying systems with accurate and precise control in productions that can be highly variable and fluctuate due to environmental conditions. This “Plug-and-Produce” system utilizes automation to help companies save costs and optimize production. The variety of applications… read more
How the Internet of Things (IoT) Can Help Restaurants Maximize Growth and Streamline Operations
In this era of technological advancements, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a game-changer across various industries, including food service. For restaurants, IoT is proving to be a crucial tool that drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, and boosts transparency across the supply chain. There are many reasons that restaurants should embrace… read more