All articles by Michael Jones

Michael Jones

In memoriam: Shigeru Suzuki FCSI

FCSI Asia Pacific Division, and the wider Society mourns the loss of Japanese member Shigeru Suzuki FCSI who passed away on 22 June. “He will be missed by so many,” said Toni Clarke FCSI, who served for many years on the APD board with the Yokohama, Japan-based consultant

Design Masterclass: getting it right first time

The design and delivery of foodservice projects can be extremely complex in most projects. If the designer thinks a project is perfect: “Tell them they’re dreaming,” says Tim Smallwood FFCSI. But there are ways to improve, including encouraging experimentation

Project: Luisenhöhe, Black Forest, Germany

The culinary experience at recently opened wellness resort Luisenhöhe in Germany’s Black Forest prioritizes local produce and sustainable principles. Elly Earls hears from consultant Helge Pahlke FCSI and chef Niels Möller how they came up with a design that epitomizes the property’s commitment to transparency and authenticity

Column: Marius Zürcher focuses on gray labor

Older individuals are entering or remaining in the workforce at increasing rates – with a significant upside for restaurants owners

Demand grows for Resi-Mercial™ kitchen solutions

There’s a new term in kitchen design, Resi-Mercial™, which is a residential look and feel with traditional commercial performance

Energy Manager: revolutionizing    kitchen efficiency with eco-friendly innovation

The Energy Manager is poised to become a game-changer in this sector, offering a unique combination of eco-friendly efficiency and sophisticated functionality

Hatco Corporation appoints new key accounts specialist and head of global marketing

Josh Beale joins Hatco to support the company’s OEM accounts, while Steve Bindl will direct Hatco’s market development strategies

Salvajor celebrates 80 years of innovation

Founded in 1944, Salvajor was born out of a groundbreaking idea—a commercial food waste scrapping system designed to prevent silverware from being accidentally discarded while efficiently scrapping dishware

The FCSI Interview: Eric Norman

The newly appointed president of FCSI Worldwide, Eric Norman FCSI, is focused on helping the industry to steer through the tempest and spreading some sunshine along the way, reports Michael Jones

Design Masterclass: AI and creativity

To ensure the creative thinker and designer remain essential to our progress the skills required must always be ahead of the capabilities of AI, says Tim Smallwood FFCSI