Articles by tag: food
The Austin Food and Wine Alliance has built a reputation for throwing big parties and networking events to help foster culinary innovation. This year, the organization announced a relaunch as the Texas Food and Wine Alliance, expanding to all the major regions of the state – a move that proved to be needed now more […]
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What are Restaurant Owners Challenges Right Now?
On this episode of The Main Course, host Barbara Castiglia and Mike Whatley, Vice President, State and Local Affairs for the National Restaurant Association, discussed the wide range of challenges facing restaurants during this period of reopening and efforts being made to help owners and operators address them. In particular, the duo tackled how restaurants […]
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Keeping Up with Food Demand in the Covid-19 Era
Evette Awa – Vecna Robotics – In the Food and Beverage industry, there’s been a shift in a number of areas for companies globally. At this point in time, companies have had to re-examine their operational strategies and sources of supply. I personally had to take a step back to learn how organizations are responding […]
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What Role Will Technology Play in Restaurant Recovery?
It’s no secret that the restaurant industry is massively struggling right now due to social distancing orders. Even though restaurants are rapidly attempting to adapt through creative solutions such as offering take-out cocktails, selling groceries and supplies, and creating meal kits—alongside regular takeout orders—many restaurants are struggling to keep their doors open in 2020. […]
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How Can the Global Community Solve the Food Waste Dilemma?
Food waste is not a new problem, but it’s evolving and becoming a significant concern. There are environmental, economic, and societal implications. One organization that is on a mission to educate and address food waste is IntelliDigest. CEO Dr. Ifeyinwa Kanu shared her perspective and how her company aims to provide an environment-friendly and holistic […]
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Creating Community and Finding Success in the Crowded Coffee Space: The Main Course
The restaurant industry is intense, competitive, and ambitious. The coffee and cafe scene is perhaps an even crazier breed of caffeinated chaos. But with over 400 billion cups of coffee consumed per year, the demand and desire for a good cup is not going anywhere. “The Main Course,” dips into the world of coffee […]
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How Food Dehydration is Becoming a Restaurateur’s Solution for COVID-19
Ian Christopher, CEO of Galley, a food tech company working to improve restaurant operations via data insights, joined the host of The Voice of B2B, Daniel Litwin, to talk about the problem of food waste, technology of food preservation, and how the pandemic has brought to light the necessity of minimizing food waste. In a […]
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The Resurgence of Brick-and-Mortar Stores: One-of-a-kind Shopping Experiences Are Turning Customers into Brand Ambassadors
In the convenient world of e-commerce, big box stores are seeing a resurgence. Chains like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart, and Target are experimenting with one-of-a-kind shopping experiences that can turn casual shoppers into loyal fans. In a recent Experts Talk roundtable, Allen Adamson, Co-Founder at Metaforce, highlighted how one-of-a-kind shopping experiences make for exciting […]
Revolutionize Customer Engagement Through Digital Augmentations in Physical Retail
The digital transformation of retail experiences in physical stores has become crucial as big-box retailers strive to maintain their relevance and competitive edge in a digital era. These retailers are embedding interactive features and digital augmentations in their physical locations to offer unique, engaging customer experiences. This approach merges the tactile allure of in-store […]
Enthusiastic and Trained Employees can Enhance Experiences and Drive Success in Physical Retail
In today’s retail landscape, big-box retailers are emphasizing the importance of their physical locations, even as the digital marketplace continues to expand. Stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart are not just maintaining their brick-and-mortar presence but are actively enhancing it with features like interactive elements and new store openings. This reassertion of the […]
The Coexistence of Big Box and Small Retail Relies on Synergistic Relationships
Despite being long time competitors, big box retailers and small local businesses can both coexist in ways that benefit the other. Of course, both retail formats are different but by maintaining their core business models, the two can bank and leverage their strengths and still be open to synergistic relationships. During an episode of […]
