Technology has transformed drastically since Future Food first set out on a mission to create customer-centric food precincts. Back then, we had access to large chunks of information explaining demographic groups such age, sex and ethnicity that would assist us in creating hospitality spaces designed for our project’s identified users. Demographics were the starting point however, nowadays as people become more connected and groups become less defined, demographics may not be the most useful tool to go off anymore.
10 Big Changes Happening Right Now in the Retail Food and Hospitality Sector
Is it possible that the modern lifestyle destination will drop the four-letter word M.A.L.L. as it reinvents itself as a mixed-use project? These spaces are now featuring food, hospitality, entertainment and other experiential asset-growth segments which expand beyond the four-letter word, mall. As advisors to the retail industry, we are witnessing a number of important changes in the sector. Here are our top 10 changes shaping the way these developments are created.
Sustainablility: Assessing and Improving Your Environmental Impact
Last week, we talked about sustainability in the food and hospitality industry. We at Future Food believe the environmental impact your food business has is a key component of your success as it not only promotes consumer following but also reduces long-term costs leaving your business more room to grow. It is also a responsibility that the food and hospitality industry must own as it is no longer acceptable to waste resources and contribute negatively to the world around us.
So for this week’s Feed article, we are going to walk you through the important steps of assessing your business on how sustainable it is on an operational level and where changes can be made to achieve your sustainability goals.
Sustainability: A Key to Your Food Business’s Future Success
Sustainability in the food and hospitality sector is a big topic to touch on. Future Food placed it on the list of top 10 trends to look out for in 2018 with it being less of a ‘trend’ and more of responsibility that food and hospitality businesses must now uphold. Whether it’s a food precinct in a development or a single food operator, we all need to be thinking about ways in which we can deliver on sustainability to ensure the food and hospitality industry is doing their part for the environment and in doing so, business gains can be achieved.
Food Finds New Feet on the Court
Rocking up to sporting events, including the Australian Open, in years gone by has been little more than a spectator experience as you watch the top tennis players battle it out on the court. But times have changed and now it’s not only the top tennis players taking centre court. Some of the world’s best chefs are setting up shop this year to make the Open a sporting event like no other.
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