Foodservice is driven by the changing tastes of consumers. The foodservice industry is driven by the changing preferences of consumers.
If you are a manager of food and beverages and have some spare time, read any of these 26 digital magazines and blogs to keep up with the latest industry developments.
Grub Street
Grub Street aggregates food and hospitality stories from around the globe. It has an eclectic mix of reviews, opinion pieces, and news. Although the site is based in New York City, most of its stories are about national chains and restaurants.
Food Marketing Institute
FMI educates and raises awareness about food safety. The organization covers approximately 14,000 pharmacies, 26,000 food stores, and works with wholesale companies and food retailers. Here, food and beverage managers can find the latest information on food safety, government affairs, consumer affairs, and food research.
The Restaurant Group
TRG, a hospitality consulting firm, was founded in 2010 to help new and existing restaurants. The writers of the magazine have some interesting predictions about foodservice trends for 2016. They believe that consumers will favor comfort food, dishes with a greater amount of seasoning, and environmentally friendly menus.
O’Dell Restaurant Consulting
Brandon O’Dell established O’Dell Restaurant Consulting (O’Dell Restaurant Consulting) in 2001. He is an industry expert who writes frequently about marketing, operations, and concept strategy consulting. Don’t miss the many posts he has written about restaurant failure if you are worried about your business’s longevity.
Catersource
Catersource is a vast network of caterers. While you exchange techniques with professionals, register for local catering events and expos, and read articles on the blog, you will also be able to learn a lot. Learn a couple of new recipes or discover new ways to set up a buffet.
Real-Time Ordering
Serves quick-service restaurants, fast-food establishments, and similar businesses. The blog of the company is an excellent resource for managers who want to introduce online ordering in their restaurant. Even a blog post is available on how to secure the financial information of customers.
FSW Seasonal
FoodServiceWarehouse offers a wide range of culinary equipment, tools, and supplies. FSW Seasoned is a blog that has a wealth of information on food trends, operations, and tips for those in catering, bakeries, concessions, and bars. You can use foodservice guides to help you with buying disposables, purchasing a pizza oven, frying foods, or using commercial refrigeration.
Social Hospitality
Social Hospitality, a digital marketing agency, offers management tips to event planners, hoteliers, travel agents, restaurant owners, managers of food trucks, and beverage managers. The article from mid-January about 10 ways that restaurant owners can attract more customers is a good place to start.
Kitchen CUT
John Wood, the founder of Kitchen CUT and a former Michelin-rated Chef, is now a consultant for restaurants. He knows what he’s doing. You can bookmark his articles on how to write a menu and avoid spelling and grammatical mistakes if you are in the process of redesigning your menu.
The Back Burner
Back Burner, a blog from eTundra – a restaurant supplies company – is always up to date on the latest products and equipment. The posts on Denver Restaurant Week, although a bit Colorado-centric, are an interesting read for restaurant owners preparing for busy seasons. This resource is filled with marketing tips, giveaways, and instructional videos.
Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu is a culinary school that has been around for over 100 years. Its posts are aimed at chefs. The experts will tell you which ingredients to use if you are adjusting your menu for gluten-free dishes. As new food trends are introduced, they will also be discussed.
Eatia
Don’t miss this thought-provoking post from eateria that explains why customers react unconsciously to certain colors. This restaurant consulting firm also makes a compelling argument for why you should hire a couple of delivery drivers to help with your business.
Hotel F&B Magazine
Hotel F&B Magazine, published since 2002, offers foodservice professionals in hotels, casinos, and resorts the latest trends. This publication publishes industry reports on a regular basis to “help you stay ahead of your competition and innovate.” These reports have covered topics such as the rise of upscale pub foods, dessert buffet displays, and proteins from meat and poultry.
Tabletop Journal
Tabletop Journal will explain why #TabletopMatters. This journal covers every aspect of tabletop foodservice from bars and restaurants to cafes. You can read detailed interviews with the key players in the barware industry or learn about the importance of temperature when serving beer.
FoodService Director Magazine
FoodService Director Magazine is a magazine aimed at foodservice operators who do not work in the commercial sector. It publishes articles on industry research, menu design, new trends, hospitality management, and industry news. FSD of the month introduces an important player in the food and beverage industry. You can also gain a lot of insights from the interviews.
FSR Magazine
FSR Magazine is read by mixologists, beverage managers, senior executives, and chefs. The magazine was known as Restaurant Manager until 2012. The magazine expanded its scope after the name change to include topics like food safety, healthy dining, restaurant finance, and more.
Food Engineering
Food Engineering, a monthly magazine, has been informing subscribers since 1928 about the latest trends in automation, handling, plant operations, food safety, and packaging. This monthly magazine offers a glimpse into the technical side of food production with plant case studies, new product showcases, plant histories, technology updates, and reports.
Food Safety Magazine
Food Safety Magazine was founded in 1995 and publishes science-based solutions for restaurant owners, managers, distributors, and distributors. This publication, previously known as Food Testing & Analysis and renamed in 2001, covers all aspects of food security, including sanitation, regulations, process controls, risk assessments, cleaning, and contamination control.
Beverage World
Beverage World is one of the oldest magazines in its field (it has been published since 1882). It brings you the latest news about drinks. Continue reading the website after you finish your first issue. You’ll find white papers and webcasts as well as videos and event news.
Packaging Strategies
Packaging Strategies can give you some great ideas for how to redesign your menu and attract more customers. Grab your tablet and check out the latest studies, expos, events, packaging material reviews, and vertical market news.
Quality Assurance & Food Safety Magazine
Read Quality Assurance & Food Safety Magazine to stay informed on all safety-related issues. It covers everything from regulations to pathogen detection. This material is complemented by videos, case studies, news, event postings, and information on recent food recalls.
Beverage Industry
Beverage Industry is another drinks-only publication that first appeared in 1946. The magazine covers the evolution of beverage manufacturing, including articles on marketing, operations, plants, new products, and packaging equipment. This magazine will keep you up to date on the latest trends in beverage manufacturing.
Food Logistics Magazine
Food Logistics Magazine is a dense 10-issue annual publication that covers the “global supply chain from farm-to-fork. The magazine’s 24,000+ subscribers include managers, directors, vice-presidents, executives from distribution centers, and workers in food warehouses. The magazine features articles that go into depth on food security, cold chain, food technology, software, sustainability, and food transportation.
Food Quality & Safety Magazine
Food Quality & Safety Magazine is another publication that will keep you up to date on food sanitation issues. This publication has won awards for its article quality from ASBPE Folio Ozzie and APEX. It keeps hospitality stakeholders up to date on food safety and research.
PMQ Pizza Magazine
Since 1997, PMQ Pizza Magazine has been dedicated to pizza. You can find out more about the latest products and equipment for making pizzas, as well as recipes and ingredients to make yummier pies.
Food & Beverage Magazine
Food & Beverage Magazine, one of the best-known F&B publications, has been around for almost 20 years. Its advisory board includes Kerry Simon, Emeril, Mario Batali, and Wolfgang Puck. Monthly publications feature recipes, news about beverages, franchise reviews, and interviews with new chefs.
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