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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How Japanese restaurants keep fish fresh? Understand the 'engineering' from sea to table

Japanese restaurants in Santos implement intricate processes to maintain the freshness of fish served to customers.

Mar 21 • 11:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle's information: Popular restaurant monitored employees with surveillance cameras - owners suspected of serious crime

Police are investigating the owners of a popular ethnic restaurant chain in Finland on suspicions of exploiting foreign workers.

Mar 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Protest by chefs. Farmed salmon disappears from the menus of renowned restaurants

Chefs are protesting against the inclusion of farmed salmon in restaurant menus due to concerns about its production practices.

Mar 19 • 10:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Farmed Salmon Disappears from the Menus of Renowned Restaurants: Chefs' Rebellion

A campaign led by the British organization Wild Fish has sparked a rebellion among chefs, leading to the removal of farmed salmon from menus in top restaurants due to concerns about how these fish are bred.

Mar 19 • 10:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chefs Confronting the Lack of Staff in Hospitality: 'If a Job Only Gives You a Salary at the End of the Month, It Makes You a Slave'

The lack of staff in the hospitality sector in Spain is a significant concern, exacerbated by the pandemic and leading to the departure of around 70,000 workers since early 2023.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alberto Chicote: 'I charge 35 euros per person to those who reserve and do not show up at the restaurant. You have to defend yourself against your customers'

Chef Alberto Chicote discusses his approach to handling no-show reservations at his restaurant, Omeraki, and shares insights into his current projects.

Mar 17 • 04:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

The Norwegian Economic Crime Unit believes Lier-Hansen listed a deceased Finn on restaurant bills from May 17

A trial against former industry chief Stein Lier-Hansen reveals suspicions that he falsely listed a deceased Finnish person on expense claims.

Mar 15 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Juan Duyos, president of ACME: "Wearing designer fashion every day would be like eating always in a Michelin restaurant. A French omelette is also needed"

Juan Duyos emphasizes the importance of balancing high fashion with everyday practicality during the Madrid Fashion Week.

Mar 14 • 23:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

René Redzepi: The Fall of the 'God' of Gastronomy – The End of Noma and Allegations of Violence

René Redzepi's resignation from Noma marks the end of an era, bringing to light troubling allegations of abuse and harsh working conditions.

Mar 14 • 20:39 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

NOMA chef steps down after New York Times report of abuse

The chef and co-founder of the renowned restaurant NOMA has resigned following a New York Times article detailing allegations of abuse towards staff.

Mar 13 • 10:43 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Head chef of Michelin-star restaurant Noma René Redzepi steps down after abuse allegations

René Redzepi, head chef of the renowned Noma restaurant, has resigned amid allegations of abuse from numerous former employees.

Mar 13 • 00:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas: a controversial law requiring ID to buy alcohol at any age will be relaxed

Legislators in Texas are considering changes to a controversial law that required all customers to show ID for alcohol purchases, regardless of age, which has faced criticism from the restaurant sector.

Mar 12 • 19:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Restaurant World Has Collapsed

The restaurant complex in the Lyyra block in Hakaniemi, Helsinki, has permanently closed down due to a lack of customers and will not be replaced by new restaurants.

Mar 12 • 13:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is René Redzepi, the Danish chef accused of mistreating his staff

René Redzepi has resigned from Noma following allegations of mistreatment from former employees.

Mar 12 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Noma Scandal: Hounded by Abuse Allegations, One of the World's Most Famous Chefs Resigned

René Redzepi, renowned chef and owner of the famed Copenhagen restaurant Noma, has resigned following numerous abuse allegations from former employees.

Mar 12 • 12:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Wolt proposes fee increases for restaurants – 'They can do what they want'

Wolt is considering increasing commission rates for restaurants shortly after its competitor Foodora exited the Finnish market.

Mar 12 • 08:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Noma chef steps down over bullying and abuse allegations

Danish chef René Redzepi has resigned due to allegations of bullying and abuse in the workplace as Noma prepares to open a pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.

Mar 12 • 07:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finland's 50 Best Restaurants Have Been Selected: See the Full List

Finland's Palace restaurant has been named the best in the country for the seventh consecutive year, as part of an industry poll ranking the top 50 restaurants.

Mar 11 • 12:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cylinder supply stopped, now induction is the only support! See pictures of the LPG crisis deepening in the country

India is facing a significant LPG crisis due to disruptions in supply caused by wars in America, Israel, and Iran, affecting major cities and the restaurant industry.

Mar 11 • 08:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A restaurant chain with 30 years of history in the U.S. is permanently closing all 28 locations in April 2026

Darden Restaurants has announced that it will permanently close all 28 locations of its Bahama Breeze chain by April 2026, citing the brand's decreased strategic importance.

Mar 10 • 13:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Commercial gas prices rise, reaching ₹1835 to ₹2043 in four major cities

The rise in commercial gas prices in India due to Middle East tensions is impacting the hotel and restaurant industries.

Mar 10 • 13:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The End of the Famous Two-Star Restaurant in London. It Was Overcome by Rising Costs

The renowned two-star restaurant 'Dinner by Heston Blumenthal' in London is closing due to rising costs, despite its chef's celebrated status in the culinary world.

Mar 10 • 11:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

LPG Crisis: Restaurants in Mumbai and Bengaluru Face Crisis

A severe LPG shortage is putting pressure on the restaurant industry in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, with many establishments reporting only two days' worth of gas left.

Mar 10 • 03:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rodrigo Malfitani launches a book of chronicles about the behind-the-scenes of restaurants

Rodrigo Malfitani, a food and beverage manager with over two decades of experience, has launched a book detailing his thoughts and experiences in the hospitality industry.

Mar 9 • 22:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Elin Peters: Abuse and violence are ongoing at star restaurants - and it seems to pay off

New testimonies reveal abuse and violence in the restaurant industry, highlighting serious issues within seemingly prestigious establishments.

Mar 9 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INFERNAL HELL ⟩ Former employees reveal the terror that reigned in the world's best restaurant

René Redzepi, head chef of the world-renowned restaurant Noma, has publicly apologized after former staff accused him of physical, verbal, and psychological abuse.

Mar 9 • 12:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Chef, sommelier, maître: if the restaurant industry is female

The article discusses the underrepresentation and achievements of women in the restaurant industry in Milan, highlighting their importance despite societal challenges.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The war for reservations: Amex doubles down on haute cuisine

Amex is intensifying competition in the restaurant reservation market by adding 8,000 new restaurants in the U.S. and discontinuing the Tock brand, aiming to rival platforms like OpenTable and DoorDash.

Mar 7 • 09:38 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Bar Rescue' host Jon Taffer sounds the alarm as weight-loss drugs threaten America's restaurants

Jon Taffer warns that increasing popularity of weight-loss drugs like GLP-1 medications is negatively impacting the restaurant industry in the US.

Feb 28 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Working hour limits for catering gardens in the cultural park compliant with the law

A recent ruling by Poland's Supreme Administrative Court confirms that working hour limits for catering businesses located in cultural parks are lawful.

Feb 27 • 14:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Planned new activity, but bankrupt: another restaurant closes its doors in the capital

A restaurant in Vilnius, 'Livin', has closed due to financial difficulties, highlighting the struggles faced by the restaurant industry amid rising costs and declining customer numbers.

Feb 26 • 07:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Restaurant Industry Opposes Zero Consumption Tax on Food, Government to Consider for 'Two Years'

Japan's restaurant industry opposes the government's proposal to implement a zero consumption tax on food for two years, arguing it could harm their business by driving customers to grocery stores.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Labor abuses in the kitchen: 'A chef threw a frying pan at my head'

Cooks share concerns about workplace harassment amid allegations at the Danish restaurant Noma.

Feb 23 • 04:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Fury Erupted Among Passengers When Cruise Line Introduced New Restaurant Dress Code

Passengers on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship expressed outrage over new dress code rules that ban sandals and shorts in the ship's fine dining restaurants.

Feb 22 • 23:05 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Income Tax: Have you settled the bill in cash while eating biryani? Revelation of 70,000 crores in corruption in the restaurant business

Indian authorities have uncovered a massive 70,000 crore rupee tax evasion scheme involving popular biryani restaurants in Hyderabad, focusing on hidden cash transactions.

Feb 20 • 03:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tax Scam of 70 Thousand Crores in the Restaurant Sector... Shocking Revelations in Investigation

A significant tax scam in the Indian restaurant sector has been uncovered, revealing hidden turnovers amounting to approximately 70,000 crores since 2019-20, as disclosed by the Income Tax Department's investigation.

Feb 19 • 19:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Guy Fieri never eats these 6 foods — would you?

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri shares six types of foods he refuses to eat, sparking discussion on dietary preferences.

Feb 19 • 17:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The company that managed well-known restaurants is going bankrupt – laying off fifty people

The company 'Ponas', which has been operational for 21 years, is filing for bankruptcy, resulting in the dismissal of 49 employees, primarily waitstaff and cooks.

Feb 19 • 12:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Famous restaurant did not last long - declares bankruptcy

The Liepu Restaurant in Klaipeda has declared bankruptcy due to insolvency and significant debt.

Feb 18 • 12:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: The Restaurant Industry Throws in the Towel

The Finnish restaurant industry is undergoing significant changes due to shifting consumer habits and the rise of delivery services, resulting in both creative destruction and economic challenges.

Feb 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vivenda do Camarão, a restaurant chain in shopping malls, enters the wholesale market

The restaurant chain Vivenda do Camarão is expanding its operations into wholesale distribution, targeting major food industry players in Brazil.

Feb 16 • 16:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Restaurant owner's unscrupulous actions revealed in Mikkeli: chef worked 13-hour days, waitstaff were kicked out of scheduled shifts

A restaurant owner in Mikkeli has been sentenced to nine months in prison for exploiting former employees, with a chef working excessive hours and waitstaff facing discrimination.

Feb 16 • 14:56 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Sylvain Charlebois: How food inflation hijacked Valentine’s Day

This article discusses how food inflation is affecting dining experiences on Valentine's Day in Canada.

Feb 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Kitchen Column 'In All Mouths': Tea is the New Champagne

The article discusses the growing trend of alcohol-free beverages, particularly tea, as consumers increasingly opt for healthier choices, especially in the restaurant industry.

Feb 12 • 17:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ferran Adrià: "Rice restaurants and meat grills are the most profitable"

Ferran Adrià presents a comprehensive guide on how to create a business plan for the restaurant industry.

Feb 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Amber Food's turnover grew by 15% last year to 58 million euros

Amber Food's turnover reached 58 million euros last year, growing by 15%, while the company also posted a net profit, marking a significant recovery from previous losses.

Feb 11 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The company belonging to restaurateur Sten-Erik Jantson went bankrupt

A company owned by Estonian restaurateur Sten-Erik Jantson has filed for bankruptcy, with outstanding rent dues exceeding 105,000 euros.

Feb 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Restaurant owners anticipate a payout of 728 million dollars; ticket prices could rise by up to 29% during the World Cup

Mexican restaurant owners expect a significant increase in revenue during the FIFA World Cup, predicting a 29% rise in average ticket prices and an economic impact of 728 million dollars.

Feb 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Dismal Message from Restaurant Entrepreneurs: "We Live in a Depth of Gloom"

Finnish restaurant owners express deep concern over increasing costs and declining demand in the industry, highlighting a challenging economic landscape.

Feb 8 • 09:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

TikTok-famous Hooters girls built viral following, but landlord had final say about their future

A popular Hooters in Boca Raton, Florida, known for its viral TikTok content, is closing due to the landlord not renewing the lease, leaving employees and customers surprised as they prepare for a final Super Bowl Sunday.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC

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