BRIEFING
of Meiko UK and the manufacturer rep on the FCSI Worldwide board, says Host remains the show to attend globally. “Every manufacturer attends, and brings their senior team, which attracts the audience you want to see – and this year the bar was raised yet again,” he says. From sustainable
kitchens to digital solutions, all bases were covered, as manufacturers shared new technologies with the market. Te common denominator for those walking the floors, hoping to glean insights into the direction of travel in commercial kitchen equipment, was a more digital, data-driven and connected future, with AI dominant in new technology. FCSI Professional member
Primož Černigoj from Slovenia had expected to see even more news in this segment: “Te show continues to be a key platform for discovering new trends and technologies,” he says. “We saw the early steps of AI technology entering the sector – it’s promising, but I definitely expected to see more advanced applications.” He highlights some “truly nice examples of stainless steel counter design, in terms of aesthetics and functionality” among the innovation that caught his attention this year. Meanwhile, organizers
this year had prepared an extended focus on coffee and bakery, acknowledging an increasing trend in these segments and the potential of both to boost revenue in any foodservice operation.
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“Our stand served as a key networking hub and a welcome escape from the hectic trade show atmosphere, as well as a vibrant space for industry learning. We saw a steady stream of visitors – evidence of our network’s strength”
FCSI A POINT OF UNION
As in previous years, the FCSI EAME booth hosted consultant and manufacturer members alongside industry colleagues. It served as a meeting point and a space to network, as well as a place to relax, rest your feet and enjoy a coffee or a snack. FCSI EAME chair Frank
Wagner pronounced the Society’s participation a genuine success. “Our purposefully designed stand served as a key networking hub and a welcome escape from the hectic trade show atmosphere, as well as a vibrant space for industry
learning,” he says. “Despite the booth’s more modest scale this year, we welcomed a strong stream of visitors – evidence of our network’s strength and the relevance of our content.” Te FCSI hub is vital for members who visit HostMilano from all over the world – a chance to catch up with friends, learn and collaborate. Te newly formed FCSI
unit for Iberia was represented for the first time by president Óscar Pastor and vice president Marta Cebrián López. “Trough our participation at Host Milano, we were able to see first-hand the enormous appeal of our foodservice sector in Iberia,” says Pastor. “FCSI Iberia’s presence at HostMilano represents a point of acceleration for the unit’s local challenges.”
LEARNING PROGRAM
Te FCSI booth was home to a series of panels and presentations, hosted by Foodservice Consultant and sharing conversations on everything from food waste and embodied carbon to the changing customer experience. “Te dynamic yet informal
program focused on current industry trends, proved especially compelling and drew sustained
Experts gathered for panels and presentations at the FCSI EAME booth
interest throughout the event,” says Wagner. Cebrián López participated in the opening panel on the booth, which reflected on 70 years of FCSI and gathered consultant members from different regions and with varying lengths of association with FCSI. “It was an honor for me to represent Iberia in the panel session at HostMilano and share experiences with different generations of consultants, exploring the evolution and the future of our profession,” she says. Troughout the show,
visitors eager to share insights on the future of commercial foodservice gathered at the FCSI EAME booth and across the show – proving yet again that global trade shows are vital to a fast-moving sector. Reflecting on this edition of HostMilano, Jary noted an increased number of international visitors. “I was amazed at the number of dealers, consultants, chefs and end users visiting and there was a great attendance of consultants from across the world,” he says. “It was wonderful to see everyone.”
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