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HORECA industry news and analysis with DIG-IN's unique data perspective on restaurant visibility and market positioning.

Rising cost of foodstuffs forcing nationals to ‘rethink’ how they eat
Portugal HORECA

Rising cost of foodstuffs forcing nationals to ‘rethink’ how they eat

Various news items today have centred on the rising cost of “basic foods”, like fish and meat (staples of Portuguese cuisine). Universities are appealing for ‘state help’ to stock their The post Rising cost of foodstuffs forcing nationals to ‘rethink’ how they eat appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Mar 10, 2026
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Diageo halves dividend as new CEO Sir Dave Lewis plots shake-up
Food & Beverage

Diageo halves dividend as new CEO Sir Dave Lewis plots shake-up

Diageo CEO, Sir Dave Lewis, has moved swiftly to reset strategy after mixed half-year results and sliding sales for the Guinness owner. The dividend cut aims to boost financial flexibility as Diageo faces pressure in North America and China. The post Diageo halves dividend as new CEO Sir Dave Lewis plots shake-up appeared first on The Drinks Business.

Mar 3, 2026
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Cybersecurity Is the New Food Safety: How Restaurants Can Protect Their Digital Kitchens
Restaurant Tech

Cybersecurity Is the New Food Safety: How Restaurants Can Protect Their Digital Kitchens

The modern restaurant isn’t just a kitchen anymore, it’s a digital ecosystem. From cloud-based POS systems and loyalty apps to online ordering and third-party delivery platforms, restaurants now operate more like tech companies than traditional foodservice brands. This evolution has unlocked tremendous convenience and new revenue streams, but it’s also


Feb 25, 2026
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Leveraging AI-Powered Training
Restaurant Tech

Leveraging AI-Powered Training

Restaurant operators are selecting AI-powered training to strengthen workforce development. For example, when Front Burner (FB) Society expanded into new markets, leadership needed to ensure teams had the menu and beverage knowledge required to support sales and service standards. The Dallas-based restaurant group with concepts including Whiskey Cake Kitchen &


Feb 25, 2026
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Master Winemaker 100: Luc Morlet
Food & Beverage

Master Winemaker 100: Luc Morlet

The winemaker and co-founder of California's Morlet Family Vineyards tells db about staying humble, the challenges of bureaucracy and why picking the right font matters. The post Master Winemaker 100: Luc Morlet appeared first on The Drinks Business.

Feb 25, 2026
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Porto rising: Why Londoners are turning their eyes north
Portugal HORECA

Porto rising: Why Londoners are turning their eyes north

Over the past year, an exciting trend has emerged among Londoners considering relocation: the northern Portuguese city of Porto is capturing growing attention. At our most recent Moving to Portugal The post Porto rising: Why Londoners are turning their eyes north appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Feb 25, 2026
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Press Releases

Official announcements and news from DIG-IN

Do "jeito" Ă  competĂȘncia: Dig-in celebrou o Dia da Mulher
Press Release

Do "jeito" Ă  competĂȘncia: Dig-in celebrou o Dia da Mulher

No Dia Internacional da Mulher, a DIG-IN lançou um manifesto em prol do reconhecimento da competĂȘncia tĂ©cnica e do mĂ©rito profissional.

Mar 9, 2026
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START-EAT-UP debate tendĂȘncias da restauração na inauguração do novo Recheio Alfragide
Press Release

START-EAT-UP debate tendĂȘncias da restauração na inauguração do novo Recheio Alfragide

11.ÂȘ edição do START-EAT-UP reuniu especialistas, chefs e gestores para discutir cozinha, produto e experiĂȘncia do consumidor rumo a 2026.

Mar 4, 2026
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Quais sĂŁo as tendĂȘncias de 2026 na restauração?
Press Release

Quais sĂŁo as tendĂȘncias de 2026 na restauração?

Chefs, gestores e especialistas reuniram-se em Alfragide para discutir o futuro da restauração.

Mar 4, 2026
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