Issue 193 - 2023
Chris Dharod , President , shares his insights into what makes SSCP Management so successful
Main interview Some secrets to the art of hosting from Antoine Melon
Restaurant sector The results of recent research from the National Restaurant Association
Digital transformation Using data and introducing technology to bolster resilience
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Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Food Chain . This month the restaurant sector comes under our spotlight . Whether your interest lies in learning about the revelatory
nature of a meal at Paul Bocuse for our main interviewee Antoine Melon , or the results of the latest research from the National Restaurant Association , we ’ ve got you covered ! We even have a case study illustrating a successful security implementation at Burger King , just to keep the variety going .
Alongside these features we cover digital transformation , functional beverages and a preview of the PLMA ‘ World of Private Label ’ International Trade Show – there should be something to get your teeth into .
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Our cover story highlights the many successes of SSCP Management , as told by President Chris Dharod . Turn to page 40 to learn more .
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