Maximising Convenience: Why Self-Service Kiosk Printing Matters

In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, efficiency and convenience reigns supreme. As consumers, we are accustomed to streamlined experiences which empowers us to take control of our shopping journeys. Self-service kiosks have revolutionised the way we interact with stores, offering a myriad of services at the consumer’s fingertips. From checking inventory and browsing product catalogues to […]

Streamlining Food Safety with Automated Labelling Systems

Navigating food prep labelling has historically posed a silent challenge for food service operators. These seemingly straightforward tasks carry the potential for significant repercussions, posing a threat to both customers and businesses alike. The simplicity of the process should not be overlooked and neither should the benefits of exploring automated labelling systems.  The challenges faced […]

Printing Tomorrow’s Experience: Efficiency in Hospitality Through Cutting-Edge Technology

The European restaurant industry is on the brink of significant growth, with projections indicating a 9.60% increase forecasted between 2023–2029. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including a 72% surge in hospitality vacancies post-Brexit in the UK and a spike in European food prices since 2022. In this landscape, delivering an outstanding customer experience, both […]

Label Printers for Food Prep Labelling

Take the guesswork out of handwritten, illegible food labels. Food labels provide critical information about food items at a variety of stages in the supply chain; when it arrives, is being prepped, and in front of the consumer. Food service operators that integrate an automated labelling system into their workflow gain an assortment of benefits […]

Changing Labelling Requirements Facing the UK Hospitality Industry

From the 1st October 2021, Natasha’s Law or the UK Food information amendment comes into play in England, Wales and Northern Ireland with similar criteria being introduced by the Food Standards Scotland. This new law requires hospitality businesses to label food with its product name, provide a full list of ingredients and highlighting allergen ingredients […]

Changing Times: The Advancements of Online Food and Beverage Ordering in a Covid Era

By the end of 2019, the food and beverage industry was valued at $5943.8 billion worldwide* however, due to the 2020 worldwide Covid-19 pandemic the industry has become one of the most hard-hit sectors. Plummeting sales due to forced closures followed by lack of customer confidence to return to their establishments since lockdown easing has […]

BIXOLON Launches XD5-40t Thermal Transfer Label and Barcode Printer to the European Market

The XD5-40t Joins BIXOLON’s Existing Highly Successful XD5 Mid-tier Label Printing Range BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON Co. Ltd, a leading global Mobile, Label and POS printer manufacturer, today announced the launch of the XD5-40t, a 4-inch (118mm) mid-level Thermal Transfer Desktop Label Printer, featuring a rugged, compact, clamshell design and all-inclusive software […]

Hospitality Printing Solutions From BIXOLON

In recent years, thanks to its leading role in the global Tourism market, Hospitality has become one of the key drivers of the European economy, making it one of the largest socio-economic activity in the EU. From bars and hotels to travel and recreation, the industry is constantly evolving.   With the pressure of centralised […]

Loss Prevention and Protection: Digital Vs Physical Receipting

For hundreds of years paper receipting has acknowledged that a person has received goods or services following a payment of money or property. It provides a physical binding contract of a transaction which has taken place. As technology has advanced from physical written receipting to the use of printed receipts, digital receipting is now entering […]

Hospitality EPOS Connectivity

Hospitality EPOS systems provide businesses with the tools to monitor and control a range of environments from restaurants and bars, to pop-up events. Choosing the right EPOS system for your hospitality business can be an overwhelming task especially if you are looking to move towards Mobile Tablet or Smart Device based software platforms due to […]

Evolution of Hospitality EPOS

From hotels and restaurants to travel & tourism, the hospitality industry is evolving. This multi-billion dollar global industry relies heavily on documenting its direct operations whether it’s a hotel billing for services, a restaurant linking its front of house and back-end operations, or a tourist operator issuing tickets. Hospitality EPOS has always been essential to […]