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Project Against Food Waste: Amazing Leftover Recipes from Markas Employees

Last year, Markas used the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste as a starting point for its own Leftover Recipe Competition to raise awareness about...

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Fun facts about pizza

It’s a slice of history, a global phenomenon, and a timeless symbol of togetherness. Here are some fun facts about pizza!

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The 2025 trend: innovation meets sustainability

Explore the trends of 2025, where innovation meets sustainability for a tangible future

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Winter facility maintenance tips for safer, comfortable, and more energy-efficient spaces

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Autumn recipes: tasty dishes with seasonal ingredients

Discover seasonal recipes for tasty autumn dishes

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Simple Halloween recipes for the entire family

Simple Halloween recipes to add some Halloween magic to your meals

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Interesting facts about pasta: a journey through one of the world's favourite foods

Interesting facts about pasta that every pasta lover should know.

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Reducing food waste through play

Teaching children the importance of food can help shape a future generation that is more mindful of responsible and sustainable behaviors.

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How to make breakfast fun and tasty

Whether for adults or children, starting the day with a healthy and balanced breakfast is the best choice.

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Practical ideas for a healthy snack

Discover creative and simple ideas for a healthy and balanced snack for kids.

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Office cleaning tips

Discover essential office cleaning tips to help you enhance your well-being at work

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A journey of determination and inclusion: Jasminka's story

Discover the story of Jasminka. She joined Markas as a cleaning worker and now she is a Regional Manager overseeing a team of 700.

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Fun facts that every avocado lover should know

Are you an avocado lover? Here are some interesting facts that every avocado enthusiast should know.

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Pride and gender diversity

What is Pride and gender diversity? Our colleagues share their stories and thoughts.

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Interesting milk facts: A closer look at one of the world’s most favourite beverages

Are you a milk lover? Here are some interesting milk facts that you might not know about!

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Diversity, bias and the future: a conversation with Markas’ Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Markas’ Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Enikö Hazafi, shares her thoughts on diversity, bias and the future of cultivating an inclusive work environment.

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Tips to reduce salt consumption for long-term health benefits

Practical tips to help you reduce salt while still enjoying delicious and tasty meals.

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Celebrating motherhood: Markas' mums share their inspiring stories

Markas' mums share their unique journey of motherhood and their insights into the balancing act of parenting

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Why won’t your cake rise? Useful baking tips and common mistakes to avoid.

Wondering why your cake won’t rise?
Find out useful baking tips and common mistakes to avoid.

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Understanding eating disorders

Eating disorders are silent yet profoundly complicated. Discover the warning signs and how you can help.

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Delicious cake recipes to add a touch of sweetness to your Valentine's Day

Are you looking for some easy and simple cake recipes to help you embrace the 'sweetness' of Valentine's Day?

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2024 Food service industry trends - 2024 - coffee - house - notebook

2024 Food service industry trends

The food service industry is undergoing transformative changes in 2024. Here are the key trends to watch.

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Robotics Trends 2024: Navigating the future of the service industry

What are the key robotics trends for 2024 and how will robots impact the multiservice sector?

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Food Waste: 14 tips for reducing the food you throw away at home

Together for less food waste! Here is how you can start reducing your household food waste.

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Sustainable table decoration ideas

Sustainable table decoration ideas in order to make your festive dinners more cheerful and eco-friendly

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Creative, beautiful and eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas for Christmas

This Christmas make the difference by using eco-friendly, upcycled or natural materials for wrapping your gifts!

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Easy diabetes-friendly recipes - pasta dish with vegetables

Easy diabetes-friendly recipes to make your day even more delicious

Easy diabetes-friendly recipes for everyone that wants to nourish body and soul with a delightful lunch or dinner

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Cocoa stories: chocolate facts that every chocolate lover should know

Are you a chocolate fan? Here are some intriguing chocolate facts that every chocolate lover should know.

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Desk Sharing: is it the future of the modern workplace?

In a post-pandemic world can desk sharing promote productivity, flexibility and work-life balance?

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Can different cooking methods affect your food?

Did you know that different cooking methods can affect your food? This is how.

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How will AI and robotics trends transform the service industry?

What are the key AI and robotics trends in services industry in 2023? Find out.

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Fun facts that will convince you that legumes and pulses deserve a place in your diet

Are you a legumes lover? Here are some fun facts to know about them!

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What's on the menu in 2023? The biggest food trends to watch out for this year

What's on the menu in 2023? The biggest food trends to watch out for this year.

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Warm winter bowl: a vegan recipe to delight your taste buds

Are you looking for an inspiring vegan recipe that will delight your taste buds and keep you healthy?

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Planetary Health Diet and sustainable eating

Planetary Health Diet: healthy and sustainable eating

The Planetary Health Diet is a diet designed to help us eat in a healthy and sustainable way, rethink our food choices and their impact on our planet.

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How to make your kitchen more sustainable

Have you ever thought that making your kitchen more sustainable can have a real impact when it comes to our planet and your health?

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The ultimate household cleaning kit: all you will need!

Creating your own household cleaning kit is essential in order to clean efficiently while saving time and money. This is how!

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Inclusive language: why should you care?

Using inclusive language should be a rather simple task but why, in reality, is it not so straightforward?

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Can you prevent or delay type 2 diabetes? Yes and this is how!

Are you wondering what exactly diabetes is and if you can really prevent or delay type 2 diabetes? Here are some answers to your questions!

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Vegan diet: can it cover your protein requirements?

Are you thinking about going on a vegan diet? Find out how you can cover your protein needs and follow a balanced diet.

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What inspires a chef?

We caught up with a few of our cooks in order to find out the way they experience food and what inspired them to follow this path. Passion, discipline, or something ...

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Surprising facts about coffee you might not know

Are you a coffee lover? Here are some surprising coffee facts you might not know

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difference between cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing

Cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing: what's the difference?

Clean, disinfect, sanitize: words that we hear a lot lately. But what's the different among these three?

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Bottled water labels: how to read them and choose the right one for you

Knowing how to read bottled water labels can help you choose the most suitable for you and your lifestyle

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Labor shortage in the multiservice industry

Labor shortage and the multiservice industry: what's going on?

Labor shortage continues to hit different markets globally. But is this also the case with the multiservice industry?

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Markas' interns: life through the lens of the young

They are young and they want to make a difference in their communities. They are some of Markas' interns.

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Homemade ice cream: tips and recipes

Homemade fruit-based ice cream can be an original and healthier solution to combat the summer heat. This is how to make it!

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Make your own homemade play dough with natural colors

Are you looking for ideas to spark your kids' creativity and teach them how they can follow a 'greener' way of living? What about making play dough using natural in...

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The Great Resignation: how can leaders and companies 'embrace' it?

From an employer's perspective, 'The Great Resignation' can be really challenging. But is there a positive side to it?

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Safer meal management, better health: the importance of food safety culture for collective catering businesses

Safer meal management, better health? Of course yes! Food plays a key role in shaping our well-being, our habits and our nourishment.

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what to know about celiac disease - gluten free

What you might not know about Celiac disease

What is celiac disease? How can it affect your eating patterns? Is it a food allergy, a food intolerance or none of the two?

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Reading gnocchi labels: how to choose the right product for every occasion

Do you know all the different types of Gnocchi? Learn how to read their labels and pick the best for the occasion!

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Naturally dyed rustic-looking Easter eggs? This is how!

This Easter create your own naturally dyed rustic-looking eggs by reusing, reducing, recycling!

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Table napkin folding ideas - how to make an easter bunny

Simple napkin folding ideas to transform your table and impress your guest

Easy and fast napkin folding ideas to decorate your table and impress your guests.

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Less salt, more health: Low-salt recipes to try

Low-salt recipes are a great way to lower our salt consumption and follow a more balanced diet. Here are some to try!

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Reading egg labels: a key in making informed choices

Have you ever noticed the code on the eggs you buy? Do you know how to read it and what it means?

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how to choose the right type of rice for your recipe

Rice labels: types of rice and how to choose the right one for your recipe

Have you ever felt confused about all the different types of rice while trying to choose the right one for your favorite risotto?

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Why is inclusion in the workplace even more important in 2022?

In the post-pandemic era what is the true meaning of inclusion in the workplace? What are the key steps for building a truly inclusive workplace?

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How to read bakery and baked goods labels

Have you ever walked down the bakery aisle of the supermarket only to find out that there are simply too many products? Knowing how to read bakery labels is the best...

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Decoding nutrition labels: understand what you buy and make healthier food choices

Decoding nutrition labels might seem complicated but it plays a key role in collecting reliable information and making informed food purchasing choices.

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How is Artificial Intelligence changing the recruiting process?

Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) really indispensable in recruiting? Is machine learning a one-way street and can it really substitute personal communication or human...

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Travelling with diabetes - Claudio Pelizzeni

Travelling the world with diabetes: the true story of Claudio Pelizzeni

We celebrate active healthy lifestyles that inspire us and others. We met Claudio Pelizzeni, a former banker that decided to leave everything and travel around the w...

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Office design - Markas headquarters stairs

Office design in 2022

In today’s Digital era where more and more companies are adopting a hybrid work model, what are the key office design trends and challenges that companies need to co...

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How to make the perfect bed like a 5-star hotel

Have you ever wondered how to make your bed like a hotel? Wonder no more: we asked our housekeeping experts to share some of their secrets

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Exploring Italy through food: typical Italian recipes

Curious to taste Italian food and typical Italian dishes? Let us show you how to bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen!

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Communicating corporate sustainability in 2022: a sincere story to tell

How can companies communicate corporate sustainability beyond clichés and unsupported claims? Here is what you should be aware of.

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Establishing an innovation culture inside your organization

What are the key barriers to Innovation culture and how can companies involve their employees? Our Innovation Manager shares her own point of view.

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How to make your own Carnival mask!

Music, flavors, colors: the Carnival season is finally here! So what about adding a colorful touch to your daily life and bring a bit of Carnival home?

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