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Operational Empathy Should Be Part of Restaurant Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

As the QSR industry becomes increasingly crowded, understanding operations from the inside out is more crucial than ever. The pressure to deliver high-quality products quickly, efficiently, and consistently is immense. As competition intensifies, companies must innovate and streamline operations to stay ahead. This is where real, hands-on experience becomes invaluable.

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Hotels in Europe balance digital platforms and direct bookings for success

Hospitality Net

In many sectors, the digital transformation has sparked concerns about market concentration, favoring larger players over smaller businesses. Yet, the European hotel industry defies this trend, as evidenced by the latest findings from Hotrec, the umbrella association of hotels and hospitality providers.

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Fast Casual, Lunchbox reveal Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

Fast Casual

The list recognizes top catering leaders from 30 brands, incuding Cava, Subway and Five Guys, who are drivers in one of 2024’s fastest-growing restaurant segments.

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National Restaurant Association Shares Timely Reminders

Foodservice Equipment Reports

With National Food Safety Education Month underway, the National Restaurant Association and ServSafe are highlighting some best practices. The group’s new 20-page prevention guide, titled “Always Ready: Foodborne Illness Outbreak,” covers preventative measures as well as what to do if a foodborne illness is reported.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Fast Casual Executive Summit session to delve into third-party delivery

Fast Casual

A panel of speakers will discuss third-party delivery at the Fast Casual Executive Summit next month in Denver, Colorado.

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Chipotle Moves ‘Cobots’ Into Restaurants

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Chipotle has started testing two “cobots,” aka collaborative robots, in its restaurants for the first time. Autocado, its avocado-processing cobotic prototype developed in partnership with Vebu, is currently operating at its Huntington Beach, Calif. store, while the Augmented Makeline, a cobotic makeline built in collaboration with Hyphen, is in use at the company’s Corona del Mar, Calif.

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Percipia Collaborates with Amazon’s Alexa Smart Properties Hospitality to Launch VIVA+

Hospitality Net

Percipia, a leading provider of hospitality phone systems and enhanced guest room technology for hotels, resorts, casinos, and conference centers, announces the release of VIVA+, an all-in-one hospitality solution built on Alexa Smart Properties (ASP) for Hospitality that is available now to all new and current Percipia clients.

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251. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 251 – Building Community One Sandwich at a Time: The Story of Pop’s Italian Beef

The Restaurant Technology Guys

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast! Today, we’re diving deep into the heart of Chicago’s iconic food scene with none other than Kacie Dancy from Pop’s Italian Beef.

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The Ritz-carlton debuts in Morocco with the opening of the Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam Bringing a new era of Luxury and Timeless Elegance to the Moroccan Capital

Hospitality Net

The Ritz-Carlton today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam, debuting a palatial oasis of contemporary majesty in Morocco. Nestled within 440 hectares of forest and lush gardens, just steps away from the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, this opulent palace promises an unparalleled experience in the heart of Morocco’s capital.

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Bravo is Back!

Bon Appetit Management Company

We’re thrilled to share the newest issue of Bravo – affectionately known as the “almost-quarterly newsletter of Bon Appetit Management Company,” which went on hiatus during the pandemic. Today, it’s back with a new format but the same commitment to celebrating our people and their accomplishments. In this issue, we’re celebrating 25 years of our groundbreaking Farm to Fork program, the power of our plant-forward revolution, openings, events, and so much more!

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Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden Completes Renovation

Hospitality Net

Around six months after the ceremonial reopening of the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden (Germany) on 15 February 2024, the renovation work is now complete. The legacy of Augustus the Strong and Countess Cosel shines through and through in sublime splendour in its 180 rooms and 31 suites. As soon as you enter the hotel, you will notice the sophisticated lighting concept in the lobby, with an installation modelled on the course of the River Elbe.

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Harvard Medical, Law Experts Call on FDA to Better Ensure Safety of GRAS Food Additives

Food Safety Magazine

In an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine , leading medical and food law experts have raised concerns about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) process for the introduction of ingredients to the food supply, and are calling on the agency to proactive steps to ensure the safety of new food substances.

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Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort - Sofitel opens its new seaside Resort in the United Arab Emirates

Hospitality Net

In the United Arab Emirates, a warm welcome means a contagious smile and a generous spirit. The new Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, the brand’s sixth hotel in the Emirates, invites visitors to experience the rich cultural heritage in this northern emirate. Only 55-minutes from the Dubai International Airport, set in the historic and glowing glamorous destination of Ras Al Khaimah, the Resort is nestled between the seaside and the majestic Hajar mountains.

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Elanco: The Importance of Farm Biosecurity to Food Safety

Food Safety Magazine

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak with Scott Gustin, M.S., Technical Advisor for Elanco Animal Health, about the crucial role that farm biosecurity plays in ensuring food safety, best practices for farm personnel, and the future landscape of biosecurity.

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Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa opens in Disney Springs® Resort area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Hospitality Net

Located in the Disney Springs® Resort Area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa is now open for accommodations, meetings and events, spa, and dining experiences. Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is known for connecting travelers to the spirit of the neighborhood through unexpected discoveries.

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Commercial Ice Cream Dipping Cabinets

Chef's Deal

Commercial ice cream dipping cabinets are safe environments designed to store and display ice cream in -10°F to 5°F (-23.3°C to -15°C) temperatures. They are essential for ice cream parlors, concession stands, supermarkets, and any place selling ice cream. They are good both for the front of the store to allow customers to peruse your offerings comfortably and for the back of the store to preserve your products in top condition till they are needed.

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Sonesta Executes Deal for Five Sonesta ES Suites in Dominican Republic

Hospitality Net

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the execution of a deal to open five Sonesta ES Suites hotels in the Dominican Republic. The first property, Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa, is scheduled to open in the first trimester of 2026 with the remaining four hotels to be completed within seven years.

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FSANZ Opens Consultation on MRL Changes for Agricultural, Veterinary Chemicals in Foods

Food Safety Magazine

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is considering changes to maximum residue limits (MRLs) for certain agricultural and veterinary chemicals in foods. A call for comment on the proposal is open.

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Nordic Capitals Maintain Moderate Hotel Revenue Growth in 2024

Hospitality Net

Hotel revenues in Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Copenhagen continue to show significant growth in 2024, though at a more moderate pace compared to last year. This slowdown was expected following the unprecedented post-pandemic surge in 2023, where hotel revenues increased by up to 36% annually. Despite concerns about a potential rebound effect, these cities have maintained a positive trend in the first half of this year.

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Hygienically Designed GEA CONTA Spray Dryer Valve Technology Reduces Microbial Risk

Food Safety Magazine

GEA recently introduced its patented CONTA dual block valve technology for spray dryers that is hygienically designed to reduce microbial risk in food and dairy processing.

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mk | hotels cuts human-assisted calls by 50% and saves 70 hours with AI

Hospitality Net

mk | hotels, part of the Lindner family in Germany, operates 13 unique properties, each reflecting the vibrant spirit of its surrounding city.

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IFS Food Standard v8 Achieves GFSI Recognition

Food Safety Magazine

IFS Food Standard version 8 has successfully achieved recognition against Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Benchmarking Requirements v2020.

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Novotel and ALL Unveil the Ultimate Football Experience: A Permanent Hotel Room in Paris Saint-Germain’s Parc des Princes

Hospitality Net

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Novotel Hotels and ALL, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme are proud to announce the opening of. "La Suite Novotel by ALL.com" - an exclusive permanent hotel room within the legendary Parc des Princes stadium, home of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club, one of the biggest in the world.

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Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024

Fast Casual

The inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024 list recognizes the leaders and brands reshaping the catering landscape—those taking bold steps to drive innovation, growth,
and a best-in-class experience for their guests. Today, we spotlight the catering innovators,
leaders, and experts of tomorrow.

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Expedia Teams Up with Creators, Celebs and Key Partners to Launch Travel Shops, Bringing Shoppable Storefronts to the Travel Industry

Hospitality Net

Expedia Group is meeting travelers where they are: on social media. Today, Expedia announced 100+ new Travel Shops curated by social media creators, tastemakers and brands. Travel Shops are first-of-its-kind shoppable storefronts for creators to share and save their travel recommendations on the Expedia app. The headliner shops launching today are part of an exclusive, invite-only wave of Travel Shops ahead of its wider all-access launch next year.

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Assessing Your Agricultural Water Risk

MSU Agrifood Safety Produce Bites

In this special episode of Produce Bites , we’re excited to share an insightful conversation originally recorded on The Food Safety Dish podcast, brought to you by the National Farmers Union’s Local Food Safety Collaborative. In this episode, Kathryn Cavenaugh interviews Phil Tocco as they explore the new FSMA Produce Safety Rule on pre-harvest agricultural water, along with tips for assessing your own ag water for potential hazards and risks.

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Extended Stay America Launches STAY Counted Program to Encourage Voter Registration

Hospitality Net

Extended Stay America, the leading mid-priced extended-stay hotel company, is proud to announce the launch of its STAY Counted program, designed to make voter registration more accessible and encourage participation in the upcoming presidential election. First introduced in 2020, STAY Counted has been refreshed for the November 2024 election to continue to empower communities to exercise their right to vote.

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Scholarships for the Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems at the University of Naples Federico II

Future Food Institute

For the Academic Year 2024/25, the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Naples Federico II offers scholarships for international students enrolling in the Master’s Degree in Sustainable Food Systems (SFS). This innovative two-year program, entirely taught in English, focuses on preparing global leaders in sustainable agrifood systems.

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Moxy Asheville Opens in North Carolina

Hospitality Net

Moxy Asheville, North Carolina’s first Moxy flagship, is officially open and accepting reservations. The six-floor, 115-room property celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from project partners and local dignitaries.

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Ice Cream Industry’s Premier Event Set to Shine: Indian Ice-Cream Expo 2024 in Gandhinagar

FMT Magazine

Gandhinagar, August 21, 2024 – Building on the success of IICE 2023, the Indian Ice-Cream Expo (IICE) is ready to make a splash with its 12th edition, taking place from September 3rd to 5th, 2024, at Gandhinagar’s Helipad Exhibition Centre. This much-anticipated event, organized by the Indian Ice-Cream Manufacturers’ Association (IICMA) and managed by AIM Events, promises to highlight the latest innovations and trends in the global ice cream industry.

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