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How AI can help mitigate restaurant theft

Restobiz

Restaurant theft is something that operators have to deal with, and although traditional methods of surveillance might have done the trick in the past, technology can help you step up your efforts. AI is not just useful for an improved dining experience, it can also help you increase security and lower restaurant theft. Shoplifting accounts […] The post How AI can help mitigate restaurant theft appeared first on Restobiz.

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Strategy A La Carte: The Dish on Digital Marketing Trends for Restaurant Brands 

Modern Restaurant Management

The future is digital. Restaurant brands around the world are finding that their audience is craving something more than pretty pictures of delectable dishes, but rather a need for community and discussion. They want engaging content that keeps them entertained. Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry.

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Metz VegFest spotlights plant-based meals for National Vegetarian Month

Food Management

Global offerings at the center of Metz Culinary Management's celebration of meatless dining.

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FDA Active Investigations – Lead, E. coli and Salmonella

Bill Marler

The FDA is busy trying to keep our food supply save and get dangerous foods off the market.

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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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Bar Liquor Inventory 101: Master Your Strategy With Our New Guide

Sculpture Hospitality

In the constant challenge to increase bar profits, inventory management stands as the unsung hero. Yet many businesses owners and bar managers are failing to maximize their bar liquor inventory in a way that drives revenue opportunities.

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Avian flu kills more than 61 million birds, but CDC still sees only a slight threat to humans

Food Safety News

After a summer pause, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) epidemic in the United States resumed last month, first as a single event, then as a cluster of cases, and it is now spreading across at least 14 states. The new outbreak cases first took the dead bird total to over 60 million, then the new spike went to over 61 million, and it continues to grow.

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The Rising FSQA Phoenix

Food Safety Tech

Last month, the Food Safety Tech team wrapped up a very successful Food Safety Consortium Conference. While I could name drop many of the who’s who of food safety who presented this year, Erik Mettler, Assistant Commissioner for Partnerships and Policy in the FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs, gave a great keynote address in tandem with Sandra Eskin, Deputy Undersecretary for Food Safety at USDA FSIS.

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FLAT Tech Debuts New EQ Table Bases – Marking an End to Wobbly Tables – Economically! 

Total Food Service

In a world where social media and Yelp reviewers have the potential to make or break a business, ensuring that every aspect of a restaurant is tended to, from the bathroom to the dining room, is key. An often-overlooked detail that will guarantee positive guest experience is a steady table. “It’s the one piece of equipment that unites the entire customer dining experience,” said Nils Hughes, the Executive VP of Sales for FLAT , a global, award-winning table stabilization company. “56% of people

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Call For Abstracts: 2024 Food Safety Consortium

Food Safety Tech

Share your expertise, experience and/or research with fellow food safety and quality assurance professionals at the 2024 Food Safety Consortium, taking place on October 20-22, 2024, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, near downtown Washington, DC. We are seeking abstracts for educational presentations, panel discussions and Posters in the following categories: Food Safety Hazards – Detection, Mitigation, Control, Regulations Food Safety Culture – Best Practices and Techniques to advance

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Indigenous peoples food programming at Maine universities highlights the importance of culturally accurate menus

FoodService Director

Maine Course by Sodexo hosted a variety of events in October that showcased indigenous cuisine. Here’s a look at what went into making sure the programming was culturally accurate.

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The Role of Voice Technology in Restaurant Operations

The Restaurant Technology Guys

In recent years, voice technology has emerged as a transformative force in the restaurant industry. From streamlining kitchen operations to enhancing customer interactions, voice-activated systems are changing the way restaurants operate. In this blog post, we'll explore the expanding role of voice technology in restaurant operations, discussing its benefits, challenges, and potential.

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Web3 in Travel: Everything You Need to Know

Hospitality Net

The Cambridge Dictionary defines decentralization as "The act or process of decentralizing an organization, involving the transfer of control from a single central authority to multiple smaller entities." This concept holds particular significance in our industry, which is currently highly (over?) centralized.

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EFSA assesses hazards for water use in the produce sector

Food Safety News

EFSA experts have examined the quality of water used during operations in the fresh and frozen produce sector. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) asked the Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ) for a scientific opinion on the microbiological hazards associated with water use in the post-harvest handling and processing fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

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Nashville Hits 31.5 Percent Meeting and Event Growth in October, according to Knowland

Hospitality Net

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reports Nashville experienced strong growth for meetings and events since last year at 31.5 percent. Las Vegas came in second with 20.3 percent year-over-year growth. Overall, U.S. industry growth of meetings and events increased by 12.8 percent.

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Revolutionizing Food Analysis: The Synergy of Artificial Instruments and Machine Learning Methods

Food Safety Magazine

The advent of artificial technologies like electronic noses, electronic eyes, and electronic tongues has fundamentally reshaped our approach to evaluating food samples, as underscored by their ability to capture intricate sensory attributes. The symbiotic relationship between artificial instruments and machine learning underscores their potential to reshape the food industry, ensuring that the food we relish is not only delectable but also safe and of the highest quality.

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Radisson debuts in Reunion Island with the opening of Radisson Hotel Saint Denis

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group marks its debut on the tropical island of Réunion with the opening of Radisson Hotel Saint Denis. The Group now boasts a portfolio of six hotels across three Indian Ocean islands, including Mauritius and Madagascar, in this popular and captivating region.

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Australian food agency details 2022-23 highlights in annual report

Food Safety News

The number of food recalls in Australia has gone up while several food safety projects and regulations are being worked on, according to FSANZ’s annual report. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published 93 food recalls in 2022–23, up from 79 in 2021–22 and above the 10-year average of 79. The most significant portion was attributed to undeclared allergens and microbial issues.

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New Hotel in the Historic Boswells Department Store

Hospitality Net

The Store, Oxford, will launch in early 2024. Located on Broad Street, in the heart of the city, The Store sits in the building of the historic department store and Oxford institution, Boswells.

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Sodexo names Molly Matthews as CEO for U.S. Healthcare and Seniors divisions

FoodService Director

Molly Matthews, who formerly served as COO for Sodexo’s U.S. healthcare division, brings 25 years of healthcare experience to the role.

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Accor signs first contract of ibis Styles in Sorriso, in Mato Grosso

Hospitality Net

Accor takes another step towards franchise expansion and signs a contract for a new venture in Sorriso, Mato Grosso. This will be the ibis Styles brand’s first hotel in the city, scheduled to open in 2027, with an architectural project by Marabuco.

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FSA Changes Course on Some Elements of Proposed Modernized Food Hygiene Delivery Model

Food Safety Magazine

In response to mixed comments received through a public consultation on a proposed modernized food hygiene delivery model, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) will not be progressing several elements of its plan, and other elements will be amended to better enable local authorities to prioritize higher-risk food businesses when carrying out official controls.

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DD Partners, LLC, Peachtree Group and Woodbine Development Corporation join forces to develop 257-room beachfront destination

Hospitality Net

DD Partners, LLC of Birmingham, Alabama, and Marietta, Georgia, Peachtree Group of Atlanta and Woodbine Development Corporation of Dallas announced the development of Embassy Suites Gulf Shores, a full-service resort overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and its renowned white sand beaches - located in Alabama’s No. 1 tourism destination, the City of Gulf Shores.

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Joe Urban of Greenville County Schools to retire early next year

FoodService Director

Urban has been overseeing the nutrition program at the district for 17 years.

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Learn How Conrad Koh Samui’s On?Site Farm Puts Delicious and Sustainable Ingredients Centerstage at this Luxury Hotel

Hospitality Net

Payap "Pong" Khunkayan joined the team at Conrad Koh Samui a decade ago as a bellman, proudly greeting guests at the luxury resort overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and transporting luggage to and from 81 hillside-nestled villas.

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FDA Offers New Resources to Communicate About Two FSMA Programs

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is offering new resources—a QR code and graphic element—to communicate with stakeholders about two of its Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) programs: the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program (TPP) and the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods Program (LAAF).

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Rotana highlights 1,500 key expansion plan for United Kingdom

Hospitality Net

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with over 100 properties in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Türkiye, highlights its planned expansion in the United Kingdom and showcases its global portfolio of hotels and resorts at the World Travel Market (WTM) London.

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Metz gives plants the star treatment for National Vegetarian Month

FoodService Director

The foodservice provider’s VegFest celebration introduced diners to a variety of global, plant-forward dishes.

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Tourism Education the Focus as UNWTO Hosts Ministers Summit in London

Hospitality Net

Welcoming a record 40 Ministers of Tourism, representing every global region and destinations of all sizes, UNWTO Executive Director Natalia Bayona underscored the vital importance of investing in education.

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Energy Experts Talk Electrification, CKV Best Practices at MUFES

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Attend FER’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium and come away with important lessons on going electric and optimizing kitchen exhaust systems, courtesy of Frontier Energy. Two of the firm’s energy consultants, Richard Young and David Zabrowski, who also both oversee the Food Service Technology Center, will deliver presentations on each subject during MUFES, slated for Jan. 29-31, 2024.

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The Road Ahead: How Hoteliers Can Adapt and Thrive in Uncertain Times

Hospitality Net

More often than not, owning a business feels like riding a rollercoaster – the highs are high, and the lows are low. One second, you’re at the peak of a climb, enamored with the view, and the next, you’re plummeting back down the other side, white-knuckling the restraints and questioning your decision to ever get on the ride in the first place. The ebbs and flows and the inevitable triumphs and challenges are simply your price of admission.

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