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Alain.AI: Creating a Chef’s Digital Twin

Modern Restaurant Management

Alain Coumont founded Le Pain Quotidien focused on organic ingredients and the brand is now adding a new ingredient to the mix: artifical intelligence. Partnering with November Five, Le Pain Quotidien launched Alain.AI, a tool that can be called the world's first digital twin of a chef-founder and used to help with menu development, recipe standardization, and culinary innovation. "As a restaurant business, we use AI to go faster and to develop the business further," Annick Van Overs

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Dry Sanitation in Food Processing: Enhancing Safety for Low-Moisture Foods

Food Safety Magazine

Dry sanitation is a pivotal practice in the food processing industry, particularly for facilities that produce low-moisture or low-water-activity foods. This article explores some of the trending technologies and approaches being developed to ensure the microbial safety of low-moisture foods in dry food processing facilities.

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Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay Looks To Evolve

Foodservice Equipment Reports

With a persona and talent spanning several platforms and locales, Chef Bobby Flay continues to add his own flavor to the foodservice world. In July, Flay was on-site for the grand opening of the Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay flagship in Charlotte, N.C.; it is the eighth location for the growing concept, but the first streetside restaurant.

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Radisson Hotel Group scores with hotel opening at Toughsheet Community Stadium

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of The Bolton Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, located in the heart of North West England and attached to the home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. With 125 comfortable rooms and suites, panoramic pitch-side views, an all-day restaurant, bar, and lounge, as well as several modern meeting rooms, the hotel is the perfect venue for guests visiting the stadium or business travellers arranging meetings and events.

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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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PRIDE’s Karin Sugarman Announces Retirement

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Karin Sugarman, president and CEO of PRIDE Centric Resources, has announced she will retire from the dealer-owned buying cooperative. She will maintain her role until the organization’s board of directors completes a comprehensive leadership review, the release says. Sugarman has served PRIDE for a collective 28 years.

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Midwest Burger Chain Unveils Hometown Hub

Foodservice Equipment Reports

On Aug. 20, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers shared details of a new site where it plans to invent training videos, podcasts, menu additions and more. The new Training & Innovation Center in Wichita, Kan., will house equipment and technology, as well as a simulated back-of-house restaurant.

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One Crucial but Easy Step to Food Waste Reduction at Business Events: Where do I put My Rubbish?

Hospitality Net

I cannot be alone. I am sure we have all looked at those waste receptacles/rubbish bins with questioning eyes and asked ourselves, what goes where? Although you will often be given a list of appropriate items, there is no way to include every possible allowable item. If you are like me, what you have in your hand is a plate or container of mixed items requiring multiple bins, further complicating the problem.

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New York bill would bring halal and kosher meals to schools

FoodService Director

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Iowa submits a waiver to try and implement its own version of the USDA’s SUN Bucks program.

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Hyatt Plans for 2029 Opening of Park Hyatt Sapporo

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd., for a new Park Hyatt hotel in Sapporo. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will be situated in the economic and cultural center of the Hokkaido Prefecture in northern Japan. It will be the fourth Park Hyatt branded hotel in the country and will complement the award-winning Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, a luxury mountain retreat located in Hokkaido’s le

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Food Safety Things to Consider When Renovating a Facility

Food Safety Tech

When food and beverage manufacturers aim to increase total throughput, they often face facility size constraints. Manufacturers can either expand their current facility or move operations to a larger building. Due to property dimension limitations and the need for substantial additional square footage, procuring a new facility is the most common approach.

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Likuliku Lagoon Resort To Close For Major Revitalisation Projects

Hospitality Net

Ahura Resorts - the 100% Fijian family-owned management company of Likuliku Lagoon Resort, is excited to announce a series of major revitalization projects for 2025 during which, the resort will close from 1st February to 30th April 2025.

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Delaware North's 'Bee the Difference' campaign donates $20,000 to protect the planet's pollinators

FoodService Director

The foodservice company generated funds from sales of two honey-sweetened craft cocktails served at 100 of its U.S. locations.

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Andaz Turks & Caicos Celebrates Major Construction Milestone With ’Topping Off’ Ceremony

Hospitality Net

Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay, developed by Vista Development Inc., announces today a key milestone thanks in large part to its construction partner BYD TCI Construction. The project recently celebrated the topping off with a ceremony at the site of the future resort and luxury residences. Marking the completion of the building’s fundamental framework and roof, the event included remarks from key project representatives along with a celebration of Andaz Turks & Caicos’ team who delivered the

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How LithosPOS Software Can Help Restaurants & Cafes Become More Efficient.

Lithos POS

Execution is the key to success in the fast-paced world of the food industry. LithosPOS Software stands out as the best POS system for restaurants and cafes , designed to increase the operational efficiency of restaurants and cafes Using the advanced features of the POS software, LithosPOS contributes to your operation more easily and increases overall efficiency.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts and Flag Luxury Group Announce InterContinental Orlando

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of a new InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Orlando, Fla. Developed in partnership with owner Flag Luxury Group and Unicorp National Developments, InterContinental Orlando will welcome guests with elevated amenities and culturally rich experiences that exemplify the InterContinental brand’s evolution while providing insider expertise to all the destination has to offer.

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The Revolutionary Potential of AI in the Food Industry

Food Quality & Safety

In a world where the demand for food is projected by the United Nations to rise by 60% by 2050, addressing food security and minimizing environmental impact are paramount global challenge. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to emerge in the food and beverage industry, with companies like Walmart using it to manage stock, opening up the possibility of safer, healthier, and more sustainable practices.

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Borgo dei Conti Resort Officially Opens in Umbria, Bringing Unparalleled Wellness and Relaxation to the Italian Countryside

Hospitality Net

Borgo dei Conti Resort is a 40-room & suite luxury resort located in the heart of Umbria, Italy. Opening summer 2024, the estate is surrounded by 40 acres of picturesque olive groves and lush forestland - immersing guests in the scenic Italian countryside. Designed by Milanese firm Spagnulo and Partners, Borgo dei Conti Resort’s design scheme pays homage to Umbria’s history with the use of rich color palettes inspired by the work of iconic Renaissance painters such as Pietro Perugino and Raffael

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Why Core Values of a Food Business Matter

NewPoint Marketing

The Strategy Behind Core Values of a Food Business When I talk to clients about why core values of a food business matter, I share Siggi Hilmarsson’s story. Siggi Hilmarsson had the vision of Siggi’s Dairy. And it defines what values based on health and authenticity can achieve. When he moved to America from Iceland […] The post Why Core Values of a Food Business Matter appeared first on NewPoint Marketing.

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Accor joins new Australian Restaurant and Cafe Association as founding hotel partner to advocate for hospitality sector

Hospitality Net

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has added its weight as Founding Hotel Partner of the newly created Australian Restaurant and Café Association (ARCA), which has been established to respond to the economic challenges facing the local hospitality industry.

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Pizza Chain Plots Debut in New State by 2025

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco’s Pizza is serving up more development news, with plans for nine units in New Mexico. The first two locations are slated to open in the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho areas before the end of Q1 2025, and site selection is currently underway.

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Ireland Market Beat H1 2024

Hospitality Net

Investment Trends For H1 2024 a total of €655M was transacted, a near fourfold increase on the approximately €173M traded in H1 2023 – this pushed transaction volumes over the past year to an all-time high of almost €790M. Activity was supported by continued good operational performance across the sector and a couple of large deals including the sales of the Shelbourne Hotel and a majority stake in the Dean Hotel Group.

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Food Safety: Evaluating the Dynamics in India

FMT Magazine

On 31 st July, 2024, Food Marketing & Technology Magazine hosted a Virtual Panel Discussion on “Food Safety: Evaluating the Dynamics in India” with Anurag Mishra, General Manager, Quality Assurance and Food Safety, Shree Renuka Sugars and Rakhi Gupta, Quality and Food Safety Manager, Whole Earth Brands. The food safety experts shed insights on various themes of the the food safety vertical in India.

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Reach your target audience with TravelAds

Hospitality Net

In today’s competitive travel market, standing out to potential guests at the right moment is crucial for driving bookings. With TravelAds Sponsored Listings used as a single solution or in tandem with our other powerful solutions like hotel display ads, you can effectively reach your target audience at the most impactful moments of their booking journey.

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Continued Growth in the Food Supplements Market

FMT Magazine

The French manufacturer Laboratoire PYC continues to grow in the European food supplements segment. At Vitafoods Europe Stand M169 in the French Pavilion, the company will be showcasing new food supplement formulas. In May will also be the inauguration of its industrial site, which has been completely redesigned to support its growth. Discovery box of 10 food supplements At Vitafoods, Laboratoire PYC will showcase 10 food supplement con-cepts in a recyclable box.

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Everhome Suites Continues to Expand with Three New Locations Breaking Ground in Key Markets

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, continues to strengthen its leadership position in extended stay with three new Everhome Suites breaking ground in San Antonio, Texas; Bowling Green, Kentucky; and Wichita, Kansas. All three were developed in collaboration with Highside Companies. These groundbreakings, along with eight others earlier this year, demonstrate Choice’s first-mover advantage in the category, continuing to capitalize on ext

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Top Food Processing Technologies Transforming the Industry

FMT Magazine

By Jayesh Food processing transforms raw ingredients into consumable foods. The food industry has undergone significant transformations leading to safer and high-quality food. Consumers want more convenience and are interested in shelf-stable health and wellness products. There is a need for efficient production to feed the growing population while ensuring food security and the expanding distribution network.

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Resolute Road Hospitality and Choice Hotels International Host Extended-Stay Seminar

Hospitality Net

Resolute Road Hospitality and Choice Hotels International recently organized an Executive Investment Forum in Dallas titled "Exploring Extended Stay in Texas." The event drew approximately 100 hospitality executives who delved into best management practices, emerging market trends, and Choice’s latest extended-stay brand, Everhome Suites.

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Safe, Attractive, and Resource-Saving Packaging Solutions in the Cheese  Industry

FMT Magazine

Swiss and Portuguese manufacturers celebrate success with SEALPAC packaging technology Whether it concerns a technical impro-vement of the packaging process at an artisan Swiss cheese factory, which gives its valuable skilled workers more time for cheese production, or global branding at a Portuguese cheese ma-nufacturer that wants to significantly boost its export business, the high-tech traysealers and thermoformers from packaging specialist SEALPAC support the goals of these companies.

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Hilton Introduces Enhanced Global Luxury Travel Advisor Program

Hospitality Net

Hilton today introduced Hilton for Luxury, a premier global luxury travel advisor (LTA) preferred partner program exclusive to Hilton’s award-winning luxury brands: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, NoMad Hotels and Signia by Hilton. The invitation-only program is designed for Hilton’s top-producing luxury travel advisors in every region, who support customers in booking world-class accommodations around the globe.

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Edible packaging

FMT Magazine

By Mulla Sai Teju Packing: is typically the last step, where items that have been packed are further placed into larger boxes, courier bags, bubble envelopes, cardboard, cartons, or any other container. Nonetheless, packing and packaging are frequently used synonymously. Packaging is the art of displaying a product. It is more important to focus on the end product’s appearance, colour, design, or presentation when it is wrapped in a material to draw in customers.