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Child labor continues to fuel America’s big meat businesses

Food Safety News

Another contract cleaning service for the food sector, especially the meat industry, has been caught with child labor violations. The frequency of child labor in the industry surfaced last year when 13 meat plants in eight states contracting with Packers Sanitation Services paid fines totaling $1.5 million for putting children in critical and often dangerous food safety jobs.

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JBF Launches Climate Solutions Campaign

Modern Restaurant Management

Calling it a critical subject, the James Beard Foundation® launched a campaign focused on tackling the significant impact of climate change on independent restaurants, chefs, and the local economies they support. Through the Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign, the James Beard Foundation will unite chefs across the country to raise awareness, educate federal policymakers, and galvanize action to mitigate the impacts of climate change. “Independent restaurants are not ju

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Thomas Cuisine Partners with Montana Hospital Association (MHA)

Thomas Cuisine

Thomas Cuisine Announces Partnership with the Montana Hospital Association (MHA) to support community health and wellness Thomas Cuisine, a leading provider of culinary and hospitality services, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with the Montana Hospital Association (MHA). This collaboration reflects Thomas Cuisine’s commitment to excellence in healthcare dining solutions while supporting local communities in Montana.

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Two-Way Radios Can Provide Better Customer Service

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are constantly busy, which means communication is key to make sure the experience for customers is top of the line. Two-way radios, help restaurant staff communicate more efficiently leading to a better experience for the guests. With fast communication your guests receive the service they deserve each time they enter your establishment in a timely and effective manner.

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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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A Note From Fedele Bauccio: Sustainability is Everyone’s Job

Bon Appetit Management Company

When I started this company in 1987, I knew I wanted it to be different. I wanted to disrupt the soggy steam table paradigm in corporate and campus dining and serve authentic, restaurant-quality food cooked by experienced chefs. Intuitively, I knew that this meant seeking out the best possible ingredients, which first led me to local farmers and the foods they grow and raise.

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Florence Market Pulse

Hospitality Net

This article examines Florence’s tourism industry resilience amidst crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing key performance indicators such as airport statistics, hotel supply, and operating performance. Despite setbacks, Florence witnessed a remarkable recovery, notably in 2023, with record-breaking Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR). The analysis also highlights investment trends and future challenges, including concerns about over-tourism and evolving market dynamics.

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3 Cambro Products that Will Market Your Business

the CAMBRO blog

In the world of foodservice, there’s a silent yet powerful player that spells the difference between being just another option and becoming an unforgettable experience: branding. As restaurants and catering operations strive to carve a niche in an increasingly competitive landscape, the tale of their success often revolves around a carefully crafted identity that resonates with their customers.

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Radisson RED Belgrade Opens in Serbia

Hospitality Net

Radisson RED Belgrade has opened its doors as a new upscale lifestyle hotel, marking the debut of the vibrant Radisson RED brand in Southeast Europe. Located on Takovska Street near the House of the National Assembly, Radisson RED Belgrade offers a unique blend of tradition and contemporary style, following a complete renovation and rebranding of the existing hotel building.

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FSA survey assesses food product compliance

Food Safety News

Findings from the testing of food products for authenticity, contaminants, and allergens have been published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The survey is targeted to areas of potential risk and where sampling is needed to inform FSA policy and science. It took place in October 2022 and included products from a typical food basket, plus a range of other items.

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Virgin Limited Edition’s Son Bunyola Hotel Re-Opens March 1st

Hospitality Net

Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s collection of award-winning luxury hotels and retreats, is pleased to announce that its newest addition to the portfolio, Son Bunyola Hotel, and the three luxurious villas on its stunning 1,300-acre estate in Mallorca’s Tramuntana Mountains, are set to re-open on 1st March 2024 and will remain open year-round.

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Taste Innovation: Alternative Flavours to the Rescue

Forward Fooding

Flavouring, the key element to all Food What is a flavouring? Flavouring can be found in a wide variety of food and beverage products that we consume daily. Whether it’s ice cream, gin, ready meal, or herbal tea, there is no escaping the presence of flavourings. These flavourings can be labelled differently according to their category such as “flavouring,” “natural flavouring,” “natural peach flavouring,” or “vanilla extract,” but they all se

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Everything for your anywhere: Garner hotels redefines affordable comfort in hospitality

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes guests to experience a relaxed and purposefully different stay – where quality meets affordability. Garner hotels – a new midscale brand made with character – reaches exciting growth milestones with two new U.S. openings in Macon, Ga., and Oklahoma City, Okla., as well as plans for global expansion now underway.

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IHOP hits the accelerator on menu innovation with chef Arthur Carl at the helm

FoodService Director

As VP of culinary at the chain, Carl is filling menu gaps by balancing creativity with value.

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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to make market debut in Italy

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced the signing of its first Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property in Italy. Joining IHG’s fast-growing luxury & lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world, the Kimpton property in Sicily will open in the second half of 2025 and represents a management agreement with partner Società Turistica Alberghiera Taorminese.

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Thomas Cuisine Partners with Montana Hospital Association (MHA)

Thomas Cuisine

As a leading provider of culinary and hospitality services, Thomas Cuisine is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with the Montana Hospital Association (MHA). This collaboration reflects Thomas Cuisine’s commitment to excellence in healthcare dining solutions while supporting local communities in Montana. The Thomas Cuisine team values innovation and education, and is proud to join hands with the MHA’s Education and Ventures programs to enhance culinary and hospitality standards within

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Post-Pandemic Momentum in Manhattan

Hospitality Net

The Manhattan market was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but has been experiencing a rebound, primarily driven by strong gains in average rate over the last three years. Legislative and supply changes are expected to positively affect hotel market trends going forward, and our demand forecast shows a rebound beyond 2019 levels by 2025.

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Understanding Critical Tracking Events

FoodLogiQ

Capturing and storing the right supply chain event data can by leveraging tech-enabled traceability solutions not only helps companies visualize their entire supply chain but assists them achieve FSMA 204 compliance. Stitching together product and ingredient events at the batch-lot level can increase transparency, reduce time to locate tainted products, and minimize waste from withdrawals and product extractions.

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Are you Prepared for the Cookie-Less Revolution?

Hospitality Net

As we steer through the dynamic landscape of the hospitality industry, a pivotal shift is upon us, reshaping the very essence of digital marketing. Welcome to the "Cookie-Less World" - a phrase that’s buzzing with implications for our industry. But, what does it truly mean, and more importantly, how can we navigate this new terrain to our advantage?

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FDA Issues Guidance on Voluntary Premarket Engagement for Food Made From Genome-Edited Plants

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a guidance for industry that describes how firms can voluntarily engage with FDA before marketing food from genome-edited plants.

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BeCause Closes Seed Round with Tail-End Investment From Curiosity VC

Hospitality Net

BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has secured a $600,000 (€556K) tail-end investment from Dutch investor Curiosity VC to close their seed round. This latest investment brings the company’s total seed funding to $2.5 million (€2.32M), including the $1.9 million (€1.76M) seed raised in November from Denmark’s Ugly Duckling Ventures, Estonia’s Superangel.io and other investors.

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GFSI Opens Consultation on Technical Equivalence for USDA AMS Harmonized GAP Plus+ version 4.0 Standard

Food Safety Magazine

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is opening a new stakeholder consultation today under the Technical Equivalence Program for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) Harmonized GAP Plus+ version 4.0.

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Sunny Days Ahead: Tripadvisor Awards World’s Best Beaches

Hospitality Net

Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today releases its latest wave of inspiration with the second Travelers’ Choice® Award for 2024: the Best of the Best Beaches. Based on an analysis of all the reviews left on Tripadvisor for beaches globally over one year, the award reveals the highest-rated beaches by real people who recently visited.

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5 ways to go green at your next catered event

FoodService Director

Take a look at these sustainable ideas shared during Catersource + The Special Event last week in Austin, Texas.

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Hilton Accelerates Expansion in the Caribbean and Latin America with Record Room Growth in 2023

Hospitality Net

Leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), achieved a year of exceptional growth in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), entering new markets and celebrating brand milestones in 2023. Last year, Hilton opened 19 new hotels and approximately 4,000 rooms in the Caribbean and Latin America, representing more rooms added in the region than in any other year in the company’s history.

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Starting a Green Revolution

Hospitality Net

In 2020 the Sustainability Hotel Alliance found the hospitality sector to be responsible for 1% of global carbon emissions, of which hotels account for around 21%.

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Building a Must-Experience Hotel Restaurant That Builds Loyalty and Drives Revenue

Hospitality Net

In the dynamic realm of hospitality, the role of a hotel restaurant extends far beyond just being a convenience for guests; it is a pivotal touchpoint in the guest journey, a significant driver of revenue, and an opportunity for profound engagement with both local and visiting patrons. The transformation of a hotel restaurant into a destination in its own right, hinges on a strategic blend of culinary excellence, ambiance, marketing acumen, and operational efficiency.

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Accor reports Record EBITDA of more than EUR 1 billion

Hospitality Net

A record year: Driven by resolutely solid demand in 2023, Accor was able to set new records in terms of operating and financial performances. All regions and segments enjoyed strong growth after a year in 2022 marked by the post-Covid pandemic recovery. All performance indicators were in line or exceeded Group guidance in 2023.

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Marriott El Paso Completes Phase I of Total Renovation

Hospitality Net

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Marriott El Paso is proud to announce the completion of Phase I of its total renovation that includes all guest rooms and suites. Phase II of the renovation has begun, with a completion date of fall 2024.

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Minor Hotels Announces Upcoming Debut of the Avani Hotels & Resorts Brand in Greater China

Hospitality Net

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries worldwide, and its joint venture partner in China, Funyard Minor JV Co., (China), is announcing the upcoming debut of Avani Hotels & Resorts in China. Located in a protected national forest area of Guangdong Province, Avani Huajian Xinyi Guangdong Resort and Avani+ Xinyi Guangdong Resort will be one of the first international upscale hotel brands in Xinyi when they open in the first half o

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Grow Your Hotel’s Profits with These Winning Revenue Management Practices

Hospitality Net

Common hotel revenue sinkers include selling inventory too soon and too low - spillage - or not selling enough during high demand, leaving you with last-minute discounts. Spillage, spoilage, and overbooking can destroy your bottom line. Discover how to avoid them and grow your revenue.