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Overlooked Traits When Hiring Restaurant Managers

Modern Restaurant Management

When hiring restaurant managers, qualities like organization skills, experience and leadership are always at top of mind. However, many traits exist that often go overlooked in the hiring process impacting the success of a restaurant. Here are three traits that often go overlooked when hiring management positions within restaurants. Adaptability Restaurants are known to be fast paced environments with many different situations happening at once on any given occasion.

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Trill Burgers pop-up at the University of Houston successfully brings more guests to the dining center

Food Management

The campus dining team saw a 61% increase in guests visiting the dining center compared to the previous week.

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Ep. 180. Dr. Carolyn Ross: Where Sensory Science Meets Food Safety and Quality

Food Safety Magazine

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak to Dr. Carolyn Ross, Professor at Washington State University (WSU) and Director of the WSU Sensory Science Center, about emerging sensory perception technologies and their potential applications for food safety and quality assurance.

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The impact of AI in the Travel and Hospitality sectors. Transcript of Simone’s recent talks at Hospitality Day and TTG

Hospitality Net

Last week, I gave two talks on the impact of artificial intelligence in the travel and hospitality sectors at Hospitality Day and TTG Travel Experience. What follows is a more or less literal but faithful transcript of what I presented. Enjoy reading, Simone.

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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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Cambro’s Business of the Week: Pura Vida Catering

the CAMBRO blog

The phrase “pura vida” has been part of Costa Rican culture for more than 50 years. While it translates to “pure life” or “simple life” in English, it represents much more than just words—it embodies a lifestyle. Pura vida reflects a philosophy of living with joy, appreciating the moment and embracing simplicity. At Pura Vida Catering, owner and head chef, Xoshil Morales, brings this spirit to every event, crafting experiences that celebrate the beauty of food and community.

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256. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 256 – Exploring the Dynamics of Corporate Dining with Laura Wilber of Dinova

The Restaurant Technology Guys

In today’s blog post, we are thrilled to share insights from a recent discussion with Laura Wilber, who works at Dinova, a company dedicated to optimizing restaurant experiences for corporate diners.

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Kylie fever hits UK hotels as bookings and ADR surge ahead of 2025 Tension tour: SiteMinder

Hospitality Net

Hotels in cities across the UK are experiencing a significant boost in bookings and average daily rates (ADR) as Kylie Minogue’s 2025 Tension tour approaches, according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform.

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Fished or Farmed: A Q&A Deep Dive with Seafood Watch

Bon Appetit Management Company

As one of the leading experts in the field for several decades, Bon Appétit Management Company has long relied on Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guidelines to inform our sustainable seafood purchasing. The Seafood Watch program scientifically assesses the environmental sustainability of seafood products on the U.S. market and then uses those findings to transform how seafood is fished and farmed.

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Sustainable Tourism through Destinations: Mallorca Hosts 2024 Global INSTO Meeting and III Sustainable Destinations Summit

Hospitality Net

Organized by the Fundació Mallorca Turisme (Consell de Mallorca) with the support of UN Tourism, the 2024 meeting of the Network (INSTO) was held alongside the III Sustainable Destinations Summit. Welcoming more than 100 participants, the events featured thought leaders, academics, government officials, and development practitioners to address key issues surrounding the advancement of sustainable tourism worldwide.

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Trill Burgers pop-up at the University of Houston successfully brings more guests to the dining center

FoodService Director

The campus dining team saw a 61% increase in guests visiting the dining center compared to the previous week.

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Auberge Resorts Collection Appointed to Manage The Birdsall, Houston TX

Hospitality Net

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, has been appointed by Transwestern Development Company to manage The Birdsall, Auberge Resorts Collection, set to open in 2027 in Houston’s newest River Oaks enclave, The RO. Inspired by the natural beauty and architectural heritage of River Oaks and reflecting the genuine nature of its community, the 105-room boutique hotel, 44 world-class private residences, and private members’ clu

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Following Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Indiana Cantaloupe, FDA and Purdue University Launch Environmental Study

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Purdue University are launching a multi-year environmental study of Salmonella in the Southwest Indiana agricultural region to answer questions raised by recent outbreaks linked to cantaloupe and to inform food safety strategies.

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Trilogy Hotels marks its entry into the NT, inking a major deal to operate three hotels

Hospitality Net

Building on its strong growth, independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels, has set its sights on the Darwin market, announcing today a significant partnership with the notable local family-run DCOH Group. This important deal will see Trilogy take charge of 417 rooms across three hotels, including Novotel Darwin CBD, Frontier Hotel Darwin and Smith Hotel Darwin.

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Everest Refrigeration: Commercial Cooling Solutions

Chef's Deal

Everest Refrigeration is one of the leading manufacturers in the commercial refrigeration industry, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Everest Refrigeration has become a go-to brand for businesses seeking reliable and efficient commercial refrigeration solutions. It has a rich history and a strong presence in the market.

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U.S. election impact on global travel and hotel performance

Hospitality Net

American outbound travel was much stronger than anticipated across European markets this year, in part due to mega events such as the Summer Olympics and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. With the summer months past us, conversations are now swirling around how the U.S. presidential election will impact tourism outside of North America.

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How Belt Cleaning Impacts Food Safety: Explore Megadyne E-book on Best Practices

Food Safety Magazine

Maintaining high standards throughout the production process is crucial in the food industry. Contamination can lurk in the most unexpected places, necessitating constant vigilance.

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Here’s how tourism can better serve communities

Hospitality Net

A new report published today highlights 40 mechanisms that could enable policymakers, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and others to better distribute tourism’s benefits across local communities.

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Task Manager Digital Compliance

Fast Casual

Task Manager is a paperless HACCP food safety solution designed for checklists, forms, and automated temperature monitoring. Improve efficiency, reduce labor and gain oversight all from one system.

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U.S. hotel performance for September 2024

Hospitality Net

The U.S. hotel industry reported mixed performance results from the previous month, according to September 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

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Toscano Brings the Flavors of Italy Home this Diwali

FMT Magazine

Toscano, the beloved casual-dining Italian restaurant and wine bar, is offering a unique way to celebrate Diwali this year with its curated gift hampers. Starting from ₹3199, these hampers bring “The Toscano Experience” right to your doorstep. Available exclusively in Bengaluru and only on pre-order from October 16th, the Toscano Diwali hampers are a perfect blend of Italian and Indian festivities.

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Hotel Investment Sales in Q3

Hospitality Net

2024 has been a turbulent year thus far as we have witnessed dramatic national and global events that may very well alter the course of history.

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Bikaji Expands into Premium Café and Bakery Segment with Stake in The Hazelnut Factory

FMT Magazine

Bikaji Foods International Limited, one of India’s largest ethnic snacks brands, has announced that, Bikaji Foods Retail Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of Bikaji Foods International Limited, will make a strategic investment of Rs 131.01 crore for an acquisition of 53.02% stake in Hazelnut Factory Food Products Private Limited, a café cum artisanal sweets brand based in Lucknow.

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Beverage Concept HTeaO Adds 10 New Stores in Q3

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Iced tea franchise HTeaO announced the opening of 10 new stores across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Florida in Q3 2024. “With the opening of 10 additional stores this quarter, we’re reinforcing our commitment to expanding in key regions like Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Florida,” says HTeaO Co-Founder and CEO Justin Howe in a press release.

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Walmart Expands Snack Sourcing from India for US Market

FMT Magazine

US retail major Walmart is increasing its food and snack products sourcing by adding new popular Indian brands like Bikano, Britannia and Jayanti Spices for US market ahead of Diwali. Bentonville-based retail giant Walmart has also set a goal of sourcing goods worth $10 billion from India annually by 2027. The announced line-up of new food and snack products will cater to Diwali celebrations.

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App Developed for People Traveling Abroad Could Enable Early Outbreak Detection

Food Safety Magazine

A new app developed by University of Zurich (UZH) researchers, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), can aid the early detection of contagious outbreaks, such as gastrointestinal (GI) diseases contracted by people traveling abroad.

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Companies Issue Recalls of Products Made with Recalled Meat

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Two recalls were issued related to the BrucePac recall of ready-to-eat meat products. Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled 12 types of ReadyMeals and store-made deli items, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Former FDA Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas Joins Pathotrak Board of Directors

Food Safety Magazine

Pathotrak has appointed Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to its Board of Directors.

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Superhumans in a hungry world: The paradox of progress

Future Food Institute

As we celebrate World Food Day, we face a puzzling paradox. On the one hand, we witness the rise of increasingly long-lived, high-performing, and intelligent “superhumans.” On the other, we need only open the newspapers to realize that displays of gratuitous and inhumane violence surround us on an increasingly sick and hungry planet that is raising constant cries of alarm.

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California Company Recalls Green Onions Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Church Brothers, LLC (“Church Brothers Farms”) , of Salinas, CA, is voluntarily recalling 1271 cases of green onions because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This recall is the result of a single product sample collected by Canadian Food Inspection Agency that indicated the presence of Salmonella. The Company promptly reported this issue to Food & Drug Administration.

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Quick and Easy Color Detection

FMT Magazine

METTLER TOLEDO The EasyPlus UV/VIS measuring device from Mettler Toledo represents a significant opportunity for the industry, offering uncomplicated, space-saving, and cost-effective color analysis of food and beverages. The device is straightforward to use and comes with 30 pre-installed color scales. Its DIN A4 sheet size makes it an ideal analysis instrument for quick, compliant results.