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DECEMBER 14, 2023

At least 125 children impacted. According to reporting in Politico, Tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches that have sickened scores of children in the U.S. may have been purposefully contaminated with lead, according to FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones. “We’re still in the midst of our investigation. But so far all of the signals we’re getting lead to an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain and we’re trying to sort of figure that out,” Jones said in an excl

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Food Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sodexo managed program contributes to school being ranked #16 on the 2023 Princeton Review Top 50 Green Colleges list.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

There are now 241 complaints from patrons of a sushi restaurant in Raleigh, NC, about foodborne illnesses. The complaints against Sushi Nine began Nov. 28, according to local health department officials. The suspected pathogen is norovirus, with at least three restaurant customers testing positive. The number of sick people is growing quickly with 100 more reporting becoming sick since the previous update on Dec, 9.

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Food Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This week on Food Management the top story was 10 top onsite dining trends we saw in 2023.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Retailer lists are now available for peaches, nectarines and plums linked to a Listeria outbreak that has killed one person and sickened others. Samples from sick people were collected from Aug. 22, 2018, to Aug. 16, this year. The outbreak is considered ongoing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The sick people are spread across seven states and all of them have required hospitalization.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The UK Food Standards Authority Board recently decided it would begin discussions with UK Ministers about making written allergen information for non-prepackaged food a requirement, and will begin drafting guidance for industry in the meantime.

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Technomic’s 2024 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast provides a glimpse into the next wave in food and drink outside the U.S.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The evolution of the hospitality industry towards a more integrated Commercial Strategy is ongoing. Overcoming the challenges involves not only technological advancements but also cultural shifts within organizations. The pursuit of a fully integrated, data-driven solution is likely to be an open-ended journey, and staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices will be essential for continued success.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

More information has been shared by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) about Salmonella in poultry meat and eggs from Poland. There have been 200 cases of salmonellosis this year in the United Kingdom caused by different strains of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to such products. FSA has investigated more than 90 incidents in the past two years, with two outbreaks linked to eggs and three to poultry meat from Poland this year.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The all-suites hotel brand welcomes its 500th hotel in Virginia, the state where TownePlace Suites first debuted in 1997TownePlace Suites Richmond Colonial HeightsTownePlace Suites Richmond Colonial Heights.

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As new VP of culinary, Joel Reynders is creating chef-driven entrees, sides and bar bites that cover every daypart.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (“MVW” or the “Company”) announces today a new organizational structure aimed at driving long-term, sustainable growth across its vacation ownership business, exchange and third-party management segment and future travel-related products and services.

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 330-99.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Strength of unions in Las Vegas hotels is the sheer number of employees in the hospitality industry. With thousands of workers employed in hotels and casinos, unions have been able to leverage their collective power to negotiate better wages, benefits, and working conditions. MGM Resorts International, Wynn and Caesars Entertainment reached a tentative five-year contract agreement with Culinary Workers Union Local 226 early last month covering more than 25,400 non-gaming workers at eight Strip

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Sodexo dining team participated in the school’s First Generation College Students Week last month.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Food safety was either the top or the second most important thing when buying food for people in Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Kosovo. In Kosovo, 57 percent said food safety was the main factor, with cost being second. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, cost was first with 64 percent, followed by food safety with 54 percent. It is the first Eurobarometer food safety poll to include people’s views in Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Kosovo.

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FMT Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In a significant recognition of excellence in the field of food safety, Dr. Umesh Kamble, the visionary leader at F2F Corporate Consultants Private Limited, has been awarded the esteemed AFSTI-FSSAI Award 2023. The award, presented at the 9th International Food Congress (IFCoN) in Mysuru, acknowledges Dr. Kamble’s exemplary contributions to advancing food safety standards in India.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Article contributed by John Mahlmeister, COO, Easy Ice Did you know that commercial ice machine manufacturers like Hoshizaki and Manitowoc strongly recommend their equipment be professionally cleaned at least twice a year? In many cases, ice machines need maintenance even more frequently than that! It’s tempting to shove this maintenance on the back burner to save money and time, but the consequences of neglecting ice machine care are expensive in more ways than one.

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FMT Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Magic Moments Music Studio and 8 PM Packaged Drinking Water from the house of Radico Khaitan are set to enchant the Hyderabad audience with the melodies of critically renowned singer King on December 15, 2023, at Aawhan Resort Mandal, Hyderabad. In association with BookMyShow, both brands are co-powering the music tour – ‘King New India Tour 2023,’ in multiple cities across the country.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In a prelude to one of Las Vegas’ most anticipated grand openings, Fontainebleau Las Vegas hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 13, hours before the resort’s public debut. Fontainebleau Development Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Soffer, joined by Fontainebleau Las Vegas executives, local government officials, community dignitaries, and national VIPs, marked the historic moment in true Fontainebleau grandeur, with champagne, live violinists, and a snip of the "Bleau"

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

SÜDPACK has enhanced its flexible food packaging films for thermoforming applications, such as for fishery products. The new Multifol Extreme combines maximum functionality and lightweight efficiency.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

My Place Hotels of America is deeply saddened to announce the passing of hotel industry icon Ron Rivett, the company’s co-founder and chairman. He leaves a remarkable 50-year legacy dedicated to nurturing a culture that profoundly values people, treating business partners with the warmth of friendship and employees with the closeness of family. His enduring motto, "It’s all about the people," was a constant theme in all his endeavors and relationships.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ColloidTek’s Collo Analyzer is a new method for real-time liquid process quality monitoring. Based on EMF sensors and machine learning, the technology detects various contaminants and identifies potential risks in liquid processing with a single real-time measurement and instant, inline analysis.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Nikki Beach Global, the international luxury lifestyle and hospitality group renowned for resorts and beach clubs around the world, announced today the upcoming launch of a new brand concept, Lucia, set to debut in Cannes, France in March 2024. After a quarter-century of successful operations, Nikki Beach Global is embarking on an exciting expansion journey, promising an entirely new experience in terms of design, ambiance, and food & beverage offerings.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Key Technology recently introduced RemoteMD® 2.0 remote support service for their optical sorting systems, enabling Key service technicians to securely connect to a customer’s sorter for real-time remote monitoring and technical support.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Balfour Beatty announces the topping out of Broward County Convention Center’s East Expansion and Hotel during a public ceremony on Dec. 13. Balfour Beatty teammates and industry partners, along with local officials, attended the event where the placement of the two uppermost steel beams were placed atop the 400,000-square-foot East Expansion Building and the 29-story Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Since the federal government took an “All the King’s horses and All the King’s men” approach to overcoming the 2022 infant formula shortage, it’s a little surprising that there is still something major to do about it. But there is. The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is publishing a final rule to implement the so-called “Access to Baby Formula Act.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, has secured $5 million in strategic growth capital inclusive of LLR Partners and SaaS industry veterans Steve Proctor and Tim Stafford. Proctor has been named Chief Executive Officer and brings more than 25 years of experience in the software industry to INTELITY, where he will focus on modernization and product innovation that customers expect in the industry leading tech platform.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Labour Protection Network co-founder Patima Tungpuchayakul (front, center) with fishing families in South Thailand. Whether we’re serving a selection of chowders in a university dining hall or assembling seafood towers for a VIP catering event, our sustainable seafood commitments are non-negotiable. We’re committed to the long-term health of our oceans and the well-being of the people whose livelihoods depend on the ocean’s precious resources.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Data is a game changer for making informed decisions and increasing return on investments. Surprisingly, many hotels lack proper data analysis to assess the value of their decisions, and instead rely on hit-or-miss tactics. This blind decision-making often leads to disappointing results, especially for financially struggling hotels, which may find themselves in a worse position due to the wastage of valuable resources.

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