Wed.Dec 18, 2024

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. For the first part, click here and for the second part, click here. Data, Data, Data. It is atop the list for restaurants looking to modernize, differentiate, and elevate experiences.

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How to Capture AI’s Attention & Increase Your Restaurant’s Online Visibility

Wasserstrom

Large Language Models (LLMs) like Gemini AI — Google’s latest language model — are changing how people discover and navigate local businesses like restaurants. To maximize their visibility and catch AI’s attention, restaurants must optimize their digital presence for multimodal analysis, the cornerstone of Gemini’s recommendation engine.

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Recipe report: Editor’s picks for the tastiest recipes of 2024

Food Management

The last 12 months have been a wild ride of flavor, fusion and fun when it comes to the recipes shared in the weekly Recipe Report. Here are a few gems you may have missed.

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CES Acquires Tennessee Dealership Windrock

Foodservice Equipment Reports

The CES Family of Companies, a supplier of equipment, supplies and services throughout the Midwest, has acquired Windrock Enterprises. Based Knoxville, Tenn., Windrock sells foodservice equipment to conveniences stores and restaurants in east Tennessee. The announcement comes a week after CES posted it had acquired Cleveland-based Dubick Fixture and Supply, growing its footprint to Ohio.

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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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Auberge Resorts Collection Welcomes The Woodward, Geneva’s Finest Hotel and Only Three-Michelin Key and Two-Michelin Star Dining Destination, Overlooking Lake Geneva

Hospitality Net

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, has been selected by The Bastion Collection to manage The Woodward, Switzerlands most celebrated luxury hotel and epicurean hotspot, ushering it into its exciting next chapter. Auberge will assume its new management role beginning February 1, 2025.

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Top 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Serving Holiday Diners

MenuTrinfo

The holidays are a magical time filled with joy, celebration, and (of course) delicious food. For many, the holiday season is an opportunity to dine out and savor festive meals with family and friends, even if they dont typically eat at restaurants throughout the year. With the influx of diners, many of whom may have dietary restrictions or food allergies, its more important than ever for food service establishments to prioritize safety when serving.

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Building a Safer and More Sustainable Food Environment: Key Practices for Food Safety and Restaurant Professionals

Food Safety Tech

As consumers become more health-conscious and environmentally aware, restaurants and food producers must adapt quickly to meet these evolving expectations. That means that restaurants need to work hard to reduce contamination, control pesticide use in high-risk foods, implement rigorous surface sanitation protocols, and adopt sustainable practices to create safer, more responsible dining experiences.

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Essential Tips for Safely Storing and Reheating Rice

Probe It Food Safety

Perhaps you’ve witnessed the commotion surrounding the whole leftover rice being dangerous to consume on social media platforms and wonder if it’s so. Is using leftover rice to make a succulent Chinese meal consisting of fried rice really as dangerous as they say? Well, there’s a bit of truth there, but it’s not as scary as it sounds.

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It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere! Episode 3 Recording: Partnership for Food Traceability

Food Safety Tech

What do a little old lady’s checkbook from 2000, a 5-pound tub of peanut butter, and a delivery truck in Iowa all have in common? It’s not the setup for a joke it’s a story of food safety evolution. Join host Rick Biros as he welcomes Dr. Ben Miller from The Acheson Group and Eric Marshall from Leavitt Partners on the “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere” webinar.

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UK FSA Approves New Ingredients, GMOs, FCM; Removes Flavoring Approvals

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation for the market authorization of additives, flavorings, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for use in food and feed; two novel foods; and one food contact (FCM) material. Additionally, approvals for eight flavorings have not been renewed.

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6 ways to maximize December catering orders to drive January revenue

Fast Casual

With the right strategies, you can leverage your catering business in December to keep the revenue flowing well into the new year.

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Understanding Hot and Cold Smoked Fish Processing and Safety

Food Safety Magazine

This article explores the science behind the controls required to ensure consistent, safe production of both hot and cold smoked fish, using generated wood smoke and liquid smoke, and focusing on two of the most relevant hazardsnon-proteolytic Clostridium botulinum and Listeria monocytogenes.

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Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Peninsula Papagayo, Now Accepting Reservations

Hospitality Net

A Secluded Ultra-Luxury Hideaway Perched Atop Costa Ricas North Pacific Coast.

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FDA Testing Finds That Clams Imported From China Have a PFAS Problem

Food Safety Magazine

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) targeted testing of clams found a range of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) present in all samples. Testing of domestic clams did not reveal a similar level of contamination.

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4 Major Biological Hazards in Food: Causes, Examples, Prevention Tips

FoodDocs

Biological hazards refer to living organisms that can contaminate food and cause negative health effects on consumers. E.g., viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

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Shadowing as a Pedagogical Tool for Trainer Development

Hospitality Net

For this, new creative methods are essential for hospitality to leverage teaching excellence based on the transfer of knowledge among professionals, i.e., experts from the industry who wish to expand their professional skills to include practical facilitation and teaching.

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Regulatory Changes Impacting Your Food Safety Program, Part 1—What Should FDA's Priorities Be?

Food Safety Magazine

This column explores food processors comments on the potential impacts of important industry developments, including the establishment of FDAs Human Foods Program and USDAs developing new regulatory approach to Salmonella in poultry. The article also delves into processors' priorities for their food safety programs in 2025.

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Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Opens Its Doors

Hospitality Net

The launchpad to exploration, taste, and culture takes shape at Kuala Lumpurs newest art and community-centered hotel.

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Hydroxyl Radicals for a Radical Advantage in Food Processing Hygiene: A Survey of Biocides Used by the Food Industry—Part 1

Food Safety Magazine

Hydroxyl radicals offer an effective, safe, and scalable approach to food plant hygiene and food safety. This outcome can be achieved by devices that use ultraviolet (UV) energy to generate hydroxyls from water vapor, turning the ambient air into a mechanism for cleaning.

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The Five Easiest Customer Service Tactics Anyone Can Do

Hospitality Net

Its the holiday season, and whatever holiday you choose to celebrate or choose not to celebrate gifting is the norm. So, I have a gift for you: the five easiest customer service tactics that anyone and everyone can do and they wont cost a thing!

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The Importance of Establishing Strong Relationships as a Successful Food Safety Business Leader

Food Safety Magazine

Food safety programs based in strong relationships are crucial for ensuring food safety, a continuous and quality supply, and smooth operations. This article explains how establishing strong relationships with suppliers and other key internal and external stakeholders is part of being an effective food safety business leader.

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Canopy by Hilton Debuts in South Dakota

Hospitality Net

The 216room property offers a locally inspired boutique hotel experience in the heart of The Steel District and represents Hiltons first lifestyle property in Sioux Falls.

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Food Safety Summit Unveils Robust Education Program for 2025 Event

Food Safety Magazine

Registration Now Open for Trade Show & Conference Taking Place May 1215 in Rosemont, IL

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Hilton Announces Entry to a New Territory with the Opening of Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hospitality Net

As part of Hiltons continued expansion in the Caribbean, the new resort in Bonaire joins a lineup of more than 45 Hilton hotels in the region.

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Ready to Eat TCS Food Must be Marked

FoodDocs

Discover why Ready-to-Eat TCS food must be marked with the date by which it must be sold along with the other most significant aspects of TCS foods.

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Novotel Istanbul Bomonti Opens Its Doors

Hospitality Net

Novotel, the champion of balanced living, is proud to announce the, opening of Novotel Istanbul Bomonti, bringing modern comfort, thoughtful design, and the perfect blend of business and leisure to one of Istanbuls most vibrant districts.

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Fundamental Requirements of the 3-A Sanitary Standards and their Relationship with Regulations

Food Safety Magazine

This article addresses the requirements of the 3-A Sanitary Standards and some common misconceptions. It also describes the relationship between the 3-A Standards and U.S. federal regulations, as well as hygienic requirements beyond the sanitary design of the equipmentinstallation, validation, and maintenance.

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Novotel Initiates a Wave of Change by Turning Points into Ocean Preservation

Hospitality Net

Following the launch of its three-year partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Novotel is working with Dift (formerly Captain Cause) and ALL, Accors loyalty program, to help guests and members actively support ocean conservation through purposeful points donations.

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Harnessing the Power of Food Safety Education for Industry Professionals

Food Safety Magazine

There are many vehicles to provide food safety learning to industry professionals. While none can provide a one-time or all-encompassing food safety learning experience, all learning opportunities are investments in one of industrys most essential resourcesthe people directly supporting safe food production.

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Hilton Hawaiian Village Refreshes Waikiki’s Most Recognizable Hotel Tower

Hospitality Net

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is proud to announce the renovation of its iconic Rainbow Tower.

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Grimmway Farms Carrot E. coli Outbreak Closed; No Match Found in Environmental Samples

Food Safety Magazine

FDA has declared the outbreak of Escherichia coli infections linked to Grimmway Farms carrots to be over. Although the outbreak strain of E. coli did not match the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli strain found in environmental samples, traceback evidence implicates the recalled carrots as the vehicle of illness.

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Impact of new DMA legislation: Future of Google + hotels in Europe

Hospitality Net

The European Commissions Digital Markets Act (DMA) has made many headlines since it came into force. And its impact on hotel marketing is being discussed in all corners of the world. But how is it affecting hotels in reality? And what do hotels need to do to protect their visibility and revenue?

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Ojeda USA Expands Sales Team With 3 Rep Groups

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Ojeda USA has added three manufacturers’ representatives in regions across the U.S. to strengthen its sales force. The rep firms include the following: Based in Spartanburg, S.C., Ojeda USA specializes in designing and manufacturing refrigerated merchandising solutions.

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Palm House, Palm Beach’s First Modern Luxury Hotel, is Now Open

Hospitality Net

The first U.S. property for the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection and the first new hotel on Palm Beach Island in over four years, Palm House sets a new standard for luxury that redefines Palm Beach hospitality.

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Study Estimates $1.5 Trillion in Economic Losses From Health Harms of Three Chemical Contaminants

Food Safety Magazine

Researchers have estimated a global economic cost of $1.5 trillion per year associated with three toxic chemicals commonly found in plastics and food contact materialsBPA, DEHP, and PBDEsdue to premature deaths, chronic diseases, and lower IQs.

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HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 13 December 2024

Hospitality Net

Blackstone Acquiring Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho in Japan for USD2.6 Billion, GIC And Summit Hotel Properties to Purchase Two Hotels in the US for USD96 Million, NRL Acquires Two Hotels in Australia for a Total of AUD38 Million, Binasat Acquiring Proposed Hotel Suites in Malaysia for MYR73.54 Million.