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Minnesota now has 20 sickened by Salmonella tainted Cantaloupe

Bill Marler

MPR reports that Minnesota health officials say there are now 20 confirmed cases of salmonella in the state linked to contaminated cantaloupe — including two deaths. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration first issued a national recall of some brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupe on Nov. 9; that recall has since been expanded. The Minnesota Department of Health is working with the state Department of Agriculture, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the out

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Enhancing Guest-Centric Experiences with QR Code Technology and Time-Tested Human Connections

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic dealt a mighty blow to the bar and restaurant industry, where social distancing replaced friends and families gathering together to share stories, celebrate milestones, and create lasting memories. As the doors began to reopen, slowly and cautiously, restaurants and bars, still coping with labor shortages and inflation, had one new challenge to overcome — higher expectations.

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UK’s £2B Cultivated Meat and Fermentation Fund, America’s Aging Immigrant Farmworkers + More 

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: New York Times Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. In a groundbreaking move, the UK government has unveiled a landmark £2 billion plan to support the advancement of its biotech ecosystem, with a particular focus on the cultivated meat and fermentation industry.

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Have a Winter Hospitality Plan

Modern Restaurant Management

In this episode of the Making Dough Restaurant Show , host Hengam Stanfield logistic tips for the holidays and winter weather. She offers nine tips for restaurant owners and managers to conquer the unique challenges that cold weather brings and explores the cozy side of winter hospitality.

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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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5 things: Church steps in after fire closes school district’s kitchen

Food Management

This and a move to minimize college dining hall calorie count visibility are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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FSA issues warning on fake chocolate brands

Food Safety News

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned people not to buy or eat several types of counterfeit chocolate bars. The alert comes after reports of fake branded chocolate being found on sale and follows an incident of people falling sick after eating chocolate sold at a market in Mansfield. Products were wrapped in gold packaging or sold in orange boxes marked Caligold.

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University of Southern Indiana rolls out ghost kitchen and robot vending machines

Food Management

The new retail options offer speed and convenience at University of Southern Indiana.

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Food Safety Plans vs. HACCP—What Does Your Establishment Really Need?

Food Safety Magazine

A question that often arises is, "Does a food production establishment require both a HACCP plan and a Food Safety Plan?" The answer to this question depends on country- or region-specific legal requirements, among other factors.

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Unifying Human Food Regulation: A Conversation with Jim Jones

Food Safety Tech

In September, Jim Jones, former EPA employee and member of the Reagan-Udall Expert Panel for Foods, became the first FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. He is tasked with reorganizing the agency to develop better coordination among the multiple departments involved in the regulation of human foods in the U.S., as well as allocating resources to better protect consumer.

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WHO Classifies Two Major PFAS as Carcinogenic to Humans, Underlines Risk of Dietary Exposure

Food Safety Magazine

The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified two types of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances—perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)—as “carcinogenic to humans” and “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” and noted that the general population’s main route of exposure to these chemicals is through food and drinking water.

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FDA steps up enforcement on imported cantaloupe, cheese and seafood

Food Safety News

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on specific alerts.

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Cousins Maine Lobster Makes a Deal in Illinois

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Cousins Maine Lobster has announced its expansion to Chicago and surrounding markets with a seven-unit franchise deal. The development, consisting of two restaurants and five food trucks, will be led by brothers, Yunus and Thameem Shahul, who have launched five markets with the brand since 2018. Their first Chicago food truck, targeted to launch early 2024, will offer Maine lobster rolls.

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Effective Root Cause Analysis for CAPA Management

Food Safety Tech

Businesses often overlook the power of well-executed, competent complaint-handling systems in boosting business growth. Data from ABa Quality Monitoring Ltd revealed nearly 70% of customers are more likely to stick with a company if their complaints are resolved, and this figure jumps to an impressive 95% if complaints are addressed immediately. Every company faces distinct operational challenges that can result in missed deadlines, product holds, supply chain disruptions and customer complaints

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Legends Hospitality President Dan Smith Hits Grand Slam For Arena Guest Experience

Total Food Service

Few understand what it takes to succeed in providing a unique food, beverage and merchandise experience for the nation’s sports and entertainment patron. One that does: Dan Smith , President of Legends Hospitality , has more than 40 years of experience, directing all aspects of multi-regional food service and merchandise operations. Since joining Legends at the company’s inception, Dan has been instrumental in spearheading partnerships with some of Legends’ most notable clients, including Yank

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5 HACCP myths you need to stop believing

HACCP Mentor

There is vast amount of information out there on the do’s and don’ts of formulating your HACCP plan. Some aspects … 5 HACCP myths you need to stop believing READ MORE » The post 5 HACCP myths you need to stop believing appeared first on HACCP Mentor.

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What’s trending in the food and beverage industry in 2024?

Hospitality Net

The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness.

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USDA and FRAC award grant funding to improve federal child nutrition program access

FoodService Director

Five organizations will collectively receive $1.1 million in grant money to research barriers to federal child nutrition program participation and identify ways to increase access.

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IHCL Strengthens Its Presence in Kolkata with the Opening of Taj Taal Kutir

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announces the opening of Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata. Located in proximity to the Kolkata International Airport, hotel blends its colonial design with its contemporary setting in the smart city of New Town.

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Another bill aims to block ‘ethical pork’ from taking effect in California

Food Safety News

Until early next year, California is considering the Proposition 12 products already in the pipeline. After that, the state plans to close its market to pork products from locations that don’t comply with California animal housing standards. Last May, the U.S. Supreme Court found that California Proposition 12, banning pork products from pigs housed in cages or group pens that are too crowded, did pass Constitutional muster.

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The Definitive Guide to More Efficient Hotel Operations in 2024

Hospitality Net

In an era of rising operational costs and sustained labor challenges, operational efficiency in hotel back offices has become paramount. Uncover simple steps to automating many aspects of a back office that will improve hotel operations, reduce costs, and decrease your hotel’s environmental footprint.

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Gift Guide: All They Want for Christmas is Cambro

the CAMBRO blog

When the stockings are all hung by the chimney with care, chefs have visions of Cambro containers dancing in their heads. Delight the chef in your life with the gift they really want: Cambro! Whether your loved one is a professional chef, gets creative making bread or simply enjoys hosting friends on the weekends, there is a Cambro product that will make them scream with delight when they open it!

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HFTP Announces BAE Ventures as Exclusive Sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X Europe 2024

Hospitality Net

Austin, Texas — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce BAE Ventures as the sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Europe. The successful featuring hospitality technology start-ups will conclude the first day of HFTP’s inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) symposium on Tuesday, 20 February 2024.

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Wisconsin bill would provide additional state funding to schools who offer universal free meals

FoodService Director

Under SB 720, public and private schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast and serve students free breakfast and lunch each day would be eligible to receive additional funding from the state.

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From Portugal’s Coast, Immerso Hotel Joins Design Hotels

Hospitality Net

Surrounded by wine country, a national park, and world-renowned surf spots, Portugal’s Immerso Hotel is setting a new standard for hospitality in the coastal town of Ericeira. One of the newest members of Design Hotels, the property places guests in communion with nature while maintaining a distinct design language and offering cuisine crafted by celebrated chef Alexandre Silva.

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Researchers highlight past outbreaks at international event

Food Safety News

Scientists have given details about different Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, norovirus, and Cryptosporidium outbreaks in various countries. Presentations at the European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE) covered outbreaks in Turkey, Kazakhstan, and Portugal. In January 2023, after dinner at a factory in Turkey with 165 evening shift workers, 38 people with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and facial flushing were admitted to hospitals.

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Kempinski Hotels Unveils Plans for Chic Ski Resort in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains

Hospitality Net

Hotel set to become the first five-star hospitality project in the year-round resort of Poiana Brasov.

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Dr. Namandjé Bumpus Named Next FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner, Will Prioritize New Human Foods Program

Food Safety Magazine

Namandjé N. Bumpus, Ph.D., current Chief Scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will become the next FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner when Janet Woodcock, M.D. retires in early 2024. One of her main priorities is to assist in the proposed reorganization of a unified Human Foods Program, including creating a new model for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA).

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Nobis Hotel Palma: Breathing New Life Into a 12th-Century Palace

Hospitality Net

Housed in one of Palma’s oldest buildings, the newly opened Nobis Hotel Palma offers contemporary luxury steeped in 1,000 years of history. Interior design by the award-winning team at Wingårdhs and architecture by the Spanish studios Jordi Herrero Arquitectos and Eduardo Garcia Acuna Arquitectos reimagines the historic setting and reveals its centuries of layers while infusing it with new life.

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FoodChain ID Acquires Organic Certifiers Inc., Becomes a Top Certifier for USDA National Organic Program

Food Safety Magazine

FoodChain ID recently acquired Organic Certifiers Inc., one of the first certification bodies accredited in the U.S. for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program.

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148-Key Holiday Inn Opens in Jeddah

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, the leading hospitality group behind 19 signature hotel brands and over 6,000 global destinations, has today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche in Saudi Arabia, a vibrant five-star property launching on the picturesque coastal waterfront bordering the Red Sea.