Food Management
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Ryan Hickey, a Sodexo executive chef at the University of Vermont, is the U.S. finalist for Sodexo’s Cook for Change competition. Here’s a look at what inspired his winning dish and how he considers sustainability in the kitchen.
Food Safety Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Setting a new a new precedent for preharvest food safety interventions, the first-ever registration of an antimicrobial treatment for foodborne pathogens in preharvest agricultural water has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Strong loyalty programs help hotel brands lower customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer access, and offset occupancy shortfalls during shoulder periods and weaker economic conditions. After analyzing publicly available data from five large hotel companies, we found that while growth in several key metrics slowed in 2023, loyalty members’ overall contribution to occupancy increased, though marginal contribution per member contracted.
Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
TGI Fridays Inc. filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the Northern District of Texas on November 2. In a statement, the owner and operator of 39 domestic restaurants in the casual dining chain, says its expects to use the time and legal protections made available through the Chapter 11 restructuring process to allow the company to explore strategic alternatives in order to ensure the long-term viability of the brand. "The next steps announced today are di
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Food Safety Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
To inform biosecurity and containment measures, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its testing and monitoring efforts for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in milk.
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Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, November 15, from Noon – 12:45pm EST.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Operators looking for tips on managing workplace dynamics post-election day can tune in for a free webinar hosted by the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance. The webinar will take Thursday, November 7, at 2 p.m. EST. Erika Cospy Carr, head of MFHA, and Dr. Bill Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels, a non-profit aimed at bringing Americans together, will present.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Pyramid Global Hospitality announces the strategic merger of the company’s European division, Hamilton Pyramid Europe, with Axiom Hospitality. The two hotel management companies are combining to create the UK and Continental Europe’s hotel and resort management company of choice for the region’s leading hotel sector investors.
Food Safety Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
In a new supplement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the 2022 Food Code based on expert recommendations.
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Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
To support its growing portfolio of hotel brands, independents, conference centers, and state park lodging, Regency Hotel Management has selected Silverware to implement point-of-sale systems across its 82-property enterprise. With the most advanced mobile features in its POS platform, Silverware is bringing innovative table management, mobile payments, property-wide ordering and more to Regency guests.
Fast Casual
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Katie Fairchild, CMO of Restaurant365, reveals eight marketing tips for LTO launches.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
We have all been there. Call it the rise of populism, the growth of grass roots movements, or the increasing recognition of environmental change, NIMBY –is impacting us in both our personal and “hotel” lives.
The Restaurant Technology Guys
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
In today’s ever-evolving restaurant industry, staying ahead of the curve requires not only maintaining excellent food quality but also enhancing operational efficiency and guest experience with cutting-edge technology. A noteworthy example of this transformation is Blaze Pizza, a brand that has significantly evolved its operations, spearheaded by its CTO, Chris Demery.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The launch of real-time web search capabilities in ChatGPT marks an exciting new chapter in the way we search for information online. While Google has been the default for finding quick answers, ChatGPT’s web browsing introduces unique advantages that are poised to reshape the landscape of travel planning and hotel marketing.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Electrolux Professional Group has appointed Bo Erickson as president business area food Americas, effective Dec. 2. Then, on Jan. 1, 2025, he will take over as president food Americas. He will succeed Dave Herring, whose retirement was announced in September.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has announced the acquisition of Quotelo, marking its first product acquisition in France. This milestone comes on the heels of Mews surpassing 1,000 French customers, further solidifying its presence and commitment to innovation in the region.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Savencia Cheese USA is recalling select soft ripened cheeses manufactured in our Lena manufacturing facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Through routine testing, it was identified that processing equipment at the site may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While finished product testing has not identified contaminated product, the company initiated a voluntary recall to retrieve the potentially affected product.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The 226-room adults-only hotel, located on the southern coast of Tenerife, offers travelers the opportunity to explore local attractions and activities while enjoying the conveniences of an all-inclusive hotel.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
This month, Little Caesars will open its doors in Cambodia, signaling the brand’s entrance into its 29th country. The store on Koh Pich, an island in Phnom Penh, will have a grand opening on Nov. 10 and will be led by franchise partner Neak Oknha Rithy Sear, chairman of Worldbridge Group. A second Cambodia location is planned for early 2025.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
With the 2025 budgeting season in hospitality underway, it’s not too late to compare marketing spend in hospitality to the broader economy. As per Gartner CMO Spend Survey, the average 2024 marketing budgets are 7.7% of total revenue, the lowest post-pandemic spend.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Easy Ice, a provider of managed ice machine rentals, has acquired the ice machine leasing division of Armadillo Service Co., based in Amarillo, Texas. The division predominately operates within the Texas panhandle. Easy Ice says the acquisition allows it to bridge the gap between its Oklahoma and New Mexico operations so it can better serve customers in the area.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced its 2024–2025 HFTP Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2024.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
HH Fresh Trading Corp of California is recalling its 200g of Taiwan Enoki because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled “Enoki mushrooms 200 gram” were distributed in West Virginia in multiple retail store locations and were sold on 8/20/2024 and 8/23/2024 with 240 cases for each date. HH Fresh Trading received notice on 10/11/2024 and that the Enoki 200 gram test revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on 9/9/2024.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) grew 9.3% year over year on nearly equal gains in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR). Occupancy reached 69%, up 3 percentage points (ppts), and ADR increased 4.6%. The occupancy gain was the largest since earlier this year with 82% of the 171 STR-defined U.S. markets reporting occupancy growth, the most of the past 91 weeks.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The FDA issued a supplement to the 2022 Food Code. The changes of note by the FDA are listed here: Addressing food protection with new provisions that improve awareness of food defense measures; Updating testing requirements for reinstatement of food employees diagnosed with an illness from STEC, Shigella, or Nontyphoidal Salmonella to include culture-independent diagnostic tests; Expanding and clarifying how and when containers can be refilled and reused in a food establishment; Adding new prov
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
There are over 55,900 lodging properties in the United States, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Some of the largest hotel chains own, run, or manage thousands of properties.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A Tu Gusto, LLC, a Lehigh Acres, Fla. firm, is recalling approximately 7,630 pounds of frozen meat and poultry croquette products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and may contain undeclared allergens - the product contains soy, sesame seed and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered when FSIS was performing surveillance activities at a retailer and observed labeling irregularities.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Maestro, the hotel industry’s leading Web Browser-based cloud and on-premises All-In-One property-management system, teamed with preeminent commercial strategy platform LodgIQ to improve operations, communications and business forecasting at the Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, N.J. Integration between Maestro’s PMS and LodgIQ’s AI platform is enabling the hotel’s operations team to access property information on the go, maximize profits, streamlining efficiencies, and unburden staff.
Food Recovery Network
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
During our October Roundtable Talk, a recurring theme emerged, woven into each of the goals we achieved this past year and stitched into the larger goal we unfurled for this upcoming program year: when we invest in the people within our movement, we surpass our goals. I invite you to read the update below and follow along by listening to our recorded conversation.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Hotel managers that I speak with, know that the festive period is especially magical for hotel guests and employees. The gala events, unique menus, gifts for guests and decorations can transform a hotel stay into a memorable occasion that can lead to repeat bookings as families and friends establish traditions of visiting a special location each year.
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