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Embracing Hyperlocal Ingredients: Transforming Menus and Communities

Modern Restaurant Management

Buying locally has been trending for quite a few years for several reasons. People have become increasingly aware of climate change and the importance of ethical sourcing. Consumers want to support their communities, and do so by attending and buying from family owned businesses, art fairs, and local brands. Their desire to shop local has extended to farmers markets and the food industry.

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OpenTable launches new destination within their platform

Restobiz

Diners now have a new way to discover and book Toronto’s hottest and most in-demand tables, with OpenTable’s recently launched Icons, a new destination within the platform highlighting the best of the best restaurants. This feature was designed to reflect the iconic status of these restaurants with enhanced branding and an elevated search experience, curating the […] The post OpenTable launches new destination within their platform appeared first on Restobiz.

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Farm to Fork Profile: Minnesota’s Campus Farms

Bon Appetit Management Company

Students from the Carleton College Organic Farm and St. Olaf College’s Garden Research and Organic Works (STOGROW) pose together during a visit. About an hour south of the Twin Cities, Northfield, MN is home to Carleton College and St. Olaf College, liberal arts institutions set against the backdrop of the state’s rolling farm country. For over a decade, students at both colleges have worked in collaboration with Bon Appétit and faculty advisors to build leading campus farms, which serve as

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ICX Summit: Customer feedback paramount to brands' success

Fast Casual

Customer feedback is crucial for retail and restaurant success, driving improvements in products and services based on customer preferences. Learn innovative strategies on gathering and utilizing customer insights from industry experts at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte this September.

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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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Navigating CFM Requirements for Optimal Commercial Kitchen Ventilation

HoodFilters

Efficient commercial kitchen ventilation is more than just air cleanliness. It’s crucial for safety. It also ensures compliance and supports operational excellence in any food service environment. Effective ventilation systems rely on the concept of CFM, or cubic feet per minute. CFM measures the volume of air your ventilation hood can remove each minute.

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Modern Market Eatery president talks brand excellence, ethos

Fast Casual

Modern Market Eatery president and co-founder Rob McColgan talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about where the company and been and its future in the fast casual industry.

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The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts welcomes leadership development programme grads as newest hires

Hospitality Net

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts celebrated the graduation of the Leela Leadership Development Programme (LLDP) Class of 2024 at The Leela Palace New Delhi on 5 August (Monday).

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247. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 247 – Pivotal Growth Partners

The Restaurant Technology Guys

Successfully Scaling Your Franchise with Pivotal Growth Partners Introduction Jeremy: Thanks everyone for joining us. As always, I don’t take your time for granted. We know there are many things you could be doing on the internet, so we appreciate you spending time with us. Today, we’re in for a fun conversation.

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Swissôtel Nusantara Opens in Indonesia’s New Capital City, Nusantara

Hospitality Net

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, a globally recognised symbol of Swiss hospitality excellence, is delighted to announce the opening of Swissôtel Nusantara in Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara, East Kalimantan. Embracing the brand’s ethos, ’Life is a Journey - Live It Well,’ this new property offers an unrivalled experience, seamlessly blending premium hospitality, comfort, and purpose-driven living.

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Innovative Kitchen Technology: How a reusable packaging program transformed a university’s sustainability and savings

FoodService Director

As consumers prioritize sustainability, and foodservice operators still need to balance the budget, reusable packaging programs can be a big help for both goals.

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Branded Residences Forum launched alongside Future Hospitality Summit 2024 to address rapidly growing sector

Hospitality Net

Branded residences, one of the fastest-growing sectors in hospitality, will take center stage at FHS World (30 September to 2 October), with a dedicated, full-day conference led by one of the sector’s leading innovators Accor One Living.

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USDA-FSIS to Begin Routine Monitoring for HPAI in Dairy Cows Under National Residue Program

Food Safety Magazine

In September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) will begin testing dairy cows at slaughter for the presence of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), under the existing National Residue Program.

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From EHL to entrepreneurship: Transforming China’s cocktail scene

Hospitality Net

Since opening their first bar in 2016, they have launched several new venues across Guangzhou and Shenzhen. They also run one of China’s top Food & Beverage (F&B) consultancy firms and have received major accolades, with their bar named Mainland China’s best in both 2023 and 2024.

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EPA Immediately Suspends Use of Herbicide Dacthal With Emergency Order

Food Safety Magazine

For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has used an emergency order to immediately stop the use of a pesticide; specifically, DCPA a.k.a. Dacthal, which is a weed-killer used on produce that can affect fetal health and development.

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International hotel brand to enter Esbjerg, Denmark

Hospitality Net

Heimstaden and Core Hospitality have signed a 15-year contract on the lease and operations of the hotel "A Place to" in Esbjerg, Denmark. The hotel will also expand from 117 guest rooms to 214 guest rooms and will change its name as it seeks to partner with an international brand.

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The Recipe for Soup Success

Foodservice Equipment Reports

The restaurant industry is constantly adapting to meet the changing needs of customers. But even as food trends come and go, soup has remained a staple on menus for its versatility, profitability and ease of preparation. For restaurant owners, soup is an item that can help reduce food waste by repurposing ingredients that may otherwise not get used.

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CEE Market Beat H1 2024

Hospitality Net

Transaction volume reached €122M in the first half of 2024, 27% less than in H1 2023. This was primarily due to the lack of hotel assets for sale in the CEE region, geopolitical uncertainty, and the high cost of financing. However, this has changed in recent months. Several properties are in various stages of disposition, and this, combined with continued performance growth, improved access to debt, and rising investor interest, is expected to boost volumes in the next 12 months.

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Marcone Strengthens Commercial Kitchen Team

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Marcone has made two appointments to its commercial kitchen team: Barney Hinkle has become western regional sales director, and Scott K. Hoffmann, vice president of national accounts for the U.S. Hinkle will oversee OEM parts distribution to independent service agents on the West Coast.

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U.S. Hotel Development Cost Survey 2024

Hospitality Net

Each year, HVS researches and compiles development costs from our database of actual hotel construction budgets. This source provides the basis for our illustrated total development costs per room and per product type.

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Recent Food Safety Issues with Raw Milk and Raw Milk Cheese in PA, NY, WA and ID

Penn State Food Safety Blog

There have been five recent food safety warnings issued by state regulators for raw milk and raw milk cheese. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued a warning for raw milk produced by Meadow View Jerseys brand raw milk after testing confirmed that the milk was contaminated with Shigatoxin-producing E. coli bacteria PA Department of Ag issued a warning for raw milk cheese distributed by BeiHollow Farm, Elizabethville, PA, after testing confirmed that the cheese was contaminated with lister

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Luxury Group by Marriott International Presents an Unparalleled Dining Series

Hospitality Net

The Luxury Group by Marriott International, with an unrivaled portfolio of eight hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, and W Hotels, today announces Luxury Group Dining Series, a multi-city regional dining series commencing from September to November featuring six handpicked hotels including The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, The St.

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USDA FSIS Issues Health Alert on Illeagally Imported Meat Products from Myanmar

Penn State Food Safety Blog

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that were illegally imported from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Myanmar is a country ineligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. The problem was discovered when FSIS was performing routine surveillance activities at a retailer and found meat and poultry products from Myanmar that are not eligible to be exported to t

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Amanda Hite To Be Honored for Leadership in Ending Addiction Stigma

Hospitality Net

Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization and a leader in improving the way the healthcare system addresses and treats substance use disorders, is proud to announce its 2025 Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes honoree, Amanda Hite. Hite is the president of STR, a CoStar Group company, and is being recognized for her courage and commitment toward raising awareness of substance use disorders and ending addiction stigma.

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Georgia Establishment Recalls RTE Chicken Nuggets After Two Complaints for Metal Contamination

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Perdue Foods LLC, a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. The frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender items were produced on March 23, 2024. The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints about metal wire embedded in the product and notified FSIS of the issue.

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STR Weekly Insights: 4-10 August 2024

Hospitality Net

Travelers are squeezing the last drops out of summer as U.S. hotel room demand strengthened year over year (YoY) for the fourth straight week. Occupancy has increased in three of those weeks with growth softened by a small supply increase. Average daily rate (ADR) has continued to rise, pushing RevPAR gains for the past four weeks, but at a rate below the level of inflation.

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Navigating the World of Commercial Freezers: A Comprehensive Guide for Restaurant Owners

Chef's Toys

When it comes to running a successful restaurant, ensuring the freshness and quality of your ingredients is paramount. One of the key elements in achieving this is choosing the right commercial freezer. At Chefs' Toys, we understand that selecting the perfect freezer for your establishment can be overwhelming given the variety of options available. This guide will help you navigate the world of commercial freezers, ensuring you make an informed decision that aligns with your restaurant’s needs.

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AI’s Transformative Impact on Hospitality and Travel: Key Insights from the BAE Event

Hospitality Net

The intersection of artificial intelligence and the hospitality and travel industries heralds a transformative era characterized by unprecedented operational efficiencies and enhanced customer experiences. Ernst & Young’s analysis underscores how AI is reshaping these sectors, from optimizing resource management to personalizing guest services. Companies like Mercan Hotels are leveraging AI for internal communication improvements and marketing, while addressing the challenges of data quality and

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RTN Member Voices: Insights From Oracle

Restaurant Technology Network

Amber Trendell, Senior Director of Strategy, Oracle Restaurants, discusses how Oracle enables restaurants to implement end-to-end solutions that result in better performance and exceptional guest experiences.

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Shiji and FreedomPay announce partnership to transform Mexican hospitality payment solutions

Hospitality Net

ATLANTA, Georgia, United States, August 19, 2024 - Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, and FreedomPay, a leading provider of secure commerce technology, have announced a partnership that marks a significant expansion into the Mexican market. This partnership underscores Shiji and FreedomPay’s commitment to improving staff and guest experiences in the hospitality businesses across Latin America, aligning with the industry’s shift towards smoother payments and payment management.

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**ICYMI** Watch Here - RTN Share Group: AI For Restaurants (October 2024)

Restaurant Technology Network

Check out this highly-engaged RTN Share Group where restaurant technology stakeholders share ideas and explore various AI / ML real-world applications.

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