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Marketing Bites: How Panda Express crafts an authentic Lunar New Year campaign

Food Management

The countrys largest Asian dining chain says it has a duty to mark the event each year. This year, that includes outreach to homesick college kids, a short film and more.

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‘Broad, One-Size-Fits-All Messaging Has Been Replaced by Tailored Campaigns that Resonate with Specific Audiences’

Modern Restaurant Management

Marketing agency Thought For Food & Son has been doing a lot more than just think about food for 20 years. While the family-owned and operated firm has evolved from a public relations boutique into a full-service digital and design agency, their main vision has remained: helping food companies tell their stories and connect with the right audiences. “The past 20 years have been an incredible journey, and I’m so proud of how our family business has grown and evolved,” said A

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Sodexo’s latest concept aims to improve diners’ brain health and other news you may have missed

Food Management

Keep up to date with food service news you may have missed with 5 things with FSD.

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EFSA Releases New Tool to Help Manage Microbial Contamination in Produce Process Water

Food Safety Magazine

Based on a recent analysis, WaterMagage4You is a free, online tool developed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to help industry predict and mitigate microbial contamination risks in process water for fresh, fresh-cut, and frozen produce. EFSA also published recommendations for fit-for-purpose process water management.

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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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Chartwells Higher Ed 'sets the tone' as the first college foodservice provider to track elusive Scope 3 carbon emissions

Food Management

Scope 3 carbon emissions or "indirect emissions" are tough to measure. Chartwells Higher Education previously brought game-changing climate labeling to campuses through its partnership with HowGood and now is using that partnership for an unprecedented sustainability stride.

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Geo-Based Hotel Pricing: A Bold Revenue Strategy or an Ethical Quagmire?

Hospitality Net

A recent discussion on Hospitality Nets World Panel has reignited the debate over whether differentiating hotel pricing based on a travelers geographic location is a prudent revenue management strategy or an ethically fraught practice. The conversation stems from research suggesting that several major OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) appear to offer higher rates to users in more affluent regionsmost notably the San Francisco Bay Areacompared to those in less affluent cities like Phoenix or Kansas C

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For Bruce Adams, Farming is Heritage

Bon Appetit Management Company

Bruce Adams (L), manager of the Furman Farm, with two farm volunteers. Photo credit: Furman University’s Shi Institute. This Black History Month, Bon Apptit Management Company is shedding light on an unjust past for Black food producers while uplifting our Farm to Fork partners with businesses led by Black farmers, educators, and land stewards.

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AI search is eating the world’s organic traffic

Hospitality Net

HubSpots organic traffic has experienced a pretty scary decline, losing 75% of its traffic in 2024. For a company that built an SEO empire from 5 million to 10 million visits in just two years, this kind of plungefrom 10 million to 2.5 milliondeserves attention.

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Aspergillus Resistance to Azole Fungicides on the Rise; EU Report Recommends Actions for Agriculture Sector

Food Safety Magazine

EU agencies are recommending actions the agriculture sector should take toward the more responsible use of azole-based fungicides, due to the risk of Aspergillus becoming azole-resistant, making treatment for human infections less effective.

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How to Personalize the First-Time Guest Experience

Hospitality Net

Personalization has attracted a lot of hype in recent years. So much so that it has almost lost its meaning across most industries. For hotels specifically, as they tackle the day-to-day operational challenges, navigating through the complexities of catering to the individual needs of each guest may seem overwhelming, leaving many wondering where to begin.

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Audits: Internal, Regulatory, and Mock…. Oh, My!

Food Safety Tech

Oh no, not another audit! This is a phrase most professionals in Quality have either heard uttered in staff meetings and huddles or have actually spoken themselves. Audits, whether you embrace them or not, are a staple of every regulatory environment, and how you conduct and handle audits can impact all aspects of your business. When viewed as a means of continuous improvement and preparation, audits can also provide deep, meaningful understanding of your systems and expose gaps when they are em

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Navigating the US Hospitality Landscape in 2025: Strategies for Growth Amid Dynamic Market Conditions

Hospitality Net

The U.S. hospitality industry stands on the cusp of a transformative period in 2025. While the road ahead presents challenges, it also offers promising opportunities for growth driven by economic stabilization, evolving traveler expectations, and a return to foundational revenue strategies. As stakeholders across the sector prepare to navigate this dynamic landscape, PwC USs latest Hospitality Directions sheds light on key trends shaping the industrys trajectory in the coming year.

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Prescription For Change: Consumer Perceptions Of Weight Loss Medications

FoodInsight

Obesity is a global epidemic, and the United States is no exception. Over the past few decades, obesity rates have surged. Between August 2021 and August 2023 , two in five (40.3%) American adults had obesity, and nearly one in ten (9.4%) had severe obesity (BMI 40). In 2023, 23 states reported adult obesity rates exceeding 35%a stark contrast to 2013, when no state had reached this threshold.

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INNSiDE by Meliá expands Latin American Footprint with New Opening in Argentina

Hospitality Net

Renowned for its contemporary design and vibrant atmosphere, lifestyle hotel brand INNSiDE by Meli is expanding its premium portfolio with the opening of INNSiDE La Reserva Costa del Este. Following the recent announcement of two projects in the Dominican Republic, Meli Hotels International further strengthens its presence in Latin America with this new addition in Costa del Este, Argentina.

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Essential Daily Cleaning Guide for Commercial Fryers

The Restaurant Warehouse

In bustling commercial kitchens, fryers are the workhorses that whip up a variety of delicious dishes, from golden French fries to crispy chicken wings. To ensure these indispensable machines run smoothly and efficiently for years to come, daily cleaning is crucial. In this guide, we'll walk you through the necessary steps for cleaning a commercial fryer every day.

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Sowing Justice with the Persimmon Collective

Bon Appetit Management Company

The Persimmon Collective Staff In honor of our theme centering the experience of Black farmers this Black History Month , we turn to organizations on the ground who are actively building a more equitable future for Black food producers and others marginalized by historical land dispossession and systemic inequalities. We had the chance to sit down with Nikki Presley, the Director of Farm Initiatives and Communications of the Persimmon Collective Fund , who works to support BIPOC farmers in the S

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Hotel Industry Rallies at ALIS to Support Wildfire Relief in California

Hospitality Net

As the wildfires and their aftermath continue to impact communities across California, the hotel industry is stepping up at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) to provide critical relief to those affected.

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Three Importers Issued Warning Letters for Failure to Develop FSVP for Imported Foods

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Food imported into the United States must meet same standards as products produced in the United States. The Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) is a regulation that must be complied with by importers of food into the US. This ensures that someone here in the US has verified compliance of the foreign producer to US standards. However, there has been a continuing issue where importers do not comply.

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Templeton Garden, Miiro’s New London Property

Hospitality Net

Slated to open in April of 2025, Templeton Garden is located in a rare oasis of the cosmopolitan capital. The 156-room property is situated in leafy, historic Earls Court. Once a rural idyll, this neighborhood evolved into one of the capitals most well-connected hubs, which Beatrix Potter, Alfred Hitchcock, and Agatha Christie all called home.

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SEFA Expands Its Dealer Network

Foodservice Equipment Reports

SEFA, a foodservice buying, marketing and training group, announced earlier this month that it added several dealerships to its network, effective January 1.

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From anonymous to appreciated — personalizing for repeat guests

Hospitality Net

In this weeks episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, John Burns, President of Hospitality Technology Consulting, joins Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, to offer a solution to the age-old problem of, quite simply, knowing who your guests are. More specifically, John emphasizes the need to move from anonymous to appreciated when it comes to recognizing your repeat guests and providing them with the value that a loyal guest would expect and deserve.

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Polar Leasing Adds Distribution Hub

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Walk-in provider Polar Leasing is announcing a brand new distribution hub in Temple, Texas. The 12,800-square-foot facility was strategically positioned near major transportation routes to service the company’s customers and freight partners in the south-central portion of the U.S., notes a press release. Fort Wayne, Ind.

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The Social Hub opens new €150 million Florence hub

Hospitality Net

Hybrid hospitality pioneer The Social Hub will open a stunning new 150 million hub Florence - complete with the citys largest rooftop garden with an Olympic length swimming pool this weekend (Saturday, February 1).

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Clevenger Associates Names New Ownership

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Tony Clevenger, founder of the foodservice consultancy Clevenger Associates, has retired, and Principals Brent Hall and Eric Norman have taken ownership of the business. Clevenger founded Clevenger Associates in 1972 and built it into a global business specializing in hospitality, foodservice and laundry design, with offices in Washington, Iowa, Illinois, California, New York and the Philippines.

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The Hotels Network Launches Swaps: A Game-Changer in Personalized Hotel Website Experiences

Hospitality Net

The Hotels Network (THN), a direct growth platform serving over 20,000 hotels worldwide, has launched Swaps, an inventive solution designed to personalize hotel websites by dynamically replacing content for each visitor.

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Marcone Appoints Human Resources Leader

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Marcone Group, a North American distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts and equipment, has announced that Kate Sberna has been named chief human resources officer. She will oversee employment for Marcone’s team of 2,500.

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Don’t Make a Mythstake: Ten Business Myths You Can’t Believe

Hospitality Net

Some very popular business sayings are potentially detrimental to your organization. I recently wrote an article in my weekly Forbes.com column titled The Five Business Myths You Cant Believe. It met with plenty of positive feedback, so Im going to share those five myths with you, plus five more. Ive written full articles about some of these topics in the past.

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Celebrating 10 Years, HFTP Opens Applications for Entrepreneur 20X 2025

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is pleased to celebrate a decade of its premier hospitality technology start-up pitch competition, Entrepreneur 20X (E20X), first held at HITEC 2015 in Austin, Texas. For its 10th year, E20X 2025 will be at HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Applications to compete are now open and startups are invited to submit their cutting-edge platforms to be considered for one of the eight competition positions.

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Raines Expands Southeast Presence with Addition of Fairfield Inn & Suites Whitsett Greensboro East in Whitsett, NC

Hospitality Net

Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, has added Fairfield Inn & Suites Whitsett Greensboro East in Whitsett, NC, to its management portfolio. This is the third hotel that Raines is managing for Wilmington, NC-based developer Clarendon Properties.Located along I-40/I-85 at 3020 Hendren Rd, Whitsett, NC 27377, Fairfield Inn & Suites Whitsett Greensboro East provides easy access to major North Carolina cities such as Greensboro, Burlington, and Durham.

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2025 hospitality trends to spark change at your hotel

Hospitality Net

Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present. Theres something to be said about staying in the moment living for the present and not for the future. Like when a guest walks into your hotel, youre not going to ask them when theyre coming back before theyve even checked in. No, youre going to focus on things like that guests afternoon spa treatment undisturbed and complete with a coconut mask, because its the preferred facial from their guest profile.