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Norwegian firm found to have sold unfit-to-eat salmon

Food Safety News

A Norwegian company has revealed that it sold frozen salmon for several years, which was not suitable for human consumption. Findings come from an internal investigation by the board of Pure Norwegian Seafood (PNS) into suspected irregularities in the sale of frozen salmon. Prior regulatory inspections, controls, and audits had not discovered the issues.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts continues to grow its lifestyle portfolio in Mexico with the opening of Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortés, in Baja California Sur

Hospitality Net

Hotel Indigo’s neighborhood proposition delivers a stay experience rooted in local culture in the Mexican Baja Peninsula.

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A Fresh Approach to Health & Wellness

Fresh Ideas

If you made new year’s resolutions to form new habits or behaviors, you’re probably finding out that it’s difficult to stick with new, presumably positive lifestyle changes. You’re trying to exercise more, but you just can’t seem to make time to go to the gym. You’re trying to be more mindful about what you eat, but you just don’t know where to start.

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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando-Disney Springs Area Debuts Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade

Hospitality Net

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando-Disney Springs Area has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation to its 236 all-suite property located at 2305 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, convenient to the Orlando International Airport, the Orange County Convention Center, and Orlando’s world-class theme parks.

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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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Maryland company expands recall of soybean sprouts because of Listeria risk

Food Safety News

Nam & Son of MD of Jessup, MD, has expanded a recall of one-pound bags of soybean sprouts, with the sell-by date of Dec. 21, 2023, because testing has shown contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed to retail stores in Maryland on Dec. 14, 2023, according to the company’s recall notice posted by the FDA on Feb. 1, 2024.

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Navigating the Future with Food Delivery Services

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant sector is at an equilibrium in an era when convenience is key and customer preferences are continuously changing. Food delivery services have not only changed the way people eat, but they have also provided restaurant operators with both obstacles and possibilities. We dig into the tremendous impact of meal delivery services in this thought leadership essay, providing fresh insights, strategic ideas, and views targeted at enhancing the restaurant industry's grasp of this trans

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Minor Hotels to Expand Luxury Anantara Portfolio in Oman With Upcoming Coastal Property

Hospitality Net

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, announces the continued expansion of its luxury Anantara brand in Oman with the upcoming development of a new resort in Bandar Al Khairan, Muscat. Located on the rugged Omani coast just 45 minutes from the capital, the new-build 121-key property is slated to launch in 2026.

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Managing Food Safety Risks with Apples

MSU Agrifood Safety Produce Bites

This episode features Faith Critzer, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia studying fresh produce in the realm of food safety, and Phil Tocco, On-Farm Produce Safety Educator at MSU Extension. They talk about all of the surfaces apples touch from the time they are picked off the tree until they get to the grocery store and how to keep these surfaces clean.

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Six Senses Kyoto to Welcome Guests from late April, 2024

Hospitality Net

Embodying a heady mix of no-filter landscapes, genuine hospitality, and fascinating contrast of preserved ancient culture and ultra-modern shine, Japan is as sensuous as it is enticing.

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San Francisco State University dining team to participate in food waste competition

FoodService Director

The nationwide competition is being organized by Sodexo, SFSU’s foodservice provider.

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Grupo Puntacana announces a new ultra-luxury hotel project at Playa Serena Puntacana Resort

Hospitality Net

During the 44th edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR 2024), held in Madrid, Spain, Grupo Puntacana announced the development of its next hotel project in Playa Serena Puntacana Resort, a unique proposal in ultra-luxury tourism.

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Big Data and IoT Are Food Safety Game-Changers

ComplianceMate

The World Health Organization estimates that foodborne illness occurs in 600 million people, and is fatal to 420,000 people worldwide each day.1 These statistics alone make the ability to take measures to prevent, detect, and mitigate food safety risks a top priority throughout the supply chain. Both IoT and big data are proving their effectiveness in ensuring food safety.

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109-Key Ramada by Wyndham for Kathmandu Dhumbarai, Nepal

Hospitality Net

M/s Akama Hotel Ltd. a hotel development and investment company based in Nepal, today announces the signing of a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for a new hotel development under the midscale Ramada by Wyndham brand in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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4 sustainability takeaways from a recent meeting of foodservice professionals

FoodService Director

At the Sustainability Leadership Team meeting in Charlotte, N.C., foodservice operators and manufacturers discussed barriers and solutions to being sustainable in on-site foodservice.

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Dimension Hospitality Adds Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown/Convention Center to Growing Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Joe Viglietta, COO of Dimension Hospitality, an industry leader in hotel management, today announced that the Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) Nashville Downtown/Convention Center has joined Dimension’s growing portfolio of managed hotels.

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Ensuring Food Safety in Assisted Living Facilities

ComplianceMate

The majority of the millions of people in assisted living facilities are adults 65 years of age or older.1 In addition to the medical care and living assistance these facilities provide, the major service they offer is healthy, dietary appropriate meals for the seniors. This age group is at a significantly increased risk of contracting foodborne illness, which for them can be fatal.

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Career Pathways from High School to the Board Room

Hospitality Net

The demand for strong employees and managers is great. The skills that each individual needs have evolved over time and therefore the connection between experience and perpetual education at all levels has become increasingly important.

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How Nekter Juice Bar is breaking away from the pack in a crowded segment

FoodService Director

Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer Alexis Schultze Parra collaborates with brands outside the food and drink category to grow the audience for juices, smoothie and bowls.

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Boston/Cambridge Lodging Market – 2023 Year End Review

Hospitality Net

The Boston/Cambridge lodging market ended 2023 at 76.4% occupancy, a 6.8% variance over 2022’s 69.6%. This 6-point increase in occupancy is a result of the market accommodating 8.6% more rooms in 2023 compared to the prior year; 0.6% more rooms occupied as compared to 2019. Seasonality appears to be in sync with what we typically expect for the Boston market.

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Wisconsin seeks public’s help in identifying foodborne illness outbreaks

Food Safety News

Wisconsin’s health department has launched a system to help people report foodborne illnesses to more quickly identify outbreaks. In the form of an online survey, the system allows people who suspect their illness might be from eating or drinking something contaminated to report symptoms, recent food items eaten, and places visited before becoming sick, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health.

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Pixar Place Hotel Opens at Disneyland Resort, Celebrating the Artistry and Whimsy of Pixar Animation Studios

Hospitality Net

Pixar Place Hotel is now open at Disneyland Resort, officially marking the transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel into the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States. The 15-story high-rise overlooking Disney California Adventure Park boasts comfortable and contemporary guest rooms that celebrate the artistry of Pixar Animation Studios, new dining options by Great Maple, a relaxing rooftop pool area and play court, a renovated fitness center, and more.

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Introducing the Upgraded BK Resources Glass Rack Storage Cabinets

The Restaurant Warehouse

Are you looking for the perfect addition to your kitchen or under bar? Look no further than the BK Resources Glass Rack Storage Cabinets. These cabinets have always been a great choice, and now they have been made even better. One of the key features of our new models is the fully adjustable shelves and rack slides. This allows you to customize the cabinet to fit your specific needs.

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Acott’s Citadines Brand Opens 8th Propoerty in Singapore

Hospitality Net

he Ascott Limited (Ascott), a member of CapitaLand Investment, has announced the opening of Citadines Science Park Singapore, the latest addition to the renowned Citadines brand that is redefining the concept of urban living. This is the group’s 8th Citadines property in Singapore. Nestled in the heart of Singapore Science Park, the property is set to provide guests with a sanctuary amidst the bustling urban landscape and serves as a gateway to the numerous rich greenery escapes found in the Wes

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Menu Pricing Calculator

Fast Casual

Stop leaving money on the table. If you have ever wondered how to price your menu for maximum profits, this is for you!

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Radisson Hotel Group launches new career development proposition with Career Month

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group provides meaningful career moments and advancement possibilities globally. As part of this ongoing commitment, the Group has launched several new career development tools and initiatives, including the Group’s first-ever Global Career Month.

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Illinois Legislation Aims to Ban Certain Food Additives

Food Quality & Safety

On the heels of a landmark law that bans the manufacture, distribution, and sale of foods containing certain additives in California, legislation in Illinois is looking to ban five food chemical additives. SB 2637 , known as the Illinois Food Safety Act, was introduced by Sen. Willie Preston (D), and looks to ban brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, Propylparaben, titanium dioxide, and red dye number 3, which are chemicals often used in candy, soda, and other food items.

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Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences, Debuts In Costa Rica

Hospitality Net

Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences, a sustainable, luxury hideaway with beach access, opens today in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica - bringing a new level of luxury to the iconic surf town. Silvestre Nosara features just nine expansive residences; rooftop pool, bar and lounge; elevated family-friendly amenities; onsite surf school and studio set to host wellness sessions and a world-class speaker series - kicking off today with Dan Buettner, New York Times-bestselling author of Blue Zones.

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FAO highlights the importance of food safety in trade

Food Safety News

Four ways to improve food safety and enhance trade have been put forward in a policy brief. The document discusses trade and food safety links and highlights the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) role. While trade can provide consumers with sufficient, diverse, and nutritious food, it can also contribute to the increased availability of unsafe food, said Markus Lipp, Vittorio Fattori, and Cosimo Avesani.

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HSMAI Europe appoints Kostas Ioannidis as Sales Advisory Board Chair for 2024

Hospitality Net

HSMAI Europe, the European arm of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable revenue growth globally, has appointed experienced hospitality professional, Kostas Ioannidis, as its Sales Advisory Board Chair for 2024.

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New Federal Grants Mark Critical Opportunity for States to Expand School Health Services

Healthy Schools Campaign

Photo by Allison Shelley for EDUimages The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced it will award $50 million in state grants to help connect millions more children to essential school health services, including much-needed mental healthcare. Drawing from student health investments in the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), the new grants will provide funding to bolster state and local infrastructure for the school Medicaid program — particularly for states p

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