Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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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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MSU Agrifood Safety Produce Bites

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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ComplianceMate

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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ComplianceMate

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, the latest Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt resort to open in Mexico. The 507-room, adults-only resort further strengthens Hyatt’s leisure portfolio throughout the Mexican Caribbean, with continued growth expected throughout 2024.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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The Restaurant Warehouse

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Food Quality & Safety

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Healthy Schools Campaign

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A recent study has demonstrated the extent to which defects on food contact surfaces in tree fruit packinghouses lowers the efficacy of sanitizers against Listeria monocytogenes biofilms.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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

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the CAMBRO blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Chefs use their passion, creativity and skill to elevate our dining experiences to moments of pure delight. Without chefs, Cambro wouldn’t be where it is today. When chefs find a foodservice product they like, their loyalty is unwavering. When other chefs ask for suggestions, they don’t gatekeep, they immediately tell them about their favorite things.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Chef's Deal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Sustainability in foodservice refers to adopting eco-friendly and ethical practices throughout the food supply chain to minimize environmental impact, support local economies, and promote social responsibility. multifaceted concept. This multifaceted concept and holistic approach involves eco-friendly policies and practices for reducing the environmental impact of culinary operations.

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