Tue.Dec 03, 2024

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Holiday Diners Seek Out Unique Experiences

Modern Restaurant Management

This holiday season, 67 percent of diners are seeking more than standard reservations, with themed holiday meals (44 percent) and multi-course feasts (39 percent) being the most popular options, according to a survey from Tock. Survey results indicate diners are seeking distinctive dining experiences, planning ahead with early reservations, and seeking out earlier evening bookings The holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebra

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Adapting Food Safety Testing to meet Modern Demands

Food Safety Tech

Confidence in food safety has hit an all-time low in the U.S., according to a recent Gallup poll [i]. Food recalls have dominated the news recently, ranging from harmful pathogens and allergy risks to non-food materials contaminating the food supply. There is a more general awareness of how our food impacts our overall physical and mental health and rising concerns over what ingredients may have the most significant effects.

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Montana bill would cover reduced-priced school meals for students

Food Management

The bill was introduced by the same lawmaker who introduced a universal free school meals bill last year.

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Pizza Hut Pilots New Design

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Pizza Hut announced today it has debuted a new restaurant design in the U.S. Highlights of the design include a drive-thru, supported by a menu of ready-now items that customers can quicky order and pick up at the window; self-service kiosks for faster order placement; cabinets for easy, contactless pickup; and a guest-facing, pizza-making station.

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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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Aramark’s job training program for inmates brings a culinary competition to a women’s correctional facility

Food Management

Three chefs from Aramark Sports + Entertainment led the competition, which took place at the Ohio Reformatory for Women.

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Future Of Food Safety: Next-Gen Technologies On The Rise

Food Safety Tech

Food safety is one of the biggest health concerns worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that about one in 10 people contract an illness from contaminated food, with more than 400,000 dying each year as a result. Food contamination leads to illness, death, lost productivity, and wasted money. Fortunately, technology to improve food safety continues to advance.

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Minimizing Restaurant Food Waste: 3 Essential Tips for Kitchen Managers

Sculpture Hospitality

When it comes to the success of your restaurant, ordering the right food and supplies is critical for smooth kitchen operations, healthy profit margins and keeping your food costs in check.

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Additional Companies Recall Cucumber Products Due to Shared Supplier

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Inc. (Baloian) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “Pamela” brand, a generic white box with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,” or a clear PamPak branded bag of 6 individual cucumbers with the UPC 8 2540107010 6 (photos below).

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Cambro’s Business of the Week: The Buttery

the CAMBRO blog

When we saw a video of cheese bread being dunked into a buttery Cambro Round bath, we immediately needed to know more. The Buttery has quickly made a name for itself with their viral Korean Garlic Cheese Bread and stunning pastries after only a few months in business. Co-o wner Michael Hill explains how The Buttery is bringing the community together with their delicious, unique baked goods.

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Georgia Facility Recalls Mustard Greens After State Lab Testing Finds Listeria

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Baker Farms, Norman Park, GA, is recalling their Baker Farms Curly Mustard, 16 oz. plastic bags with BEST BY 11-21-2024, UPC: 8 13098 02018 4, Lot Code: bak144-6806 due to contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. On 11-29-2024 the firm was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services that the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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Food pickup lockers help restaurant operators lower costs

Fast Casual

As more restaurants depend on delivery and carryout services to remain profitable, balancing speed with security and efficiency is crucial. Food pickup lockers streamline operations, reduce costs, manage order pickups seamlessly, minimize theft, and enhance the customer experience.

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WD Partners Dial In Mastering Operations at MUFES

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Experts at WD Partners will take a deep dive into the heart of restaurant operations during a session at FER’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium, taking place January 27-29 at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa in Clearwater Beach, Fla.

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The Revolutionary AI Strategy for Hotels Based on the Blue Ocean Strategy

Hospitality Net

This strategy positions hotels as pioneers in creating new market spaces where AI and human synergy redefine hospitality, surpassing competition, and focusing on value innovation. It addresses challenges with a systematic and people-first digital transformation process that encompasses AI readiness, AI implementation, and AI in day-to-day operations.

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Foodborne Pathogen Campylobacter jejuni can Accelerate Colon Cancer Spread, Study Shows

Food Safety Magazine

University of Florida (UF) researchers have discovered that a toxin produced by Campylobacter jejuni can accelerate the spread of colon cancer in the human body.

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Four Points Flex by Sheraton Expands in UK with Opening of Shoreditch Hotel

Hospitality Net

Four Points Flex by Sheraton, a new hotel brand from Marriott Bonvoy’s global brand portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, has opened its second property in London, with the launch of the new Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Shoreditch East.

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Empowering the Future: Inspiring Youth to Pursue Careers in Food Manufacturing

Food Safety Magazine

In today's advanced manufacturing environment, food processing offers a great career and many opportunities for people to experience. So, how can the food industry attract youth to food manufacturing careers?

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Meliá Hotels International expands in the Dominican Republic with INNSiDE by Meliá

Hospitality Net

Meliá Hotels International has announced the expansion of its INNSiDE by Meliá brand in the Dominican Republic, which is deemed a strategic destination for the company. The plan includes the opening of two new establishments in Punta Cana. Notably, these will be Meliá’s first franchised hotels in the Caribbean, marking a significant milestone in the group’s regional expansion.

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FDA Closes Investigation of McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Without Tests Confirming Onions as Source

Food Safety Magazine

CDC has announced that the Escherichia coli outbreak linked to yellow onions distributed by Taylor Farms and served at McDonald’s restaurants to be over, and FDA has closed its investigation. However, the outbreak strain was not confirmed in any product or environmental samples.

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From Points to Personalization: Tips for Modern Guest Loyalty Programs

Hospitality Net

Loyal customers spend 22% more than single-visit guests. That goes some way to explaining why 77% of hoteliers consider guest loyalty a key priority, yet it’s an area where many hotels struggle to deliver.

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Food Safety Five Ep. 3: E. coli Strikes Again—Fatal Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots

Food Safety Magazine

This Food Safety Five Newsreel episode discusses a fatal Escherichia coli outbreak that recently swept the U.S., as well as a decision by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to raise the acceptable daily intake for artificial sweetener saccharin.

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Top 2025 Wellness Trends according to Accor

Hospitality Net

Accor, a global hospitality leader, is proud to present its insights on the top 2025 Wellness Trends. Curated with the expertise of Emlyn Brown, Global SVP of Wellbeing, Strategy, Design, and Development at Accor, these trends provide an in-depth look at key advancements and innovations expected to influence the wellness industry in the coming year.

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Public Consultation Open for EFSA Draft Guidance on Characterization and Risk Assessment of Microorganisms in Food

Food Safety Magazine

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is seeking stakeholder input on a new draft guidance regarding the characterization and risk assessment of microorganisms used in foods.

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Marketing, demand and never-ending digital change: how should hotels respond?

Hospitality Net

Digital marketing is changing with lightning speed, and it’s a struggle for hotels to keep up. Yet with the growing necessity for accommodation providers to have a robust direct booking strategy, catching up and building momentum can seem a mammoth task. So how can hotels leverage digital tools and tap into new trends to stay relevant and drive bookings?

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Arsenic Fast Facts

FoodInsight

Putting Arsenic In Food Into Perspective: What You Need To Know The presence of heavy metals in food is not new. Arsenic, like most heavy metals, is naturally occurring and can be detected at trace levels in food. Heavy metals are found in soil, water, and air; they are not added to food. While arsenic may be detected in some plant-based foods, its presence remains extremely low.

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Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC)’s 4Q-2024 Hotel Industry Outlook and Market Intelligence Reports

Hospitality Net

U.S. economic growth improved during 3Q-2024 with Real GDP growth of 2.8%, slightly below the 3.0% increase in 2Q-2024. Despite strong economic growth, U.S. RevPAR only increased 0.9%, a deceleration from the 2.4% RevPAR change in 2Q-2024.

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Mercury Fast Facts

FoodInsight

Putting Mercury In Food Into Perspective: What You Need To Know The presence of heavy metals in food is not new. Mercury, like most heavy metals, is naturally occurring and can be detected at trace levels in food. Mercury can, however, accumulate in oceans, lakes, and streams, where it transforms into methylmercury, which can build up in seafood.People are primarily exposed to mercury by eating seafood.

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Luxury Hotelschool Paris and Culinary Arts School Lenôtre join forces to launch an innovative professional training program

Hospitality Net

The Luxury Hotelschool Paris and Culinary Arts School Lenôtre have signed an unprecedented partnership to promote their respective expertise both in France and abroad.

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Bridging AgriFoodTech Innovation to the GCC: Highlights from a Transformative Trip to the UAE

Forward Fooding

The UAE is becoming an emerging hub for AgriFood innovation, and our recent trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi reinforced just how pivotal the region is becoming in the global AgriFoodTech landscape. Over the course of several days, we had the privilege of engaging with forward-thinking stakeholders and attending landmark events that showcased the GCC’s commitment to transforming global food systems.

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ONYX Hospitality Group Celebrates Opening of Amari Colombo

Hospitality Net

ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading force in Southeast Asia’s hospitality industry, is proud to announce the grand opening of Amari Colombo in Sri Lanka, set to welcome its first guests on 1st December 2024. This much-anticipated launch marks the beginning of a new chapter for Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector, coinciding with the season’s start and heralding a vibrant new era of sophistication and modernity in the region.

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November 2024 Newsletter

FoodInsight

The post November 2024 Newsletter appeared first on Food Insight.

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Hoteliers, Your Christmas Tree Could Win $1,500 for YOUR Charity.

Hospitality Net

Lodging Interactive and CoMMingle are spreading holiday cheer with their 3rd Annual Hotel Christmas Tree Contest! This year’s contest offers hotels a chance to give back to their communities. The winning hotel will receive $1,500 to donate to local charities.

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USDA FSIS Issues Health Alert for Pork Products Imported from Ineligible Country, Ecudador

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 frozen ready-to-eat pork mortadella products that may have been illegally imported from Ecuador, a country ineligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. [link] FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador FSIS Announcement WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2024 – The U.S.

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Guldsmeden Hotels Chooses Canary Technologies to Transform the Digital Guest Journey

Hospitality Net

Canary Technologies, the industry’s leading Guest Management System, today announced that Guldsmeden Hotels has chosen Canary to power its digital guest journey across its portfolio throughout Europe and Indonesia. This partnership is set to transform the Guldsmeden guest experience, making it more seamless, personalized and efficient.

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FMA Magazine - Fall 2024

Fast Casual

In this issue: User Interface Design for Kiosks, How Update Kits Extend the Life of a Retail Display, The Future of Kiosks in the Hotel Industry, and A Guide to Kiosk Testing and Certifications

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Jumeirah Moves Into Africa With Exclusive Island & Private Safari Reserve

Hospitality Net

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, unveils a unique partnership with the Thanda Group, a refined collection of privately owned hospitality experiences, for the introduction of two new iconic destinations: Jumeirah Thanda Island in Tanzania, and Jumeirah Thanda Safari in South Africa.

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Producer of Raw Pet Food Issues Product Recall Due to Salmonella.Again

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, NC is recalling 9,60lb of their 2 lb log Puppy Mix Lot #08/06/N25 & 08/16/N25 UPC 854298001696 due to a contamination of Salmonella. The problem was discovered when a customers litter of puppies became ill and reported the issue to VDACS. On 11/27/24 the firm was notified by the FDA that these products tested positive for Salmonella.

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