Food Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Food Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Several years ago, I ran environmental health for a food and beverage company with a team of three people, plus me. We were responsible for safety and compliance for more than 150,000 square feet of stores in five different cities, and despite being a successful department, our work styles couldn’t have been more different. Person A preferred detailed, novel-length emails and excel sheets.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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 Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Vollrath Co. announced today the passing of former president and CEO Thomas “Tom” George Belot on Saturday, November 23. He was 74. Tom Belot Belot joined Vollrath in 1978 as director of management systems and rose to lead the company, retiring as president and CEO in 2009.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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the CAMBRO blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Food Safety Tech

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mandarin Oriental has announced full ownership in its branded collection of the world’s finest private vacation homes and mansions and will operate the business independently. In line with the Group’s brand-led, guest-centric vision, the portfolio offers more exceptional luxury experiences for guests in sought-after destinations. Launched as a limited collection of eight properties in 2022, the Group plans to grow the portfolio and further cement its leadership in the luxury villa market and sim

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is set to expand its global portfolio with 10 new luxury openings from September 2024 through 2025. Spanning a range of stunning locations – from a sleek, contemporary hotel in central London to a lush Caribbean private island hideaway – these new additions promise to offer travelers more than just a place to stay.

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Forward Fooding

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced the signing of a resort in Kandla, Gujarat. This conversion project will be branded a Gateway resort.

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Food Safety Tech

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Hygiena, announced that is has completed the acquisition of Nexcor Food Safety Technologies, Inc., the creator of KLEANZ and CAMS-PM, two software solutions for managing sanitation and equipment maintenance in food and beverage manufacturing facilities. “Effective cleaning and monitoring of facilities with food safety diagnostic testing are essential for quality control and risk mitigation across all food processing environments.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

4Earth Farms of Commerce, California, is recalling multiple brands of Organic Vegetable Medley, Conventional Vegetable Medley, and Organic Whole Carrots because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19. The recall was initiated after 4Earth Farms was notified by Grimmway Farms, Inc. that carrots used in the Vegetable Medleys and Whole Organic Carrots may have been contaminated with E. coli O121:H19.

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Food Safety Tech

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Fast Casual

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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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