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Donatos: From Transformation to Transition

Modern Restaurant Management

"Pizza is more than just food; it’s a way to bring people together," Tom Krouse said when asked to describe what it is about pizza that has kept him in love with it for so many years. "I love its universal appeal and the joy it brings to people. At Donatos Pizza, our commitment to quality and community makes our pizza special, and being a part of that has been incredibly fulfilling." The Donatos CEO is retiring in October after 24 years and passing the torch to Kevin King,

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Barbecue without borders: Metz chefs inspired by West African traditions

FoodService Director

In the Red, White & Taste promotion celebrating the Summer Games in France, Metz Culinary Management’s seasonal festivities focus on West African barbecue plates, along with familiar regional American variations on the smoky theme.

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Q1 Sales Flatline, Though ‘Hope Remains’

Foodservice Equipment Reports

According to MAFSI’s newly released Q1 Business Barometer, sales have now declined for the 11th consecutive quarter, though a second-half rebound might still be possible. In Q1/24, sales were flat at 0%, a slight slip from the.5% increase MAFSI predicted in its last edition. By comparison, sales were up 6.6% in Q1/23.

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Can 5S Be a Useful Methodology for the Sanitation Team?

Food Safety Magazine

This article discusses the value of 5S methodology applied to the sanitation team to effect organization, efficiency, efficacy, safety, and standardization.

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How to employ automation and personalization with a CDP across the guest journey

Hospitality Net

Hospitality marketing is a world in itself. You’re constantly running a mile a minute. The rush of creativity, the quick execution pace, and the flood of satisfaction when bookings flow in is enticing. But in the midst of all that energy and excitement, chances are you rarely have a moment to pause and reflect on the journey.

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Microplastics Ubiquitous in Olive Oil, No Difference Between Glass or Plastic Packaging

Food Safety Magazine

Researchers recently conducted sampling and analysis of common vegetable oils from Italy and Spain, packaged in both glass and plastic bottles, to determine the presence of microplastics. Microplastics were found in every sample tested, regardless of packaging.

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Arkansas Children’s Northwest Hospital: Caring for kids and the community at large

FoodService Director

Community spirit is the driving force behind the Morrison Healthcare team, who strive to bring moments of joy to patients and their families.

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Student mental health: Creating a supportive academic environment

Hospitality Net

Mental health is an increasingly prevalent topic of conversation these days, with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and distress reported by Gen Zers than any other age group and the social stigma around it lifting.

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Educating the Public on Food-Related Health Risks: The Critical Role of Nutritionists

Food Safety Tech

Some work with patients one-on-one, but they can also work in corporate settings, athletic facilities, food manufacturing centers, government organizations, hospitals, physician’s offices, schools, and more. In this article, we will take a closer look at the connection between food safety and nutrition, including the important role nutritionists play in nutrition education, food safety, and mitigating food-related health risks.

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Some Customers Aren’t Worth Doing Business With

Hospitality Net

In some of my customer service speeches, I joke that some customers aren’t worth doing business with. The way I position it in the speech is funny, but in reality, it’s pretty serious. Sometimes, a customer isn’t worth doing business with because they are truly a bad customer. The result could be choosing to say, Goodbye, and sending them to the competition.

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Pasmo Enhances West Coast Representation

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Pasmo America, a manufacturer of soft serve machines, has selected EMC Hospitality as its exclusive representative for MAFSI Regions 22 and 24, covering California, Nevada and Hawaii. “Adding EMC Hospitality as a trusted partner allows us to access their extensive network and their expert team of professionals.

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Moxy Hotels Expands in Paris with the Opening of Moxy Paris Clamart

Hospitality Net

The vibrant and welcoming Moxy Hotel showcases stylish design, lively communal spaces, and the iconic Moxy Bar.

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Elanco: The Role of Diagnostics in Determining Food Safety Interventions

Food Safety Magazine

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak with Brandon Carter, D.V.M., Food Safety Technical Advisor for Elanco Animal Health, about the importance of pre-harvest diagnostics in food safety risk management.

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A New Chapter Begins: Fairfield by Marriott Jalan Pahang Renames as Fairfield by Marriott Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur

Hospitality Net

The renaming is a nod to the hotel’s prime location in the heart of Chow Kit, a hub for local culture, cuisine, and community.

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WFF Announces Leadership Workshop Schedule

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Women looking to explore and expand their leadership capabilities may want to attend the latest workshops from the Women’s Foodservice Forum. Starting in September, the WFF’s Leadership Development Workshops will tour the country to help women in a wide range of roles across all segments of the foodservice industry.

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Mercure Hotels Introduces Mercure Kuala Lumpur Trion: Malaysia’s Latest Charm in the Heart of Kuala Lumpur

Hospitality Net

Mercure, the renowned locally inspired brand from Accor, is delighted to announce the opening of Mercure Kuala Lumpur Trion. This contemporary hotel rises above the Kuala Lumpur skyline, welcoming travellers to a vibrant and culturally rich atmosphere that is deeply connected with the local community.

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Coffee Concept To Double Store Count

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters has plans for record growth this year. The coffee concept, which also serves made-to-order food items and pastries, started out in 2002. It has 24 locations, 12 of which opened in the past two years, all in California, except for a unit in Uptown Phoenix, which opened this year.

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Accor signs new Novotel property on Egypt’s North Coast

Hospitality Net

Accor is pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with Egypt’s Q Real Estate Development Company to develop a new Novotel property - Novotel Sidi Abd El Rahman. Debuting on Egypt’s idyllic northern Mediterranean coast, an increasingly popular tourist destination, the hotel is set to open in 2027, featuring 240 spacious and modern rooms as well as a host of thoughtful wellbeing and entertainment offerings.

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RATIONAL Promotes Sales Director

Foodservice Equipment Reports

RATIONAL USA has promoted Joseph Gomez to the role of sales director for the Central region. Gomez joined RATIONAL in February 2017 and has been highly successful in his role as a regional sales manager, the company says in the release. He was USA Sales Person of the Year in 2021 and in the global Club of Champions three times: 2021 (2nd), 2022 (1st) and 2023 (3rd).

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Five ways for hoteliers to measure success

Hospitality Net

Technology is an integral part of our daily lives. With new advancements regularly emerging, it’s astonishing how quickly certain innovations, like AI, have come to dominate our conversations. This rapid evolution prompts crucial questions, and there’s one in particular that we’re concerned with: how do we define, track and measure success in hospitality tech?

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PFAS in Packaging: What the Food Industry Needs to Know

Food Safety Magazine

This article discusses state bans on PFAS in food packaging and how the patchwork legislative approach by states makes it important for manufacturers and distributors to understand each ban to ensure that they comply with applicable requirements.

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Cendyn and Glowing integration redefines omnichannel messaging for hotels

Hospitality Net

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, has partnered with Glowing,a provider of omnichannel messaging solutions, to help hoteliers facilitate more meaningful conversations with their guests. This collaboration aims to transform how hoteliers communicate by providing an integrated system to manage communication across various channels, including WeChat, Line, WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, and Skype.

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Pathways to Implementing Food Systems Capacity Building Programs for Smallholder Farmers: Major Constraints and Benefits

Food Safety Magazine

This research article assesses the contemporary developments of food safety management system (FSMS) standards as capacity-building programs worldwide and identifies the primary constraints and advantages associated with their implementation by small- and medium-sized enterprises and smallholder farmers across different world regions.

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The Dark Side of Data

Hospitality Net

Nowadays, every click, scroll, and tap is meticulously recorded and analyzed. Property Management Systems have revolutionized the way hotels operate, offering seamless booking experiences and personalized guest services. But as much as this poses opportunities it also leaves a threat: the mishandling of guests’ personal information. It’s time for us, as responsible PMS vendors, to lead the way in confronting the dark side of data and to demonstrate how treating data with the respect and security

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Recalled food products in the last seven days

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Recall of a batch of Your Organic Nature Fruit Spread Strawberry due to presence of glass pieces FSA Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference Sea Salt and Suffolk Cider Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps because of undeclared milk Update 2: Food Alert For Action: Food Businesses who have purchased products from Block and Cleaver of Swanley, Kent CFIA Ewald Theod.

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CESSA and Sommet Education form an alliance to promote global hospitality education

Hospitality Net

CESSA University and Sommet Education have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand educational opportunities in the Hospitality Industry. This alliance will allow CESSA students to carry out academic exchanges at the prestigious Les Roches institution, with campuses in Switzerland andSpain; and Glion Institute of Higher Education, with campuses in Switzerland and England, strengthening its global proficiency.

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Food Protection: Prepare for the Unexpected

Food Safety Tech

In a June 24 New York Times article, ‘It’s Happening Again’ the Supply Chain is Under Strain, the head of ocean freight for a logistics company said “I’m lovingly calling the (logistics) market now ‘Covid junior,’ because in a lot of ways we’re right back to where we were during the pandemic. It’s all happening again.” The Covid supply chain disruptions hit the industry hard, forcing manufacturers to source new ingredient suppliers.

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65% of global markets post year-over-year RevPAR growth

Hospitality Net

STR’s global "bubble chart" update for the four weeks ending 15 June 2024 shows 65% of markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR). The percentage has remained between 60% and 77% with much of the world firmly positioned in a normalization period.

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Text Recruiting Compliance – Federal Law and the TCPA

Go Hire - FoodService

Is Text Recruiting Legal? What about TCPA Compliance? By : Kellie Mitchell Bubeck , Copilevitz & Canter, LLC, November 2018 As millennials move away from email for personal communications and rely more heavily on text messaging, employers must take advantage of this change to communicate and recruit younger candidates and employees. Companies and messaging platforms must also ensure they comply with federal calling and texting laws.

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Hyatt Announces Two New Senior Vice President Roles to Drive Growth in EAME Region

Hospitality Net

On the heels of another year of industry-leading net rooms growth, Hyatt has appointed two new Senior Vice Presidents to support the business’s ongoing growth journey in the Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) region.

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The UK’s AgriFoodTech Industry: A Leading Force in Global Innovation

Forward Fooding

The UK’s AgriFoodTech industry has seen remarkable growth, establishing itself as a European leader and a global innovator. With over 470 companies in London alone, this sector is rivaling major tech hubs worldwide. This article explores the factors behind this growth, compares the UK with other markets, and highlights key strengths and potential obstacles.