Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The dining landscape is shifting, driven by Gen Z's (currently 11- to 26-year-olds) quest for “genuine” culinary experiences over the conventional allure of "the best" restaurants. Gen Z has an appetite for knowledge that sits at the tip of their fingers, unlike any generation before. They research, investigate and seek out experiences – especially when it comes to restaurants.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A federal court has revoked approval of the weed-killing pesticide dicamba. The ruling means farmers may not have access to the popular pesticide during the upcoming growing season. The drift-prone pesticide has damaged millions of acres of crops and wild plants every year since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first approved it in 2017 for spraying on cotton and soybean crops genetically engineered by Monsanto (now Bayer) to survive what would otherwise be a deadly dose.
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Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Using whole-genome sequencing (WGS), U.S. federal and state public health officials recently solved a multistate foodborne illness outbreak investigation that has been ongoing since 2014, with the most recent illnesses being reported in December 2023.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Multiple consumer complaints about rocks in a Trader Joe’s frozen chicken product have sparked a public warning from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. A recall has not been initiated because it is believed that the implicated product is no longer available for purchase, according to the warning notice. The ready-to-eat frozen product was distributed to Trader Joe’s stores nationwide.
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Food Safety Tech
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
On Tuesday, the FDA announced a suspect in the WanaBana cinnamon-applesauce pouch contamination investigation. Per the FDA, Ecuadorian officials in Agencia Nacional de Regulación, Control y Vigilancia Sanitaria (ARCSA) have reported that Carlos Aguilera of Ecuador, the processor of the ground cinnamon supplied by Negasmart to Austrofoods and later used in recalled apple cinnamon products, is the likely source of contamination.
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Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Marriott Hotels, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, debuts its first hotel in Penang, Malaysia. The brand’s entry into Penang is a testament to architectural brilliance, offering an unrivaled blend of timeless style, charm, and the cultural tapestry that makes Penang unique.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Researchers have analyzed travel-associated infections in people returning to the United States from abroad. From 2017 to 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention investigated 41 multistate outbreaks of non-typhoidal Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) linked to international travel. In the same time frame, CDC handled 470 domestic possible and confirmed multiple state outbreaks caused by Salmonella, STEC, and Listeria monocytogenes.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reported meetings and events in secondary markets outpaced the traditional Top 25 markets in January. Most notably, the highest growth Top 25 market, Nashville, was up 16.1 percent, while top growth secondary market city, Lexington, Ky., had a 76.4 percent uptick in meetings and events for the month.
FoodService Director
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The National Association of College and University Food Services College Dining 2030 and Beyond report revealed insights pertaining to the storytelling behind sustainability, the difficulties in balancing cost and sustainable products, and how to integrate CSR initiatives into campus culture.
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Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
As exclusive advisor, RobertDouglas announced today that it successfully refinanced Chartwell Hospitality’s Hilton Franklin Cool Springs in Franklin, TN, one of Nashville’s most prominent submarkets. RobertDouglas secured roughly $38,000,0000 of short-term, fixed-rate financing at highly attractive pricing from an institutional, balance sheet lender.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Advice around Listeria in sliced fermented sausages and vegetarian sandwich toppings for vulnerable people in Sweden has been changed. The Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) has updated advice for individuals belonging to one of the risk groups for listeriosis. This includes pregnant women, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) today announced an exclusive strategic partnership that will welcome Hilton guests to hundreds of independently minded luxury hotels in the most sought-after destinations around the world. The partnership will dramatically expand the luxury experiences offered by Hilton as unique SLH properties join the unparalleled hotels of the growing Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR brands.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has proposed to set a limit for ethylene oxide in all food additives in line with EU regulations and is calling for stakeholder feedback, alongside a public consultation on several regulated product applications.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Anticipation is growing in Grand Cayman as IHG Hotels & Resorts and Dart Properties prepare to unveil their latest Caribbean resort, Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. The highly awaited grand opening is scheduled for April 2024, offering guests an island experience that celebrates the cultural richness of the Cayman Islands.
FoodService Director
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The foodservice provider is debuting 24 different recipes using farro, quinoa and more.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is pleased to announce the signing of Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos, marking the hospitality brand’s first property in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Located on the pristine beaches of South Caicos Island, the new property invites guests to discover world-class watersports, fine dining, immaculate white sand beaches, and enchanting cultural experiences, anchored by a true
the CAMBRO blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
In the shadowy wilderness, wolves emerge as enigmatic and often misunderstood creatures, captivating the human imagination with their mysterious presence. Far removed from the sinister portrayals that have permeated folklore and popular culture, these majestic beings embody a complex tapestry of intelligence, family bonds and ecological significance.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
It’s time to come back to a very important topic in customer service and customer experience. It also falls under leadership and management. The topic is communication and transparency. I was recently interviewed by Megan Jones, an editor for Call Centre Helper magazine. We were talking about how to turn Moments of Misery™ into Moments of Magic™. Her story is an interesting one.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
On March 1, 2024, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will host a free webinar for industry exploring Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determinations during the product development process.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
On February 2, 2024 Apple started selling its Vision Pro in the U.S. The device price starts at $3,499 with 256GB of storage. There have been over 200,000 pre-orders for the Apple Vision Pro since its unveiling in June of 2023.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
In light of USDA-FSIS’s proposed regulatory framework to reduce Salmonella illnesses attributable to poultry, a recently published report by the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) provides guidance on microbiological criteria that might be used to identify and incentivize effective intervention strategies.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Rocco Forte Hotels will launch its first hotel in Naples, after signing a management agreement with fashion company Capri Group. The 5-star hotel, expected to open in 2027, will be located in Palazzo Caravita di Sirignano, adjacent to the Villa Pignatelli museum.
Bon Appetit Management Company
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Lunar New Year is a vibrant festival celebrating the coming of spring and the beginning of the lunisolar calendar that is observed in many Asian cultures and communities around the world. Symbolizing the passage from winter into spring, the holiday is rooted in traditions that purge the old to make way for the new prosperous year ahead. Below is a roundup of some of the many rituals celebrated by cultures who observe Lunar New Year across the world.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The traditional approach to leadership is becoming less effective, what got you here may not get you to where you want to be in the future. Immediate priorities for the European hospitality sector include managing the inflationary pressures and streamlining operations to manage labour costs and efficiencies.
Bon Appetit Management Company
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Lunar New Year, a major holiday in China, South Korea, Vietnam, and other countries across the world, is an annual 15-day festival celebrating the arrival of spring and the beginning of the lunisolar calendar. Also referred to as Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, and other country-specific titles, at Bon Appétit we recognize the festival is honored by various cultures — each with their own rituals, foods, histories, and nuances — and use the term Lunar New Year to be inclusive of all who observ
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies today announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rakuten Group Inc.’s travel reservation service Rakuten Travel, a leading online travel agency in Japan, to collaborate on a seamless travel booking experience linking the two companies’ loyalty programs.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
For seafood and meat processors that receive inventory in cartons labeled with a GS1 barcode, the SIMBA Solutions traceability software’s new feature reduces the receiving steps to a single scan.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Duetto, a global leader in revenue management systems, proudly unveils the successful acquisition of Micerate, a leading provider of dynamic pricing and online booking tools tailored for meetings and event spaces. This strategic milestone underscores Duetto’s unwavering dedication to dynamic revenue management solutions, with a heightened focus on the groups and events sector, solidifying its position as an industry leader adept at meeting the diverse needs of the hospitality landscape.
Restaurant Technology Network
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
RTN Member Voices is a video series spotlighting innovative restaurant technologists sharing thought leadership around our industry’s most urgent challenges - and opportunities. Give RTN Member Voices 10 minutes to supercharge your tech game!
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The Umstead Hotel and Spa, located amidst the serene landscapes of Wake County North Carolina, proudly announces its prestigious recognition by Forbes Travel Guide earning a coveted triple Five-Star rating for the fifth consecutive year. The publication renowned worldwide for its meticulous evaluations of luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas, has once again bestowed its highest honor to The Umstead.
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