Restobiz

APRIL 23, 2024

By Madan Kanala In fast-paced multi-unit restaurant operations, ensuring food safety and compliance with health regulations is paramount. One area where there are often misconceptions is in the realm of automated refrigeration temperature monitoring solutions. Despite these solutions’ numerous benefits, myths and misunderstandings may prevent restaurant operators from fully embracing these tools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued the final rule to i ncrease compensation thresholds for overtime eligibility. According to Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees , effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will increase to the equivalent of an annual salary of $43,888 and increase to $58,656 on January 1, 2025.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

APRIL 23, 2024

Jill Connor has moved up to the role of director of marketing at Marra Forni. In her new role, Connor will oversee content creation for all channels including social, website, email, and paid and earned media.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Did you know that more sexual harassment claims are filed in the service industry than in any other industry? As many as 90% of women and 70% of men working in restaurants reportedly experience some form of sexual harassment, according to the Harvard Business Review. Harassment complaints come to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from service industry workers more often than from any other sector, NPR reported in 2021.

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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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

APRIL 23, 2024

Winston Foodservice has hired Jania Tung as its U.S. regional/international territory sales manager. She will be based in Texas. Tung has over 29 years of culinary, residential kitchen and commercial equipment sales experience.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

APRIL 23, 2024

The largest franchisee operator of Applebee’s is growing its unit count, both immediately and in the future. Flynn Group owns and operates over 450 Applebee’s restaurants across 23 states, now including the fresh acquisition of 26 units from longstanding brand franchisee, Doherty Enterprises.

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Wasserstrom

APRIL 23, 2024

Once a symbol of one-percenter opulence, caviar has found itself on a broader range of tables, fueled by two distinct trends: the rise of sustainable aquaculture and the unexpected influence of “caviar culture” on social media. We share insights about caviar’s new audience and tips for how restaurants can profit from its popularity.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

Royal Caribbean International and The Bahamas marked the start of a new adventure today as the cruise line broke ground on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, the 17-acre beach day experience on Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas. The beginning of construction was celebrated on location, where Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty and Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley were joined by The Bahamas’ Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister

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FoodService Director

APRIL 23, 2024

Kara Blanton recently took on her late father’s role of senior concessions manager at Murray State University Dining. Here’s a look at how she continues her father's legacy.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

Following the 2023 announcement of its sustainability and social impact roadmap Rosewood Impacts, Rosewood Hotel Group today unveils the Impact Trailblazers, six properties who are upleveling the portfolio’s sustainability and social responsibility successes and ambitions. The Impact Trailblazers, which include Rosewood Hong Kong, Rosewood Baha Mar, Rosewood São Paulo, Rosewood Phnom Penh, Rosewood Mayakoba, and Rosewood Phuket, are leading the charge towards creating a future where people and p

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LTI, Inc.

APRIL 23, 2024

Stepping into your school’s cafeteria, it’s hard to ignore the signs change is overdue. From the worn-out décor to the outdated serving lines, it’s evident improvements are needed. However, within these challenges lies an exciting opportunity for transformation. Imagine the possibilities. Whether it’s a simple high school cafeteria design refresh with a dash of redecorating or a full-scale renovation, the potential for improvement is unlimited.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

dailypoint, the leading Data Management and CRM platform for the Hospitality Industry, is now fully compatible with the Shiji Enterprise Platform PMS. This expansion builds upon existing integrations with Infrasys Cloud POS and Shiji’s owned ORM solution, Shiji ReviewPro. With this enhanced integration, hoteliers can seamlessly exchange and centrally manage Guest Data, leading to improved and efficient digitized services.

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Food Safety Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its 2022 report on pesticide residues in food in the EU.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

In a significant advancement for the hospitality technology sector, Visual Matrix is proud to announce its integration with Duetto and its flagship revenue management products: GameChanger, ScoreBoard, and BlockBuster. This partnership marries Visual Matrix’s robust property management system (PMS) and Mobile Operating Platform (MOP) with Duetto’s cutting-edge revenue management solutions, setting a new benchmark for operational efficiency and profitability in the hotel industry.

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IN Food Marketing

APRIL 23, 2024

As a foodservice marketing agency, we here at IN Food love to stay on top of food-related trends, and rarely do we see a food item more prevalent in this space than the unassuming pickle. This savory treat has inspired flavor innovators to create some of the most delicious and outlandish creations you’re likely to find. From dill pickle pizza to pickle-flavored ice cream, it seems no food product is safe from being pickle-fied.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

If your hotel uses in-house software to manage procurement, leadership may be reluctant to adopt a cloud-based solution—especially if an on-premise system has served you well for many years. This mindset is likely to put your hotel behind competitors in the near future if it hasn’t already.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

APRIL 23, 2024

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Bon Appétit Management Company is celebrating the vast culture and history of tofu across many Asian cuisines. There’s no better opportunity to highlight this special ingredient than through our very own Locally Crafted partnerships with family-owned tofu businesses. We are excited to feature two amazing partners: Meiji Tofu in the Los Angeles area and Bui Natural Tofu in Portland, Oregon.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

Travelodge Hotels Asia proudly unveils its newest addition, Travelodge Myeongdong Namsan, marking another milestone in the city’s hospitality landscape. Situated in the dynamic Myeongdong district, this contemporary hotel enriches Travelodge’s esteemed Seoul portfolio alongside Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall, Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro, and Travelodge Dongdaemun.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

APRIL 23, 2024

Every recipe contains a story, held together by long-held cultural traditions, inspiration sparked by a new idea or ingredient, and countless memories of meals shared together with loved ones. This AAPI Heritage Month, we are excited to share Tofu Tales: A Collection of Recipes from Bon Appétit Chefs for AAPI Heritage Month. This digital cookbook amplifies the creativity and skill of our chefs while shining a light on the versatility of tofu, a humble yet powerful ingredient that has stood t

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

The last time we did our CEO pay study it was pre-Covid, and things were looking very bright. Then the bottom fell out. Now in a post-Covid environment, it’s interesting to see some companies experiencing total recovery, while others have faced longer structural change. For example, public hotel companies, by and large, have had stock prices completely recovered, versus cruise lines, which have seen stock prices that have remained depressed by nearly 50%.

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FMT Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that samples of prepackaged spice mix products from MDH and Everest brands were found to contain a pesticide, ethylene oxide. This announcement has led to Singapore and Hong Kong raising a ban on the products. “Members of the public should not consume the affected products.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

Munich, April 2024. The hospitality industry, renowned for its service ethos, is confronting a paradox. Despite the intent to tailor services for each guest, hotel management has fallen into a pattern that inadvertently inflates costs and erodes guest loyalty. This pattern, entrenched for over 15 years, stems from an outdated, transaction-oriented management framework.

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FMT Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

NORD has decades of experience with gas and dust explosion protection and offers particularly robust electric motors with powers from 0.12 to 200 kW especially for this field of use Image: NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Whether in the chemical, pharmaceutical or food industries: Companies that extract, transport or process raw materials require industry-specific, innovative drive solutions.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

In 2023, The Club of Revenue Management by Radisson Hotel Group (“The Club”) achieved remarkable milestones, making it a year of unparalleled success. Expanding its global reach, The Club established a center of excellence in New Delhi and consolidated Revenue Management, Sales, Meetings & Events, Voice, and Web Optimization into one cohesive unit providing 360° commercial services.

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FMT Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a high-protein concept for gamers who want to level up their nutrition. Titled ‘Progamer’, the ready-to-drink solution is designed to meet the needs of e-sports enthusiasts seeking benefits for their health as well as their gaming performance. The concept features energy-boosting ingredients alongside the game-changing whey protein isolate Lacprodan SP-9213, which is clear, provides a refreshing taste and is high in essential and branched-chain amino acids.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

Passing on skills is the essence of why I’m at EHL’s Berceau des Sens. The desire to teach and share stems from my background, the experiences I’ve gathered along the way, and my passion for gastronomy. When I decided to join EHL, I wasn’t just looking for a new professional challenge; I was looking for a place where my desire to share could fully flourish, where every day would be an opportunity to help others get to know this passion of mine.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Primal Kitchen is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 2,060 cases of three code dates of Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil (750mL) because the glass may be prone to breakage, causing the product to spill. This is a voluntary recall that comes after we discovered the issue through monitoring of the Primal Kitchen warehouse. It was noticed that avocado oil had leaked in shipping containers.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

Mercure, a midscale brand from global hospitality leader Accor, announces the opening of Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre. Featuring 989 thoughtfully designed rooms, this newly built hotel is the largest Mercure hotel in the world.

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IN Food Marketing

APRIL 23, 2024

As a foodservice marketing agency, we here at IN Food love to stay on top of food-related trends, and rarely do we see a food item more prevalent in this space than the unassuming pickle. This savory treat has inspired flavor innovators to create some of the most delicious and outlandish creations you’re likely to find. From dill pickle pizza to pickle-flavored ice cream, it seems no food product is safe from being pickle-fied.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 23, 2024

Steve Jobs once said, “The mark of an innovative company is not only that it comes up with new ideas first, but also that it knows how to leapfrog when it finds itself behind.” There is, perhaps, no more relevant sentiment to apply to the hospitality industry – a sector that is continuously molded by the fire of consumer preference yet often utterly resistant to the crashing waves of technological change.

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