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Why remote monitoring is the path to growth for restaurants

Restobiz

By Madan Kanala The restaurant industry is continuously evolving, and one of the most significant shifts has been the rise of technology that enables hands-off franchisee ownership through remote monitoring. For multi-unit operators, managing day-to-day operations across multiple locations can be overwhelming. Still, the ability to monitor and control operations remotely has emerged as a […] The post Why remote monitoring is the path to growth for restaurants appeared first on Restobiz.

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Richmond County nutrition team offers hot meals to first responders and families after hurricane and more news you may have missed

Food Management

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What Shall We Do When Job Seekers Cheat the AI Hiring Systems?

Hospitality Net

AI can streamline the hiring process, but concerns linger. For example, AI could perpetuate gender or racial biases in the hiring process, just like most human HR managers could do. Meanwhile, to increase the chances of being picked by AI, job candidates must prepare resumes and job interviews tailored to AI’s “preference.

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A New Day Dawns at FDA with the Establishment of the Human Foods Program

Food Safety Magazine

This article focuses on one of the three branches within the newly created U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Human Foods Program—the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation—and its potential impact on food packaging.

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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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Labor Shortages, Low Tips, Burnout: Can We Turn The Tide for Frontline Hospitality Workers?

Hospitality Net

Hospitality is facing a host of issues across the world, from labor shortages and burnout to outdated training programs and shifting customer needs. In the United States and the United Kingdom specifically, frontline workers and managers are struggling with these challenges, which threaten their well-being. I’ve personally had a front row seat to these challenges over the years as the CEO of a company deeply seated in the frontline training industry.

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Marriott International, FibraHotel, Fibra Danhos and Beyond Ventures Announce the Highly Anticipated Return of The Ritz-Carlton Brand to Cancun

Hospitality Net

Anticipated to open in 2027, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Punta Nizuc, will feature a world-class oceanfront resort and ultra-luxury residential condominiums, developed through an unprecedented collaboration between three of Mexico’s most experienced real estate developers.

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Michigan family goes from big city to blueberry farm

FoodService Director

Amy Stocking and her husband Dan made the move from Detroit to a family blueberry farm in Michigan’s Thumb region and have become a vital part of the community there.

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How Flexibility Drives Profits In a Volatile World Today

Hospitality Net

Uncertainty about what lies ahead is a theme in every conference I attend and hospitality leader I’ve spoken with recently. Still, more potential exists today than ever for creativity in serving guests and driving business results. To illustrate this, I want to examine The Social Hub, originally launched as The Student Hotel in 2012. In my article earlier this year, How The Social Hub Uses Community to Thrive in Hospitality, we explored the company’s focus on community-building as a core strateg

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Corn Chronicles: The History and Impact of Maize in the Americas

Bon Appetit Management Company

Thousands of years ago, the corn we know and love today looked wildly different. What began as a wild native grass with only a dozen tough kernels has since blossomed into a nutrient-rich staple crop around the world following centuries of domestication by Indigenous civilizations in the Americas. For Native Peoples in Mesoamerica, corn was considered a sacred grain, a gift from the gods, and a source of life.

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Should Your Hotel Cancel Cable TV?

Hospitality Net

A common question I get from my clients at OnlyCast is, “Can I cancel my hotel’s cable TV subscription?” With streaming platforms becomming increasingly popular and cable costs increasing, many hotel owners are rethinking the necessity of live channels. Guests are showing less interest in traditional TV, while hospitality casting solutions are becoming the preferred choice.

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Lunchbox CEO launches FoodFriends.io

Fast Casual

The app allows food professionals to easily connect.

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Eurostars Hotel Company Expands Its US Portfolio With a 70-Key Property in Miami, FL

Hospitality Net

Eurostars Hotel Company, the hotel chain of Grupo Hotusa, is solidifying its international expansion plans in 2024 with the addition of a new hotel in the United States, the Eurostars Winter Haven 4*, located in Miami.

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From 'Good' to 'Great'—A Story of Transformation with Culture at the Heart

Food Safety Magazine

This article presents a case study detailing one company’s five-step, culture-centric approach that transformed the company from experiencing food safety challenges to having no significant issues in the marketplace over a period of five years.

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Why is Userguest the Best Tech Solution for Hotel Groups

Hospitality Net

Managing a hotel group involves the complex task of leveraging the unique features of each individual property while maintaining a cohesive strategy.

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USDA Issues Health Alert for Undeclared Allergen in Already Expired Salad

Penn State Food Safety Blog

USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert for chicken salad products labeled as Cranberry Chicken Salad due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product labeled as Cranberry Chicken Salad may actually contain Classic Chicken Salad, which contains wheat that is not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the affected product is no longer available for purchase.

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Hotel Sales Training Lessons Learned From A Top-Tier Real-World Practitioner

Hospitality Net

While being a sales trainer for a diversity of lodging providers certainly keeps me in touch with what’s going on in the profession of hotel sales these days, I always capitalize on every opportunity to gain insights from real-world practitioners. One such opportunity recently presented itself when I caught up with Jennifer Daudi, Chief Executive Officer of Invigorate Hospitality, which offers remote sales support to a long and diverse list of hotels across virtually all major brands.

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Oklahoma Establishment Recalls RTE Meat and Poultry Products For Listeria

Penn State Food Safety Blog

BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024. These products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide then distributed to restaurants and institutions.

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MGallery Collection proudly turns pink this October in support of breast cancer awareness month

Hospitality Net

MGallery Collection is, for the sixtieth consecutive year, joining the global effort in the battle against breast cancer, as it marks Pink October with a series of initiatives and events. The initiatives are designed to raise money for research and educate people on the early signs and symptoms of the disease, which makes up 30% of all diagnosed cancer cases in women today.

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Bread Company Takes Allergen Labeling Stand Against FDA and Consumer Groups

Penn State Food Safety Blog

An article this week about Bimbo Bakeries holding off against FDA on an allergen labeling issue. Meeting allergen labeling requirements can be difficult for some operations that handle formulations with different allergens. Sesame, a allergen recently added to the list of allergens requiring labeling, has been a challenge for some companies like Bimbo Bakeries.

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Hotel and hospitality professionals unite to oppose Intro 991 at City Hall press conference

Hospitality Net

Today, hundreds of hotel and hospitality professionals gathered on the steps of City Hall to voice their opposition to Intro 991, the so-called “Safe Hotels Act.” The press conference brought together representatives from across the hospitality sector who highlighted the severe consequences this bill would have on New York City’s hotels, subcontractors, and small businesses.

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Boar’s Head Appoints Frank Yiannas as Chief Food Safety Advisor and Finalizes Food Safety Advisory Council

Food Safety Tech

Boar’s Head Brand announced on October 3 the appointment of Frank Yiannas, MPH , as Chief Food Safety Advisor on an interim basis, effective immediately. In this leadership role, Mr. Yiannas will be responsible for helping to ensure leading standards of food safety and quality across the organization. He will also oversee the nationwide search for a Chief Food Safety Officer to succeed him.

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Rotana partners with the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches to Cultivate Local Talent for the Hospitality Industry in the UAE

Hospitality Net

Abu Dhabi, Wednesday September 25th, 2024 – Rotana, one of the leading hotel management company in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), has announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches. Dedicated to hospitality education and training, the Academy has just enrolled its first batch of students for its inaugural intake on September 16th, marking a significant milestone of the hospitality education in the United Arab Emirates and in the region.

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7 of the Scariest Things Lurking in Foodservice Kitchens

the CAMBRO blog

Some people are scared of the monster under the bed; we’re more concerned about what’s lurking in the shadows inside foodservice kitchens. Cross-contamination, wasted food and creepy critters could be running rampant in your walk-in unbeknownst to you. We’re digging deep into the lost corners of your rusty shelving to show you the scariest things hiding in your kitchen and how to get rid of them without having to perform an exorcism!

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Potential Profit Killer: Making Assumptions About Customers

Hospitality Net

My friend Norman Beck sends me interesting articles and stories on a regular basis. Recently, he shared the story of a wealthy customer who entered a luxury store and asked to see a $25,000 chess set. The customer wasn’t dressed well, and the salesperson made the assumption that she couldn’t afford to buy it. The customer walked away, but before leaving the store, she visited the owner’s office, who also happened to be a close friend.

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Eit Food: Cerimonia del Premio di Giornalismo Italia

Future Food Institute

Richard Zaltzman, CEO di EIT Food, aprirà la Cerimonia del Premio di Giornalismo Agroalimentare durante NEXT BITE: L’innovazione alimentare incontra l’eccellenza del giornalismo Roma, 9 ottobre 2024 – Il 14 ottobre 2024, presso l’Hilton Eur La Lama di Roma, si terrà un evento pubblico sull’innovazione alimentare e giornalismo d’eccellenza: EIT Food , in collaborazione con il Future Food Institute e UNARGA , ospiterà la Cerimonia di consegna del Premio di Giornalismo Agroaliment

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Interview with Olivier Cohn, Managing Director at Best Western France

Hospitality Net

We’re excited to launch Hospitality’s Leading Voices, a new monthly series offering exclusive interviews where Philippe Roy, Founder of Red Yucca and new member of the upcoming HSMAI Europe France Advisory Board, engages with senior executives from the hotel and travel industry. Each edition brings you up close with leaders who are shaping the future, sharing their stories, and providing valuable takeaways for the industry.

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CDC Report - 2023 Trichinellosis Outbreak in NC Linked to Bear Meat

Penn State Food Safety Blog

A 'presumed' outbreak of trichinellosis occurred in western North Carolina in November, 2023, resulting in 10 cases of parasitic infection. All cases were linked to a gathering where attendees consumed undercooked bear meat. "Because black bears are common hosts for Trichinella spp., communicating methods for properly cooking and preparing wild game meat is important.

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Chattanooga Ranks in the Top Five of Secondary Markets for the First Time in 2024

Hospitality Net

Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, shares its monthly data findings for hoteliers to gain insight into the top locations selected by today’s meeting planners. Cendyn reports that Las Vegas ranked first in the top 25 markets with 34.2 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth, positioning it in the top five markets for eight consecutive months; however, Chattanooga, Tenn. ranked in the top five secondary markets for the first time, coming in second with 62.7 percent mee

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Indigenous Tourism to Inject $67BN USD into Global Economy Says WTTC Report

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched a landmark report at its Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, highlighting how Indigenous tourism is projected to contribute $67BN USD to the global economy by 2034.

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Business Travel Set to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels to Reach a Record US$1.5 trillion in 2024

Hospitality Net

A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that business travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, faster than previously predicted, to reach a record US$1.5TN.

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