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Is it PSL Season Already?

Modern Restaurant Management

While the restaurant industry has been focused on value meals so far this summer, Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season has snuck up on us with independent restaurants leading the orange-colored way. From May 15 to July 15, SpotOn saw 1,070 “pumpkin” items added to menus across the country, with a spike of 176 items added just between July 7 and 13 alone.

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Restaurant POS systems: 5 keys to choosing the best one for you

Fast Casual

Eran Hollander, chief product officer of HungerRush, reveals how the right restaurant POS system will optimize efficiency and profitability and increase customer satisfaction.

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Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead Reveals Completed Guest Rooms in Multi-Phase 2024 Renovation

Hospitality Net

Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead announces the completion of its guest room and suite renovation, including the addition of the spacious and luxurious Grand Peach Suite and state-of-the-art Pure Rooms. With a total renovation of 439 guest rooms including 21 suites, this milestone marks a significant step in a multi-phase transformational renovation, redefining the hospitality experience and world-class wellness standards.Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead is setting a new standard within Atlanta’s v

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Clark’s The Restaurant Store Expands South

Foodservice Equipment Reports

The Restaurant Store, a division of Clark Associates, opened its first Florida location this past week. The 67,000-square-foot facility, opened July 29 in Orlando, Fla., offers foodservice equipment and supplies to restaurants and other businesses. The Florida store marks No. 12, with other stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey, along with distribution centers nationwide.

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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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Alexander Hotel Now Open in Mexico City’s Lomas de Virreyes District

Hospitality Net

Alexander Hotel, a new boutique hotel in the iconic Torre Virreyes skyscraper, is now open. Positioned in the heart of Mexico City’s financial hub, the hotel combines sleek design, meticulous attention to detail, and a Caviar Bar, the first of its kind in Mexico. The five-star hotel features 26 light-filled suites and luxury amenities, including a spa, restaurant, a complete Technogym, and a premium concierge.

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HACCP Principles: What Are the 7 Principles of HACCP?

FoodDocs

The seven HACCP principles are achieved by analyzing food hazards in your manufacturing process and addressing them accordingly. See all the HACCP steps.

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Radisson Hotel Group opens new property in Egypt

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Residences, Cairo Heliopolis located in the heart of Egypt’s vibrant capital in the famous Heliopolis district and the first Radisson Residences in Cairo.

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FDA: Limited Scientific Evidence Does Not Show Microplastics in Food, Packaging Pose Health Risk

Food Safety Magazine

FDA recently asserted that available scientific evidence “does not demonstrate that levels of microplastics or nanoplastics detected in foods pose a risk to human health.” However, the agency acknowledges the current science is limited by a lack of standard definitions or methods.

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Now Open: Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort

Hospitality Net

Marriott Hotels, the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 extraordinary brands, hasn’t just set the standard for hospitality, it’s raised it: innovating at every opportunity and earning the trust of travelers all around the globe. Building on its legacy, the brand is redefining the all-inclusive vacation with the grand opening of its newest property, Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort.

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Montana Outbreak Linked to STEC-Contaminated Beef Burgers Causes One Death

Food Safety Magazine

Following the death of one restaurant patron who consumed a ground beef burger contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157 (STEC), a Montana meat producer has announced a voluntary recall.

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The Meaning of High Yield Tourism According to Dr. Jens Thraenhart

Hospitality Net

Tourism Hero Dr. Jens Thraenhart is up to a new beginning, which is the continuation of what his passion is. A new angle put on sustainability tourism is High Yield Tourism, and Jens explained this at the recently concluded Cebu Call to Action conference in the Philippines.

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Two Food Safety Hazards Hiding in Plain Sight in Your Kitchen

the CAMBRO blog

In your kitchen, food safety should be your top priority. That’s why it may surprise you to learn that two major food safety hazards could be happening right under your nose. 1. Using Unsanitary Tape to Label Containers Look at your food storage spaces; do you see any containers or food pans labeled with blue or green tape? Many chefs enjoy using tape to label their stored food because it is inexpensive and easy to use.

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153-Key Cambria Hotel Opens in Denver

Hospitality Net

The new Cambria Hotel in Denver Downtown RiNo puts guests in the trendy heart of Denver’s River North Art District. Revamped industrial buildings are home to some of the hippest mural art, live music and food trucks the city has to offer. The 153-guestroom property, which opened in May, reflects the city’s industrial roots and the transformation it has undergone, while the design embodies the creative spirit that has given the city new life and inspires guests to take a fresh look at the possibi

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Equipping Educational Foodservice: What to Consider

The NAFEM Show

Students today, from K-12 to college and universities, have high expectations around their foodservice and dining experiences. Selecting the right kitchen equipment and supplies can help satisfy expectations. It also can set everyone – students and faculty – up for success. Key takeaways: Schools must cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences while ensuring food safety.

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Americans Committed to Travel Are Embarking on “Justi-Vacations” Despite Budget Constraints

Hospitality Net

Confidence in taking an annual vacation has never been higher as new consumer data illustrates Americans’ desperation to find ways to travel, as revealed by Allianz Partners USA‘s 16th Annual Vacation Confidence Index*.

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NY Firm Recalls Ice Cream for Undeclared Peanut After Mocked-up Case Enters Commerce

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY is voluntarily recalling its Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Lot 24V094 pints sold at the 81 Bergen Street Brooklyn, NY location. These pints contain an undeclared allergen, peanuts. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that 8 pints containing the peanut allergen were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. 4 pints have been recovered to date, leaving 4 pints remaining out in distribution.

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115-Key Cambria Hotel opens in New Hampshire

Hospitality Net

The perfect homebase for sunny and snowy journeys alike, Cambria North Conway is New Hampshire’s newest gateway for White Mountain adventures. With 115 guestrooms, an indoor pool, 1,550 sq. ft. of meeting space, contemporary comforts, tastes of local flavors and close proximity to Mt. Washington, this hotel invites every explorer to recharge for everything tomorrow may bring.

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New COMPASS® Optical Sorter for Individually Quick Frozen Foods

Food Safety Magazine

Key Technology has introduced its new COMPASS® optical sorter for individually quick frozen foods, which identifies and removes foreign material and product defects.

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HIIVE by fusion Brand Celebrates Opening In Southern Vietnam

Hospitality Net

HIIVE by fusion Binh Duong New City, the latest premier hotel in Fusion Hotel Group’s expanding portfolio, is now open in the fast-growing industrial and logistics hub of Binh Duong in southern Vietnam.

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Trace Register Launches Continuous TR5 Training

Food Safety Magazine

Seafood supply chain solutions provider Trace Register now enables customers to glean maximum benefits from its TR5 platform with personalized training.

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Resolute Road Opens The Newberry Hotel, A Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hospitality Net

Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company founded on the promise to change the way owners think of their management company, announced today the grand opening of The Newberry Hotel, a stunning addition to the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Previously the DoubleTree by Hilton, The Newberry Hotel has undergone extensive renovations and rebranding to convert the DoubleTree to part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offering an upscale boutique experience for guests visiting dow

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TAKKT Foodservices Gains Sales Executive

Foodservice Equipment Reports

TAKKT Foodservices has appointed David Bement to the role of associate vice president of sales—Central Restaurant Products, TAKKT Foodservices. Bement has spent over two decades in the foodservice distribution industry. He most recently worked at Diversified Foodservice Supply in sales leadership roles. Prior to that, he was at Sysco in progressive sales roles across the organization.

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From Revenue Management to Profit Management: A Culture Shift in Hotel Commercial Strategy

Hospitality Net

We all know the backstory: After COVID forced many hotels to close their doors for months on end, travel came roaring back, and for a few years the industry benefitted from “revenge travel” that paved the way for record-breaking rate growth.

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RTN Member Voices: Insights From PAR Technology

Restaurant Technology Network

Savneet Singh, CEO, PAR, shares insights for restaurant operators about how to simplify operations and increase throughput; reduce wait times and improve guest experiences; manage multiple ordering channels (in-store, drive-thru, delivery); implement

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Highline Hospitality Partners acquires Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Courthouse Plaza

Hospitality Net

Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP), the hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners, has acquired the Hilton Garden Inn Courthouse Plaza Arlington Courthouse Plaza. The 193-room, premium select-service hotel marks HHP’s 12th property and its first venture into the Washington DC metro area.Situated in Arlington’s Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, the hotel is ideally situated in Northern Virginia’s stable and growing demand generators, including the Pentagon, Amazon’s HQ2

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Packaging Strategy to Boost Your Food Brand

NewPoint Marketing

Packaging Strategy to Win on the Retail Shelf: A Guide for Food Brands A little over a year ago, I received an email from the marketing director of a burgeoning organic snack company. “Chris” had a problem that many food brands face: despite having a high-quality product, sales were stagnating, and their team was eager […] The post Packaging Strategy to Boost Your Food Brand appeared first on NewPoint Marketing.

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The Placencia Resort in Belize To Join Destination by Hyatt Portfolio Late 2025

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) in collaboration with Maya Rio Development announced today plans for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Belize with The Placencia Resort, which is entering the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel before joining the Destination by Hyatt brand and World of Hyatt loyalty program late next year. Nestled south of Mexico, east of Guatemala, and next to the Caribbean Sea, The Placencia Resort is located on the Placencia Peninsula, a verdant, 13-mile long beach in sout

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Maximize Your Membership: The Value of AHF’s Online Community

AHF

Enhance Your Skills and Knowledge Through Active Participation Engaging with AHF’s online community is a powerful member benefit that every operator should take advantage of. This vibrant platform allows you to seek advice, find solutions to challenges, and build invaluable connections with fellow operators across the country. It’s more than just a problem-solving tool—it’s a platform for building your personal and professional network.

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Steyn City to Launch Luxury Hotel Operated by Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

Hospitality Net

The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa is proud to announce the launch of a selection of captivating experiences located within the prestigious Steyn City residential lifestyle estate. The hotel welcomes the opening of Saxon Spa Steyn City, Steyn City Hotel and Guild restaurant, shared work space and conferencing by Saxon. These esteemed luxury experiences welcome guests to a world of luxury and wellness.

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Using technology to lower employee turnover in hospitality

Restobiz

By Adoniram Sides It’s no secret that the restaurant industry has some of the highest employee turnover statistics across all industries in Canada. While that’s been the norm for quite some time, the industry continues to suffer from elevated levels of turnover in a post-pandemic world. Restaurants are already struggling with maintaining narrow profit margins […] The post Using technology to lower employee turnover in hospitality appeared first on Restobiz.