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Beer brewed in-house is on the menu at Arizona senior living community thanks to new director of brewing operations

Food Management

On the latest episode of Onsite with FSD, Friendship Village’s new Director of Brewing Operations Tyler Lynch shares his process for coming up with what beer to brew and how he is enagaging Friendship residents in the art of beer making.

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Surprising Way to Eliminate Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

CNBC Make It profiles Too Good To Go, an app designed to help combat food waste by connecting users to restaurants selling bags of leftover food at the end of the day. In 2023, the company brought in about $162 million in revenue.

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Advocates want Kellogg’s cereals banned from Texas school meals, and other news you may have missed

Food Management

Catch up with the latest industry news this week with 5 things with FSD.

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How QSR Technology Helps Communities Rebound After Hurricanes

Modern Restaurant Management

There's something deeply reassuring about seeing the lights come back on at your local McDonald's after a hurricane tears through your community. We saw this play out just weeks ago when Hurricane Milton swept through Florida in early October 2024, following closely on the heels of September's Hurricane Helene. In these moments, quick-service restaurants become more than just places to grab a quick meal – they transform into familiar landmarks, instilling hope and reassurance d

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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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Hospitality Design Trends 2025: Emotional, Experiential, and Environmentally Conscious Spaces

Hospitality Net

As 2025 approaches, Wimberly Interiors’ creative leaders share the trends shaping hospitality interior design—each reflecting a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and authenticity.

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HomeToGo Uncovers 2024’s Top Thanksgiving Vacation Destinations and Breaks Down State-Specific Travel Trends

Hospitality Net

HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today revealed the top 15 destinations for Thanksgiving trips, alongside state-by-state travel trends, using extensive user search and pricing data. Driven by a +31% year-on-year uplift in searches for domestic Thanksgiving travel, HomeToGo’s latest analysis uncovers which states have the highest holiday travel interest among residents, the typical distance of their trips, the durations of their stays, and more.

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FDA to Hold Webinar on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements in December

Food Safety Magazine

On December 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold an educational webinar for regulators and industry about food labeling and allergen labeling requirements.

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Dusit International champions local culinary excellence with sponsorship of The Maverick Academy on Netflix

Hospitality Net

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is delighted to announce its role as a key sponsor of The Maverick Academy, a groundbreaking culinary competition series hosted by the renowned chef Alvin Leung – aka The Demon Chef – which is available to watch on Netflix now.

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6 Signs You Need a Fresh Approach to Food Product Specification Management

FoodLogiQ

Managing food product specifications is no small feat. From navigating compliance to ensuring quality, modern food product management demands can be tough to keep up with — especially if you're trying to do it with tools that have passed their shelf life. So, how can you tell if your food product specification management have gone stale? If any of the signs below sound familiar, it might be time to consider a fresh solution that simplifies, centralizes, and supports your product specification ma

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WorldVia’s Joshua Harrell Publishes New Book for Aspiring and Established Travel Professionals

Hospitality Net

Nov. 19, 2024 – Atlanta – WorldVia Travel Network, a leading travel host agency in the United States, has announced the publication of “Travel Marketeering: A Complete Guide for Starting (or Refreshing) Your Travel Agency,” written by Joshua Harrell, chief revenue officer for WorldVia Travel Group. The comprehensive book is a manual to equip both aspiring travel professionals and established agency owners with the essential tools they need to build successful and sustainable travel businesses.

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Turn Food-Safety into a Competitive Advantage - Watch How in Ammeraal Beltech Exclusive video

Food Safety Magazine

In today’s food industry, a single recall can disrupt operations, damage reputations, and erode consumer trust. As food safety concerns escalate, professionals must stay ahead by implementing the latest preventive measures.

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Ginori 1735 and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Announce Luxury Hospitality Partnership on a Worldwide Scale with the Debut of the Innovative Café Ginori Concept

Hospitality Net

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and iconic porcelain brand Ginori 1735 are excited to announce a worldwide partnership, infusing the best addresses around the world with Italian allegria (joy), bringing creative plating and playfulness to the culinary experience. The first Café Ginori created as part of this partnership officially opens on November 26 at The St.

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Decoding Plastic: How to Choose Food-Safe Containers

Probe It Food Safety

We’ve all stared at the bottom of a plastic container at some point in our lives, wondering if those cryptic symbols mean it’s safe for leftovers or if it’s destined to leach scary chemicals into your food. Not all plastics are created equal, and knowing the difference can make a world of difference for your health and peace of mind.

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30 Years of Excellence: InnQuest Software’s Legacy in Hospitality Innovation

Hospitality Net

InnQuest Software proudly celebrates 30 years of delivering cutting-edge hotel management solutions. With a global reach spanning 5,500 properties, InnQuest supports hoteliers in optimizing operations and enhancing guest experiences.

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UK Reports Decade-Low Antibiotic Sales for Use in Food Animals, Decreasing AMR

Food Safety Magazine

The latest UK-Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance report shows that levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in pathogens from livestock and poultry are declining, and observes a 10-year-low in the number of antibiotics sold for use in food-producing animals.

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Record attendance and industry insights define HOSPACE 2024 as Inspirational Leader award winners announced

Hospitality Net

The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) is celebrating record attendance at its annual conference, HOSPACE 2024, which took place on 14th November at the Royal Lancaster London.

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John Boos Appoints New CEO, Among Others

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Damon Childers is the new president and CEO of John Boos & Co., becoming the fourth president of the 137-year-old manufacturer. Childers has over 25 years of industry experience, having held executive positions at Accurex, Heritage Foodservice Group and ITW.

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Thynk Announces Inclusion in Salesforce’s Agentforce Partner Network with Hospitality AI Sales Agent

Hospitality Net

Thynk today announced they have joined Salesforce’s Agentforce Partner Network, a global ecosystem of partners building new third-party agents and agent actions for Agentforce. With Thynk’s Hospitality AI Sales Agent, customers are able to put contextual data at every sales agent’s fingertips, accelerate response to RFPs and leads, and help decision making by proposing alternative dates and services.

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EU Expands Responsibility for Listeria Criteria in RTE Foods to Additional Food Business Operators

Food Safety Magazine

The European Commission amended its regulation on the microbiological criteria for foods to revise the requirements for food business operators regarding Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods.

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Mews Acquires Atomize Unlocking Huge Revenue Opportunities for Hoteliers

Hospitality Net

Mews, a leader in hospitality technology, has announced the acquisition of Atomize, the Swedish-headquartered Revenue Management Software (RMS) provider.

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Mastering Inventory Management: A Guide for Foodservice Equipment Technicians

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Proper inventory management is more than just keeping track of parts. It’s a critical aspect of your business that can significantly impact your bottom line and overall efficiency. Here’s why it matters: Service technicians often face specific inventory challenges, but that doesn’t mean you need to be stuck with them.

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Paradores continues to enhance guest satisfaction with Shiji ReviewPro, driving strategic digital transformation

Hospitality Net

Paradores, Spain’s iconic hotel chain, has reaffirmed its trust in Shiji ReviewPro to support its ongoing efforts to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Since 2016, Paradores has relied on Shiji ReviewPro’s Online Reputation Management (ORM) and Guest Satisfaction Surveys (GSS) to drive improvements in guest experience across its properties.

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Building the next generation of alternative protein innovators

GFI

November 21, 2024 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn New projects selected to lead breakthroughs in alternative proteins Those of us at GFI understand a strong open-access research environment and talent pipeline are essential to fostering good food innovation. That is why we launched the Research Grant Program in 2019 to fund the next generation of food innovators around the world.

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Guest Casting Solutions: An Affordable and Important Upgrade for Hotels

Hospitality Net

While technology is ever improving and changing, so too are guest expectations in the hospitality industry. Travelers increasingly desire seamless, home-like entertainment options during their stays. This is where hotel casting solutions play a pivotal role. These systems not only elevate the guest experience but also provide hotels with a cost-effective way to upgrade in-room entertainment.

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Researchers Make Progress on Rapid Viability Assay for Cyclospora

Food Safety Magazine

With funding from the Center for Produce Safety (CPS), a team of researchers are developing a rapid viability test for challenging parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.

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Lighthouse Announces $370 Million Series C Investment Led by KKR to Accelerate Platform Innovation and Growth

Hospitality Net

Lighthouse, the leading commercial intelligence platform for the travel & hospitality industry, today announced an approximately $370 million growth investment led by global investment firm, KKR. This investment accelerates Lighthouse’s mission to reimagine commercial strategy for the $15 billion travel & hospitality technology market. Proceeds from the investment will be used to drive continued product innovation across Lighthouse’s platform, strategic acquisitions, and global expansion efforts

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Beer Storage and Aging

Chef's Deal

Beer requires proper conditions during brewing, transportation, storage, or aging to preserve flavor, freshness, and quality. Therefore, companies and residential consumers build specialized cellars or sections to ensure the beer is produced or aged at consistently optimal temperature levels and proper conditions. Bar refrigeration equipment such as back bar coolers, bottle coolers, and kegerators are indispensable for any beer-serving business as a central component in achieving consistent, opt

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US$65 Billion Needed Annually to Shield Coastal and Marine Tourism from Climate Crisis, WTTC Report Finds

Hospitality Net

Addressing world leaders during Ocean Action Day at COP29 in Baku today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) called for urgent climate investment in coastal and marine tourism to protect it from escalating climate risks.

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Winners of the GuestRevu GREAT Awards 2024 Announced

Hospitality Net

European Winners of the 2024 GuestRevu GREAT Awards Announced at Tapa Tapa Wine Bar in a Celebratory Evening Coinciding with WTM London.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 16 November

Hospitality Net

Due to the Veteran’s Day calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 16 November. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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