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FDA Publishes Final Rule on Agricultural Water To Enhance Produce Safety

Food Safety Tech

On May 2, the FDA published a final rule on agricultural water developed to enhance the safety of produce. The revised requirements are intended to enhance public health by improving the safety of water used in produce cultivation. The revisions are also designed to be practical across various agricultural water systems, uses, and practices, while remaining adaptable to future advancements in agricultural water quality science.

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How e-tips can increase restaurant profitability

Fast Casual

It's no secret restaurants are struggling with profitability. Is e-tipping the secret sauce to boost revenue?

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How Clear Lake School District is serving low-sodium menu items that students enjoy

FoodService Director

The district recently received a Healthy School Meals Incentive grant to expand the number of scratch-made, low-sodium dishes on its menu

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Implementing Traceability Systems in Restaurants

Food Safety Tech

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , one in six Americans fall ill after consuming contaminated food or beverages, resulting in approximately 3,000 fatalities from foodborne illnesses per year. This highlights the critical need for restaurant traceability systems to ensure food safety and maintain quality standards. Without proper transparency, it becomes difficult to identify the source of contamination and take necessary actions to prevent the spread of foodborne

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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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At U.S. Travel’s IPW, Leaders Say Government Must Increase Focus to Achieve Travel Growth

Hospitality Net

At U.S. Travel’s IPW – the largest generator of international inbound travel to the United States – association President and CEO Geoff Freeman shared a vision to make travel a national priority, solve barriers to visitation growth, and become the most-visited nation in the world.

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SNEAK PEEK: Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport prepares for take off

Hospitality Net

Melbourne Airport and Accor ready to welcome the first new-build hotels in the airport precinct in almost 20 years.

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Krowne Shares Personnel Updates

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Effective Monday, May 6, Krowne has a one new hire and a promotion amid its foodservice division. Here are the details: Justin Minder is joining Krowne as its eastern regional sales manager for the foodservice division, working remotely out of Wayne, Penn. In this role, he will work to in cultivate and nurture partnerships with foodservice equipment providers and distributors.

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137: $600,000 Trash Can - David Lund on Top Floor Podcast

Hospitality Net

David Lund is the Hotel Financial Coach, a thought leader and trainer on using financial data to drive your business decisions and your career. A 30-year hotel vet, David has seen everything, a lot of which he shares in his book, The Prosperous Hotelier. Susan and David talk about railroads, scams, and Russians.

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Salmonella Less Prevalent in Backyard Poultry Farms Than Commercial Farms, but Multidrug Resistance is Similar

Food Safety Magazine

Researchers at NC State University compared poultry broiler farms of various sizes and found higher rates of Salmonella at large commercial operations than at small backyard farms; however, multidrug-resistant Salmonella were found in samples from both types of farm.

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Accor introduces HERA – a new loyalty and rewards program for travel advisors

Hospitality Net

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announced the launch of HERA, Accor Travel Advisor Program – a new worldwide loyalty and rewards program exclusively for travel advisors. Available now at HERA.Accor.com, the new program includes more brands, more features, and more capabilities as well as an enhanced digital experience with easy and efficient online tools for booking, tracking and reviewing activity.

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The University of Miami leans into tech with Market NXT powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology

FoodService Director

The new convenience store has been a hit with students, with sales slowly ramping up since the concept launched in March

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Phuket Hotels Association Goes Live With “Absolutely Fabulous Travel Sale” to Raise Funds for Hospitality Students

Hospitality Net

Phuket Hotels Association, the non-profit organisation of hoteliers focused on creating a sustainable future for Phuket, has announced that its “Absolutely Fabulous Travel Sale” is back with an amazing array of prizes, including heavenly hotel stays and aspirational travel experiences all around the globe.

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Yum Brands’ Pizza Hut Appoints President

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Pizza Hut shared today that Juan Carlos “Carl” Loredo will join the company as the president of Pizza Hut U.S. He will report to Pizza Hut Division CEO Aaron Powell. In this role, Loredo will assume responsibility for driving overall performance of the brand’s U.S. business.

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Accor unveils its first Handwritten Collection address in the United States

Hospitality Net

San Francisco, a city renowned for its commercial hubs and cultural sites, will become the first destination in the United States for one of Accor’s newest brands, Handwritten Collection. Owned and operated by San Francisco based Frame Ventures, Hotel Stratford is a charming European-style boutique property set against the backdrop of bustling Union Square on the renowned Powell Street cable car line.

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Commercial Gas Flat Top Grill

The Restaurant Warehouse

Atosa Griddle The efficiency and versatility of commercial griddles makes them a wise choice for foodservice operations. They can be used to cook a variety of foods and are simple to clean up. The commercial flat top grill is a flat metal plate that is heated by components beneath it. This design is ideal for shallow frying, creating a uniform cooking temperature and a nice brown crust on the top of the food.

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Maestro PMS Launches MezzoPay Embedded Payments; Excitement Abounds Among Clients to Install the Enhanced, Seamless, Secure Payment Offering

Hospitality Net

Maestro PMS, a Web Browser-based cloud and on-premises all-in-one property-management system, announced the addition of MezzoPay as its new embedded payment processing solution. Powered by Fullsteam, MezzoPay equips hoteliers with the ability to offer seamless and secure transaction capabilities directly embedded within the hotel PMS.

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Enhanced Cost Management On Streamlined Menus

Culinary Digital

A streamlined menu serves as a cornerstone of enhanced cost management within a restaurant or food service establishment, bringing about a range of strategic advantages that can significantly impact the financial health and sustainability of the business. This simplified approach, characterized by a select set of signature dishes, offers multifaceted benefits that touch upon various aspects of cost management.

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Urban Rest Strengthens Global Presence with Acquisition of The Urban Butler

Hospitality Net

Urban Rest, a leading provider of flexible alternative accommodations serving the corporate market, proudly announces its acquisition of The Urban Butler, effective 1 May 2024. This strategic move not only solidifies Urban Rest’s position as a key player in the alternative accommodations sector but also marks a significant step towards its continued global expansion.

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Mastering the Culinary Chessboard in Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations

JAMIX

Multi-unit restaurant management might feel like a game of chess where every move counts, and strategic thinking is crucial for success. Just as a chess master plans each move meticulously, multi-unit restaurant managers and owners must carefully orchestrate their operations to deliver quality food efficiently across multiple locations. In addition, when there are commissary kitchens … Continue reading Mastering the Culinary Chessboard in Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations → The post M

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Reservations Sales Agents: It Is NOT Our Job To Tell Them What’s Available; It IS Our Job To Help Them Decide!

Hospitality Net

Sponsored By Travel Outlook, Better Talent, and Track Hospitality Software

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Campylobacter in chicken

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week A large percentage of chickens are currently infected with Campylobacter Bacteria. Campylobacter is killed when you cook to a core temperature above 75°C but the main hazard is the handling and preparation of raw chicken. To keep food safe and avoid cross contamination of Campylobacter in your kitchen, follow these rules:– Clean and sanitise worktops used to receive poultry deliveries and wash hands Store raw meats/poultry separate from ready to eat foods (bottom shelf in fridge

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Lodging Interactive Launches Subscription-Based Hotel Website Development and Marketing Services

Hospitality Net

Lodging Interactive, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in the hospitality industry since 2001, is excited to announce the launch of its innovative ’Pay-As-You-Go’ hotel website development and marketing service. This service offers hotel operators the flexibility to minimize upfront costs while benefiting from comprehensive website development and marketing solutions.

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Integrating Commercial Shelving with Kitchen Design Themes

Chef's Deal

Integrating commercial shelving with the kitchen design theme ensures enhanced aesthetics and a harmonious environment. It integrates with the kitchen layout for maximum storage space and workflow efficiency. Integrating shelving with common layout designs such as the assembly line, zone-style, island, and galley layouts optimizes workflow efficiency.

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Luxury hotels and a ‘sense of place’: The challenge for hoteliers

Hospitality Net

In the final article in this three-part series exploring luxury hotels and a sense of place, Suzanne Godfrey, consultant and lecturer in luxury and luxury hospitality, examines how hoteliers can overcome the challenges in providing local and authentic meaning of sense of place.

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Beyond the Haze: Shanghai’s Green Transformation and the Future of Global Security in a Cup of Coffee

Future Food Institute

These days, I am back in Shanghai, a city I used to frequent assiduously when the Future Food Institute had its presidium here at UNIDO’s Center for Excellences before the pandemic. I walk, observe new tourists (very few from Europe), work, listen, meet, study, and reflect on the evolutions. The Tian Zi Fang market is deserted, and the wet markets have changed faces, but the city is as vibrant again as it was then and continues to remain for me the mecca of paradoxes and a source of stimulation

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Hotelbeds extends strategic agreement with Choice Hotels, adding Radisson Americas properties to portfolio

Hospitality Net

Hotelbeds, part of HBX Group, announces the renewal of its strategic agreement with Choice Hotels for the next three years, adding Radisson Americas properties to the TravelTech company’s portfolio.

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Anantara to Expand its Luxury Portfolio in the UAE with New-Build Resort and Residences in Sharjah

Hospitality Net

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, has announced a strategic addition to its pipeline in the UAE - a new resort and residences in Sharjah. Positioned along the picturesque coastline of the Arabian Gulf and just a 30-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, the Anantara Sharjah Resort and Anantara Sharjah Residences are set to open in

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STR Weekly Insights: 21-27 April 2024

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotel performance paused due to the Passover observance that began on Monday 22 April. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) declined 2.5% as occupancy fell 0.8 percentage points (ppts) and average daily rate (ADR) declined 1.3%.

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New Wafaifo Resort Hoi An in Vietnam Now Open for Booking

Hospitality Net

The Wafaifo Resort, a 10-minute walk from Hoi An ancient town in central Vietnam, will open its doors on 1 September.

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Mercure Debuts in India’s Chandigarh Region

Hospitality Net

A New Era of Comfort and Elevated Guest Experiences AWAITS AT THE NEW Mercure Chandigarh Tribune Chowk.

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