Restobiz

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By Peter Dougherty In an ever-evolving industry, restaurant operators are continually seeking innovative ways to increase revenue and elevate the overall guest experience. Traditionally, surge pricing has been considered a strategy to manage demand during peak hours. However, in recent years, guests have become more conscious about spending and surge pricing has become unpopular with […] The post Navigating the surge to offer an enhanced customer experience appeared first on Restobiz.

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Food Management

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The year’s top K-12 stories tracked how school nutrition programs and providers tackled issues like labor shortages and product availability to keep kids fed with nutritious meals.

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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This just fell into my inbox: I’m reaching out to provide an update on FDA’s proposal to unify the Human Foods Program (HFP). The proposed reorganization package is now under review at HHS, which begins the formal external review process. The FDA’s proposed reorganization package includes new updates that not only shift how the agency’s food and field work is conducted, but also impacts a number of additional FDA offices outside of these programs.

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Food Management

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This and McDonald’s looking to deploy Google Cloud to advance its unit-level technology are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 13, 2023

FDA is conducting an onsite inspection at the Austrofoods facility located in Ecuador. Cinnamon samples collected from the lots used in recalled products will undergo laboratory analysis. FDA will update this advisory to share the sample results once the analysis is complete. To date, the FDA has worked with Ecuadorian authorities to gather information about Negasmart, the supplier of cinnamon to Austrofoods, including whether the cinnamon in the recalled products was used in other products exp

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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 13, 2023

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collected different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Thompson infections. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data showed that onions processed at Gills Onions were contaminated with Salmonella and made people sick.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Federal officials report that an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses traced to Gills diced onions is over. The outbreak sickened 80 people across 23 states. One person died. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a fourth of the patients required hospitalization. The most recent person to become sick had symptom onset on Nov. 11. The first illness was documented as having begun on Aug. 2.

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NewPoint Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Grow Brand Sales with Creative Food Marketing Agencies Creative food marketing agencies are at the core of the ever-changing landscape of the food industry, where marketing has remained a constant catalyst for success. From the early days of simple advertisements to the complex digital campaigns of today, the evolution of food marketing is a testament […] The post Creative Food Marketing Agencies: Grow Brand Sales!

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Fast Casual

DECEMBER 13, 2023

FastCasual’s fifth annual report, “20 Brands to Watch,” reveals the industry’s future leaders. To be considered, the brands, which nominated themselves, have at least one brick-and-mortar outlet and are under five years old.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The FDA has released extensive information about the status of its work to improve its monitoring of infant formula production and its handling of complaints about the safety of formula. Problems with the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to watch for problems and respond to complaints about infant formula were brought to light during the 2021-22 outbreak of cronobacter infections in infants.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Expertly selected and curated by Condé Nast Traveller’s global editorial team, CNT announced the winners of the Gold List 2024 today, an annual list of their favourite hotels, resorts, and more from around the world. The full list of winners can be found online at cntraveler.com, cntraveller.com, cntraveller.me, and traveler.es, and it is also celebrated in the January/February issues of CNT US, UK, Middle East and Spain.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It’s been 18 months since the FDA began studying problems in its Human Foods Program and an update from the agency says it will take more time to implement changes. The head of the Food and Drug Administration said on Dec. 13 that he is “hopeful” that changes will come sometime in 2024. Problems in the structure of the foods programs at the Food and Drug Administration came to a head during an outbreak of cronobacter among infants in 2021 and 2022 and the subsequent the infant formula crisis of

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Dining services at Texas Christian University held a gingerbread cookie decorating event where students were invited to decorate and enjoy as many cookies as they wanted.

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the CAMBRO blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In our modern world, single-use plastics have become an integral part of our daily lives. From plastic bags and food packaging to disposable cutlery and water bottles, these convenience items have infiltrated every aspect of our society. However, as we march further into the 21st century, the detrimental impacts of single-use plastics on our environment have become undeniable.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 13, 2023

AI in the hospitality industry will enhance revenue management, menu development, employee and guest education, marketing, sales, and more. We are at the very beginning of this exciting technology that comes with some cautions ahead–cybercrime and terrorism for starters. This technology is growing 10 times faster than the iPhone, Android, and others when they launched circa 2007.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) proposed reorganization package for a unified Human Foods Program (HFP) and new Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) model is now under review at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The proposed changes have implications that will affect the entire agency.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Join JMBM partners Jim Butler, Catherine DeBono Holmes and David Sudeck on January 15-16, 2024, in Newport Beach, California, at the upcoming EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo, hosted by EB5Investors.com magazine and Uglobal Immigration Magazine. At the conference, these JMBM partners will be honored for their inclusion on EB5 Investors Magazine’s “Top 15 Corporate and Securities Attorneys” list for 2023.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided an update on its completed and ongoing actions to strengthen the safety and resiliency of the nation’s supply of infant formula, including specific to actions the agency has taken to meet the recommendations made in FDA’s evaluation of the infant formula crisis response.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Amman Galleria Mall, a new contemporary hotel located in the bustling heart of Jordan’s capital city. This new addition promises to offer an unmatched experience for business and leisure travelers in Amman.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that Michael C. Rogers has been selected as the permanent Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs (ACRA) in the FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA).

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Aramark’s Treasurer and Senior Vice President of Finance, Jim Tarangelo, will take on the role of chief financial officer on Jan. 12 2024.

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Probe It Food Safety

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On a day to day basis, there are many gaps in food safety and health that need to be identified and addressed immediately. The hardest part of food safety is carrying out the identification and follow-up procedures when a business lacks organization and structure. Daily checklist software will help these steps become effortless and eliminate dealing with tons of paper documents.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Maestro PMS has partnered with Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd. to externally evaluate hotel operations and ensure that owners are getting the most out of their technologies to maximize team productivity. As part of its core commitment to customer service and helping its clients succeed on all fronts, this partnership represents yet another way that Maestro continues to be a leader in hotel technology.

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Probe It Food Safety

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Consistency is an important consideration when running a franchise in order to maintain the proper brand and reputation. Many details go into achieving consistency, but a lot of people tend to forget about the elements of consistency behind-the-scenes when it comes to auditing. Food Safety audits play a vital role in terms of quality management as well as compliance management for food businesses.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, proudly announces the openings of five distinctive properties across Asia, showcasing the Group’s commitment to providing diverse and unforgettable experiences for travellers. The new openings align with Accor’s vision of shaping the future of hospitality, and look forward to welcoming guests to these remarkable destinations for the holiday season.

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Probe It Food Safety

DECEMBER 13, 2023

There are a lot of risks when it comes to exploring new business ventures. The overall improvement of one’s company, however, is always the main goal. Changing your food delivery services from an outsourced company to in-house is one of those risky – but necessary – ventures for your food business to truly grow. After all, you cannot trust third-party vendors for food delivery like your own team members.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Operated by TFE Hotels and developed and owned by TOGA Group - both headquartered in Sydney - and designed by Surry Hills based architects SJB, the Harbour City’s newest 102-room boutique hotel is nestled in a thoughtfully curated new lifestyle precinct, Wunderlich Lane, at the centre of TOGA Group’s Surry Hills Village.

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Probe It Food Safety

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you are working in the hotel or food industry, you would already understand the importance of safe food hygiene and food handling. Since we are talking about the professionals who are already working full-time or part-time, choosing online courses makes sense as they are flexible as well as affordable. Online courses, having become quite common through multiple sources for mandatory training, are hard to avoid.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Scandic has signed a long-term, revenue-based lease agreement with landlord Pandox to take over a hotel in Nuremberg, Germany, during the first quarter 2024. Strategically located near the city’s historic district and central station, the new hotel will offer 311 rooms and event facilities for up to 850 people. Shared spaces will include a restaurant, a bar, a gym and a wellness area.

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FMT Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

At the PMEC (International Trade Fair for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and accessories) event, Mespack, renowned for its technological leadership in flexible solutions, made a strategic decision to focus on providing comprehensive solutions tailored specifically for the pharmaceutical industry, diverging from the conventional paths chosen by competitors in FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) or the food, beverages, and home care sectors.

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