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Top 15 K-12 food service stories of 2023

Food Management

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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Navigating the surge to offer an enhanced customer experience

Restobiz

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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FDA in reorganization mode

Bill Marler

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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5 tech things: NFL stadium opens two Verizon 5G “On the Fly” cashierless shops

Food Management

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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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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As many as 125 children poisoned by lead in applesauce

Bill Marler

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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Gills Onions Salmonella outbreak ends after 80 sick, 18 hospitalized and 1 death

Bill Marler

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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20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2024

Fast Casual

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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Salmonella outbreak traced to diced onions ends with 80 sick and one dead

Food Safety News

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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Creative Food Marketing Agencies: Grow Brand Sales!

NewPoint Marketing

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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FDA revises organization, adds staff to address problems with infant formula

Food Safety News

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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Condé Nast Traveller Announces 2024 Gold List

Hospitality Net

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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Review after review must still be completed before changes can occur at the FDA

Food Safety News

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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Top 10 Trends for the Hospitality Industry in 2024

Hospitality Net

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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Cookie decorating event at Texas Christian University brings holiday spirit to the semester end

FoodService Director

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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How to Eliminate These Single Use Plastics in Your Kitchen

the CAMBRO blog

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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Belmont University brings local restaurant pop-ups to campus

FoodService Director

The pop-ups are part of a new initiative launched by the the school’s foodservice provider, Sodexo.

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Master’s student portrait: Pierre Ben Kiran dives into analytics

Hospitality Net

Here’s a taster of the latest episode with Pierre Ben Kiran, who graduated from EHL in 2021 before pursuing a Master’s in Business Analytics at Esade Business School in Barcelona, followed by a CEMS Master in International Management in Barcelona and Tokyo. Pierre is the co-founder of Bumpy, a digital business card mobile phone app which he began developing during his first master’s.

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Aramark's Chief Financial Officer Tom Ondrof to retire

FoodService Director

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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FDA HFP/ORA Reorganization Plan Under External Review, Implementation Possible in 2024

Food Safety Magazine

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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Accor announces new market entry: ibis Styles Reykjavik will be Accor’s first hotel in Iceland

Hospitality Net

The 57-key property is set to open in Late Spring 2024.

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FDA Provides Update on Actions to Strengthen Resiliency, Safety of Infant Formula Supply

Food Safety Magazine

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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‘Mövenpick by Accor’ welcomes guests with first hotel opening in Qingdao

Hospitality Net

The new brand was created by Accor & Sunmei Group and is tailor-made for Chinese travelers.

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FDA Selects Michael Rogers as New Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs in ORA

Food Safety Magazine

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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Meet JMBM Partners at EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo

Hospitality Net

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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Keep Your Day-to-Day Procedures Consistent with Our Daily Checklists

Probe It Food Safety

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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Radisson Hotel Group Expands in the Middle East with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Amman Galleria Mall

Hospitality Net

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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Keep your Franchises Compliant with our Corporate Field Audits

Probe It Food Safety

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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Maestro PMS Partners with Hotel Mogel Consulting to Ensure Client Success Through Process Innovation

Hospitality Net

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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Outsourcing Food Delivery Services – not the best choice?

Probe It Food Safety

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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Accor Opens 5 Hotels across Asia, Elevating the Region’s Hospitality Landscape

Hospitality Net

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.