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Adopting Tech Solutions Is the Smartest Decision Restaurants Can Make

Modern Restaurant Management

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. Chick-fil-A and Starbucks launched apps that make their consumers’ journeys more convenient, efficient, and enjoyable. Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste.

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FDA confirms contamination of children’s applesauce; theorizes it was intentional

Food Safety News

The FDA has confirmed that lead chromate is the source of lead and chromium in cinnamon applesauce marketed for children and imported from Ecuador. Leaders at the FDA continue to believe the contamination was intentional. The Food and Drug Administration had already confirmed that applesauce samples had as much as 2,000 times the amount of lead considered safe.

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The Power of a Photo

Modern Restaurant Management

The Oklahoma News Report offers a story on the power of social media. Business is now booming at Spirals thanks to a viral post about the hot dog restaurant.

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Marriott announces first Marriott All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic

Hospitality Net

Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America announced today the latest addition to its All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio with the signing of Marriott Miches Beach, An All-Inclusive Resort, currently the Sunrise Miches Beach Resort in Dominican Republic. Set to undergo a conversion process commencing in the second quarter of 2024, the resort is slated to open its doors under the Marriott Hotels brand in the first quarter of 2025.

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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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Company recalls pickled products because of danger of botulism poisoning

Food Safety News

The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat multiple varieties of Shamshad Food’s jarred food items because they were produced outside of the department’s Cannery Program oversight, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum. Ingestion of botulism toxin from improperly processed jarred and canned foods may lead to quick serious illness and death.

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5 marketing ideas for the month of March

FoodService Director

Spring is in the air as March nears and there are a plethora of food-centric holidays coming up. From St. Patrick’s Day to National Meatball Day, here are five marketing opportunities for the month of March.

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Hotel brands check into new verticals

Hospitality Net

Leading hotel companies are stepping beyond the traditional hotel stay to offer bespoke experiences and strategic partnerships that benefit both guests and their bottom line.

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UK FSA Launches Public Consultation for Guidance Clarifying “Mechanically Separated Meat”

Food Safety Magazine

Following a series of court judgements on the legal definition of “mechanically separated meat” (MSM), the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a guidance to provide clarity on MSM, and opened a public consultation.

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Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Opens in Greece

Hospitality Net

This summer, Marriot International’s Luxury Collection will make its Dodecanese debut with the opening of Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece. Following an extensive renovation, the resort is set to reopen its doors on the golden sands of Grikos Bay in June, marking a new chapter for the island’s hospitality scene. A destination acclaimed for its picturesque coastline and spiritual energy, Patmos is fringed with traditional fishing villages, a unique volcanic landscape and sec

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FDA increases sanctions on some imported cheese, seafood, and canned foods

Food Safety News

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on specific alerts.

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dailypoint selected as CRM provider for The Leading Hotels of the World

Hospitality Net

dailypoint™ is pleased to announce that it was selected as the preferred CRM and Data Management provider for The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW). LHW is the largest collection of independent luxury properties, with more than 400 member hotels in over 80 countries.

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How Vino Volo's airport wine bars create a unique oasis for travelers

FoodService Director

Through curated wine flights, local flavor and enlightened server training, certified sommelier Larissa Dubose captures guests on the go for a bit of pampering.

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Research reveals that the future of the hospitality industry as we know it is at risk

Hospitality Net

Strategic Solution Partners (SSP) has once again partnered with SearchWide Global (SWG) and SalesBoost to survey the main groups of hospitality stakeholders and find viable solutions to the ongoing staffing challenges.

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Northfield Hospital's Thai Tofu Salad has hospital staff sprinting to the salad bar

FoodService Director

Locally Sourced: While it has only been on the menu for a few weeks, the salad has already caused a “eating frenzy” among hospital staff, says Chef Molly Lindberg.

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Understanding GenAI with Its Applications that Hotels can Realize in 2024

Hospitality Net

In the first post of this series, we explored the value proposition of machine learning (ML) to the hospitality industry. It was a pretty straightforward article to write because ML is already generating demonstrable value for hotels and hotel companies, and there are still substantial financial gains to be realized by the technology. Now let’s talk about generative artificial intelligence (genAI), which many believe has the potential to dramatically increase productivity across all industries,

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Undeclared Allergens Top List of Reasons for USDA-FSIS Recalls, Public Health Alerts in 2023

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) has published data on recalls and public health advisories issued in the case of a food safety incident in 2023.

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Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio Collection by Hilton Celebrates Grand Opening

Hospitality Net

Stunning, new mountaintop resort welcomes first guests on Feb. 29. Commemorating a significant addition to the scenic North Georgia Mountain landscape, Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio Collection by Hilton proudly opens today. Perched atop Lookout Mountain, Cloudland is situated 30 minutes from Chattanooga and two hours from the Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville metro areas, offering an individually remarkable hotel experience that will immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments

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Researchers Determining Infectious Potential of Norovirus on Berries With Optimized Detection Method

Food Safety Magazine

Funded by the Center for Produce Safety, a University of Georgia researcher is leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve the standard method for detection of viruses on foods, and then will use the method to study infectious norovirus persistence on berries.

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Call for Artists: Wyndham Rewards Commissions Gillespie Wall Mural Honoring Greensboro Six

Hospitality Net

Plans for a new Greensboro public arts project honoring civil rights pioneers, The Greensboro Six, took a major step forward today with the formal launch of a nationwide search for the mural’s artist.

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Cambro’s Business of the Week: San & Wolves Bakeshop

the CAMBRO blog

San & Wolves Bakeshop is crafting a unique niche in Long Beach by offering vegan Filipino pastries. Founded in 2017 by Kym Estrada, San & Wolves started as a fun hobby before blossoming into a full fledged business–including an upcoming brick-and-mortar location opening in Spring 2024. Everything at San & Wolves is free from soy and nuts, mixed with organic sweeteners and made from scratch–even their coconut oil-based butter and sweetened condensed milk!

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Deloitte: Concern Around Rising U.S. Prices is not Fading and Likely Weighs on Americans’ Sense of Financial Well-being

Hospitality Net

A consumer’s sense of personal financial well-being likely forms the bedrock for spending behavior — from their approach to budgeting, to what they buy at the grocery store, how they plan their vacations, and when they buy a car. In its fourth year, Deloitte’s "ConsumerSignals" (formerly the Global State of the Consumer Tracker), a longitudinal consumer research study, explores shifts in global financial well-being sentiment and its potential impact on purchase decisions.

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FSANZ Opens Public Consultation on New GMO-Based Ingredient for Formula Products

Food Safety Magazine

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit a new genetically modified organism (GMO) for use as the source for the production of a human identical milk oligosaccharide to be used in infant formula products.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 24 February

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results over the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 24 February. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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NY Firm Recalls Imported Tahini After State Lab Testing Finds Salmonella

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Roland Foods, LLC (“Roland Foods”) of New York, New York is recalling a specific production code of Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds) 16 oz. because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was as the result of a routine sampling program by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, which revealed that the product tested positive for Salmonella.

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Sustainability reporting in 2024 - What’s coming, and the actions you can take now

Hospitality Net

With the development of so many fast-moving and potentially overlapping requirements, the challenge of identifying and collating the data required, and applying the necessary materiality judgements on what to disclose, can be daunting.

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PA Firm Recalls Red Velvet Cake with Cream Frosting Due to Undeclared Milk

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Electric City Sweets of Scranton, PA is recalling 1,644 Red Velvet Milk Chocolate Bars, due to undeclared milk in the ingredient statement and allergen statement. The recall was initiated after a consumer reported the issue to the retailer where they had purchased the affected item. The milk-containing product was distributed in packaging identified with the allergen on the front panel display however it did not reveal the presence of milk in the ingredient list as required.

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Checkmate OTAs: 3 winning strategies to increase direct bookings

Hospitality Net

If you work in hospitality, you are aware that one of the main challenges for hotels relies on reducing their dependency from Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). OTAs are offering guests the best of both worlds: lots of information about properties, pricing comparisons and real guests reviews.

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FSIS Issues Health Alert for Prepared Meals Sold Online Due to Undeclared Egg Allergens

Penn State Food Safety Blog

USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert for Nurture Life’s Chicken Parm with Super Veggie Spaghetti meal products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product’s spaghetti component contains egg white, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert rather than a recall because the the product is no longer available for purchase.

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Beyond Green Welcomes Seven New Members to its Growing Portfolio of Sustainable Properties

Hospitality Net

Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, recently welcomed the addition of seven new member properties, marking a significant expansion for the brand. Among these additions are the brand’s inaugural properties in Colombia and Zimbabwe, as well as multiple new additions in Spain and India, further solidifying Beyond Green’s position as a leader in conscious travel.

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FDA, bioMĂ©rieux Partner to Improve Foodborne Pathogen Detection

Food Safety Magazine

bioMĂ©rieux has entered an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collaboratively develop tools to combat foodborne pathogens.

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