Bill Marler
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
As of February 6, 2024, a total of 26 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 11 states: Arizona 4, California 8, Colorado 4, Florida 1, Georgia 1, Nevada 1, North Carolina 1, Oregon 1, Tennessee 2, Texas 2, Washington 1. Two deaths have been reported, one from California and one from Texas. Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 15, 2014, to December 10, 2023.
Sculpture Hospitality
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
95 percent of restaurateurs agree that technology improves business efficiency, according to Toast , but why is that? It’s because not only does technology make them more efficient, it also gives them the data they need for success.
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Food Safety Tech
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“It’s not what we know that worries me. It’s what we don’t know,” said Jorge Hernandez, VP of Quality Assurance at The Wendy’s Company. He spoke with Matt Regusci and Francine Shaw, co-hosts of the “Don’t Eat Poop” podcast during the 2023 Food Safety Consortium to discuss his career, and how to make a difference as a food safety professional. Hernandez began his career as a local and then state food inspector in Illinois before moving to U.S.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The objective of a glass and brittle plastic program is to minimize the potential for cross-contamination of food, ingredients, and packaging to ensure that foods and ingredients are safe and will not result in an injury or illness to end users.
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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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Fast Casual
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees will work together for one hour to create over 2,000 hygiene kits stocked with necessities including, toothbrushes, hand sanitizers, water, snacks, tissues and feminine products for survivors of human trafficking.
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Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Restaurants sales could exceed $1.1 trillion this year, marking a milestone for the industry that will employ over 15.7 million people in the U.S. by the end of 2024, according to the National Restaurant Association 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The 16th edition of the European Mise en Place Cup (EMCup) took place on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 February in Maastricht. The theme of this edition was "When artificial intelligence meets human intelligence - The rise of a new generation". The winner of the EMCup 2024 is CETT Barcelona school of tourism, hospitality and gastronomy from Spain, followed by HIM Hotel Institute Montreux from Switzerland and Hotel Management School Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Middleby brands TurboChef and CookTek have promoted Katie Cox to president and Leslie Banados to senior vice president of sales and marketing. In her new role, Cox will be responsible for the strategic direction of TurboChef and CookTek and will oversee all brand operations, including engineering, manufacturing and accounting.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A recent study reviewed the efficacy of environmentally friendly pathogen inactivation methods against Listeria monocytogenes biofilms in food production environments, specifically, electrolyzed water, plasma-activated water, ozone, and enzymes.
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Fast Casual
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
After polling over 8,000 restaurant operators, Julie Gregg, director of Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence at Toast, reveals four strategies that they are embracing to grow their businesses.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Bauman’s County Meat Shop is recalling certain summer sausage products because testing by the Canadian government has shown contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The implicated products were distributed in Ontario. The recalled summer sausage can be identified by the following label information: Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information Bauman’s Country Meat Shop Large Summer Sausage 1 count (~7 lb) 0200200 338006 Packed On 2024.JA23 Best Before 2024.AU10 Sold at Bauman’s Country
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Nomadix® Inc., bringing connected experiences to life, was issued U.S. Patent No. 11,855,986 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on December 26, 2023. The patent, titled “Management of network intercept portals for network devices with durable and non-durable identifiers,” represents Nomadix’s ongoing innovations in networking technology and adds to its growing patent portfolio.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Rizo-López Foods Inc. is recalling 61 of its dairy products after government testing linked some of its cheese to a deadly, decade-long Listeria outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the outbreak Feb. 6. For a list of recalled products provided be the company, click here. The recalled products were distributed nationwide.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
After an illustrious career spanning over five decades in the hospitality industry, Eric Danziger, CEO of Braintree Group and Resolute Road Hospitality, has officially announced his retirement. Danziger’s contributions to the industry have been invaluable, and his leadership has played a significant role in shaping the success and growth of every organization he has been a part of throughout his career.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Federal officials are investigating a deadly outbreak of Listeria infections traced to certain cheese products made by Modesto, CA-based Rizo-López. The outbreak began in 2014 with the most recent patient having become sick in December 2023. At least two people have died. On Monday, Feb. 5, Rizo-López recalled 61 products in connection with the outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
FutureLog, the leading provider of innovative cloud-based procure-to-pay solutions for the hospitality industry since 1999, is pleased to announce the expansion of its international business development team. This expansion comes in response to the emerging demand for FutureLog’s cutting-edge P2P software in the hospitality and gastronomy market. With over 2000 customers in 50 countries, FutureLog currently has 7 global offices and hosts a network of over 14000 suppliers representing 1.5 million
FoodService Director
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Five Star Food Services, a provider of on-site food and beverage services for workplaces, has been acquired by Sodexo’s foodservice convenience solutions arm.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is celebrating four Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Listeria cases rose in 2022, with infections linked to 33 deaths in England and Wales. In 2022, 167 cases of listeriosis were reported. This is up from 160 cases in 2021. A total of 33 people died, and 18 had listeriosis recorded as a cause of death on the death certificate. Listeriosis remains a rarely reported disease in England and Wales, but the outcome in pregnancy-related cases is often severe, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The impact of sporting events on hotel performance has been well-documented recently. Now all eyes are on the Summer Olympics in Paris between 26 July-11 August 2024. This summer will mark exactly 100 years since the Summer Olympics were last held in France.
FoodService Director
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Moderating inflation, along with strong sales at colleges, and spending and attendance at events led to a strong first fiscal quarter for Aramark.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Accor, the world leading hospitality group, today announced it has partnered with microbrewery and British pub group, Brewhouse & Kitchen, to gift £61,000 of Apprenticeship Levy to fund the development of 10 apprenticeships across Brewhouse’s 22 venues in the UK.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is inviting public comments on a proposal that limits ethylene oxide in food additives. The suggested limit would be the same as in Europe to balance food safety with giving clarity and consistency to industry and enforcement officials. Ethylene oxide can be harmful and is not approved for use in food. The chemical substance has multiple uses, including as a sterilizing agent and raw material in various products.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
There are many definitions of machine learning (ML). For purposes of this explainer, ML is the scientific study of algorithms and statistical models that computer systems automatically use in real-time to effectively perform a specific objective function (such as optimizing revenue) without using explicit instructions. Instead, ML relies on patterns and inference.
FoodService Director
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: a federal bill aims to beef up cybersecurity in the agriculture and food sectors and a New York lawmaker renews push for universal free school meals.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Since hosting the first-ever GRAMMY Awards at The Beverly Hilton in 1959, Hilton has been more than just a name in the hotel industry. From inventing the Vegas residency to welcoming musicians who have penned world-famous songs while at Hilton properties, Hilton’s history is rich with musical milestones.
FoodService Director
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Beyond the Plate aims to educate staff about the cultural significance of the cuisines they serve.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
To make their guests “feel at home”, hotels have had to continually update the entertainment offerings in their guest rooms to match the amenities purchased for home use. Radios were first introduced at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel in 1927, followed by the offering of televisions at the Roosevelt Hilton in New York City in 19471. In the 1960s, hotels and motels began to proudly promote the advent of color televisions, and during the 1970s, hotels started to offer the option of free movie channels
Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Inspire Brands announced last week that Jason Maceda has stepped up to the role of chief development officer. Maceda will lead all aspects of franchise development, including real estate and construction, architecture and design, and franchise recruitment. He will report to Christian Charnaux, chief growth officer.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Habyt, the world’s leading flexible housing provider, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking category in flexible living – Habyt Flex. This new product marks a departure from traditional hospitality models, and it is meant to accommodate new emerging trends in the living sector.
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