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Kids can cook: New preschool culinary class gives students a taste of preparing their own meals

Food Management

FeedWells, a foodservice provider based out of Memphis, started the class a couple months ago as a way to engage students and help them learn their way around the kitchen at a young age.

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FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Food

Food Safety Magazine

In response to external pressures, FDA has revoked its authorization for the use of red dye 3 in food. Despite its decision, the agency maintains that the available scientific information does not support claims of the colorant being harmful to human health through dietary exposure.

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Joining Forces: Bringing plant-based innovation to restaurant menus

Fast Casual

Networld Media Group and the Plant Based Food Association are partnering to help restaurant operators stay up-to-date with consumer demand for crave-worthy and innovative plant-based offerings.

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How to Build a Transparent Supply Chain for Your Restaurant

Wasserstrom

Building a transparent supply chain is no longer a niche pursuit, but a fundamental imperative for value-conscious restaurant operators in 2025. The industrys growing demand for transparency drives the need for ethical sourcing building a supply chain that prioritizes responsible practices throughout, from farm and factory to fork. Responsible consumers want to know […] The post How to Build a Transparent Supply Chain for Your Restaurant appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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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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Make High-Traffic Times More Profitable with These Payment Optimization Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry continued to grow in 2024 with sales forecasted to top $1 trillion for the first time in history, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry report. As consumers continue to frequent dining establishments near and far, payment optimization is a great way for restauranteurs to boost their bottom lines and drive growth during high-traffic seasons and beyond.

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Improving Hospital Dining Through Compassionate, Person-Centered Care

Culinary Services Group

With RSV, norovirus, and COVID cases raging, hospitals are seeing an increase in admissions this winter. Although the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) predicts that admissions will be lower than average this year, housing and healing sick patients requires a holistic view of medicine. While hospital food has long endured a reputation for being bland, uninspiring, and even detrimental to patient health, it doesnt have to be that way.

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Crust Pizza Co. CEO explains operations, building own tech

Fast Casual

Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Crust Pizza Co. CEO and Founder Carl Comeaux about the brand's growth, search for franchisees and building its own POS system and tech stack.

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Clash of the Cocoa: Hot Chocolate Brand Test

IN Food Marketing

As the winter chill sets in, theres nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a steaming mug of hot chocolate. To find the ultimate winter warmer, the IN team participated in a blind taste test evaluating four popular brands: Ghirardelli, Starbucks, Nestl, and Swiss Miss. Our tasters ranked each brand from favorite to least favorite based on two categories: flavor and package design.

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Nutrition Bars Recalled for Undeclared Milk After 11 Suffer Allergic Reactions

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Lifestyle Evolution Inc., based in Oakmont, PA is recalling select lots of NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Pretzel nutrition bars because they may contain undeclared milk. This is the same recall announced by customers selling these products, including Amazon, Costco Wegmans, Giant Eagle, on December2, 2024 and not an expansion or different recall.

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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and beverages

Food Safety Tech

The FDA announced today that it is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 as a matter of law, based on the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FDA is amending its color additive regulations to no longer allow for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs in response to a 2022 color additive petition.

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California Ice Cream Company Recalls Sorbet for Undeclared Egg

Penn State Food Safety Blog

The Mochi Ice Cream Company LLC, Vernon, California is recalling 1350 cases of Peach Mango Sorbet, because it may contain undeclared pasteurized cooked egg white. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing (pasteurized egg white) was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of (the egg white). Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes.

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The Trends Shaping Qatar’s Restaurant and Retail Industries: How Technology is Leading the Way

Lithos POS

Qatar’s restaurant and retail industry is undergoing a phase of transformation, driven by the confluence of cultural, economic, and technological advancements. According to a report by Mordor Intelligence , Qatar’s restaurant market has seen remarkable growth, with projections indicating continued expansion in the coming years. Factors such as the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic , and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies are reshaping these industries

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Global guest-tech leader STAY reaches 23M users in 2024, driving growth in key global regions

Hospitality Net

STAY, the leading guest experience platform in the hotel industry, has achieved a major milestone in 2024, with 23 million guests using its branded apps across hotels, solidifying its role as a frontrunner in the digital transformation of hospitality.

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FDA Requests Information on Poppy Seeds, High-Protein Yogurt

Food Safety Magazine

FDA has issued two requests for information (RFIs) related to opiate alkaloids in poppy seeds and the standard of identity for high-protein yogurt.

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6 Ways Hotel Automation Can Help Reduce Labor Costs in 2025

Hospitality Net

As youre reading through the onslaught of 2025 hotel industry predictions and trends pieces, youre likely noticing Automation near the top or at the top of every list. So much so that "Automation might become a buzzword that you start to skip over.

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New GMP Certification Program for Food Supplements Seeking U.S. Regulatory Compliance

Food Safety Magazine

To support companies seeking to achieve regulatory compliance in the U.S., Eurofins Healthcare Assurance network of companies now offers a new Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification program for dietary and food supplements.

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Mercure opens its first hotel in Nepal: Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights

Hospitality Net

Mercure, dedicated to celebrating local experiences since 1973, proudly announces the opening of Mercure Kathmandu Sukedhara Heights, the brands first hotel in Nepal. Located in the heart of Kathmandu, this new hotel reflects Mercures commitment to unveiling the treasures surrounding each address, while providing a warm and inviting stay for all travellers.

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Poultry, Swine Line Speed Studies Suggest Need for Best Practices to Protect Employee Health

Food Safety Magazine

USDA-FSIS has completed swine and poultry line speed studies, finding that workers experienced pain in their upper extremities. FSIS is extending the current swine and poultry line speed waivers for companies that participated in these studies through May 15, 2025.

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Where Tradition Meets Modernity: Four Points by Sheraton Chennai Velachery Opens Its Doors

Hospitality Net

Discover the perfect blend of Chennais cultural charm and contemporary hospitality at Four Points by Sheraton Chennai Velachery - where every stay is a celebration of style, comfort, and authenticity.

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FDA Proposes Requiring At-a-Glance Nutrition Information on the Front of Packaged Foods

Food Safety Tech

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing an important step to provide nutrition information to consumers by proposing to require a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label for most packaged foods. This proposal plays a key role in the agencys nutrition priorities, which are part of a government-wide effort in combatting the nations chronic disease crisis.

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Secondary Market Growth Exceeds Top 25 Markets in December, Cendyn Reports, with Louisville Leading Secondary Markets for the Eighth Time in 2024

Hospitality Net

Knowland by Cendyn released December monthly data findings to help hoteliers gain insight into the top locations selected by todays meeting planners. The company announced St. Louis, Mo./Ill. ranked first in the top 25 markets with year-over-year (YoY) growth at 125.8 percent. Nashville came in second with growth at 28 percent. However, the bigger story is Louisville, Ky., which led in secondary markets with 135.6 percent YoY growth and topped the secondary market list for the eighth time in 202

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Missouri Retail Operations Recalls Mashed Potato Product for Undeclared Wheat

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Dierbergs, a retail operations based in Chesterfield, Missouri, is recalling all 16oz Premium Home-Style Mashed Potatoes with a Sell By Date of January 09, 2025. The product carries an undeclared allergen of Wheat. This is a print-and-apply label and so information was not properly captured / input into the print system. [link] Dierbregs Markets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in Product Summary Company Announcement Date: January 03, 2025 FDA Publish Date: January 07, 2025 Product Type:

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Tambourine Celebrates 2024 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Hospitality Net

Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered marketing technology company, is announcing its recognition in the 2024 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. This year, Tambourine earned 11 awards, celebrating innovative campaigns and website designs created in partnership with its hotel, resort, and tourism destination clients worldwide.

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Thomas Cuisine Celebrates a Year of Record-Breaking Growth in 2024

Thomas Cuisine

We are thrilled to share this press release from EIN Presswire about our growth in 2024! “ Thomas Cuisine, a foodservice management company dedicated to their real food mission, is reflecting on a transformative year marked by significant growth, innovation, and meaningful partnerships. In 2024, Thomas Cuisine fueled over 30 million meals across healthcare, senior living, corporate dining, and independent schools.

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Poor hotel tech is affecting employee retention, Cloudbeds finds

Hospitality Net

San Diego, CA Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has revealed 38% of hotel employees say their experience with property management systems (PMS) influenced their decision to leave a job.

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NY Rep Group Hires Alex Gent

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Succession Reps, which recently rebranded from Kaufmann and Associates, has hired Alex Gent. Gent has nearly a decade of sales experience, most recently serving as vice president of sales at Fiero Group. In addition to his sales background, Gent has an extensive history in the restaurant industry, including his time as a restaurant owner.

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A Reimagined Experience: Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita to Undergo an Extensive Renovation

Hospitality Net

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita announces an extensive seven-month-long enhancement project to transform the resorts look and feel, building on its unique character and iconic location. A temporary pause of the operations, starting March 31, 2025, will lead the resort towards a new era since its opening in 2008.

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The FoodTech 500 Alumni News Round-up (December 11 – January 15 Edition)

Forward Fooding

Check out what some of the FoodTech 500 Alumni have been up to lately: FORMO | The German fermentation specialist company has received 35M in a quasi-equity venture debt loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), the EUs lending institution, to scale up its dairy and egg alternatives and pursue regulatory approval for its animal-free casein protein.

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Rotana Announces Expansion Plans in KSA

Hospitality Net

Driving the groups expansion plans is the development of 36 new properties in 22 cities in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Trkiye. This includes nine new properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), a key market for Rotana.

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Four Seasons to Manage the Iconic Park Gstaad Hotel in the Swiss Alps

Hospitality Net

The luxury hotel brand has been appointed to manage the historic hotel in one of Europes most renowned mountain destinations.

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