Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2024

Staff at one popular Mexican chain start preparations for the next year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration right after the previous one ends. “Immediately after the event the team meets to gather feedback and create a recap,” Kurt Pahlitzsch, Vice President of Casual Dining at Doherty Enterprises, franchisee of Chevys, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “In December, the team begins to plan based on the feedback from that recap meeting and the new ideas that have

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Food Safety Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

A total of 313 food product recall announcements were issued in 2023 by FDA and USDA, which the U.S. Public Interest Research Groups (PIRG) Education Fund analyzed in its Food for Thought 2024 report to identify recall trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2024

Food allergies in the United States affect an estimated 26 million adults and six million children (10.8 and 8 percent, respectively) and the number of people telling restaurants about their food allergies upfront is increasing. To keep up, restaurants need systems that can quickly check if dishes contain allergens and alert staff. This requires technology that can analyze ingredients against common allergens and instantly inform the kitchen and serving staff.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

APRIL 26, 2024

Brix Holdings—parent company of brands including Red Mango, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, and Friendly’s—has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Clean Juice, a 75-unit organic juice bar franchise. The addition will bring Brix’s footprint to 300-plus locations across eight brands.

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APRIL 26, 2024

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Fast Casual

APRIL 26, 2024

The ICX Summit kicks off Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with notable keynotes and panelists on a wide range of retail customer experience topics.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

The Boutique Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first retreat in collaboration with Conscious Souls of Hospitality. Held in the stunning locale of Ibiza, Spain, from April 7 to 11, this event marked a significant fusion of spirituality and hospitality, focusing on the root of authentic wellness.

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Food Safety Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

In a recent virtual scientific symposium, a top FDA Human Foods Program official revealed that one in five samples collected in a national survey of retail milk has tested positive for HPAI H5N1 genetic material, but additional testing is required to determine whether intact HPAI H5N1 is present in retail milk and if it remains infectious. FDA maintains its position that the U.S. milk supply is safe.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, the topic of well-being has become increasingly ubiquitous. A report by McKinsey (2024) finds, surprisingly, that millennials and Gen Z are spending more on health and wellness than older consumers. According to the Global Wellness Institute (2023), the wellness economy reached $5.6 trillion in 2023 and is forecast to soar to $8.5 trillion by 2027.

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Food Safety Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

USDA-FSIS has finalized its determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw, breaded and stuffed chicken products at levels exceeding 1 colony forming unit per gram (CFU/g).

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

Effective cross-functional collaboration stands as a pivotal trend shaping contemporary business outcomes. Realizing the full potential of collaborative teamwork demands meticulous preparation, the alignment of shared objectives, and the guidance of skilled leadership to reinforce desired organizational behaviors and objectives. While the advantages of cross-functional collaboration are widely acknowledged, the implementation of this approach requires more than mere immediacy; it necessitates a

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Food Quality & Safety

APRIL 26, 2024

To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA has announced that it is taking specific actions with its federal partners to limit the disease’s spread. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a Federal Order requiring the following measures, effective Monday, April 29, 2024: Mandatory Testing for Interstate Movement of Dairy Cattle Prior to interstate movement, dairy cattle are required to receive

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

The first quarter of 2024 once again demonstrates the strength of hotel demand in all Accor Group regions and segments. Operating performance indicators (RevPAR and portfolio growth) are all trending positively, and the Group has continued to manage its balance sheet in line with its commitments.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

ConSup North America Inc., a Lincoln Park, N.J. firm, is recalling approximately 85,984 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) sliced prosciutto ham product produced in Germany without the benefit of equivalent inspection. The problem was discovered when Germany’s Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety notified FSIS that H. Klümper GmbH & Co.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

Sommet Education, a leading worldwide player in the hospitality education boasting a community of 10,000 students and 60,000 influential alumni worldwide, is proud to announce the launch of its Foundation, a significant milestone aimed at supporting employment challenges within the hospitality sector.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Euro USA Inc seafood processing facility in Cleveland Ohio. In brief, the facility failed to set and maintain critical limits for temperature control. The storage coolers for mollusks and pasteurized crab meat did not have proper temperature settings. The receiving CCP for the Combined Molluscan Shellfish HACCP plan that includes reduced oxygen packaged shucked raw, scallops in cans, lists a critical limit that fails to ensure the products were held at adequate tem

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

In Mykonos, the most cosmopolitan island of the Cyclades, the new chapter of Numo Hotels & Resorts offers a new take on authentic hospitality offering a distinctive high-aesthetic resort.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Appleton City Feed Service LLC of Appleton City, MO for violations to Preventive Controls for Animal Feeds regulations as well as the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD). The company did not have a Preventive Control Plan for its animal feed product. There were GMP issues including the lack of control focused on mycotoxins.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

From one of the industry’s brightest and most respected voices in lifestyle and design, comes a new company name and an even sharper focus on developing lifestyle hotels that pack punch and redefine Australia’s hospitality landscape.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Warning Letters were issued to two CA food importers. La Sucursal Produce Inc. located at 1318 E 7th St, Ste 40, Los Angeles, CA 90021-1125 did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for any of the foods that you import, including: Husk Tomato imported from (b)(4) in (b)(4); Green Onion imported from (b)(4) in (b)(4); and Peas imported from (b)(4) in (b)(4).

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

With every passing year, revenue management is playing a more central role at hotels as they navigate a landscape now locked in a permanent state of change.

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Food Quality & Safety

APRIL 26, 2024

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products when they exceed a specific threshold of 1 colony forming unit (CFU) per gram or higher for Salmonella contamination. This determination is part of the agency’s efforts to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with the raw poultry supply in the U.S.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

According to Hilton’s third annual trends report, this year will be marked by a pronounced emphasis on wellness travel, with "rest and relaxation" identified as the pivotal trend shaping the travel landscape for 2024. Beyond the traditional offerings like spas, yoga classes at sunrise, and fitness centers with the latest equipment, the pursuit of personal wellness has undergone a significant transformation.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

APRIL 26, 2024

As part of a planned succession process, Henny Penny has appointed Kevin Buchler as its CEO. He succeeds chairman and CEO Rob Connelly, who will transition to the role of executive chairman of the manufacturer’s board of directors. Connelly will retain an active management role in the company, providing strategic guidance and support, Henny Penny says in the release.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, reported its consolidated financials for the fourth quarter and full year ending March 31st, 2024.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

APRIL 26, 2024

Filippo Berti, chairman and CEO of the Ali Group, announced several organizational changes, effective immediately. After a 17-year tenure in various roles with the Ali Group, Will Means has departed from his position as president of Beverage-Air and Victory. In response, Clint Reed, president of Delfield and Kolpak, will assume the role of interim president for Beverage-Air and Victory.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

Artemis Hotel Group, a fully integrated hospitality company focused on investments in distressed, limited-service, and extended-stay hotels, announced today the completion of a full-scale renovation for the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest, located in Lithonia, Georgia.

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Food Safety Chat

APRIL 26, 2024

FSAI Recall of a batch of Bigi Mama ginger powder due to the presence of Salmonella. Recall of a batch of Ella’s Kitchen Chicken and Veg with Sweetcorn Mash due to the presence of furans and methylfurans. FSA Waitrose recalls Essential Waitrose & Partners Salted Dairy Butter because it may contain pieces of blue cloth CFIA Juewei brand meat and vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes FSIS/FDA ConSup North America Inc., a Lincoln Park, N.J. firm, is recalling approximately 8

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2024

PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce a trading update for the three months ended 31 March 2024.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

USDA FSIS issued final declaration that Salmonella is considered an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken product when "they exceed a specific threshold (1 colony forming unit (CFU) per gram or higher) for Salmonella contamination." According to USDA, "This final determination marks the first time that Salmonella is being declared an adulterant in a class of raw poultry products.

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