Bill Marler
MARCH 8, 2024
Summary On October 3, 2023, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) Northeast Regional Office was notified of two cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Over the next two weeks a total of ninepatients with STEC infections were reported, seven (78%) were hospitalized, and four (44%) developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure.
Restobiz
MARCH 8, 2024
Geofencing is a marketing tool using GPS tracking that’s designed to target specific geographic areas to deliver personalized, location-based content to the audience. This could include anything from announcements to special offers or incentives from restaurants to local customers. There are several ways that restaurants can use geofencing to analyze traffic data and patterns, increase […] The post Can geofencing help operators get ahead?
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Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 8, 2024
Did you know that a plumber from Alaska is responsible for one of the most beloved condiments in the U.S.? The story of ranch dressing dates back to the 1940s when Steven Henson thought up the buttermilk and herb concoction. After purchasing the Hidden Valley dude ranch, he started selling his dressing and its popularity grew from there. According to a 2021 survey conducted by YouGov , ranch is the most popular salad dressing in the United States, with 51 percent of respondents indicating that t
Food Safety News
MARCH 8, 2024
Salm Partners, LLC, of Denmark, WI, is recalling approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage that may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically pieces of rubber, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today. The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found pieces of rubber in the ready-to-eat turkey kielbasa products.
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Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 8, 2024
In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends.
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Fast Casual
MARCH 8, 2024
Twelve of the industry's female leaders discuss everything from AI and robotics to kiosks, mobile payments, menu trends and flexible shop formats. Hear from BRIX Holdings, Hungry Howie's, FAT Brands, Gong cha, Potbelly, Olive & Finch Collective, Friendly's, Gastamo Group, Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay, Choolaah, Bonchon and Starpoint Brands.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 8, 2024
Convenience store brand Wawa, which has a large food and beverage offering, celebrated the official start of construction on its first two stores in Georgia on March 7. “It’s official—Wawa is coming to Georgia, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share details of our exciting growth plans with our newest soon-to-be neighbors,” says Robert Yeatts Sr.
Food Safety News
MARCH 8, 2024
Castle Importing, Inc. of Fontana, CA is recalling certain cheese products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 5, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in California, Ohio, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Washington and Illinois.
Food Quality & Safety
MARCH 8, 2024
FDA has announced that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold for use in food packaging in the U.S. This means the major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging like fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, take-out paperboard containers, and pet food bags has been eliminated.
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Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
Studio Marincola’s paean to circular architecture will see former Hotel Splendid Venezia transformed into a paragon of contemporary Alpine design ahead of Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Food Safety News
MARCH 8, 2024
It’s been said that recent outbreaks of illness in the United States are raising renewed concerns about selling and consuming raw milk and raw milk products. One defense is a federal law prohibiting raw milk product shipment for human consumption across state lines. And FDA regulations prohibit raw milk from interstate commerce. Those prohibitions were upheld in 2012 by a federal court.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels, a holistic hospitality company serving those who value wellness, social good and the environment, today announced the opening of the Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP, a classic, beachfront experience in one of California’s most iconic destinations. Located in the heart of Laguna Beach, Calif., the 41-room eco surf lodge sits directly on the sand of the town’s legendary beach, an easy walking distance to the acclaimed art galleries, eateries, and boutiques of Laguna Be
Food Safety News
MARCH 8, 2024
According to officials, the outbreak strain was found at a farm that supplied milk used to make unpasteurized cheese, which was linked to an E. coli outbreak in the UK. In total, 36 confirmed and one probable Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O145 infection have been reported, with 29 in England and eight in Scotland since late July 2023, with most falling ill in November.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
Over the past couple of years, Cendyn has undergone a significant transformation, culminating in the development of a fully integrated platform after acquiring key technology partners. However, in the midst of this complexity, one thing became abundantly clear: we needed to simplify our positioning to demonstrate the immense value our solutions bring to hoteliers.
FoodService Director
MARCH 8, 2024
Grubhub marketplace orders grew 30% and Grubhub partners grew 20% in 2023.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
Aqua-Aston Hospitality opens Fairfield Inn & Suites Tempe and TownePlace Suites Tempe, two brands under one roof in Tempe, Arizona. Led by California-based EKN Development, the four-story, 80,816 square-foot property shares common spaces - including The Way Station restaurant and bar, outdoor pool and hot tub and 24/7 fitness center. While 83 guest rooms at Fairfield Inn & Suites cater to short-term leisure travelers, the 65 guest rooms at TownePlace Suites Tempe are thoughtfully designed for ex
Food Quality & Safety
MARCH 8, 2024
A group of food scientists from Cornell University in New York have concluded that a standard quality test often used for raw organic milk is not sufficient for differentiating between specific groups of bacteria and should be updated. The research appeared in January in the Journal of Dairy Science (doi: 10.3168/jds.2023-24330 ). Nicole Martin, PhD, senior author of the study and assistant research professor in dairy foods microbiology and the associate director of the Milk Quality Improvement
Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, and One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading green investor and developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate in Romania, have signed a partnership for the opening of a Mondrian hotel in Bucharest. The signing ceremony took place on March 7th at One Tower, in a festive and elegant setting attended by Victor Căpitanu, co-founder and co-CEO of One United Properties, Riad Abi Haidar, partner in the develope
Food Quality & Safety
MARCH 8, 2024
On March 6, FDA sent a letter to all cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors, and facility operators in the U.S. reminding them of the requirement to implement controls to prevent contamination from potential chemical hazards in food, including ground cinnamon products. The agency is also recommending the voluntary recall of certain ground cinnamon products sold by a number of brands at six different retail chains that were found to contain elevated levels of lead.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
AC Hotel Sacramento, located in the heart of downtown Sacramento, is now open. The new hotel, which celebrates its opening today, March 7, is part of the AC Hotels by Marriott® brand. Guests can now book a room at the brand new hotel and take advantage of the "Shop Til’ You Drop in Sacramento" package which includes a $25 gift card to local shops like DOCO Shopping, Old Sacramento, Convention Center and Golden One Arena.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 8, 2024
After a stint as interim CEO, Drew Madsen has earned the permanent post at Noodles & Co., effective March 6. “As interim CEO, Drew quickly assessed our most important opportunities and has aligned the organization around five strategic priorities that are focused on driving traffic growth.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
As the world marks International Women’s Day (8 March), the United Nations Specialized Agency celebrates the achievements of women in tourism while highlighting the fact that women remain under represented in leadership positions, face barriers to career progression and have limited access to education and training.
Food Safety Magazine
MARCH 8, 2024
New food allergen labeling requirements recently came into effect in Australia and New Zealand. A guidance for industry has been published to help manufacturers, importers, and retailers with compliance.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
From the recent articles that Oracle Hospitality has published on both how machine learning (ML) works as well as some of its key applications, there is a single term that all hoteliers should remember when deciding how to commercialize this type of artificial intelligence (AI). This term is ‘data maturation’ and, as the name suggests, you need time to let the ML occur.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
MARCH 8, 2024
FDA issued a Warning Letter to Woody’s Pet Food Deli of West Saint Paul, MN., a processor of raw pet food products. During the inspection, FDA took samples and found that Woody’s Pet Food Deli Raw Free Range Turkey with Supplements pet food for dogs and cats, lot code 08/31/24, was contaminated with Salmonella Reading and Listeria monocytogenes. The firm uses an acetic acid, PAA, and hydrogen peroxide (b)(4), as the method to eliminate pathogens from the raw pet food products.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
ITB Innovation Radar was introduced in 2023 as one of the many novelties for the world’s leading travel trade show on-site comeback. It is a platform for showcasing innovations capable of producing a sustainable impact on the future of the travel industry by fostering social, economic, or technical change. In the months leading up to the show, we invited the exhibitors to submit their innovative solutions for review by the ITB Innovation Radar team free of charge.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
MARCH 8, 2024
FDA issued a Warning Letter to Barsotti Juice Company, Inc. of Camino, CA after the investigation found that they were processing a low acid carrot juice product with a pasteurization process that creates a Clostridium botulinum issue if the product were to be temperature abused. Findings: "HACCP / HARPC Plan Q2-2023 dated 25 April 2023 lists the following Critical Limits identified at the Pasteurization Critical Control Point (CCP) (b)(4) limit).
Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
Chartwell Hospitality, Rockbridge open first onsite hotel at Nashville’s International Airport.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 8, 2024
Dallas-based Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is gaining steam in its southbound journey. This summer, the 550-unit chain plans to enter Mexico as part a multiunit deal with Owner/Operator Jonathan Roasas Blanco. Details on the full scope of the deal were not immediately available.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 8, 2024
The countdown is on for the first total solar eclipse since 2017, with just a month left for eclipse enthusiasts to lock in their travel plans. According to Expedia® data released today, cities along the path of totality will be flooded by a wave of travelers around April 8. Among the North American destinations seeing the biggest spikes in hotel searches for the eclipse are Burlington, Vermont (+1,155%); Little Rock, Arkansas (+985%); Dayton, Ohio (+705%); Buffalo, New York (+645%) and Indianap
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