Catching Up With the 2024 Fellows
Chef Ann Foundation
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The 2024 Healthy School Food Pathway Fellows are bringing their learning to life through capstone projects that advance scratch cooking in their districts.
Thu.Sep 05, 2024
100 
Data-Driven Personalization: Are Hoteliers Missing the Mark?
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
As guest expectations for personalized experiences continue to rise, hotels face escalating pressure to deliver tailored content that resonates on an individual level. Instant gratification is now the norm, with guests anticipating that hotels will foresee their needs and preferences at every encounter.
Join 5,000+
professionals
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Get Schools Cooking: School Food Transformation Nationwide
Chef Ann Foundation
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Districts across the country share about their experience in the Get Schools Cooking program and how they are shifting to a more cook-from-scratch model.
Highest Season Launches the Hotel Sales Mastery Course: A Comprehensive 8-Week Training Program to Revolutionize Hotel Sales
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Highest Season, a leader in commercial strategies and sales courses that generate revenue for hotels, is excited to introduce the Hotel Sales Mastery Course. A unique, online training program that goes beyond traditional hotel sales education.
.png)
Ensure Optimal Operational Efficiency in QSRs
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The appeal of quick service restaurants (QSRs) lies in the name – quick. With 59 percent of customers valuing an "outstanding" experience over product quality and price, QSRs’ success lies in rapid service. If this were to falter, it stands to reason that their popularity and demand would decline. However, maintaining speed of service whilst managing costs and ensuring compliance poses significant challenges for QSRs.
Flexeserve Appoints Experienced Culinary Director
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Today, Sept. 5, Flexeserve announced 30-year industry veteran Sean Landrum as its new culinary director. He will be based out of the manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters and culinary support center, located in Southlake, Texas.
Sign up to get articles personalized to your interests!
Food Service Focus brings together the best content for large-scale food service management professionals from the widest variety of thought leaders.
More Trending
Report Highlights Industry Concerns With FSMA 204 Compliance, Barriers to Implementation
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Industry concerns about compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) impending Food Traceability Final Rule/FSMA 204 have been brought to light in a recently released report based on a series of roundtable discussions conducted in spring 2024 by the Reagan-Udall Foundation.
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa Introduces a Serene Haven in the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Now Open: Bora Bora’s Newest Resort Features Overwater Villas with Stunning Views, Locally-Inspired Wellness Offerings, Marine Life Conservation Efforts, Diverse Dining and More.
Compass Group North America appoints first-ever practicing chef to Officer Board
FoodService Director
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The new position highlights Compass Group’s focus on culinary, with a goal to amplify voices of its chefs and culinarians.
2028 Opening Scheduled for Radisson RED Property in Amman, Jordan
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Radisson RED Amman Downtown, set to open in 2028, will bring a vibrant, unconventional twist to the heart of Amman. The hotel will boast 197 keys, including seven suites and six two-bedroom apartments, offering a variety of accommodation options. Guests can look forward to a lobby lounge and bar, an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a large co-working space with meeting facilities.
.png)
Proposed Legislation Would Give FDA Authority to Share Food Safety Information With States
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Recently introduced to U.S. Congress, the Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act aims to grant the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to share crucial food safety information with state and local regulatory agencies to improve foodborne illness outbreak response.
68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Headline WTTC Global Summit
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announces 68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as its keynote speaker at the global tourism body’s Global Summit, taking place on 8th – 10th October, in Perth, Western Australia.
An Inside Look into Meala Foodtech’s Texturized Protein Solution
Forward Fooding
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
What started as a frustration for healthier ingredients for a plant-based burger turned into the creation of an innovative platform technology that promises healthier protein alternatives. In an era where the demand for clean labels and high-nutritional foods continues to rise, food companies are actively looking for new ingredients that will help them to clean their label and reduce the use of synthetic ingredients We at Meala Foodtech are trying to push the boundaries of what’s possible with o
The Boardwalk Hotel Now Open Under Brick Hospitality Management
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Brick Hospitality, a leading San Diego-based hotel management company, announced today its partnership and soft opening of The Boardwalk Hotel, Mission Beach’s newest boutique escape. Formerly known as the Santa Clara Motel, this revitalization and new stewardship promises to elevate the guest experience and solidify The Boardwalk Hotel as a premier destination in San Diego’s vibrant beach community.
T&S Brass Hires Sales Manager for Central, Eastern Europe
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
S Brass and Bronze Works has appointed Marie-Luise Krietsch as regional sales manager for Central/Eastern Europe. Krietch, who brings 14 years of B2B experience, will oversee the sales strategy for the region, working closely with customers and partners to deliver tailored solutions that meet their unique needs, the company says in a release.
Accessible Hotel Room Entertainment: Hospitality Casting Solutions Bring Modern Features to All Hotels
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The invention of modern casting devices has allowed small, boutique, and budget hotels alike to offer luxurious and high-tech features like those available in 5-star hotels and resorts.
Illinois Food Company Recalls Cinnamon Powder After State Lab Detects Lead
Penn State Food Safety Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Asli Fine Foods of Woodridge, IL is recalling Asli Cinnamon Powder 7 oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Lead. Product was distributed MN, IN, IL, MO & OH it reached consumers through retail stores. The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services which revealed that the finished products contained Lead.
Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown, designed and developed by Premier, opens to guests
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown, the latest addition to Premier’s upscale, full-service, soft-branded boutique hotel design portfolio, marked its soft-opening welcoming guests last week. A significant historic conservation adaptive reuse and hotel conversion project, Premier co-developed the 14-story 188-guestroom hotel in coordination with Blueprint Hospitality.
Warning Letter Issued to Hawaii Water Processor
Penn State Food Safety Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
FDA inspected a bottled water manufacturing facility located in Hilo, HI and issued a Warning Letter to that firm. For one, the treatment of product water was not done in a manner that was effective in accomplishing the intended purpose. In fact, the firm started receiving consumer complaints regarding foreign material including but not limited to apparent “mold”, “white blob”, and “floaters” in 1-liter bottles of its Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water.
The Nittany Lion Inn Reopens Following Transformation
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Nittany Lion Inn, a joint partnership with Rockbridge and Scholar Hotels, celebrated its official reopening on Sept. 3 with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Penn State University president Neeli Bendapudi, Happy Valley Adventure Bureau president Fritz Smith and Gary Brandeis, CEO of Scholar Hotels. The iconic Georgian colonial-style building, which originally opened in 1931, was completely refreshed with new restaurants and decor that melds a modern aesthetic with the building’s histori
FDA Issues Warning Letter to CA Firm Selling Goat Milk as Infant Formula
Penn State Food Safety Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
FDA issued a Warning Letter to a CA company selling goat milk for toddlers. According to the Warning Letter the product, Sammy’s Milk, is considered an infant formula under section 201(z) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 321(z)] because it is a food which purports to be or is represented for special dietary use solely as a food for infants by reason of its simulation of human milk or its suitability as a complete or partial substitute for human milk.
HEI Expands Footprint in Georgia With Addition of Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s leading operators of institutionally owned hotels with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, has added the Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead to its portfolio, bringing the total number of hotels managed in the of state of Georgia to 17.
Alabama Establishment Recalls Jerky Produced Without FSIS Inspection
Penn State Food Safety Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Hickory Hollow Jerky, a Eufaula, Ala., establishment, is recalling approximately 6,229 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The beef jerky and bacon jerky products were produced on various dates between Jan. 19, 2024-Aug. 21, 2024. The products were produced without the benefit of inspection by two different owners of the establishment.
Hotel Equities and 34th Floor Hospitality Join Forces to Spice Up the Culinary Scene
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Leading hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), and innovative food and beverage pioneer, 34th Floor Hospitality, are teaming up to infuse hotel stays with unforgettable flavors and experiences. The collaboration will revolutionize the culinary journey for guests across HE’s portfolio with immediate integrations at new-build properties in the Caribbean and Latin America.
Manufacturers’ Rep Adds to West Coast Team
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
EMC Hospitality, a West Coast-based manufacturers’ rep agency, has hired Johnny Rojas as its new distribution sales manager in Southern California. In the role, Rojas will manage the EMC SoCal distribution sales team as well as key accounts. Rojas comes to EMC with 12 years of sales and management experience in the foodservice and disposable industry.
International air capacity revival underpins solid performance for Accor’s Queensland hotels
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Accor’s Queensland hotel network recorded sustained growth in the year to the end of July 2024, emphasising Queensland’s premier position in the Australian tourism and hotel market.
UK FSA Endorses Qualification Course for Animal Feed Regulators
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has endorsed the Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI’s) Professional Competency in Feed qualification route.
State of Travel 2024: How AI is Shaping the Future of Hospitality and Uncovering New Growth Opportunities
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Imagine a world where your hotel’s ability to thrive doesn’t depend on competing for the same slice of pie but on creating an entirely new pie. In 2024, the hospitality industry stands at the brink of a technological revolution—one where AI doesn’t just automate processes but transforms the guest experience, creating value in ways previously unimaginable.
Travel Works for Minnesota – the Latest Roadshow on our National Advocacy Tour
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Travel is far more than a means to reach destinations; it’s a dynamic force that powers economies and nearly every industry and community across the United States.
U.S. Remains the World’s Most Powerful Travel & Tourism Market
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched its 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report, which has revealed the U.S. as the world’s most powerful Travel & Tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 TN to the nation’s economy last year.
Survey: 4 out of 5 American Travelers Embrace Biometrics Use at Airport Security
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Following record-breaking air travel over Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Travel Association along with Ipsos released survey results underscoring traveler preference of biometric technology screening to keep air passengers safe and provide greater efficiency at airport checkpoints.
Let's personalize your content