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Five Tips to Minimize Super-Sized Labor Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are feeling the bite of high labor costs, thanks to increased minimum wages, staff shortages, and high employee turnover that is outpacing other industries. Luckily, there are a number of strategies owners can take to minimize the amount payroll gobbles up. 1. Invest in Technology The simplest way to reduce labor needs in any business is to use technology to streamline and automate processes.

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ICX Summit: Brand leaders to share e-commerce excellence insight

Fast Casual

E-commerce leaders will discuss creating seamless customer experiences at the upcoming Interactive Customer Experience Summit being held in Charlotte, North Carolina next month.

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Ensuring Food Safety from the farm to the table is crucial. How inspections and audits play a key role

Food Safety Tech

Food safety is an issue that is critical to millions of people’s health every year worldwide. Maintaining a high standard of hygiene is essential in preventing contamination and ensuring all people receive the safest quality food products every time. Inspections and audits are the key components to the industry’s effort to maintain these standards. These processes help identify potential risks and hazards, ensuring companies are compliant with regulatory requirements, and to ultimately protect a

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Choice Hotels International Installs Beehives at its North Bethesda Headquarters to Promote Sustainability and Local Biodiversity in Collaboration with Bee Downtown

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has installed three beehives at Choice Hotel’s corporate headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda in collaboration with Bee Downtown to promote sustainability and local biodiversity with its. Pollinating a 3-mile radius from their hives, the estimated 150,000 honeybees housed at Choice have the potential to positively impact 18,000 acres of surrounding land.

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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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Commercial Ice Cream Machines

Chef's Deal

Commercial ice cream machines are the backbone of any frozen dessert operation in the foodservice industry. These machines are crucial ice cream shop equipment enabling operators to create and serve fresh, delicious frozen refreshments in-house, like ice cream, gelato, yogurt, and sorbet. The magic of ice cream machines goes beyond these delightful swirls and tempting flavors.

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5 Ways to Create a Successful Salad Bar in K-12 Schools

the CAMBRO blog

Introducing a salad bar in your school’s cafeteria is essential for students’ health and well-being. As a school foodservice professional, you have the unique opportunity to promote nutritious eating habits that can last a lifetime. However, a salad bar requires careful planning and creativity to be successful; students have higher expectations than status quo ingredients and limp lettuce.

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Chef-Driven Hotel Brand Appellation to Open Urban Resort in Morgan Hill, CA

Hospitality Net

Appellation, the groundbreaking culinary-first hotel brand by celebrated American chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, joins forces with visionary vintner Frank Léal of Léal Hospitality to announce Hotel MOHI by Appellation. Set to debut in fall 2025 in Silicon Valley’s charming Downtown Morgan Hill, the opening will mark the first full-service luxury boutique hotel in the destination.

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FDA, CDC Combine Two Salmonella Outbreaks Into One; WGS Suggests Cucumbers Grown With Contaminated Water

Food Safety Magazine

Thanks to whole genome sequencing (WGS) and other investigative data, two foodborne salmonellosis outbreaks previously thought to be separate have been linked to each other and have been associated with cucumbers.

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TAFER Hotels & Resorts to Open Two Luxury Resorts and Exceptional Residences at Mexico’s Diamante Cabo San Lucas

Hospitality Net

TAFER Hotels & Resorts, a forward-thinking leisure and hospitality company celebrated for its collection of award-winning hotels, luxury resorts, and boutique villas across Mexico and the Caribbean’s most coveted beach destinations, is proud to announce a partnership with Diamante Cabo San Lucas (Diamante), a master-planned luxury resort community. As a part of its agreement, TAFER will open two new luxury hotels – considerably expanding the benefits of existing members of the Diamante Residence

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The rise of regenerative farming empowers Minnesota communities

FoodService Director

Onsite with FSD: A fascinating agricultural conversation with Colin Cureton of the University of Minnesota Forever Green Initiative and American Hazelnut Co.'s Emma Dempsey.

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Stop It: Ten Bad Customer Service and CX Habits You Need to Stop

Hospitality Net

Recently, Bob Newhart, a famous comedian and actor, passed away. He started his career as a stand-up comedian and eventually hit it big on television, starring in a TV series aptly named The Bob Newhart Show. His awards include three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In 1960, his comedy record The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart reached No. 1 on Billboard’s pop album chart.

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FDA Issues Warning Letter to Manufacturer of Lead-Tainted Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to the manufacturer of the apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches that gave hundreds of children across the U.S. lead poisoning in late 2023.

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IHG Serves Up The ’Ihg Rally Room’ Inspired By The Divisive Color Of A Tennis Ball

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts returns to the US Open Tennis Championships for the sixth year as the official hotel partner and hotel loyalty program, bringing a long-standing cultural debate around the sport to life: is a tennis ball green or yellow?

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IFIC Spotlight Survey: American Perceptions On Snacking

FoodInsight

Download the survey here The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about snacking. One thousand adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from May 9-13, 2024, and respondents were weighted to ensure proportional results. Key findings include: Almost 9 out of 10 Americans call what they eat or drink between meals a “snack.” More than 4 in 10 Americans say they feel

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Otelier, Stayntouch Partner to Enhance Data Access for Hoteliers

Hospitality Net

Otelier, the hospitality performance optimization platform that puts data and efficiency at the heart of hotel operations, announces a new integration with Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology. Through the integration, hoteliers can access detailed reservations, guest and financial transaction data from Stayntouch into IntelliSight, Otelier’s business intelligence software.

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International FSMA 204 Compliance: 7 Takeaways from Our Expert Webinar

FoodLogiQ

In the food industry, keeping abreast of—and complying with—international food safety regulations can feel like trying to hit a moving target. For food exporters with products destined for the U.S. market, staying ahead of the curve isn't just smart business—it's a matter of survival. Case in point: the United States’ final traceability rule outlined in the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) and the 2026 deadline for complying with it.

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Driftwood Unveils Renovation of 295-key Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

Hospitality Net

Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) proudly announces the completion of an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation for the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, a 295-key flagship property in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast. The transformative project showcases DHM’s commitment to providing an unparalleled guest experience in one of the nation’s most beloved beach destinations.

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EverSteel: The Foodservice Industry’s Secret to Compliance and Efficiency

Foodservice Equipment Reports

In a world where regulatory frameworks vary drastically, ensuring compliance poses a significant challenge for businesses, especially in the restaurant and foodservice industry. What satisfies the standards of one country, and even different states, may not meet requirements elsewhere, creating operational complexities.

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Former Nazi bunker turned into hotel and leisure complex in Germany

Hospitality Net

At 58 meters tall - just a little taller than the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but with considerably more heft - the St. Pauli bunker in Hamburg, Germany, has dominated the city skyline for just over 80 years.

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FDA Warning Letter to NV Spice Company for Inadequate Supply Chain Preventive Controls

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FDA issued a Warning Letter to High Quality Organics, a ready-to-eat (RTE) spice facility, located in Reno, NV. The company processes and packages RTE organic herbs, spices, dried fruit and peels, and dried vegetables. The main issue was the company relies on others to process products so that they are considered RTE, but does not manage this through the Supply Chain program.

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HSMAI Washington DC Announces State of the Industry Program

Hospitality Net

The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the metropolitan area to attend its annual State of the Industry program Aug. 22 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf.

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FDA Issues Warning Letter to Ecuadorian Company That Produced Lead-contaminated Apple Sauce

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FDA issued a Warning Letter to the company that was responsible for producing the cinnamon apple sauce that was contaminated with lead. As you may remember, the cinnamon used had been contaminated with lead chromate in what FDA believed to be a case of economically-motivated intentional adulteration. CDC reported over 300 cases of potential lead poisoning.

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Hotel GrandBach Kyoto Select Celebrates Grand Reopening

Hospitality Net

Hotel GrandBach Kyoto Select welcomes back US Business and Leisure travelers for its Grand Reopening in September 2024 and to experience unique inspirational design centered around relaxation and wellness.

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Informed Decisions to Climb the Produce Safety Ladder

MSU Agrifood Safety Produce Bites

In this episode, we're joined by Produce Safety Technicians Landen Tetil and Micah Hutchison to explore the concept of the "produce safety ladder." They discuss small but significant decisions you can make to climb this ladder and improve produce safety on your farm. In this episode, we're joined by Produce Safety Technicians Landen Tetil and Micah Hutchison to explore the concept of the "produce safety ladder.

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Agilysys Taps Hospitality Veteran Joe Youssef as SVP, Sales & Chief Commercial Officer

Hospitality Net

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, today announced Joe Youssef – who has led multiple functions, solution verticals and regional markets during his 18-year career at global travel and tourism technology innovator Amadeus – will join the Company as Senior Vice President, Sales, Americas and EMEA and Chief Commercial Officer.

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More Cinnamon Powder Recalled After State Lab Testing Finds Lead

Penn State Food Safety Blog

El Chilar HF, LLC on 03/06/2024 issued a recall of 2 lots of El Chilar “Cinnamon Ground” (1.25 oz bag), because it may contain traces of lead. Further investigation indicates that the issue could be caused by a potentially adulterated raw material from the supplier. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) collected samples in February 2024 from Lot: E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624 El Chilar Ground Cinnamon, which tested high in lead.

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From Convenient to Central: How Technology Is Driving the Future of Revenue Management

Hospitality Net

The following is an excerpt taken from SiteMinder’s blog. Technology has undeniably brought a world of convenience to revenue management. And, as we look to the future, it will take on a greater and more central role as the practice undergoes a fundamental shift.

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Canada - Recall of Plant-based Milk Products Due to Listeria

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Canada - Silk and Great Value brands of Almond, Coconut, and Oat milks are being recalled after being linked to 20 cases of listeriosis with 15 hospitalizations and 3 deaths. According to one report , "The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Danone Canada and its Pickering-based third-party manufacturer, Joriki Inc., “immediately halted production and distribution of all implicated products” after becoming aware of the bacteria being found in various Silk and Great Value brand plant-based refri

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Aligned Hospitality Management Opens voco The Tuxon

Hospitality Net

Aligned Hospitality Management, a leading third-party hotel management company, has completed a rebrand of The Tuxon in Tuscon, AZ, formerly a Design Hotels property, into a voco by IHG. Now known as voco The Tuxon, this hotel is the first voco in Aligned’s portfolio.

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Are Food Safety Issues Getting Worse? No, Not Really.

Penn State Food Safety Blog

This week, I was asked by a reporter why food safety issues are getting worse.whether that be recalls or outbreaks. The conversation was in light of the Boar's Head deli meat recall after being linked to a large Listeria outbreak. Why this outbreak is awful, it is one of the first Listeria outbreaks that have been linked to meat products in the last two years.