Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2024

Tastes and preferences constantly change as trends come and go, keeping the restaurant industry on its toes. But two non-negotiables have remained strong for diners: convenience and loyalty. With digital and frictionless experiences at the forefront, diners are seeking their favorite restaurants in new, more affordable ways. The NCR Voyix 2024 Digital Commerce Index revealed nearly half (48 percent) of consumers dine out less than they used to because inflation is top of the menu.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

To protect the health of young children, the Baby Food Safety Act of 2024 has been introduced in U.S. Congress to give FDA the authority to enforce scientifically established limits on heavy metals in commercially produced infant and toddler food.

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 13, 2024

U.S. regulatory agencies are working together to control and mitigate the risks of H5N1 in the dairy industry. The USDA announced assistance for producers with H5N1-affected premises to improve on-site biosecurity in order to reduce the spread. In addition, USDA is taking steps to make available financial tools for lost milk production in herds affected by H5N1.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

The crystal-clear and calm waters of Santa Eulalia, in iconic Ibiza, welcome the new Meliá Ibiza, which opened its doors on 1 May after an exquisite repositioning process that has transformed the existing hotel (Sol Beach House Ibiza).

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 13, 2024

Food is essential for human life, but ironically, it can also be a source of harm. Unsafe food, contaminated with pathogens or chemical hazards, is estimated to cause millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths globally each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 10 people get sick because of contaminated food and 420,000 people die due to foodborne illnesses every year around the world (WHO, Food Safety, 2022).

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

U.S. hotels saw surprisingly modest performance this week following the previous down week during Passover. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased 0.5% year over year (YoY) as average daily rate (ADR) showed a slight increase (+1.3%) but was offset by an occupancy decline of 0.5 percentage points (ppts). Over the past eight weeks, performance has slowed with RevPAR on average increasing just 0.8%, a result of ADR up 0.9% and occupancy down 0.2%.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

Today’s hotel and event salespeople work in completely different environments than most of their leaders experienced. Meeting and event booking sites have created a flood of leads, which can be overwhelming for those working in a sales role equipped and staffed for the era when leads came in by phone or website inquiry forms.

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Fast Casual

MAY 13, 2024

How can restaurants utilize all of their data and turn it into their superpower?

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

GuestRevu, a leading guest survey and online reputation management solution, is thrilled to announce entries are now open for the 2024 GuestRevu GREAT Awards. These prestigious awards, celebrating Guest-Rated Excellence in Accommodation & Travel, are back for another exciting year.

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Chef's Deal

MAY 13, 2024

The walk-in refrigeration industry has welcomed significant technological advancements in recent years to become more efficient, sustainable, and durable. These advancements range from cutting-edge updates to the materials used in the unit’s construction to software updates like smart temperature control systems, innovative cooling mechanisms, and remote monitoring systems.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, a successful hotel revenue strategy is more than filling rooms. It’s about targeting the right traveler and tapping into data-backed industry trends to stay competitive.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Healthwest Minerals, Inc. d/b/a Mt. Capra Products of Chehalis, Washington, is recalling 1,506 boxes of Goat Milk Formula Recipe Kit on the recommendation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and advises consumers to immediately discontinue use of the product as infant formula. The FDA is concerned that the formula does not meet all FDA requirements for infant formula, does not provide sufficient nutrition when used as an infant formula, and the storage instructions may be insufficient for

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

California businesses brace for Senate Bill 478‘s impact. SB 478 was signed by Governor Newsom in October 2023 and became effective July 1, 2024. It cracks down on hidden fees, often referred to as “junk fees” and “drip pricing” (because the full cost is only disclosed drip by drip). It will likely change how businesses approach pricing strategies. Many say it is part of a nationwide response to President Joe Biden’s call to eliminate Junk Fees.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. of Ontario, CA is recalling Yogurt Covered Pretzels, because the yogurt coating has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, The recall was as the result of a routine sampling program by the source supplier of the yogurt coating, which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

IRIS, the global leader in digital ordering for the hospitality industry, today announces it will be investing in its expansion in the Middle East. The announcement follows significant growth in its client base, as an increasing number of hoteliers across the region report a preference for mobile ordering from guests, enabling them to increase F&B revenue and enhance the digital experience they offer.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 13, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to a Chinese manufacture of RTE soy protein isolate. FDA inspected the food manufacturing facility, located in Ye County, Pingdingshan, Henan, 467200, China from August 15 to 17, 2023. Soy protein isolate is used as a protein source in a number of food items including as an ingredient in smoothie mixes, pancake mixes, and breakfast ceral.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel operators, is proud to debut two Luxury & Lifestyle brands in Vietnam this year as it introduces Hotel Indigo and Vignette Collection to the market as part of its growth strategy.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 13, 2024

The FDA issued a Warning Letter after conducting a Foreign Regulatory Assessment (FRRA) of a seafood processing facility, located in Sevilla, Spain on October 2 through October 11, 2023. During that assessment, FDA found that the company had serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation. This included that the firm’s HACCP plan for green olives stuffed with anchovy or tuna did not list the food safety hazard of scombrotoxin (histamine) formation,

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

Today’s hotel and event salespeople work in completely different environments than most of their leaders experienced. Meeting and event booking sites have created a flood of leads, which can be overwhelming for those working in a sales role equipped and staffed for the era when leads came in by phone or website inquiry forms.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 13, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to a California Bakery. To make the long notice short [I really don't want to type this one out], the firm operated as if they had no knowledge of regulations. There was no food safety plan, and with that, no controls for allergens, environmental pathogens, etc. The firm lacked GMPs including pest control, personal hygiene, proper cleaning, etc.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

Tripleseat for Hotels, the leading cloud-based group sales and catering management platform for hotels welcomes the addition of Best Western Downtown Casper Hotel located in central Wyoming. Offering an abundance of outdoor recreation and Old West charm, the hotel features 200 recently renovated guest rooms and 36,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, perfect for families, groups, and events.

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FMT Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Are you looking to savour the spirit of summer? Then, Tic Tac, the confectionery brand of Ferrero India (part of Ferrero Group), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sweet-packaged products, has the perfect summer surprise. The brand has launched a limited-edition mango flavoured Tic Tac which will be available across urban markets in India. Indians look forward to the summer season because of the arrival of the king of fruits – mango, and it forms an intrinsic part of the country&#

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

If you’re looking for avenues to amplify revenue and create a more loyal guest base, look towards fine-tuning your hotel’s direct booking strategy.

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FMT Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

HL Agro Products, a promising Indian brand for the plant-based food ingredients is exhibiting at the forthcoming edition of Thaifex in Bangkok. Thaifex – Anuga Asia,in its 20th year is deemed as Asia’s largest & most comprehensive trade fair for the food & beverage segment featuring a line-up of the latest innovations from the industry. HL Agro will join the fleet of 3200 exhibitors from 45 countries to meet & market its brand to over 100,000 visitors including packaged food manufact

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

It’s no secret that many employees feel unappreciated and undervalued in today’s workforce. Competition for good jobs is fierce, AI will replace some jobs in the coming years, and the size and complexity of some businesses makes some employees feel insignificant. Embracing a "people-first culture" has become vital as modern talent won’t hesitate to seek better benefits and flexibility elsewhere.

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FMT Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman and Managing Director, UFlex Limited, today released a report on “Proposed National Standard for Scientific Estimation of Recycled Content” for EPR reporting at an event organized and hosted by Plastic Packaging Research and Development Centre (PPRDC). Speaking on the occasion Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi, Chairman and Managing Director, UFlex Limited, said, “At UFlex, sustainability is the cornerstone of our corporate strategy and as a global leader in packaging, we

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

Spanish hotel group signs first hotel in Laos, increasing presence to seven countries in Asia.

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Fast Casual

MAY 13, 2024

The franchise industry has seen several economic factors impacting their operations in recent years. These include staff shortages, evolving consumer expectations, heightened competition, inflation, mandatory wage levels in certain states, and other legislative changes. Innovation and customer experience are key.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

Hotel and apartment rental website Booking.com has been designated as a gatekeeper under the EU’s competition rules for platforms, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Commission said today (13 May).

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 13, 2024

FDA issued a Warning Letter to a low acid canned food (LACF) facility, located on Huarong County, Yueyang, Hunan, China. Did not process a food in conformity with at least the scheduled process filed with FDA as required by 21 CFR 108.35 including: products produced in 2023 were processed at a different time and temperature than the scheduled process filed with the FDA The heat distribution study does not adequately support the scheduled process filed with the FDA.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

The artistry of questioning resides in the ability to inquire, provoke thought, and stimulate meaningful conversations. Asking the right questions is a skill that goes beyond simple information gathering; it involves finesse, empathy, and a deep understanding of the context.

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