Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 22, 2024
Fast food fraud has seen a 45-percent increase in the last year or so, largely driven by a digital transformation sea change that has made these restaurants more vulnerable, according to data from fraud prevention company Forter. Fast food restaurants are all about convenience with the latest step in providing convenience for guests being the welcoming of digital payments and corresponding loyalty apps.
GFI
APRIL 22, 2024
April 22, 2024 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn How alternative proteins change the trajectory of our food system Alternative proteins help decrease emissions, feed more people with fewer resources, and restore biodiversity. They also address the urgent problems of antibiotic resistance and pandemic risk caused by our food system.
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Food Safety Tech
APRIL 22, 2024
On April 18, the FDA shared test results for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in 95 samples from one regional collection from its Total Diet Study (TDS). PFAS were detected in eight samples — two beef and two cod samples, and one sample each of shrimp, salmon, catfish, and tilapia. The FDA concluded that exposure to PFAS at the levels measured in these eight samples is not likely to be a health concern for young children or the general population, based on evaluation of each PFAS for w
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
AT Worthy Technology, Inc., renowned for its pioneering Digital Worthiness Rating system, proudly announces the appointment of Terence Ronson as Strategic Advisor. Ronson is celebrated for his impactful contributions to technology integration within the hospitality and senior living sectors.
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Foodservice Equipment Reports
APRIL 22, 2024
Chipotle is destined for more international growth. This month, the brand touched down in the Middle East with a store in a Kuwait City’s largest shopping mall now open, and a Dubai location on deck. International franchise retail operator Alshaya Group will operate both units, plus two more, with the remaining three expected to open later this year.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
Similar to the previous week, U.S. hotel performance ending 13 April 2024 reflected an easy comparison to Easter last year and the impact of the solar eclipse. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 5.8% driven by nearly equal gains in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR). However, the growth was not equally distributed across all days of the week.
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
Pulsar Media, the Geneva-based agency specialized in corporate communications, crisis management, and thought leadership, today announced the launch of Typr, a unique generative AI tool designed to improve and accelerate content creation for communication professionals and thought leaders. Typr harnesses 15 years of multi-industry sector expertise , offering productivity enhancements for businesses.
Food Safety Magazine
APRIL 22, 2024
In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we are joined by Francine Shaw, CP-FS, FMP, Founder and CEO of Savvy Food Safety Inc. and author of Who Watches the Kitchen? for a discussion about foodservice food safety, including topics like common food safety mistakes and mitigation practices, technologies for retail food safety, and more. Additionally, Bob Ferguson discusses his latest “Food Safety Insights” column on food safety professionals’ thoughts about the future of rapid testing.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
The total solar eclipse on Monday, 8 April may have darkened cities across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, but you may want to grab your eclipse glasses once again in preparation for how much the event brightened performance.
Bon Appetit Management Company
APRIL 22, 2024
Did you know that your everyday food choices affect your carbon footprint? Your carbon emissions footprint from food varies depending on the food choices you make each day. Generally, producing animal-based foods like beef, lamb, and dairy products creates more carbon emissions than plant-based foods like beans, legumes, and whole grains – and is why shifting to a diet centered on plants is one of the most impactful ways to combat climate change.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
NH Hotel Group, part of Minor Hotels, will now operate as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas following a vote by NH Hotel Group’s shareholders to change the company’s registered name at its Annual General Meeting held last Friday.
Food Quality & Safety
APRIL 22, 2024
U.S. consumers used a food delivery service over a one-month period, according to a 2023 report from DoorDash (doordash.com). “Meal kit services have grown in tandem with the overall trend toward food delivery and consumption at home,” says Paul Bradley, senior director of product marketing at TraceGains, a supply chain solutions company in Broomfield, Colo.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
The Global Distribution System (GDS) is continuing to perform for independent accommodation providers with reservations up 34.5% in the past year and up 4.2% on 2019 pre-pandemic levels, according to HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts’ Independent Accommodation Insights Report published today.
FoodService Director
APRIL 22, 2024
School-based therapy company, ProCare Therapy ranked which states have the healthiest school meals based on five different factors, including NSLP participation and participation in farm-to-school.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
Launched in 2020, the LIV Hospitality Design Awards have become a renowned platform celebrating exceptional design in the living and eating space sectors of hospitality. Last year’s program received a staggering number of entries – with submissions from 43 countries – showcasing the most innovative and captivating projects shaping the future of hotels, restaurants, and more.
FoodService Director
APRIL 22, 2024
The agency's food safety arm has been alerted that ground beef products possibly contaminated with E. coli have made it to market.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
Today, Booking.com releases new research, with insights gathered from more than 31,000 travelers across 34 countries and territories, exploring the latest consumer attitudes, priorities and influences related to sustainable travel. While the annual research reveals a continued sense of desire and awareness, with 83% of travelers confirming that sustainable travel is important to them, new insights show a sense of weariness could be emerging globally, fueled by the ongoing challenges that travele
Food Safety Magazine
APRIL 22, 2024
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently published an analysis of national data regarding cases and outbreaks of non-typhoidal Salmonella from 2013–2022.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, said Landmark Hotels & Suites in the United Arab Emirates has upgraded its multi-property management system on the cloud for gaining centralized control over its hospitality business and to deliver exceptional guest service.
Food Safety Tech
APRIL 22, 2024
This past year, I was invited to participate in a risk assessment workshop led by a third-party consultant at a food safety event. During my 30+ year career, I have been through many different types of risk assessments across several industry segments. I have been a participant seeking to define and address risk at my own organization, as well as a consultant helping my clients perform their own risk assessments.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
Niko Karstikko is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bob W., an innovative affordable luxury hospitality brand. They combine the best of the hotel experience – the guarantee of high standards and professionalism – with the best of short stays, providing authentic local knowledge and fully kitted-out apartments.
Food Safety Tech
APRIL 22, 2024
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Safety Tech proudly announce their partnership on the 12 th Annual Food Safety Consortium, a conference for food safety and quality assurance professionals that equips attendees with cutting-edge knowledge, practical skills, and a collaborative network to enhance their professional development as champions of food safety and innovation in the production of foods and beverages.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
As part of the partnership, members of Accor’s lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL - Accor Live Limitless, can convert their ALL Reward points into Rakuten Points from June 2024, at 2,000 ALL Reward points for 1,600 Rakuten Points. From September 2024, Rakuten members can convert their Rakuten Points into ALL Reward points, at 3,200 Rakuten Points for 1,000 ALL Reward points.
Food Safety Tech
APRIL 22, 2024
This month Cargill was honored with the Edison Award for Social & Cultural Impact – Environmental Solutions, named for American inventor Thomas Alva Edison, the awards recognize top innovative products and business leaders from around the world. Cargill received the Gold award in Social & Cultural Impact – Environmental Solutions for its “1000 Farmers Endless Prosperity” program, which aims to improve farmers’ welfare, enhance their productivity, and foster social and digital transformat
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
The new hospitality brand inspired by the great American outdoors to expand portfolio with a new, design-forward hotel located in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains featuring a destination restaurant and bar in a historic log cabin, an outdoor Nordic spa, and curated programming.
Food Safety Tech
APRIL 22, 2024
A two-year study on Listeria monocytogenes ( Lm ) contamination patterns and related sanitation programs in produce processing facilities is already uncovering valuable insights. Ana Allende, Ph.D., and her team from the CEBAS-CSIC research institute in Spain , are hoping that their research, funded by the Center for Produce Safety, will yield practical data about produce facilities’ environmental monitoring plans as well as the efficacy of sanitation programs.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
A number of large-scale events have boosted hotel performance in Adelaide, with further jumps expected for upcoming events, according to recent data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Food Quality & Safety
APRIL 22, 2024
One in five U.S. households adopted a pet during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the most recent statistics from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, highlighting the importance of safe food for dogs and cats as they become part of the family for companionship, protection, and comfort. People increasingly want a balanced diet derived from safe, high quality ingredients for both their pets and human family members, and both types of foods are regulated by FDA.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) has verified its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a global climate action organization that develops tools that allow businesses to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in line with data-driven methodology.
Food Quality & Safety
APRIL 22, 2024
Imagine that disaster strikes on the production line just weeks before a candy company’s famous treats flood grocery store shelves. Poor process controlled to crystallized sugar being added during a stage that destroyed the batch. When alarms sounded hours later, thousands of candy boxes had already been filled with grainy goods. With their signature smoothness missing, the brand’s subpar candies became an embarrassing and costly mistake.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
Smart hospitality companies today are prioritizing sustainability, leaning in on optimizing resources and eliminating waste to building a better future. A sustainable hotel takes care of the planet by consuming fewer resources and avoiding toxic waste.
Food Quality & Safety
APRIL 22, 2024
Robert Califf, FDA’a commissioner, reiterated the agency’s year-old appeal to Congress for a framework enabling the sale of cannabidiol (CBD) as a dietary supplement and as a food ingredient. Currently, FDA believes it lacks the authority to pursue this course of action within its existing structure. Califf addressed a U.S. House of Representatives oversight committee earlier this month and noted that FDA deemed hemp-derived CBD not sufficiently safe for lawful sale as a dietary supplement.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary, has been helping consumers make conscious accommodation choices with Green Collection, a carefully curated portfolio of over 220 hotels, resorts and palaces in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme that demonstrate commitment to protecting the planet and people.
Chef's Deal
APRIL 22, 2024
Refrigerated prep tables are multifunctional commercial refrigeration units that combine food prep space with refrigerated storage in a seamless design. They keep ingredients at proper temperatures, maintaining food safety and preventing bacteria growth. Chefs assemble pizzas, salads, or other dishes faster with all the ingredients and tools readily accessible next to the prep surface.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 22, 2024
Casting with confidence: The Philips Cast Server brings additional choice and opportunity for hotel TV integrations, delivering a seamless and secure solution that brings smooth experiences without the need for guests to switch to a casting network on their mobile device.
FMT Magazine
APRIL 22, 2024
Vivek Sonar went out with his friends in 2016 and landed at the conclusion that India lacked a selection of quality non- alcoholic beverages. Apart from Pepsi and Coca-Cola, the Indian market did not have a variety of non-alcoholic beverages that young individuals and non- drinkers could enjoy. Vivek Sonar jumped at this thought in 2018, back when a revolution of beverage brands took over in the Indian Market.
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