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At Northern Illinois University, a serving of rice comes with a side of sustainability

Food Management

The dining team partnered with Cahokia Rice Farm to bring its high-protein rice to NIU residential dining halls and the Qdoba on campus.

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Scientists Suggest Climate Change May Lead to More Salmonella, Campylobacter Illnesses

Food Safety Magazine

Weather conditions associated with climate change are exacerbating the spread of Salmonella and Campylobacter , suggest researchers at the University of Surreys School of Veterinary Medicine.

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W Maldives To Unveil A Bold New Era Of Island Luxury With Grand Reopening In March 2025

Hospitality Net

W Maldives, the iconic luxury resort nestled in the North Ari Atoll, is set to welcome guests back on 1st March 2025 with a bold, full-scale transformation that redefines the island escape. After nearly two decades as a trailblazer in luxury Maldivian hospitality, the resort will reopen with an entirely reimagined design and elevated guest experience that combines Ws signature free spirit with the islands natural splendour.

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Speaker Spotlight: Daniel Camp, Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Fast Casual

Daniel Camp, director of Culinary at Fuzzy's Taco Shop, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2025.

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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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Mandatory Reporting of Laboratory-Confirmed Positive Norovirus Tests Proposed in England

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Government is proposing the addition of several foodborne and waterborne viruses, bacteria, and parasites to the list of notifiable causative agents under the Health Protection Notification Regulations , for which laboratories testing human samples are required to report positive test results.

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FSSAI Strengthens Food Safety Regulations with New Compliance Measures

FMT Magazine

The FSSAI is coming up with new food safety measures to ensure safer food handling and transparency. So, consumer health always remains the priority for them, as we can see regular updates from the regulatory body. E-commerce food business operators (FBOs) are the prime target this time. Now, they must ensure food safety and hygiene training for last-mile delivery personnel.

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Some Media Headlines on Recalls Do Nothing More than Cause Confusion and Fear

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Reading the daily headlines, I find that these new releases for recalls are just over the top. Today, an article titled Why Lays Potato Chip Recall Was Elevated To FDAs Deadliest Category was published in Forbes online. To read this, you are thinking that these are some truly dangerous chips. But then when actually read the article, you realize this is an milk allergen issue (and there were people affected) with the recall occurring over a month ( Dec 18, 2024 ) ago and that product's distributi

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Restaurant software that transforms F&B operations and team performance

Kitchen CUT

Cloud-based restaurant and bar software that gives you real-time intelligence, transforming the way your F&B business operates. The post Restaurant software that transforms F&B operations and team performance appeared first on Kitchen Cut.

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Digitizing QSR Drive-Thru: Where Convenience Meets Technology

Fast Casual

The right digital signage can increase revenues as well as margins while reducing operating costs. It can also offer greater flexibility for promotions and help unclutter visually busy menu boards, which can accelerate order-taking and improve order accuracy.

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Food Traceability and FDA FSMA 204 Implementation Summary

Kellerman Consulting

Effective Traceability Hard copy or electronic recording of inventory at receipt, within processing and finished product/services in operations Employees responsible for recording and tracking inventory are properly trained and can call up inventory upon request Food Facilities in the supply chain that have strong trace love talking about it Food Facilities in the supply chain that do not have strong trace hate talking about it Free Traceability Video Series For an overview of Traceability watch

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High Import Duty on Foreign Coffees: A Double-Edged Sword for India’s Coffee Industry

FMT Magazine

The coffee market in India is growing significantly, with expected annual growth of 3-4% in the coming years. The instant coffee segment is leading this expansion, having increased its market share from 18% to 60% over the past four years. We can see a burgeoning caf culture in urban areas, along with higher disposable incomes. Plus, consumer lifestyles have also evolved.

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Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Penn State Food Safety Blog

United Natural Trading LLC, Edison, NJ, is voluntarily recalling Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen. The issue was discovered during an internal review of label management system as an action item from an internal nonconformance. [link] United Natural Trading LLC Announces Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels Summary Company Announcement Date: January 30, 2025 FDA Publish Date: January 30, 2

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UDAN Yatri Cafe: Revolutionising Airport Dining with Affordable Options

FMT Magazine

UDAN Yatri Cafe is India’s first affordable airport food outlet, which has been inaugurated at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Their prime focus is to make air travel more accessible and passenger-friendly. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu launched this initiative on December 21, 2024. This was the time of the airport’s centenary celebrations and the cafe became the travellers favourite within no time.

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Hyatt CEO Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon

Hospitality Net

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration is pleased to share it has selected an outstanding leader in the hotel industry, Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, to receive the 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. The award is scheduled to be presented at the Cornell Icon and Innovator Awards event in New York City on June 3, 2025.

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Jason’s Deli Releases Prototype Design

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Jason’s Deli has debuted a new restaurant prototype. The design features a new identity for the family owned deli restaurant chain as well as an updated format. The brand refresh, centered on the concept “The Art of Deli-cious,” can be seen integrated across all touchpoints and assets, from the website and app, to packaging, merchandise and photography, to deliver a more cohesive experience.

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Bites ‘n Grill Expands to Mahim: A New Culinary Destination in Mumbai

FMT Magazine

Bites ‘n Grill has inaugurated its third outlet in Mahim, Mumbai. This is going to be a successor of their Chembur and Kurla branches. They are already famous for their pizzas, burgers, and pasta. Now, they are all set to target the city’s western suburbs, where the branch will be a central spot for Bandra, Dadar, and South Mumbai people.

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The Future of Hospitality: Why Single-Solution Platforms Are Transforming Hotel Management

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry is evolving faster than ever, driven by rising guest expectations and technological advancements. Hoteliers face so much pressure to deliver exceptional service while streamlining operations. But luckily, there is a solution: Single-solution platforms that consolidate all essential hotel management tools into one complete system.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. Year of Experimentation Square released early insights from its forthcoming annual Future of Commerce report, providing a unique look at the restaurant, retail and beauty industries across the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.

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AHLA Foundation Raises +$1,000,000 At Annual Gala

Hospitality Net

AHLA Foundation raised more than $1,000,000 at its annual Night of a Thousand Stars fundraising gala last night, bringing together more than 400 industry leaders at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate excellence in hospitality. Proceeds of the gala will support workforce development initiatives for hotel industry employees.

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The Mediterranean Diet is a-li(v)e.

Future Food Institute

More than food, a living cultural heritage and an integral ecology recipe In a recent article appeared on Politico , The Mediterranean Diet is a Lie , its author Alessandro Ford presents a harsh critique of what he perceives as a politically and commercially manipulated construct. While his arguments reflect real concerns about the instrumentalization of food heritage, his conclusion that the Mediterranean Diet (MD) is dead fails to grasp its true essence.

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HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, January 2025

Hospitality Net

Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

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Resources to Protect School Medicaid and Student Health

Healthy Schools Campaign

Photo by Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for EDUimages Healthy Schools Campaign is committed to protecting Medicaid funding that supports childrens health and well-being. Please share the school Medicaid survey and resources below with your networks. We will update this page as more information becomes available. Medicaid funding is essential for school-based health services and for state and school district budgets overall.

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HSMAI Honors Chapters with Frank W. Berkman Best of the Best Awards

Hospitality Net

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announced the recipients of the Frank W. Berkman Best of the Best Awards on January 29, 2025, at the HSMAI Mike Leven Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL. Named the Best of the Best in chapter leadership and operations, the chapters programs and accomplishments serve as best practices for all chapters as they continue to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue for HSMAI members on the local level.