Wed.Jan 22, 2025

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Streamlining Restaurant Renovations with 3D Modeling and Design Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

Have you ever wondered why restaurant renovations are so costly and often delayed? Usually, unexpected design challenges leave owners frustrated. A National Restaurant Association study found that 46 percent of restaurant owners have had to foot budget-busting renovations because of poor planning or miscommunication. Unfortunately, this often results in headaches, lost revenue, and extended downtime However, 3D modeling and design technology are ushering in a much-needed revolution in managing r

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5 gluten-free recipes for baked goods that are actually. good

Food Management

These sweet baking recipes use alternatives to wheat flour, such as sorghum flour, potato flour and even mashed potatoes to make gluten-free baked goods just as fab as their gluten counterparts.

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Ali Group Starts 2025 With Acquisition

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Ali Group has acquired JIPA, a manufacturer of advanced electrical multifunctional devices for commercial kitchens. One of its products, for example, can perform the following cooking functions: pressure cooking, frying, braising, grilling and sous vide.

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Recipe report: Guests will dive directly into these 'super' bowls for football parties

Food Management

Glammed-up or dressed-down, your winter football parties will benefit from these shareable, dippable recipes, from a brothy bowl of mussels to a trendy sweet-heat guac to an easy-to-make Big Easy red fish dip and more.

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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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Marriott International and Al Qimmah Hospitality Sign Agreement to Open the World’s Largest Courtyard by Marriott in Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has signed an agreement with Al Qimmah Hospitality Company and Amwaj Real Estate Company, both subsidiaries of BinDawood Trading, to open a 2,179-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in the Holy City of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Anticipated to open in 2026, the Courtyard by Marriott Makkah Al Naseem would become the brands largest hotel in the world, providing exceptional hospitality, modern comfort and unparalleled convenience.

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3 big takeaways from SNIC 2025

Food Management

K-12 operators and manufacturers met in Phoenix this week for The School Nutrition Associations first conference of the year to discuss how they could work together to tackle current challenges impacting the segment.

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Sustainable Food Marketing: Strategies for Eco-Conscious Brands

FMT Magazine

The food industry is rapidly evolving, and the global focus on saving the planet for future generations has made sustainability a crucial factor in consumer decision-making and brand loyalty. Food brands must adapt their marketing strategies to align with these values as climate concerns grow and people become increasingly eco-conscious. According to a recent Nielsen study, 73% of global consumers are willing to change their consumption habits to reduce environmental impact.

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2025 Hotel Tech Roadmap: Tools and Strategies for Operational Excellence

Hospitality Net

Technology in the hospitality industry is advancing at such a rapid pace that its difficult for hoteliers to keep up, let alone know where to focus their efforts. Thats why weve done the work for you. The 2025 Hotel Tech Roadmap: Tools and Strategies for Operational Excellence is designed to help hotel owners, operators, and their teams identify the tools and strategies that matter most as we move into a new year.

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The Ways Functional Spices in Modern Diets Can Keep You Healthy

FMT Magazine

Functional spices have always been an integral part of various culinary traditions worldwide. It is only in the present that people are becoming aware of its health benefits. Their richness in bioactive compounds makes them more than just flavour. Thats why they are known for their health advantages that can enhance overall well-being. Including it in daily meals has become popular as people have started focusing more on holistic health and natural remedies.

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Accor Unveils Revamped Leisure Groups Online Booking Solution, Connecting Travel Professionals with Over 2,000 Hotels Worldwide

Hospitality Net

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has launched its newly enhanced Travel Pros Leisure Groups Online platform, designed to streamline the booking process for leisure B2B clients. With access to more than 2,000 hotels across multiple Accor brands, locations and categories in more than 75 countries, the platform now offers a wide range of new features that make booking the ideal property for group stays easier and more efficient than ever.

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Global Flavor Trends: Explore Current Market Demand

FMT Magazine

Since consumers have started becoming aware of various healthy habits and the right food choices, the global food and beverage industry is changing itself too. Various flavour trends are emerging today by keeping in mind cultural influences, health-conscious choices, and innovative culinary techniques. A Fortune Business Insights report indicates an industry growth of $26.28 billion by 2032, meaning a CAGR of 6.01% in present.

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USDA Announces Presidential Appointments to Senior Staff

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced several key presidential appointments who will hold senior staff positions at the agency.

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Backward Traceability: An All-time Challenge of Indian Dairy Industry

FMT Magazine

By Anurag Mishra Traceability of any product is nothing but ability to track every aspect of manufacturing and distributing a product. In case of food and beverage, it becomes critical to trace the product from Grass to Glass or farm to fork. Traceability is extremely important in case of any crisis like withdrawal, recall, and identifying the root cause of any issues raised by customer / consumer / regulatory bodies.

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10 Key Bar and Restaurant Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

Sculpture Hospitality

As a business owner, youll know all too well that the hospitality sector is fast-paced and ever-changing. Trends come and go, customer expectations and preferences change and new technologies that help improve efficiencies are frequently introduced.

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From Prep to Profit: How honeygrow is tackling rising costs with AI automation

Fast Casual

Honeygrow recently turned to back-of-house AI to streamline its operations and tackle the challenges of managing a busy kitchen.

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PSSI Rebrands as Fortrex

Food Safety Magazine

The food safety and sanitation solutions provider formerly known as PSSI has rebranded as Fortrex.

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Remington Hospitality Unveils New Orleans Gem as a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hospitality Net

Remington Hospitality, a premier hotel management company, is proud to announce the reopening of Le Pavillon, New Orleans, as a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation. Located in the heart of vibrant Downtown New Orleans, this iconic property, once an independent hotel, has now become part of Marriotts prestigious boutique collection.

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FAO/WHO Developing Risk Assessment Models for Listeria in Four Food Commodity Groups

Food Safety Magazine

A recent report from the FAO/WHO Joint Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) summarizes the development of formal risk assessment models for Listeria monocytogenes in leafy greens, cantaloupe, frozen vegetables, and ready-to-eat (RTE) seafood.

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Convenience Is King: Creating Experiences and Crafting Products for Today’s Customer

Hospitality Net

Ive written about creating convenient, frictionless experiences many times in the past, and I will continue to do so in the future as it may be one of the most important customer experience strategies in our arsenal of tactics for getting customers to come back again and again.

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UK FSA Appoints Permanent Chief Executive

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has appointed Katie Pettifer as its permanent Chief Executive.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts launches Garner brand in Japan with three new openings in Osaka

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts continues the rapid international growth of its newest midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, with the opening of its first three hotels in Japan, marking a significant milestone as Garner expands into the Asia Pacific region.

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Canadian Survey Shows No Detectable Phthalate Levels in 93 Percent of RTE Meals, Vegetable Oils

Food Safety Magazine

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently conducted a targeted survey to assess the presence of phthalates in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, vegetable fats, and vegetable oils, finding no detectable levels in 93 percent of samples.

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Accor to introduce Mövenpick to Greece

Hospitality Net

Opening in spring 2025, Mvenpick Resort Agios Nikolaos Sivota will be the first international resort in Epirus.

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From Prep to Profit: How honeygrow is tackling rising costs with AI automation

Fast Casual

Honeygrow recently turned to back-of-house AI to streamline its operations and tackle the challenges of managing a busy kitchen.

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Mercure Opens New Hotel in Lithuania’s Thriving Resort Town Palanga

Hospitality Net

Mercure, a leading brand within the Accor group, today announces the opening of Mercure Palanga Vanagupe Resort following an extensive renovation project. Set in the charming Palanga, the largest and most popular seaside resort in Lithuania, the 98-key-hotel will offer easy access to the citys pristine beaches and sand dunes.

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Why Your Product’s First Impression Matters More Than Ever and How Prinova Can Help

FMT Magazine

In today’s hyper-competitive food and beverage market, exceptional products alone aren’t enough. The harsh reality? Consumers make split-second decisions, often choosing or dismissing products before they’ve even had a chance to taste them. Your packaging isn’t just a container; it’s your product’s first and most crucial sales pitch.

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Hyatt Centric Ocean Front Xiamen Officially Opens

Hospitality Net

The 196-room hotel provides the perfect home base for discovering the islands coastal charm and cultural treasures.

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Top Globally Sourced Ingredients

FMT Magazine

Globally sourced ingredients are one of the main contributors to the modern food industry. It is growing at 4.8% CAGR while being a $51.42 billion market in 2024. Now, consumers can access vast flavour varieties along with nutritional benefits in their near market. These are not the local products, and thatisa huge USP. Quinoa , currently at $1.2 billion in market valuea popular superfood from South America for example.

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Hyatt Announces Brand Debut In Kenya With The Official Opening Of Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands

Hospitality Net

Conveniently located for both business and leisure travelers, the 219-room property is a prime spot for business and events in Nairobi Westlands, while offering guests a hub to renowned safari adventures and key attractions in Kenya.

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Flavourtech’s NEW Smaller Spinning Cone Column

FMT Magazine

Flavourtech is a world leader in the development , design and manufacture of thin film, spinning cone technologies for dealcoholisation, aroma recovery, extraction and concentration. Headquartered in Australia, their unique technologies have been proven to deliver significant returns on investment through the recovery of superior flavours, extracts and concentrates, along with maintaining the natural characteristics of the raw material.

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Hapi and Revinate Team Up to Enable Hoteliers to Drive Direct Bookings Quickly and at Scale

Hospitality Net

Today, Hapi, the leading hospitality data and connectivity solutions provider, announced its partnership with Revinate, a direct booking platform transforming the hospitality industry by putting hoteliers in control of every step of their guests journeys. Revinate empowers hoteliers to shift share away from OTAs and maximize their direct bookings by leveraging their unique knowledge of their guests.

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Regulatory Changes Impacting Food Processing

FMT Magazine

The food processing industry is witnessing huge changes, mainly due to the continuous framework evolutions. All these are focused on improving food safety, quality, and consumer protection. Industry had to make this shift as consumers are getting more aware about their health.Moreover, technological advancements are happening simultaneously. The global food processing market is expected to have a CAGR of 7% from 2024 to 2031, according to Cognitive Market Research.

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Mandarin Oriental Announces New Luxury Resort in Puerto Rico

Hospitality Net

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is set to manage a new luxury resort and branded residences on Puerto Ricos breathtaking southwestern coast at Boquern Bay in Cabo Rojo. Mandarin Oriental Esencia, Puerto Rico is expected to open in 2028 and will be the Groups third property in the Caribbean, further strengthening its presence in the region. The project is part of Esencia, a new cosmopolitan coastal community owned and developed by Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital.

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Prinova: Leading a Community Based Approach

FMT Magazine

In conversation with Atul Sonthalia, Director at Prinova, we explore the challenges in the packaging Industry , growth of Indian manufacturing, using a community based approach to continuously grow, and more. Question –Being in the industry for so long, you must be privy to theins and outs of the industry by now. What are some of the challenges that you still face to this dayand how do you go about tackling them?

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Tribute Portfolio Debuts in the Chicago Loop with the Opening of THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago

Hospitality Net

Pyramid Global Hospitality and Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoys global portfolio of more than 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel today.

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Westward bound: How is the Indian palate adapting to Western sensibilities?

FMT Magazine

There was a time when, in order to succeed in the Indian food market , restaurants and food brands alike had to add a little extra tadka to their offerings to suit desi tastebuds. Well, not anymore: a survey titled The Evolving Indian Palate, conducted by market research firm Ipsos, found that nearly 79 per cent Indians cook Western food in their kitchens, at least once a week.