Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
In a recent webinar organized by the Alliance for a Stronger FDA, a top policy and legislation official from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided insight to the agency’s approach to regulating cannabidiol (CBD) and kratom in foods and dietary supplements.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
TIME Hotels, renowned for its management expertise and headquartered in the UAE, has officially launched its latest venture, the TIME Ruba Hotel & Suites, in Makkah. This opening is poised to enhance the city’s hospitality offerings, providing guests with an unparalleled mix of luxury, comfort, and cultural immersion.
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Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
A recent report from the Food and Drug Administration has found that a sheep farm was likely a contributing factor in the contamination of onions. The finding came when investigators searched for the cause of a 2020 outbreak of Salmonella Newport foodborne infections associated with red onions from the Southern San Joaquin Valley and Imperial Valley in California.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Established Cairns’ hotel owner, Taisei Kanko Australia Pty Limited, announced today that their Cairns hotel has relaunched as a self-managed, independent hotel to be branded as Cairns Harbourside Hotel.
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Food Safety Tech
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Researchers from Texas A&M have developed a wax coating with nano-encapsulated essential oils for use on produce that provides both immediate and delayed antibacterial effects. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering, worked with horticultural science professor Luis Cisneros-Zevallos to engineer a nano-encapsulated cinnamon-bark essential oil that was then imbibed into a food-grade wax commonly applied on produce surfaces.
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Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Mississippi restaurateur Robert St. John of the New South Restaurant Group has taken a twist on the adage "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." In his case it's more like "when your restaurant closes due to the pandemic, host pop-ups." St. John's The Purple Parrot had been a community stalwart in Hattiesburg for 33 years.
Fast Casual
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The advent of single-use, disposable wipes has revolutionized the way that cleaning and sanitation practices are carried out in the foodservice industry, increasing efficiency, and reducing training requirements. Consider these benefits.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
“For any business looking for process efficiencies this is a no-brainer. I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t implement something similar, and I wish we’d done it years ago!
Fast Casual
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, joined a start up team in the fintech space to be involved with businesses that create solutions focused on improving the financial health and financial inclusion for all employees.
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Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened the doors of Hyatt Place Makassar, marking the entry of the Hyatt Place brand into Indonesia. This new addition to the Hyatt family is set to provide guests with the brand’s signature intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. Located strategically on Sudirman Street, Hyatt Place Makassar is integrated with the high-end 31 Sudirman Suite apartments, positioning it near the
Food Safety Tech
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Neogen Corporation has appointed James “Jim” Walter to the position of Vice President, Global Operations. In this role, he will lead and manage Neogen’s global manufacturing and logistics functions. Walter graduated with honors from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in mathematics and engineering, then served in the Navy as a nuclear engineer.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Louvre Hotels Group, the second-largest player in the hotel industry in France and Europe, with flagship brands such as Campanile, Kyriad and Première Classe, is implementing a strategic plan aiming, by 2028, to position each of its brands among the top 3 performing ones in the segments and countries where the group operates.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Polish authorities have issued an urgent warning to avoid meat sold at a market in the country after one person died. The Government Centre for Security (RCB) told people not to eat meat from unverified sources bought at the market in Nowa Dęba in Tarnobrzeg County over the weekend because of the risk of poisoning. Anyone with symptoms was asked to contact their doctor or to call the emergency number 112.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
"I was honoured to take over as IHG’s group CEO in July and would like to thank our teams for delivering an excellent set of results. Travel demand was strong across all markets, with RevPAR up 16% on last year and 11% ahead of the 2019 pre-pandemic peak. Combined with the power of our enterprise and efficient operating model, profit from reportable segments grew 23% and exceeded one billion dollars for the first time, and adjusted EPS grew 33%.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
In June of 2023, the Iowa Department of Agriculture, under contract with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), inspected Iowa Egg Company Inc.'s Osage, IA shell egg farm and egg processing facility, where eggs are washed, graded, and packed. FDA cited a number of issues where the company was not meeting the requirements. "Did not have and implement a written 'compliant' Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) Prevention Plan that includes, at minimum, the SE prevention measures required by 21 CFR118.4.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Info-Tech Research Group’s latest research highlights the unveiling of its AI/ML Use Case Library tailored for the hospitality industry. This research emphasizes the importance of establishing a compelling business case to support substantial investments in transformative endeavors; the library also offers valuable insights into common challenges and best practices for the industry.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
FDA issued Warning Letters to several food importers. While three of the five were the same old thing, no FSVP for importer food, the other two had FSVP programs (for some items) but these programs were improperly designed and/or implemented. [link] Indian Groceries and Spices, Inc. Chicago, IL Did not have an FSVP for any of the foods you import, including the following foods: Whole Cumin Seeds manufactured by (b)(4) Extra Hot Chili Powder manufactured by (b)(4) Green Mung Bean (Split Huskless)
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
affles Hotels & Resorts, a distinguished luxury division of Accor, in collaboration with NEOM, has announced their ambitious project: Raffles Trojena. This new resort, nestled in the year-round mountain haven of Trojena in northwestern Saudi Arabia, is expected to welcome guests in 2027. Raffles Trojena aims to revolutionize mountain resort experiences, providing unparalleled opportunities for guests to immerse themselves in the extraordinary natural splendor of the region.
HoodFilters
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The efficiency and safety of your commercial kitchen ventilation system are critical. In fact, not only does a well-maintained hood and ventilation system ensure a comfortable and safe working environment, it also plays an important role in the longevity of your kitchen equipment. Ensuring your hood and vent system is in top condition not only contributes to a healthier work environment, it also helps you stay in compliance with safety regulations.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Super Bowl LVIII, hosted in Las Vegas, was responsible for the U.S. hotel industry’s strong year-over-year (YoY) growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR), which was up 3.9% and driven entirely by a 6.8% increase in average daily rate (ADR). U.S. occupancy fell 1.5 ppts as business slowed ahead of the big game. Without Las Vegas’ ADR contribution, U.S.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) is updating its estimate of the global burden of foodborne illness for 2025, and researchers are calling for the inclusion of Chagas disease, which has not been considered in past estimates.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Short-term rental supply in key hotel markets is up 24% Across the key hotel markets we’ve mapped, short-term rental supply is up 24% at the end of 2023 versus 2022. Riyadh, London, Mumbai, Sydney and Delhi have shown the greatest growth, each exceeding 40% increase in short-term rental properties. Regionally, supply has increased most in EMEA markets (31%), followed by Asia Pacific (19%) and Latin America (18%), with North American destinations seeing least growth on average (9%).
Penn State Food Safety Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Two more recalls issued in response to the Rizo-López Foods, Inc. recall of cotija cheese. Both of these recalls coming a week after Rizo Lopez Foods issued their recall of February 6, 2024. [link] Bristol Farms Recalls Chicken Taco Kit Because of Possible Health Risk February 14, 2024- Bristol Farms is recalling Chicken Taco Kit 9oz, Sell by 1/18/24, because the Chipotle Crema sauce cup has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Similar to its sibling properties in New York, Crosby Street and The Whitby, the Warren Street Hotel showcases the vivid and imaginative interior designs characteristic of Kit Kemp Design Studio.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Naf Naf Grill—a Middle Eastern-inspired concept serving chicken shawarma, falafel, baked pitas and more—is set to break into North Carolina this spring. The opening in Charlotte, N.C., will mark franchisee NGN Carolinas’ second Carolinas locale, as the group opened a unit in Ft. Mill, S.C., two years ago. “We are beyond excited to open our second Naf Naf,” says Neel Patel, of NGN Carolinas.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Alliants, the leading provider of guest experience technology and expertise, is ramping up its activity and presence in the US hotel market alongside an expanded senior commercial team.
FMT Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Elgi Equipments (B.S.E.: 522074 NSE: ELGIEQUIP), one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, today announced its partnership with D.V.P. Vacuum Technology S.p.A., Italy, to manufacture, assemble, test, and sell D.V.P.’s proprietary vacuum products in India. With this agreement, ELGi will expand its product portfolio to include vacuum products.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) announced a signed agreement with Morogoro Mishama Company that will introduce Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts to the shores of Zanzibar in 2025. To support the growing demand for premium hospitality accommodations in Tanzania, Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort will feature 75 guestrooms as well as the brand’s glamourous, signature programming and experiences that will help guests discover the culture, coordinates and cuisine of the destination.Anticipated to fea
FMT Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Odisha’s industrial landscape received a major boost on Thursday, Feb 15 with the inauguration of the New Food Park in Khurda by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. This state-of-the-art facility, established by IDCO, is set to attract leading food and beverage companies like Pepsi, Nestle, and Indo Nissin, along with their ancillary units. “The advent of these companies will provide employment to thousands of youths of the state,” said CM Patnaik.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful adoption of its GuestCast content streaming solution by The Metric Hotel in Los Angeles, California. An award-winning platform designed to easily adapt to the interests of each guest, GuestCast now plays an essential role in The Metric’s ability to cater to its young and international guest demographic.
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