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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news on the impact of California's minimum wage, customer satisfaction, AI use in restaurants, popular cocktails and bathroom readiness. Early Impact of California's Minimum Wage A new edition of The Anchor from Placer.ai, written by R.J. Hottovy, the company’s Head of Analytical Research, digs into the changes at California restaurants wrought by increases to its minimum wage laws.

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Hyatt Acquires the me and all hotels Brand, Positioning Conversion-Friendly Lifestyle Brand for Growth Across Europe and Beyond

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to unlock growth in new European markets and build on Hyatt’s strong momentum in the region.

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Creating an Effective Cell Phone Policy for Restaurant Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

What are the best practices for instilling an effective cell phone policy for staff at your restaurant? It's a tough issue. This episode of Making Dough Show ! host Hengam Stanfield delves into this topic offering suggestions for creating an efficient and productive workable environment.

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Practices that Lead to Microbial Contamination of Milk in Zimbabwe’s Informal Dairy Sector

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study provided insight into the on-farm hygiene characteristics that affect the contamination of milk produced at informal dairy farms in Zimbabwe. The risk variables identified in the study can serve as a foundation for microbial contamination prevention strategies for the sector.

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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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Local tomato sauce punches up pasta dishes at New York schools

FoodService Director

The sauce, which was funded through a state farm-to-school grant, allowed schools to increase the amount of local ingredients in its dishes.

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Totally Cool, Inc., Recalls All Ice Cream Products Because of Possible Lm Contamination

Food Safety Tech

According the the FDA’s website, Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Products were distributed nationwide, and available in retail locations and direct delivery. No illnesses have been reported to date. The brands involved were Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery, Amafruits, Chipwich, Cumberland Farms, Dolcezza Gelato, Friendly’s, Hershey’s Ice Cream, Jeni’s, LaSa

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iD Fresh Food, India’s largest and Most Reputed Brand in fresh, Natural food Products, is on an Ambitious Growth Trajectory.

FMT Magazine

iD Fresh Food, India’s largest and most reputed brand in fresh, natural food products, is on an ambitious growth trajectory. The Bengaluru-based company chalked out its plans to expand its presence across India with launches in 11 new cities, including tier 2 and tier 3 markets, across 6 States. In a strategic move to cater to growing consumer demand, the company is introducing its acclaimed range of products in several new cities including Goa, Indore, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Dehradun, Panc

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From laughter to tears… ?

Hospitality Net

In this electoral period where everyone is predicting a devastating or transformative future, regardless of which side emerges victorious, we are entitled to wonder about the foreseeable consequences for the hospitality community.

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TNA Partners Complete Snack Solutions with Preziosi Food to Achieve a 76% increase in Production

FMT Magazine

TNA partners complete snack solutions with Preziosi Food to achieve a 76% increase in production “Thanks to the success of our collaboration with TNA, we now have 30-35% extra capacity, which can accommodate further growth – and that is a guarantee for the future of our business.” – Lorenzo Caporaletti, President and CEO of Preziosi Food Sydney, Australia, 25 June 2024 — With the snacks market in Italy accelerating and cost-conscious consumers increasingly turning to budget-friendly privat

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Education and diversification recognized as key to future of tourism in Asia and the Pacific

Hospitality Net

According to UN Tourism’s data, the sector is experiencing a rapid recovery in Asia and the Pacific, with arrivals reaching 82% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024, boosted by the re-opening of many destinations throughout 2023. Now, with full recovery on the horizon, the latest joint meeting of UN Tourism’s Commission for Asia and the Pacific (CAP) and its Commission of South Asia (CSA), focused on the challenges and opportunities for creating a positive and lasting transformati

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Marico, One of India’s leading FMCG Companies has Announced the launch of Saffola Muesli with flavour Pops

FMT Magazine

Marico, one of India’s leading FMCG companies has announced the launch of Saffola muesli with flavour pops, aiming to leverage the brand’s equity in the adult breakfast segment. Over the years, it has emerged as one of the leading players with a wide breakfast range, having become India’s No. 1 brand in oats and launching extension to categories like peanut butter, honey.

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A guide to food plating and presentation

Hospitality Net

Ever wanted to know the secrets behind the art of plating food like a top chef? The way a dish is presented on the plate plays a crucial role in the overall guest dining experience. All of our senses are engaged when we’re dining out; sound, smell, and touch are all important elements in restaurants, but sight has particular value beyond the present moment.

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Food Acquirability: An Unexplored Component of Food Security?

Food Safety Chat

Really thrilled that our paper has been published "Food Acquirability: An Unexplored Component of Food Security?" Do check it out.

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Investment Opportunities in the Lifestyle Hotel Market

Hospitality Net

Multi-story complexes of similar-looking rooms with cozy lighting, finely-pressed sheets, and a corporate, sterile feel. These kinds of hotels abound, found on every street corner in the U.S. However, research suggests that guests are starting to crave more from their away-from-home experiences.

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France’s Travel & Tourism Broke All Records Last Year, WTTC Research Reveals

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today unveiled the remarkable growth of Travel & Tourism in France last year, with the sector’s GDP contribution surging by nearly 6% year-on-year to a record-breaking €246BN.

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USA TODAY Readers Name Motel 6 Best Budget-Friendly Hotel Brand

Hospitality Net

Motel 6, a name synonymous with affordable lodging, has again been voted the "Best Budget-Friendly Hotel Brand" in the annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2024.

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Mews Survey Reveals 80% of Travelers Prefer Hotels with a Completely Automated Front Desk or Self-Service Technology

Hospitality Net

The mad dash to take a summer vacation is underway, with three out of four travelers agreeing that Americans are prioritizing travel more in 2024. And when they travel, they are opting more for a highly digital, self-service experience when it comes to their hotel stays.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 22 June

Hospitality Net

The U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results from the previous week and mixed comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 22 June. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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New USALI 12th Revised Edition Update – ESG related changes

Hospitality Net

Following the last edition published in 2014, the new 12th Revised Edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) has its debut this year (the e-book version will be available in July) and will be placed in effect on January 1, 2026. Besides other adaptations, new elements i.e. schedules have been introduced which further increase transparency and alignment with contemporary practices.

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Australia’s Tourism Sector Set to Contribute Record-Breaking $265BN to the Economy

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecasts Travel & Tourism will contribute more to Australia’s economy in 2024 than any previous year on record.

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Oracle Hospitality Exec on Its AI Plan in ‘Every Single Release’

Hospitality Net

Oracle Hospitality is gradually incorporating the latest AI advancements into its hotel technology products. However, once the momentum picks up, it will be unstoppable.

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American Escapism? Quarterly Travel Survey Reveals Rising U.S. Interest In International Vacations

Hospitality Net

Delving into topics such as the classic American road trip and the steady rise of cannabis tourism, MMGY’s Travel Intelligence released today the “Summer Edition” of its renowned and wide-reaching research study, Portrait of American Travelers®. An examination of the evolving habits, preferences and behaviors of today’s U.S. travel consumers, the quarterly survey found that 8 in 10 active leisure travelers are interested in taking an international trip within the next two years, potentially sign

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Bespoke Hotels announces transformative rebranding

Hospitality Net

The UK’s largest independent hotel group has announced its transformative rebranding – reflecting its dedication to exceeding guest expectations and delivering exceptional experiences across its growing portfolio of hotels.

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Trinity Investments Announces Expansion of Leadership Team in Europe

Hospitality Net

Trinity Investments (“Trinity”), a U.S.-based hospitality-focused real estate investor, announced today it has expanded its leadership team in London to service opportunities in the European market. Mai Kawashima has joined as a Vice President of Acquisitions, George Austin has joined as a Director of Strategic Operations, Elia Antonioudaki has joined as Vice President of Development and Andrea Hendrick has joined as Vice President of Finance.