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Over 10,000 cases of shredded cheese products recalled over Listeria contamination

Food Safety News

Sargento Foods, Inc. of Plymouth, WI, is recalling certain shredded cheese products over potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 5, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

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Engaging and Retaining Customer Loyalty with Restaurant Rewards AppsĀ (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

Customer loyalty is one of the most expensive currencies that a company can deal in. It is one of the best ways to guarantee a steady revenue while also taking business away from competitors. An effective strategy for fostering this customer loyalty is for a company to release a loyalty rewards app , which is designed specifically to drive repeat transactions with a single customer.

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Study Identifies Why Some Leafy Greens are Less Susceptible to E. Coli Than Lettuce; Finds Natural Antimicrobial Effect of Kale, Collards

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study has identified factors that determine the susceptibility of different leafy greens to foodborne Escherichia coli, including storage temperatures, leaf roughness, and natural wax coating. The researchers also found that the juice of kale and collard leaves have a natural antimicrobial effect.

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Navigating Through Ice: The Five Most Common Ice Machine Repair Issues

Modern Restaurant Management

In the domain of commercial refrigeration, ice machines represent a critical asset, driving day-to-day operations in sectors as diverse as hospitality, healthcare, and retail. The consummate performance of these units is non-negotiable, given their role in preserving product integrity, meeting health standards, and enhancing customer experience. 1. Inadequate Ice Production A common predicament, insufficient ice production, often signals deeper issues within the machine’s operational frame

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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 Marketā€™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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Illinois company recalls imported cinnamon after FDA warns public about lead in product

Food Safety News

Raja Foods LLC of Skokie, Il, is recalling its 3.5-ounce packages of ā€œSwad Cinnamon Powderā€ because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. The products included in this recall are, Swad Brand Cinnamon Powder in clear plastic 3.5 OZ bags, UPC 0-51179-34280-4, from either of the following two batches and Best Before Dates: Batch KX21223 Best Before July 2026 and Batch KX08123 Best Before March 2026.

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Florida firm recalls cinnamon named in FDA warning about elevated levels of lead

Food Safety News

El Chilar Rodriguez LLC of Apopka, FL, is recalling more than 1,500 bags of El Chilar Ground Cinnamon ā€œCanela Molidaā€ sold in 1.25-ounce bags, because it may contain traces of lead. The product was distributed by La Raza LLC of Forestville, MD, which distributes to brick-and-mortar retail stores within the state of Maryland. The product can be identified by the lot codes D300 EX1024 and F272 EX1026, which is stamped on the front side of the packaging.

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Subway Canada Starts Slicing, Too

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Subway has expanded its rollout of slicers to Canadian stores, becoming “the first major QSR in Canada to offer freshly sliced meat,” according to the brand. The equipment add-on hit U.S. stores in 2023, and Subway says Canada was its next priority market. Now, Canadians can get freshly sliced ham, turkey, pepperoni and salami, and the new equipment comes at no cost to brand franchisees.

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Marriott International Signs Agreement With Victoria Park Hotels to Debut Autograph Collection Hotels in Hong Kong

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Victoria Park Hotels Ltd. to launch The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection in early 2025.

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Meat recalled as Finland deals with hepatitis E rise

Food Safety News

Finnish officials are investigating the connection between a hepatitis E-positive meat product and a rise in infections in the country. Between January and February, 81 hepatitis E cases from different parts of Finland have been reported to the infectious disease register. Half of these people have required hospital treatment. 20 and 60 hepatitis E cases are reported to the Infectious Disease Register annually.

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JW Marriott transports Mindfulness to St. Maarten with the opening of JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa

Hospitality Net

The first JW Marriott and Marriott International luxury property in St. Maarten is set to elevate the islandā€™s hospitality landscape by seamlessly merging luxury and wellness within this highly-coveted destination.

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EU reveals results of vet drug residues in food and animals

Food Safety News

The latest data showing levels of residues from veterinary drugs and other substances in animals and animal-derived food in 2022 in Europe has been published. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report looks at hormones, antibacterials, environmental contaminants, prohibited substances, and other veterinary drugs. It includes data reported by EU member states, Iceland, and Norway.

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Do You Give Your Customers an Experience ā€“ Or Just a Transaction?

Hospitality Net

In the past few months, Iā€™ve been to several concerts. Iā€™d say the entertainers were legends in the industry. Two of them were Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr (of the Beatles). Both are talented beyond words. They both have successful careers. They have both been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Itā€™s important for you to know this, just in case you donā€™t know who they are.

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How well-written recipes can optimize productivity and profitability in the kitchen

FoodService Director

Raeanne Sarazen, author of ā€œThe Complete Recipe Writing Guide,ā€ shares the secrets every menu developer needs to know.

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Check In, Work Out: Hyatt Regency Debuts New Collaboration with Personal Training Platform, Future, to Enhance Guest Wellbeing

Hospitality Net

Building on Hyattā€™s purpose of care and commitment to wellbeing, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today an exclusive collaboration between the Hyatt Regency brand and Future, a personal training platform that connects users with an ongoing fitness coach to create customized virtual workouts, further complementing World of Hyatt members and guestsā€™ wellbeing journeys.

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4 stealable ideas for recruiting and retaining employees

FoodService Director

Operators shared their tips for hiring and retaining employees during the SNA's Legislative Action Conference held earlier this month in Washington D.C.

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Rethinking Diversity in Tech & Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Throughout my HR career at Guestcentric, diversity and inclusion in the workplace has been a frequently and widely discussed topic. We all know the typical narrative resounding in the headlines, that women have been historically discriminated against in the workplace, leading to shortages of women in the tech industry. But although this may have been the case back in the 70s, with the wealth of programs and initiatives aimed at encouraging women to pursue tech careers, I cannot help but wonder,

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5th Annual State of Digital for Enterprise QSR and Fast Casual Brands

Fast Casual

We recently conducted our 5rd Annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2023 performance and 2025 priorities as reported by 179 brands, representing over 62,000 locations.

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Malminder Gill Partners with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as their in-house Sleep Concierge

Hospitality Net

Award-winning Harley-Street Integrative Hypnotherapist and Sleep Expert, Malminder Gill, is delighted to announce her exclusive partnership with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, launching to coincide with World Sleep Day, 15th March 2024.

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New group aims to make noncom the engine driving sustainability

FoodService Director

Composed of operators and suppliers, the Sustainability Leadership Team intends to remove the roadblocks to best practices at every step of the supply chain.

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MeliĆ” Hotels International Arrives In Sardinia With The Addition Of An Affiliated By MeliĆ” Hotel On The Sassari Coast

Hospitality Net

The hotel company keeps expanding in the main Mediterranean destinations and continues to grow in Italy, reaching the Sardinian coast before this summer.

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Your Guide to Safely Feeding Students During a Kitchen Remodel

the CAMBRO blog

Starting a kitchen remodel is an exciting yet challenging undertaking for school foodservice directors. While the promise of a revamped and efficient kitchen space is thrilling, figuring out how to provide uninterrupted meal service during the renovation can be daunting. Jeff Atkinson, Director of Food & Nutrition Services at Gregory-Portland Independent School District in Portland, Texas, has a district wide participation of 1,800 at breakfast and 3,900 at lunch.

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Nida Wongphanlert, Owner and General Manager of 137 Pillars Suites and Residences on her commitment sustainability and social responsibility in hospitality

Hospitality Net

As both the Owner and General Manager of 137 Pillars Suites and Residences, Nida Wongphanlert is using her influential position in hospitality to foster a culture of sustainability both within and beyond her hotel walls.

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Unveiling the Future of FoodTech: Looking Forward To The The FoodTech 500 Event in London

Forward Fooding

In the dynamic world of FoodTech innovation, the FoodTech 500 initiative by Forward Fooding stands tall as a beacon of recognition and celebration for the most groundbreaking AgriFoodTech companies globally. Join us for the dynamic Global Unveiling of the Official 2023 FoodTech 500 on March 13th at the London FoodTech Hub , in partnership with Huckletree, as we celebrate the most groundbreaking AgriFoodTech companies shaping the future of food systems.

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TRIBE to Enter Poland with Stylish Hotel in the Heart of KrakĆ³w

Hospitality Net

Accor, a worldā€™s leading hospitality group, today announces the signing of the 168-room TRIBE KrakĆ³w Stare Miasto in Poland. Expected to open in 2025, the new construction hotel will be located in the centre of KrakĆ³w, and will be the first hotel under the lifestyle TRIBE brand in the country.

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Liberty University and Sodexo show employee appreciation with a carnival extravaganza

FoodService Director

Liberty Universityā€™s dining team and Sodexo recently hosted an employee appreciation day in the form of a carnival experience.

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Stay up all night in the Hidden Library of St Paulā€™s Cathedral, now on Airbnb

Hospitality Net

Airbnb is inviting bookworms on the ultimate literary escape: an overnight stay in the Hidden Library of St Paulā€™s Cathedral ā€“ hosted by Abby Parker of BookTokā€™s @abbysbooks. Tucked away in one of Londonā€™s most iconic landmarks, the Hidden Library allows guests to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of literature ā€“ exclusively listed on Airbnb.

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Unlock Operational Efficiency with YBC Plus

Fast Casual

Are you looking for a partner to enhance operational efficiency for you, your franchisees, and your locations? This overview elaborates on our services, highlighting how YBC Plusā„¢ provides warehousing, fulfillment, product sourcing, order management, and location analytics.

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Raines Adds Springhill Suites Cheraw and Hilton Garden Inn University District Greenville to Management Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Following a landmark year, Raines has added two more properties to its management portfolio: Springhill Suites Cheraw in Cheraw, SC, and Hilton Garden Inn University District Greenville in Greenville, NC. Co-X Holdings has a majority stake in both properties.

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Expo West unveils cutting-edge alternative protein innovations

GFI

March 7, 2024 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Insider tips for maximizing your Expo West experience Every March, thousands of exhibiting food companies and tens of thousands of registered attendees descend upon Southern California for one of the largest industry trade shows ā€” Natural Products Expo West.

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Rafael Nadalā€™s Zel Brand to Open 2nd Hotel in Spain This Summer

Hospitality Net

Zel, the hotel brand created by MeliĆ” Hotels International and Rafael Nadal, has announced new expansion plans, as previously announced at Fitur by MeliĆ”ā€™s Chairman and CEO, Gabriel Escarrer. He announced the brandā€™s upcoming destinations, with the second Zel project set to open on the Costa Brava this summer, followed by new hotels in Madrid, Sayulita (Mexico), and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) in 2025.

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