Chef Ann Foundation

APRIL 19, 2024

Serving 4.6 billion lunches and 2.4 billion breakfasts to K-12 students annually is a monumental effort — and a monumental opportunity for environmental stewardship.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2024

Chefs and restaurateurs are constantly seeking innovative methods to elevate dining experiences. One of the latest trends to captivate the gastronomic world is the infusion of Delta 8 THC, a cannabinoid known for its unique psychoactive properties. Here, we’ll explore the science and art behind incorporating Delta 8 into culinary creations, ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and flavorful journey for patrons.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

APRIL 19, 2024

With Earth Day on the horizon, the Boston-based Green Restaurant Association honored sustainable operators, including a vegan California restaurant and none other than Harvard University. The former operation, MUSE Global Kitchen, located in Calabasas, Calif., actually earned three separate honors: Greenest Restaurant, Greenest K-12 School Cafeteria and Sustainable Food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2024

Jamie Marozzi is an original founder of LocOhana Tropical Grill, formerly known as Biggy's, a Caribbean-inspired hotspot on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. In this discussion with Franchise Growth Solutions , he discusses the transition from Biggy's to LocOhana, which translates to "crazy family," and the decision to franchise the brand.

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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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Hobart

APRIL 19, 2024

In the spring of 2024, a new Hobart CLeN Ventless Conveyor Type Dishmachine was installed in the central kitchen of Albany Unified School District (AUSD) in California, thanks in part to grant funding from StopWaste , a public agency focused on reducing waste in Alameda County. The dishmachine allows the school district to switch from disposable to reusable ware, reducing the amount of waste being sent to the landfill each day by the district’s six schools.

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Food Safety Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

On April 18, 2024, Illinois Senate Bill 2637, also known as the Illinois Food Safety Act, passed the state Senate and was progressed to the House.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

APRIL 19, 2024

Tijuana Flats shared a batch of changes—among them a new owner, a Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing and the shuttering of nearly a dozen units—in a Friday, April 19 press release. Here’s a bit more on each: The New Owner Flatheads has acquired the Florida-based Tex-Mex brand from TJF USA.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Twenty-one years after the opening of the legendary Nammos Restaurant, Nammos Hotels & Resorts is launching its inaugural property, Nammos Hotel Mykonos, ready to welcome guests from 27th April. Nammos Hotels & Resorts, the new hospitality brand from ADMO Lifestyle Holding (ADMO) - a joint venture between Alpha Dhabi and Monterock International, is excited to bring to life the hospitality brand’s first property on Psarou Bay’s golden sands, the same beach where Nammos Restaurant resides.

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FoodService Director

APRIL 19, 2024

Aramark, and Morrison Healthcare are among the foodservice companies that have signed onto Mayor Adams’ Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

The prospect of higher inflation in coming months will likely cause volatility in financial markets. However, CBRE expects inflation will ease toward the Fed’s 2% target as the year progresses. While it’s too early for the Fed to declare victory on inflation, forward indicators point toward softening in the labor market. This should give the Fed confidence to make its first rate cut in June.

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FoodService Director

APRIL 19, 2024

The foodservice provider reported a solid quarter with 10% organic revenue growth in North America,

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

TripAdvisor recently announced that it blocked a record two million fake reviews in 2023, a massive 50% increase from 2022. While this creates another uphill battle in an oversaturated industry where hoteliers struggle to cut through the exponentially growing noise, it’s good news for hardworking hotel owners who emphasize building their brands and creating outstanding guest experiences that translate to positive, trusted reviews.

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Food Safety Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated two types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)—as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA Act, also known as the Superfund Act).

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Tucked away within the heart of the iconic Mykonos Town, celebrated for its charming architecture, vibrant energy, and unique views, Anandes Hotel emerges as the latest independent luxury boutique hotel, set to open in June 2024. Gracing a high point of Mykonos’ enchanting Old Town (Chora), overlooking its glaring white houses, windmills and the breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea, Anandes Hotel is re-defining the new Cycladic chic style.

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FoodHandler

APRIL 19, 2024

Yes, I know the real game is “never have I ever”, but that phrase didn’t work for the topic of this blog, so I changed it around a bit. I was working on a presentation earlier in the week on hand hygiene and I started thinking back to my career in foodservice. As someone who [.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Rector of HES-SO and president of swissuniversities, Dr Luciana Vaccaro, presented her priorities in the evolving higher education landscape and looked at ways of strengthening the collaboration with EHL at this important moment in time. Against the backdrop of global challenges, tech advancements and changing paradigms in teaching and learning, three overarching themes emerge as the critical pillars supporting the strategic trajectory of modern higher education for both HES-SO and EHL: internat

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Food Safety Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

The Alliance for a Stronger FDA has published its “ask” for Fiscal Year 2025 funding for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is $214 million more than the Presidential budget request submitted by FDA for FY 2025.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Mercure, a midscale brand from global hospitality leader Accor, announces the opening of Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre. Featuring 989 thoughtfully designed rooms, this newly built hotel is the largest Mercure hotel in the world.

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Forward Fooding

APRIL 19, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of food technology, one trend that stands out prominently is the rise of functional foods and drinks. With a substantial funding injection of €534.7 million in 2023, up from a mere 1.4% in 2021 to an impressive 3.4% share of global investment in 2023. The surge in funding under Next-Gen Food and Drinks underscores a growing recognition of the importance of nutritionally enhanced products that offer tangible health benefits beyond basic sustenance.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

New reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlights the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism.

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Food Safety Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

North American distributor BAK Food Equipment recently announced a name change from one of its partners—Poland-based Nowicki Food Machinery has become NOMA, effective immediately.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Somewhere there is a world where destinies collide. A world where one can spread their wings and wander, exactly as one wishes. In April, Sofitel takes us to this very special place with its new campaign starring Gillian Anderson and Dali Benssalah, the brand’s two ambassadors. A short film immortalized in the Sofitel Mexico City Reforma, an iconic hotel that unites past and present at the heart of a city with a rich culture.

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AHF

APRIL 19, 2024

Within healthcare and senior living, one often overlooked yet vital department is Food and Nutrition Services (FANS). Behind the scenes, a dedicated group of individuals works tirelessly to ensure that patients, residents, colleagues, staff, and visitors receive nourishment that is not only sustenance for the body but also a source of comfort, care, and healing.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, celebrated its 20th anniversary this week in Berlin at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), where the then start-up was first announced in 2004.

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HoodFilters

APRIL 19, 2024

Welcome to the second installment of our NFPA 96 Guide series, where we continue to explore the standards that safeguard commercial kitchens from fire hazards. In our first blog, we covered Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems and Grease Removal Essentials. Moving on, we now focus on grease filters, ducts, and access doors—key components crucial for maintaining a clean, efficient, and compliant kitchen environment.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

In recent years, the realms of sales marketing, distribution, and loyalty have undergone significant transformation in response to the challenges and opportunities brought about by remote work. Discussions held during HSMAI leadership meetings and conferences within these sectors have illuminated the evolving dynamics of the workplace, emphasizing the importance of happiness, productivity, and equity in this new era.

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Lithos POS

APRIL 19, 2024

A POS system is crucial for the success of businesses like restaurants and retail stores. It can greatly impact growth and cost savings. But first, let’s define what a point-of-sale system is. The point of sale, or POS, is an intricate software and hardware combination used to process transactions. It typically includes features like inventory management, analytic sales and stock reporting, discount and loyalty modules, and integrated payment processing.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, recently announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Chengdu High-Tech Zone, which marks the brand’s 50th hotel opening milestone in Greater China. Located close to Guilong Park in Shuangliu District, the 145-room hotel is set to bring an inviting and seamless stay experience for travelers in the new area of Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

APRIL 19, 2024

Chain restaurants are gaining ground. Technomic reports that the domestic footprint of the Top 500 chain restaurants increased 1.8% in 2023, marking the highest rate of new location growth since 2016. The finding comes from Technomic’s recently posted 2024 Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. Sales grew, too, by 7.8%, driven by rising prices and the upswing in openings, Technomic says in a release.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Cybersecurity in the hospitality industry is the software and processes that safeguard the vast array of sensitive data that hotels and resorts collect from their guests.

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