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How to Minimize the Economic Impact of Food Recalls

Modern Restaurant Management

Protecting consumers from harm is the top priority in any recall situation. At the same time, as food recalls are rising , their economic impact can be devastating for restaurants and other food businesses. Did you know that the average direct cost of a food recall is $10 million , including recall notification and processing, as well as product transportation and disposal?

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Game Theory in Luxury Hospitality Marketing: The Strategic Edge

Hospitality Net

In the competitive world of luxury hospitality, standing out isn’t just about offering opulence—it’s about strategy. Enter game theory, a branch of mathematics that studies strategic interactions where the outcome for each participant depends on the actions of others. Traditionally used in economics and military strategy, game theory offers intriguing insights for luxury hotels aiming to enhance their marketing strategies.

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Massachusetts is First State to Test All Dairy Herds for HPAI H5N1; No Trace of Virus Detected

Food Safety Magazine

Testing of all licensed dairy farms across the state of Massachusetts has produced 100 percent negative results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1. Massachusetts is the first U.S. state to test all of its dairy herds for the virus.

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Artificial Intelligence Is Checking Into Your Hotel – Are You Ready?

Hospitality Net

Even though artificial intelligence has been a part of our lexicon for more than seventy years, artificial intelligence remains the latest bright shiny thing. Businesses large and small feel compelled to incorporate artificial intelligence into their company descriptions even with a limited understanding of what artificial intelligence is, or how it could help their business.

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Greenville County Schools' partnership with Special Ed department brings benefits to students

FoodService Director

On this episode of Onsite with FSD, the nutrition team shares how its partnership with the Special Education Department began and the benefits that come with it.

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Ex-Hotel Employees Are Sharing The Things They Would NEVER Do While Staying At A Hotel

Hospitality Net

Working at a hotel can be a.wild experience. From unwashed sheets to third-party booking secrets, there’s likely nothing hotel employees haven’t seen. Because they know the ins and outs of hotels so well, we recently asked former and current employees of the BuzzFeed Community to share what tips they have for staying at a hotel. Here are their responses.

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Shaping The Future Of Hospitality Investment

Hospitality Net

The Middle East hospitality industry is at the brink of transformation, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and an increasing focus on sustainability.

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Grubhub reshapes college dining with integrated tech solution

FoodService Director

The company’s app links with meal plans at over 360 campuses and counting, offering students smoother and more flexible dining experiences.

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The AC Hotel Sacramento, designed by AXIS Architecture + Design, welcomes guests

Hospitality Net

AXIS Architecture + Design, the noted and award-winning West Coast hospitality design, hotel renovation, multi-family residential design, and affordable housing architectural design firm, is pleased to announce the completion of their latest new-build hospitality design project: the AC Hotel Sacramento. Following its soft-opening this summer, the property recently officially started welcoming guests.

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UK Trial Shows Promise of New Approach to Food Hygiene Regulation for Large Supermarkets

Food Safety Magazine

Following a proof-of-concept trial with five major grocery chains, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is entertaining the idea of a new approach to national food hygiene regulation for large supermarket retailers, which would favor audit data monitoring over in-person inspections.

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Casona Roma Norte, Boutique Hotel And Cultural Oasis, Opens In Mexico City

Hospitality Net

Casona Roma Norte - the latest addition to Mexico’s distinguished Hamak Hotels collection, known for its dedication to a strong sense of place - is set to open its doors on October 1, 2024. A meticulously restored 1920s mansion offering 32 rooms with modern design, Casona Roma Norte merges historical charm with contemporary sophistication and is a reflection of the vibrant evolution of Mexico City’s Colonia Roma neighborhood.

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Winterizing Your Food Truck Exhaust System: Key Tips for a Smooth Season

HoodFilters

As the colder months approach, preparing your food truck exhaust system for winter is essential. Whether you’re planning to operate through the winter or putting your truck into storage, maintaining your food truck ventilation system ensures smooth operations, better air quality, and safety. Winter conditions can put extra strain on exhaust fans, filters, and other components, making proper care vital to avoid damage and keep your food truck running efficiently.

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Remembering Leif R. Evensen – A Legacy in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Leif R. Evensen, affectionately known as “Mr. Cornell in Europe,” and a deeply respected figure in the hotel industry, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the age of 89, after a long illness. He spent his final weeks at Ullern Health Centre.

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How Proof of the Pudding plans to take over onsite foodservice, one opportunity at a time

FoodService Director

The Atlanta-based catering company and foodservice management firm is hunting for acquisitions to expand its reach.

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Borealis Hotel Group opens 208-key Holiday Inn Express Brussels-Airport

Hospitality Net

Last year April Borealis Hotel Group announced, completely in line with its expansion strategy, the acquisition of various hotel projects in Belgium. It is with great pride and pleasure that, thanks to the close and excellent co-operation with the partners Candor, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Adagio, Borealis Hotel Group developed and finished 2 of these projects side by side.

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Should email still be part of your foodservice marketing mix?

IN Food Marketing

With the proliferation of email — as well as the influence and popularity of social media platforms that offer beautiful food photography and culinary personalities — some marketers are questioning the relevance of this tactic in their marketing mix. When it comes to foodservice and B2B, email continues to be one of the most effective ways to reach decision makers, drive engagement, and foster long-term relationships with operators who control purchases.

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160-Key Adagio Access Brussels Airport Now Open

Hospitality Net

Last year April Borealis Hotel Group announced, completely in line with its expansion strategy, the acquisition of various hotel projects in Belgium. It is with great pride and pleasure that, thanks to the close and excellent co-operation with the partners Candor, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Adagio, Borealis Hotel Group developed and finished 2 of these projects side by side.

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ITW FEG Veteran Leads SHFM Board of Directors

Foodservice Equipment Reports

The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management announced today its 2024-2025 board of directors and industry advisory board. Shayne Varnum, director, consultant services and government sales, ITW Food Equipment Group, has become the society’s new president. Varnum began his professional career with Aramark in the business services division as a foodservice director.

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Dusit international and Saigontourist Group sign MOU to boost tourism development in Thailand and Vietnam

Hospitality Net

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Saigontourist Group, one of Vietnam’s largest multi-service travel corporations, to drive tourism development in Thailand and Vietnam through strategic promotions, enhanced services, and the creation of innovative tourism products.

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bioMérieux Celebrates Opening of Fit-For-Purpose Molecular and Genomic Innovation Center in Philadelphia

Food Safety Magazine

On September 18, bioMérieux celebrated the opening of its new Molecular and Genomic Innovation Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where innovative molecular diagnostics solutions will be developed to meet the testing needs of the food and beverage industry, thereby advancing food safety.

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Hospitality is like building bridges — you need the right tools

Hospitality Net

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Robbert Manussen, Area General Manager Taiwan at IHG Hotels & Resorts, joins Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, to share how he’s used technology to connect cultures and help hoteliers across three continents stay relevant in their respective markets. Robbert explains that facilitating a cohesive guest experience is like building bridges between guests and hotel teams, and it all starts with investing in the right technology that staff can train on.

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Growing Beverage Chain Makes Top-Level Hire

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Christopher Dawson, who served as the CEO of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux from June 2023-August 2024, has taken his expertise to 7 Brew. Now, as president of the drive-thru beverage concept, Dawson will spearhead the brand’s continued expansion across the United States. He will report to CEO John Davidson.

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How Ritz-Carlton’s “Ladies and Gentlemen” Mantra Can Guide Us All Now in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

I recently had the chance to spend time with Horst Schulze, co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. While preparing for our conversation, I asked my hospitality industry friends what they most wanted to know. Their top request? The story behind the iconic phrase: “Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen.” I wanted to share Mr. Schulze’s insights with you here because I believe they can apply to you and your own hospitality business.

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GFSI Seeking Input on Food Safety Auditor Professional Development Framework

Food Safety Magazine

The Consumer Good Forum’s Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a consultation on a new Food Safety Auditor Professional Development Framework.

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The Hospitality Customer You Didn’t Train For

Hospitality Net

Shaping how well we execute service to our guests is a primary function of hotel and restaurant training. From the front of house to the back, and the first floor to the top floor, we support our teams on the path to guest experience and financial rewards. This is fundamental and we hope that nothing gets in the way of our dreams.

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Johnson & Wales Charlotte puts student choice at the heart of new virtual dining concepts

FoodService Director

The Caf to Go and The Maple to Go offer late-night dining and a menu that is tailor-made to students’ wants and needs.

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Omniboost Launches New Connectivity with Venuesuite, Redefining Venue Management Efficiency

Hospitality Net

At HITEC 2024, Omniboost, a trailblazer in hospitality data unification and connectivity, proudly announced a groundbreaking new partnership with Venuesuite. Venuesuite is a leading venue management platform specializing in venue booking solutions that help hospitality venues manage business meetings and events both online and offline. This partnership kicks off with the first key core innovative integration via Omniboost’s Data Connectivity Platform between Venuesuite and Mews, a global leader

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Recalls this week

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Recall of specific batches of Creamy Delicious Foods coleslaw products due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall of a batch of Karma Kefruit Citron Figue (Lemon Fig) drink due to the possible presence of glass fragments. Possible presence of peanut in specific batches of Domino's Garlic & Herb and Domino's Mustard & Honey dips.

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The Hotels Network Achieves SOC 2® Compliance, Leading the Way in Hotel Technology Security

Hospitality Net

The Hotels Network (THN) is proud to announce the successful completion of its SOC 2® Type I compliance, becoming one of the first SaaS companies in hotel technology to achieve this certification. SOC 2 is one of the most highly regarded information security standards globally, developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) to ensure that organizations manage customer data with the utmost care and rigor.

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Paper published

Food Safety Chat

Really pleased that our paper has been published "Effect of Brexit and Covid-19 shocks on the UK’s horticultural sector: Insights from a rapid survey.

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International Tourist Arrivals hit 96% of pre-pandemic levels through July 2024

Hospitality Net

According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, around 790 million tourists travelled internationally in the first seven months of 2024, about 11% more than in 2023 and only 4% less than in 2019. Data show a strong start to the year, followed by a more modest second quarter. Results are in line with UN Tourism’s projection of a full recovery in international arrivals in 2024 despite ongoing economic and geopolitical risks.

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