Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2024

Google’s I/O Conference on May 14th proves they’re taking generative AI seriously. In addition to the introduction of Gemini this year, they’ve also developed a range of AI features that will be integrated into standard Google searches. With Google committing to the AI project, the technology is likely to advance quickly and will present significant opportunities for business owners who are able to get ahead of the curve.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

The hospitality industry, particularly the resort sector, is on the cusp of significant transformations. Over the next decade, technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and a heightened focus on sustainability will redefine the landscape of resorts. This article delves into the key trends and predictions shaping the future of resorts, offering insights into what guests and industry stakeholders can expect in the coming years.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JULY 19, 2024

Parts Town Unlimited, parent company of Parts Town, has appointed Jamie Head as its chief information officer. Head has over 20 years of global experience, plus expertise leading and partnering across various digital transformations, says the release, and capability building for growth and efficiency. He most recently served as the chief digital and technology officer for Ocean Spray Cranberries.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

Following 30 years of executive leadership for the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas, HSMAI Foundation and HSMAI Global, the organization is announcing the retirement of President and CEO, Bob Gilbert. A cherished and admired leader in the global hospitality industry, Gilbert has accelerated his retirement plan as a result of a serious health issue.

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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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Food Safety Magazine

JULY 19, 2024

Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is a highly pervasive type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) in European tap and bottled water and its ubiquitous presence necessitates EU-wide safe drinking water limits, according to a report from Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe).

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FoodService Director

JULY 19, 2024

The Lewisburg, Pennsylvania-based university is switching to Chartwells Higher Education this fall and plans some widespread upgrades to its foodservice offerings.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

At HITEC 2024, Simone Puorto had an insightful conversation with Joe Youssef, Executive Vice President of Commercial for North America at Amadeus. They discussed the evolving role of technology in hospitality, the impact of data on decision-making, and the future trends shaping the industry. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, bringing you key insights from leading industry experts.

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FoodService Director

JULY 19, 2024

Foodservice provider CulinArt piloted a program at three accounts to promote the sustainability and health benefits of aquatic foods.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

In the rapidly evolving hospitality industry, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for hotels. However, implementing AI solutions comes with its own set of challenges.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

JULY 19, 2024

Compost Crew CEO Ben Parry in a row of intercropped nasturtiums on the ReFed field trip. As Dana Gunders puts it, “food waste is a dumb problem.” As Executive Director of ReFED, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending food loss and waste, Gunders knows that food waste is also a solvable problem. With approximately 38% of food in our supply chain going to waste — costing roughly $218 billion each year — the need for food waste reduction is overwhelming from an equity, economic, and environmental

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Forward Fooding

JULY 19, 2024

Voyage Foods has unveiled its latest innovation: beanless coffee. The company’s newest product is now available to commercial customers through food service and food manufacturing channels. FoodTech 500 Alumni, Voyage Foods , makers of cocoa-free chocolates , peanut-free and hazelnut-free spreads from wholesome and more sustainable ingredients, announced its beanless brew – a result of proprietary technology that transforms natural ingredients into familiar flavors and formats.

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HoodFilters

JULY 19, 2024

Running a restaurant involves managing numerous moving parts, from food quality to customer service. One often overlooked aspect is maintaining the restaurant’s ventilation system, particularly rooftop grease containment. Proper rooftop grease management plays a crucial role in the safety, efficiency, and longevity of your restaurant’s operations. Let’s find out why investing in a rooftop grease containment system is a smart move for your business.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, and Joe Pettigrew, Chief Commercial Officer at EOS Hospitality, reveal an industry truth that a hotel’s NOI should be the number one priority for revenue maximization. Pettigrew shares an honest perspective on commercial strategy — explaining that loyalty percentages, direct booking percentages, social media followers, email open rates, all mean nothing without property-specific plans to drive NOI.

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the CAMBRO blog

JULY 19, 2024

MoroCoco Cafe brings a taste of Morocco to South Korea. Chef and owner, Wahid Naciri, experienced a rough start, with some South Koreans asking what type of ingredient “Morocco” was, but after a proper introduction, the cuisine has been well-accepted. Whether customers sit down in their cafe or order catering for an important event, they know they’ll receive authentic, hearty dishes loaded with flavorful spices.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

Take my hotel valuation quiz, and if you come within 5% plus or minus of the value, I will send you a free copy of my Hotel Market Analysis and Valuation Software—a $250 value—and recognize your achievement in my next Rushmore on Hotel Valuation newsletter. If you don’t come up with the correct value, I will give you a $200 off coupon so you can purchase the software for $50.

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Food Quality & Safety

JULY 19, 2024

In October 2019, the Food Safety and Operating Committee of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy published its updated environmental Pathogen Control Guidance Document, a comprehensive document intended to help the U.S. dairy industry control pathogens in wet and dry dairy processing environments (available at usdairy.com/foodsafety). In its guidance document, the Innovation Center details five principles that should be followed to ensure effective pathogen control.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

There was a recent discussion on LinkedIn about the need for maintaining rate parity in hospitality and its implications.

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Food Safety Magazine

JULY 19, 2024

With an overarching theme of “Food and Nutrition: Research for the Future,” the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS’) fourth annual Science Innovation Showcase will be held virtually December 10–12, 2024.

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FoodDocs

JULY 19, 2024

Discover the meaning of PCQI, how to become a PCQI, the benefits of having one on your team, and how food safety management software can help PCQIs.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

Two of the world regions, the Americas and Asia Pacific, showed a year-over-year increase in hotel pipeline activity at the end of the second quarter, according to June 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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the CAMBRO blog

JULY 19, 2024

Every Sunday, a small group of people pull up to a street in Alberta, Canada, fold out a table and set up an array of Cambro Camtainers® full of food. Before they arrive, a long line of hungry people are already waiting for what they know will be a delicious, hot meal. Since 2019, the people of Edmonton have known that the volunteers of Smile YEG would be at the same location ready to serve.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

At HITEC 2024, Simone Puorto sat down with Tim Hansen, Vice President of Sales Hotels & Resorts at Agilysys. They discussed the latest trends in hospitality technology, the importance of guest choice, and the future direction of property management systems. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, bringing you key insights from industry leaders.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

In the last 12 months, company insolvencies have increased in the hospitality sector more than in any other sector, according to the latest insolvency figures for England and Wales. In fact, the sector comprises 16% of all recorded company insolvencies in the same time period.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

The hospitality industry goes through shifts in travel and tourism, requiring hoteliers to react accordingly. Not only this, but each hotel will have ebbs and flows dependent on its locale, client base, affiliations, and offerings. The importance of seasonal planning in the hospitality industry cannot be overstated.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Virgin Limited Edition. With immediate effect, Mont Rochelle (Franschhoek, South Africa), Necker Island (Necker Island, British Virgin Islands), The Lodge (Verbier, Switzerland), Ulusaba (Sabi Sand, South Africa), Mahali Mzuri (Maasai Mara, Kenya), Son Bunyola Hotel & Villas (Mallorca, Spain), The Branson Beach Estate (Moskito Island, British Virgin Islands), Kasbah Ta

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

Amazon, which boasted record-breaking sales during this week’s Prime Day event, made headlines for its travel-related offerings, something of a novelty for the company.

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