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Consumers beware – 26 with Listeria linked to unknown food according to FDA

Bill Marler

This just came up on the FDA Outbreak Table: What is Listeria? Listeria is a bacterium that causes a serious infection called listeriosis. Around 300 deaths in the United States are caused by Listeria infection each year, according to estimates from a 2011 CDC report. Listeria bacteria are most found in raw foods. Vegetables can be contaminated by soil and water carrying bacteria.

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Commercial Kitchen Cleaning: Are You Missing These 5 Areas?

Wasserstrom

Maintaining a squeaky-clean commercial kitchen is paramount for food safety and operational efficiency. In this article, we highlight five important, yet often overlooked, areas in your commercial kitchen that deserve regular cleaning attention. Cleaning Zones That Require Your Special Attention While thorough sanitizing and cleaning routines are standard practice, certain areas can unintentionally fall through […] The post Commercial Kitchen Cleaning: Are You Missing These 5 Areas?

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What Chain and Franchise Restaurant Owners Can Gain from Workforce Education

Modern Restaurant Management

Employee turnover is widespread in the restaurant industry, marked by an average annual rate of 79.6 percent. According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob’s post-pandemic research on the restaurant industry, poor hourly pay and a lack of long-term career growth opportunities are two of the primary factors driving turnover among industry workers.

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Another Study Points to Dangers of PFAS; Fetal Exposure Causes Altered Metabolic, Liver Function

Food Safety Magazine

Adding to the mounting body of evidence pointing to the health harms of dietary exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a new study by researchers at Aberdeen and Örebro Universities indicates that the “forever chemicals” affect humans as early as in the fetal stage of development.

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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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Sculpture Hospitality & Sandler Launch Innovative Franchisee Sales Empowerment Program

Sculpture Hospitality

TORONTO, ON, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sculpture Hospitality proudly unveils an innovative collaboration with Sandler, a premier leader in sales coaching and consulting, aimed at enriching franchisees and enhancing sales performance in the hospitality industry. Through a concerted effort with the Sandler team and industry experts, Sculpture Hospitality has artfully crafted a refined and comprehensive program.

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Another Study Points to Dangers of PFAS; Fetal Exposure Casues Altered Metabolic, Liver Function

Food Safety Magazine

Adding to the mounting body of evidence pointing to the health harms of dietary exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a new study by researchers at Aberdeen and Örebro Universities indicates that the “forever chemicals” affect humans as early as in the fetal stage of development.

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Grab-and-Go Refrigerators

The Restaurant Warehouse

???️ Need to store and enjoy sandwiches, lunch, and dinner on-the-go? Our new Grab-and-Go Refrigerators has got you covered! Conveniently keep your meals fresh and tasty even on the busiest days. Say goodbye to soggy sandwiches! ? Introducing our new line of Grab-and-Go refrigeration for breakfast, Lunch, and dinner. The grab and go refrigerators designed to make your customers back-to-school and post-vacation routine a breeze.

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Hotels under pressure to respond as OTA competition for guests lead gen explodes

Hospitality Net

The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents (OTAs) ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys, a new report from hospitality technology specialist SHR Group reveals1. While OTAs and hotels have a mutually beneficial relationship, the Hotel Industry Trends Report 2024 exposes for the first time the way a recent influx of marketing spend from OTAs is fast reducing hotels’ share of direct bookings.

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Animal activists claim state officials are not exempt from enforcing anti-cruelty laws

Food Safety News

A petition filed last year with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is among the first to generate a comment in 2024. Animal Partisan, one of the nation’s many animal activist organizations, authored the petition. Petition 23-07, requests that FSIS issue a notice to convey that: 1) State government officials are not categorically pre-empted from enforcing state anti-cruelty laws by the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, or the Poultry Products Inspecti

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NEOM Announces Zardun - a restorative nature and wildlife retreat for discerning guests

Hospitality Net

Luxury ecotourism in Saudi Arabia has taken a major step forward with the announcement of Zardun, an exclusive sanctuary resort developed by NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom.

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Norovirus suspected in large Airbus outbreak

Food Safety News

Norovirus has been determined to be the suspected cause of a large outbreak at Airbus in France in late 2023, according to public health officials. The Loire-Atlantique regional health agency (ARS) believes norovirus was behind almost 700 people falling sick at the Airbus Atlantic Christmas lunch in mid-December. Findings are based on the clinical symptoms in patients and the time it took for them to appear.

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Dorsett Kai Tak, Hong Kong Opening August 2024

Hospitality Net

Dorsett Hospitality International, one of Asia’s fastest-growing hotel groups, announces its new luxury flagship hotel, Dorsett Kai Tak, opening in August 2024. Dorsett Kai Tak Hotel will offer upscale living in a class of its own. Inspired by the tranquil elegance of cruises and superyachts.

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Study analyzes media and market responses to 2015-2018 Chipotle foodborne illness outbreaks

Food Safety News

The demand for food away from home has witnessed a surge in recent years, making restaurants a crucial source of food-related illness outbreaks. A new study, conducted by researchers with the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and Purdue University, has delved into the intricacies of these outbreaks, shedding light on the media and stock market responses to both single-state and multistate incidents.

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The blueprint for a top-tier hotel reservation team

Hospitality Net

While the spotlight often shines on the front-facing aspects of hospitality, there’s an unsung hero that can play a pivotal role in your hotel’s success: the hotel reservation team. An effective hotel reservation team is a nexus, bringing together all of the intricate details necessary for a flawless guest experience.

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How BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza are generating menu buzz

FoodService Director

CMO Cindy Syracuse differentiates the brands through strategic menu promotions in the crowded burger and pizza segments.

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U.S. Group Revenue Recovery in Q4 Hits 110 Percent According to Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index by Knowland and Amadeus

Hospitality Net

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, and Amadeus, a global leader in hospitality technology, today present the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index (the “Index”). The fourth quarter of 2023 demonstrated that group business in 10 of the top markets in the U.S. has recovered 110 percent compared to the same time in 2019.

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Trustwell’s 2023: Our Year in Review

FoodLogiQ

With 2023 officially over and all eyes on 2024, we are taking one last look at Trustwell's top achievements, notable announcements, and thought leaders’ insights from this past year.

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ALIS 2024 HVS Takeaways: Upbeat, Optimistic, and an Eye on Innovation

Hospitality Net

HVS was a proud sponsor of this year’s ALIS conference, where the sentiment was upbeat and optimistic for the year ahead. This article provides our key takeaways from the conference.

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From Fresh Fields to Frustrations: The Journey of Farm to Fork (Part 1)

MenuTrinfo

By Betsy Craig The practice of Farm to Fork agriculture and dining is not new. It’s been around for decades, but its popularity is surging right now. You may also know of Farm to Fork by some of its other monikers: Farm to Table and Farm Fresh. Though the terminology varies slightly, the general concept is the same: food on the menu comes from locally sourced farms that use sustainable agricultural practices.

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Women in Saudi Arabia: Making their mark in the hospitality industry

Hospitality Net

Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030 has placed a strong emphasis on women empowerment, making it a key reform plan and goal. Over the years, the contribution of women to the global workforce has seen significant growth, leading to a focus on creating more job opportunities for women in Saudi Arabia.

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Investors Pour $12M Into Robotic Grill Maker

Foodservice Equipment Reports

In 2020, the robotic kitchen solution manufacturer Aniai was born. Last year, it opened its New York City headquarters. Now, the maker is gearing up for more growth. This week, Aniai closed a $12 million pre-Series A funding round, led by the South Korean venture capital firm InterVest. The round also includes new investors SV Investment and U.K.

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Deloitte Publishes Its 2024 travel industry outlook

Hospitality Net

After more than two years of consistent year-over-year gains, leisure travel may have tapped all its pent-up demand from the peak pandemic years. Is US travel demand due for a correction? Our 2024 travel industry outlook explores signals of the strength of travel demand.

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Sodexo names Amy O'Neil as U.S. president of workplace experience

FoodService Director

Amy O’Neil brings more than 25 years of experience to the role.

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PolyU develops the first self-adaptive platform for tourism demand forecasts across the Greater Bay Area

Hospitality Net

Total international visitor arrivals to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) are forecasted to recover to the pre-pandemic level at close to 130 million by the end of 2024, and the total number of inbound visitor arrivals to Hong Kong to recover to the 2018 level of 65 million by 2025. These are some of the findings released by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today at the launch of a new forecasting platform under the project entitled The D

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RTN MarketWatch: Top Q1 Tech Trends

Restaurant Technology Network

The Restaurant Technology Network community weighs in on the hottest innovations and how operators can leverage them.

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How your TripAdvisor ranking is calculated - and how to improve it

Hospitality Net

With 490 million monthly users reading 1 billion Tripadvisor reviews and traveller opinions, Tripadvisor has more than earned its place in the hospitality industry. You can’t afford to not show up on your guest’s next search, but how do the Tripadvisor rankings and review scores work, and what can you do to leverage your listing to your advantage?

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IHG continues expansion of Vignette Collection with sixth signing in Thailand

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of its sixth Vignette Collection property in Thailand. The beachfront resort along Nai Yang Beach joins IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio – now the second largest in the world – as its first collection brand strides towards its ambition to reach 100 properties in 10 years.

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PPHE FY23 revenue and EBITDA above previously upgraded expectations

Hospitality Net

PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, announces a trading update for the year ended 31 December 2023.

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TPG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Intera Collection, the Firm’s Independent, Boutique, and Soft Branded Management Division Dedicated to Operating Unique, Non-branded Assets

Hospitality Net

TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today the launch of its new upscale independent, boutique, and soft branded division, the Intera Collection. The Intera Collection will emphasize TPG’s decades of experience as an owner, operator, and management partner in the independent space.

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From basic to sophisticated: How The July transformed its marketing and increased their direct booking revenue

Hospitality Net

The July is a portfolio of premium apartment-hotels in Europe. Today, the properties are all located in Amsterdam, but the group is investing more than one billion euros to expand their network, taking their concept to London, Dublin, and Lisbon in the coming years.

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