Fri.Mar 29, 2024

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Salad Bars and Farm-to-School in the Cleveland Metro School District

Chef Ann Foundation

We connected with Rebecca Rodriguez, the farm-to-school coordinator for Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Food Services Department, to learn about the exciting fresh food initiatives taking root in the district.

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Navigating Spring Challenges

Modern Restaurant Management

With spring's arrival, I find myself reflecting on the myriad of challenges facing the restaurant industry. With rising salaries, inflation, and higher crime rates, it's clear that we need to adapt and innovate to thrive in this ever-changing landscape. Drawing from my 20 years in the industry and a decade of owning successful restaurants like Duck Duck Goose , Osteria Pirata , and Anchor Tavern , I'm excited to share some of the strategies I've developed a roadmap to "Spring

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Chile’s Tierra Atacama Announces $12 Million Refresh, With New Interiors and Suites to be Revealed in 2025

Hospitality Net

The luxury desert lodge will be closed for the remainder of 2024 for a thorough upgrading of the property’s interiors, spearheaded by the original design team of architects Rodrigo Searle and Matías González, featuring refreshments to furniture and the addition of suite room types.

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Montclair State: Serving students with urbanite palates

FoodService Director

This school year, Montclair hired food service vendor Gourmet Dining to revamp the university’s foodservice at large. Students can now enjoy several new concepts, including an updated New York-style pizzeria and a virtual kitchen devoted to mobile app ordering.

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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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IFT Shares Resources on Food Additives in Light of Recent State Bans

Food Safety Magazine

Addressing the recent wave of state-level food additives bans and bills, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has released resources to help inform the public about the benefits of food additives and preservatives, as well as to keep industry abreast of current regulations.

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Family Meals Bring Benefits Beyond the Table

Tyson Food

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to raise awareness about ways to establish healthy eating habits. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table.” See how one of our registered dietitians is getting more connected with family meals. The post Family Meals Bring Benefits Beyond the Table appeared first on Tyson Foods.

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Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Opens in the Eastern Caribbean

Hospitality Net

Rich in Adventure, Social Contact, and a Brilliant Array of Locally Grown Cuisine, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Begets Exploration, Well-Being and Awe.

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Former NFL Star and Founder of VESSOL Mo Massaquoi Visits LTI for Team Event

LTI, Inc.

LTI recently hosted a fireside chat titled “LTI Unified: Building Trust and Creating Opportunities.” The event, held at LTI’s headquarters, featured esteemed guest speaker Mohamed “Mo” Massaquoi , former wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns and the University of Georgia and founder of VESSOL. Massaquoi, renowned for his accomplishments both on and off the field, shared his journey navigating through challenges and adversities, emphasizing the pivotal role trust played in his success.

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IHCL Announces the Opening of Vivanta Chitwan, Bharatpur in Nepal

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company announced the opening of Vivanta Chitwan, Bharatpur. The hotel is a confluence of the vibrant tapestry of Nepal’s culture and contemporary luxury.

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Researchers Achieve Significant Reduction of Mycotoxins on Grains Using Cold Plasma Treatment

Food Safety Magazine

Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a way to significantly reduce mycotoxin contamination of grains—plasma treatment.

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Novotel makes debut in Phnom Penh: a new space to soak up quality time in Boeung Keng Kang 1

Hospitality Net

Novotel Phnom Penh BKK 1 introduces innovative and instinctive hospitality to Boueng Keng Kang 1, a lively neighborhood celebrated for its culinary, business, and entertainment offerings.

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SaaS Solutions for Food Safety During Food Delivery

Food Quality & Safety

Food delivery is entering a new era. Improvements in online platforms, triggered in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, have made it easier than ever for consumers to order groceries and prepare food. This new accessibility means that delivery needs have increased at a rapid pace. For companies that provide food delivery services, food safety is a top concern.

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What is the Hospitality Industry? All your questions answered

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry is a large subsection within the service industry and is comprised of four main areas: Food & beverage, travel & tourism, lodging, and recreation. As examples, the F&B category includes restaurants, bars, and food trucks; travel & tourism covers different forms of transportation and travel agencies; lodging varies from hotel resorts to hostels; recreation refers to leisure activities such as sports, wellness, and entertainment.

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CDC Announces Salmonella Outbreak Linked to NJ Charcuterie Product Is Over

Penn State Food Safety Blog

CDC announced that the Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats is over. The product, manufactured by Fratelli Beretta in Mount Olive NJ was recalled in January. CDC now states there have been 104 cases in 33 States with 27 hospitalizations. [link] Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Charcuterie Meats Posted March 28, 2024 This outbreak investigation is over.

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Hotel association: Full guide on hospitality associations

Hospitality Net

A hotel association is a collective organisation that represents the interests and serves the needs of hotels and lodging businesses within a specific region, country, or on an international level.

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Decoding Food Labels: Understanding Common and Controversial Ingredients in Your Groceries

FMT Magazine

As we browse the aisles of our local grocery stores, we are often confronted by an abundance of food labels offering promises of health and goodness. But within this sea of packaging lies an arduous task: deciphering ingredient lists. Imagine standing in the cereal aisle, trying to discern between “hydrogenated” and “whole grain.” Sound familiar?

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Exploring cultural diversity and sensitivity in luxury markets

Hospitality Net

In terms of breaking into new foreign markets, cultural sensitivity emerges as a pivotal factor in establishing trust and meaningful connections with customers rooted in their particular cultural identities and values. Based on a recent SBP, we discover the similarities and differences of three key global markets, (the UK, Japan and India), with special attention paid to the nuances that define them in the eyes of a Swiss luxury brand wanting to appeal to a new and diverse customer base.

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Kollmorgen expands AKD2G versatility with the launch of new synchronized communication protocols

FMT Magazine

The updated Kollmorgen AKD2G servo drive features new communication protocols that support easier integration with third-party controllers while delivering industry-leading performance. RADFORD, VA., 3/26/24—Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, today announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally support PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CANopen®*, Ether

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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Evan Sewell & Marvella Castaneda Champion Hospitality and Inclusion at Signia by Hilton Atlanta

Hospitality Net

At Hilton, celebrating and empowering our women team members is something we’re focused on year-round, and we believe these efforts help make us the award-winning company we are today. With so many amazing women-led teams, Hilton is proud to commemorate Women’s History Month by showcasing two outstanding leaders at the newly opened Signia by Hilton Atlanta: Director of Beverage Evan Sewell and Sommelier Marvella Castaneda.

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Shangri-La Bengaluru Hops into Easter with Delectable Treats and Unforgettable Family Fun

FMT Magazine

Shangri-La Bengaluru is gearing up for an egg-ceptional Easter celebration with a bountiful brunch overflowing with festive classics, creative treats, and fun activities for the whole family at b Café on Sunday, March 31st, 2024. Guests can indulge in the Easter feast at Shangri-La Bengaluru, where comforting classics like Coffee Cream and Plum Glazed Ham and Sticky Onion and Cheddar Quiche meet playful surprises like Spooky Spider Eggs and Easter Bunny Rolls.

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The Practice of Sustainability: Beyond Educational Boundaries

Hospitality Net

I’ve been teaching sustainable tourism and sustainable hotel operations at our local college for the past three years. The students are highly engaged, as the younger generation fully aligns with sustainable initiatives and business practices, ensuring they live a sustainable lifestyle. When I teach these classes, there is a relevance to each lecture, and there is a high level of engagement from the students.

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Enhancing Endurance: GELITA presents innovative collagen peptides at Vitafoods Europe 2024, booth E96

FMT Magazine

GELITA returns to this year’s Vitafoods Europe (14-16 May, Geneva) with a pioneering ingredient solution in its portfolio of Bioactive Collagen Peptides (BCP®). With PeptENDURE®, the collagen innovation leader will showcase the first collagen protein for enhanced endurance performance. As the official collagen sponsor of the show, GELITA will also present VERISOL® – a scientifically proven beauty from within ingredient, alongside its pharmaceutical grade gelatin EASYSEAL®, which helps to r

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U.S. hotel commentary - February 2024

Hospitality Net

RevPAR improved 2.0% year over year (YoY) in February, reflecting the continued return to pre-COVID patterns of low single-digit gains. Remove Las Vegas from the equation, however, and February RevPAR was down 1.4% YoY. The overall RevPAR increase was due to a solid YoY increase (+3.9%) in ADR, which was partially offset by an occupancy decline of 1.1 percentage points to 58.9%.

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Simpl expands its integration with Zomato; Goes live on Zomato Gold, Intercity Legends and Zomato Everyday with its 1-Tap Checkout

FMT Magazine

India’s foremost Checkout Network, Simpl today announced an expansion of its partnership with food ordering and delivery platform Zomato, to integrate its 1-Tap Checkout with Zomato Gold, Intercity Legends and Zomato Everyday. This is intended to enhance convenience for millions of customers across the country while improving conversions, and increasing average order value apart from driving user retention among other areas on the platform.

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Nurturing Tomorrow’s Hospitality Leaders: Retention through Upskilling, Reskilling, and Providing Pathways to Upward Mobility

Hospitality Net

The HSMAI Foundation Special Report: The State of Hotel Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Talent 2023-2024, explores the idea: Hands-on learning is the only way to build a pipeline of talent ready for unknown roles. You have to build this talent because you cannot buy them (McCarthy, 2023). As we navigate the 21st century, the need for upskilling and reskilling is more critical than ever, particularly in the sales, marketing, distribution, revenue management, and loyalty space not only

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Cosmo Films bags SIES SOP Star Award for Packaging Materials & Components across 4 entries

FMT Magazine

Cosmo Films, a global leader in specialty films for packaging, lamination, labelling, and synthetic paper vertical, under Cosmo First a publicly listed entity, won the SIES SOP Star Award, 2023 held in Navi Mumbai. The SIES SOP Star Awards were instituted in 2017 to recognise the talent in the Packaging Sector for its continuous efforts in Innovation, Creativity, and New Developments across various product segments such as Beverage, Food, Health & Personal Care, and Pharma among others.

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Revitalizing Hotel Content Management for the Modern Consumer

Hospitality Net

In today’s consumer-driven marketplace, the hospitality industry faces the formidable challenge of adapting its content strategy to meet the evolving preferences of potential guests. This shift towards a consumer-led focus demands that hotels not only showcase content that resonates with what consumers want to see but also navigate the complexities of distributing this content across an expanding array of booking platforms.

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Food News - Snakes and Bugs - March 29, 2024 Edition

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Snake Meat Next on the Menu? An article in Scientific American discusses how python meat may be a good alternative for meat eaters due to the efficiency of protein conversion. "The researchers fed the pythons a variety of diets, including thawed frozen chicken, wild-caught rodents, fishmeal, chicken pellets and waste products from pork production. Roughly a quarter of the food ingested by the snakes was converted to meat, regardless of which diet they were fed, and 82% of the snakes' body mass w

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Taylor Swift Eras Tour arrives in Europe and ignites hotel room prices

Hospitality Net

In this blog post, we dive down even deeper than before into how the Taylor Swift phenomenon can shift the dynamics of a local market like no other music star; why smaller markets are seeing triple-digit boosts to posted rates, and how events of this scale interact with local accommodation supply.

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Trailblazing Design for Tomorrow’s Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Take a dive into the design approach metamorphosing the hotels of the Group, in line with our pioneering spirit, with two of today’s most talented designers and one hotel owner. They explore how changes in society, like AI, are impacting design with breathtaking results and beyond.