Tue.Nov 19, 2024

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Foodservice operations are helping out those in need this Thanksgiving season

Food Management

Thanksgiving is a holiday in which food plays a central role. It’s the perfect time to gather around the table with those closest to you and dine on traditional Thanksgiving fare such as traditional turkey and mashed potatoes, or serve up cuisine that fits your culinary tradition. But, more than that, Thanksgiving is about celebrating and giving gratitude with loved ones.

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Table for One – Elevating the Solo Dining Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Across the globe, and largely amongst younger age groups, more and more people are choosing to go out to eat by themselves. Solo dining – a time dedicated to eating a meal alone at a sit-down restaurant – is an opportunity for diners to practice self care over a meal, whether that be by relaxing and reflecting at the end of a long day or even by engaging the mind with a book or catching up on the news.

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Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program

Food Management

The Pennsylvania-based foodservice provider has launched Allergy 411, a five-point food safety program aimed at creating a safe dining experience for all diners.

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Sodium Intersections With Food Safety and Health

Food Safety Magazine

While recommendations to reduce sodium consumption align with promoting public health, they may also challenge current food safety uses of sodium in products on the market. The solutions are more complicated than just cutting back on sodium levels in foods like meats and cheeses.

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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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School Food Reboot Program brings scratch-made meals to New York state schools

Food Management

The program, which is being provided by nonprofits the Chef Ann Foundation and the Park Foundation, has helped six Tompkins County school districts increase their scratch cooking from about 53% to 67% over the past year.

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Texas bill would ban certain additives in free and reduced-price school meals

Food Management

Also in this week’s legislative update: Pennsylvania announces the return of its School Breakfast Challenge.

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The Power Shift: How Travelers Are Transforming the Future of Business Travel

Hospitality Net

Business travel is booming. According to the GBTA’s Business Travel Index Outlook report, business travel spending is projected to reach $1.4 trillion this year and climb to $1.8 trillion by 2027.

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New menu set to slam dunk at KU’s Allen Fieldhouse as college basketball tips off

Food Management

Jayhawks fans will eat well this basketball season, with an upgraded fieldhouse kitchen turning out noteworthy new menu items by OVG Hospitality, including Nothing but Nachos, Larryville Links and more.

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FDA Seeking Information About PFAS in Seafood

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened a request for information about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood.

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Mushrooms, hot honey and Asian flavors among top trends expected on menus in 2025

Food Management

The National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot” report reveals an evolution of 2024’s culinary trends, with a couple of surprises.

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Renaissance Hotels Fuels Local Discovery on a Global Scale with the Debut Of ‘R FINDS’ Digital Marketplace

Hospitality Net

Introducing R FINDS: a global marketplace featuring over 175 locally-sourced treasures from neighborhoods across 20 countries; created to empower creative economies, encourage travelers to embrace the art of discovery, and elevate the stories of over 175+ small businesses around the globe.

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These coffees may be ready to push pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha aside

Food Management

Coffee concepts looking to differentiate their beverage lineup may want to start with search data.

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The Biggest Mistake Foodservice Pros Make with Speed Racks

the CAMBRO blog

Speed racks are a versatile piece of equipment that many foodservice operations rely on. While they’re designed to transport sheet pans, oftentimes they’re really used for storage. Jaycee Richter, deli manager at Kowalski’s Market in Excelsior, Minn., had a scenario familiar to most chefs; speed racks were used in their walk-in for prepped and cooling food.

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8 Common Pain Points of a Legacy PMS – and How to Solve Them

Hospitality Net

Running a hotel has never been easy. And the challenge is made even harder for those hoteliers who still rely on legacy property management systems (PMSs) that are no longer suited to modern habits, expectations and technologies. Systems that hinder rather than drive efficiency for your teams.

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USDA Invests $5 Million Into Development of AMR Monitoring Tools

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced eight awards totaling nearly $5 million to maintain, expand, and utilize previously developed AMR dashboard tools.

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The Westin Resort Nusa Dua’s partnership with IRIS delivers 30% increase in guest spend

Hospitality Net

IRIS, a global leader in digital F&B, guest directory, and concierge solutions for hotels, is thrilled to announce that The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has achieved record growth in guest orders and a 30% increase in average guest spend after implementing their mobile ordering and e-compendium platform, outperforming traditional in-person orders.

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Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue

Fast Casual

As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.

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voco hotels Makes Atlanta Debut with Conversion of The Darwin Hotel

Hospitality Net

Premium property blends upscale amenities with five decade-plus legacy in coveted Old Fourth Ward location.

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Uncovering lessons from early use of AI in fast food

Fast Casual

Bob Vergidis, founder and chief vision officer of pointofsale.cloud, discusses how the restaurant industry is learning that rushing into AI without a clear plan can hurt trust, but a thoughtful, intentional approach can unlock incredible possibilities.

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CODA Hotel Williamsburg Elevates the Guest Experience with ‘Rockstar’ Staff, Local Flair, and Stayntouch PMS

Hospitality Net

CODA Hotel Williamsburg is an independent boutique hotel in Brooklyn featuring 64 guestrooms and the largest outdoor pool in the borough. As CODA’s flagship property, the location embodies a guest-centric approach to hospitality, designing furnishings based on real-life guest interactions. With a focus on creating inviting spaces rather than just walls, CODA provides an environment where guests can truly relax and rejuvenate, emphasizing that hospitality goes beyond structures to the experience

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Veeva Offers Digital Solution for HACCP Management

Food Safety Magazine

Veeva Systems recently announced a new cloud-based, digital solution for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) management as part of its QualityOne Suite.

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Hyatt Regency Brand Set to Grow by 70% in The Balkans

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for scaled growth of the Hyatt Regency brand on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the brand’s market entries in Croatia and Albania, the latest project in Romania further strengthens the brand’s momentum in the region with five new Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts expected to open by 2027.

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Food Safety Five Ep. 2: How Budget Constraints May Influence FDA Food Chemical Safety Work

Food Safety Magazine

This Food Safety Five Newsreel episode covers recent news updates from FDA, including the release of a supplement to the 2022 Food Code , as well as the agency’s Human Foods Program priorities for 2025, and how budget constraints might influence its chemical safety work.

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Scandic Go expanding in Helsingborg, Sweden

Hospitality Net

Scandic has signed two long-term lease agreements with property owner JV Nordväst Fastighet AB to take over two hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping that together have 199 rooms. The hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations and will be adapted to Scandic’s new brand before opening during the first half of 2026.

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MUFES To Showcase Sessions on Leading Technologies

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Focused on advanced, technical content, FER’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium will offer multiple sessions by the Food Service Technology Center, part of Frontier Energy and a leading resource for energy efficiency in foodservice. Take a closer look at the sessions: MUFES will take place January 27-29 in Clearwater Beach, Fla., at the Hyatt Regency.

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Hilton Signs Strategic Licensing Agreement with Olive by Embassy to Bring 150 Spark by Hilton Hotels to India

Hospitality Net

Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a strategic licensing agreement (SLA) with Olive by Embassy to open 150 Spark by Hilton hotels across India, marking the brand’s debut in Asia Pacific. The agreement comes as a result of Hilton’s long-standing partnership with The Embassy Group, owners of Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park.

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MAHA, Wonder Acquires Grubhub for $650M, Down From $7.3B + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: Consumed Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. The food landscape is at a pivotal moment, with contrasting visions shaping its future. The “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda, spearheaded by RFK Jr. under Trump’s endorsement, seeks to tackle harmful chemicals, processed foods, and corporate influence in food system

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IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens its leisure portfolio with the signing of Holiday Inn Resort Dharamshala

Hospitality Net

Situated in the picturesque Himalayan town of Dharamshala, known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and spiritual heritage, the resort will feature 150 rooms and an array of facilities.

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Jersey Mike’s Inks Deal To Accelerate Growth

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Jersey Mike’s Subs announced today, November 19, that it will partner with Blackstone to accelerate its continued growth. The release details that private equity funds managed by Blackstone, led by Blackstone’s most recent flagship private equity vehicle, will acquire a majority ownership position in Jersey Mike’s. The transaction is expected to close in early 2025.

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Barbados Hosts 13th Annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit (CHICOS)

Hospitality Net

On November 13, 2024, Barbados welcomed 300 top investors, industry leaders, and tourism professionals to its shores for the 13th annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit (CHICOS). Of the 300 attendees, 225 were visitors from across the globe. CHICOS opening ceremony showcases prime tourism investment opportunities in Barbados.

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