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Marler Clark retained to investigate cause of Miguel’s Cocina 4S Ranch E. coli Outbreak

Bill Marler

It is not just the isles of your grocery stores that are concerning, the food served at restaurants can cause havoc as well. The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is reporting an outbreak of 13 confirmed or probable cases of Shiga-toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC) linked to dining at Miguel’s Cocina 4S Ranch location in San Diego.

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FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: Tricks and treats with Ohio University

Food Management

We talk Athens, Ohio, ghost stories and tasty treats (and maybe some debunkings) with an OU pastry chef and an OU science instructor who’s also a keeper of local folklore.

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What is it with Salmonella and Onions, and why does it take so long to figure Outbreaks out?

Bill Marler

Well, put down those onions – Or, well you should have last summer. Yet another outbreak, although at this point it looks a lot smaller than the previous two. I have received a few calls from reporters asking why it seems to take so long to figure these outbreaks out – check out the dates when the outbreaks started and ended below. On all of the outbreaks, the illnesses had peaked and were declining before the outbreak was announced and a recall initiated.

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Changes are coming as operators look to exceed customer expectations

Restobiz

As the foodservice industry’s recovery continues, many QSRs are making operational changes to address diner demand, foster loyalty, and keep customers coming back. With such fierce competition, restaurants are stepping up their game, working to improve service and boost the customer experience. McDonald’s recently announced that they plan to remove their automatic drink machines by […] The post Changes are coming as operators look to exceed customer expectations appeared first on Restobiz.

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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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Aramark launches high-end hospitality concept for entertainment venues

Food Management

Aura seeks to deliver “an unmatched hospitality experience paired with exceptional culinary talent” to premium areas in entertainment venues.

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5 tech things: Oregon State food delivery robots involved in bomb threat

Food Management

This and the early results of UC San Diego’s opening of multiple Amazon Just Walk Out stores on campus are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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Consumer Reports finds one-third of chocolate is high in heavy metals

Food Safety News

CR today released test results that have it urging Hershey’s to get harmful lead and cadmium out of its chocolate products Key Findings: Despite its reputation for healthfulness, dark chocolate can be contaminated with lead and cadmium, two heavy metals linked to severe health problems, as confirmed by Consumer Reports’ testing last year. In its latest round of testing, CR tested 48 other kinds of chocolate products and foods made with it from name brands in seven categories– cocoa powder, choco

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Cultivating Healthy Habits: Marketing Tactics for a Successful School Salad Bar Program

Chef Ann Foundation

Successfully marketing your salad bar program can contribute to the well-being of students and the entire school community.

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Swiss-Belhotel International Continues Expansion in Africa with Second Property in Nairobi

Hospitality Net

Swiss-Belhotel International, has announced the signing of its second property in Nairobi, further establishing its presence in the Kenyan capital. This exciting development comes less than a month after the signing of its previous hotel in the city.

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Welbilt Names New VP of Strategic Accounts

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Today, Welbilt announced the appointment of Scott Baillargeon, a Welbilt employee since 2004, as the company’s vice president of strategic accounts—a position previously held by recent retiree Joan Salah. The appointment is effective Oct. 29. In the role, Baillargeon will lead and manage various key account customers for the Welbilt brand portfolio.

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Great Brands Leverage Food & Beverage Success

NewPoint Marketing

Great Brands: Examples of Iconic Food Brand Growth In the ever-evolving world of food marketing, some great brands have stood the test of time, becoming household names and icons of their respective industries. These brands didn’t achieve their status overnight; instead, they followed a recipe for success that involved innovation, clever marketing strategies, and a […] The post Great Brands Leverage Food & Beverage Success appeared first on NewPoint Marketing.

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Beverage Tech Company Spills New Name

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Backbar—which offers dispensers for cocktails, lattes, craft sodas and more—is moving in a new direction, rebranding as Sidework. The rebrand signifies the San Diego-based company’s evolution from being solely a dispenser manufacturer to a comprehensive beverage technology company, a release details. The company, founded in 2019, says its offerings also allow customers to manage inventory.

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LTI announces the World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2023

Hospitality Net

Welcome to our annual World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands report. This is not just another World’s Best list. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence – has used the past 12 months to apply the perfect assessment process: a rigorously defined algorithm that measures the performance and values of luxury hotel brands.

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Upward Academy Wins Impact Amplifier Award

Tyson Food

Tyson Foods Upward Academy Online program wins the Impact Amplifier Award at the Guild Opportunity Summit. The post Upward Academy Wins Impact Amplifier Award appeared first on Tyson Foods.

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New Urban Oasis Resort: Club Med Urban Oasis Xianlin Nanjing

Hospitality Net

Club Med, the global leading brand in the "Premier All-Inclusive" vacation experience under Fosun Tourism Group, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the world’s first urban oasis resort, Club Med Urban Oasis Xianlin Nanjing Resort on October 18, 2023. On the same day, the Urban Vacation Development Forum, organized by Fosun Tourism Group, and the global launch of Club Med Urban Oasis, were held at Xianlin Nanjing Resort.

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Beef-a-Roo, Blenderz opening inside shipping containers to cut costs

Fast Casual

Next Brands President Austin Capoferi describes how franchisees may buy a unit for an all-inclusive price of $200,000.

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Disney Opens Pixar Place Hotel on January 30th 2024

Hospitality Net

Playful Pixar elements have been coming to life over the past few months at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort, and we’re excited to share that the property will officially transform into Pixar Place Hotel on Jan. 30, 2024, becoming the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States.

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Study reveals E. coli-related HUS rise in Ireland

Food Safety News

According to researchers, the rate of severe complications after E. coli infection has remained mainly stable over several years but went up in Ireland. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare but severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure. Previous figures showed no notable changes in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

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If I Don’t Do It, Who Will?

Hospitality Net

Not long ago, I wrote an article and created a video on Doing More Than Expected – even when it’s not included in your job description. I used the example of the server at a restaurant who ran outside during a storm to move the outdoor furniture blowing across the patio to a safer, more secure spot. He returned to the restaurant, drenched from the rain, to applause from the guests.

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After-school meal participation drops for the first time since 2010

FoodService Director

The return to pre-pandemic operations, rising costs and labor struggles all likely played a role in the lower participation rate, a new report by the Food Research and Action Center reveals.

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Marriott Bonvoy Launches Virtual City in Fortnite With New ‘Marriott Bonvoy Land’ Game

Hospitality Net

Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands and 10,000 global destinations – has become the first and largest hospitality company to launch in the Fortnite universe with Marriott Bonvoy Land, a virtual park leading to four hotel themed Mini Games that represent four distinct Marriott Bonvoy branded hotels: Moxy Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels & Resorts, and Autograph Collection Hotels.

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Wynn Leads Indigo by Troon Conversion of Harrison Meadows Club From Private To Semi-Private 

Total Food Service

When a private golf and country club transitions into a semi-private club owned by a town, it encounters a set of distinct challenges. Firstly, the club could face difficulties in adapting to a new governance structure. The shift from private ownership to municipal ownership entails adjusting to the decision-making processes and policies of a public entity, which may differ significantly from those of a private organization.

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RMS Cloud Attains Coveted SOC2 Type 1 Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security Excellence

Hospitality Net

RMS Cloud, a leading property management software company, proudly announces its successful SOC2 Type 1 accreditation achievement. This certification underscores RMS Cloud’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding customer data and upholding the highest standards of data security in the hospitality and property management industries.

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Chef Michael Friedman Brings Tasty Fare To DC Dining Scene

Total Food Service

With his unwavering passion for creating exceptional dining experiences in Washington DC, restaurant owner and Chef Michael Friedman has made his mark. Like many young chefs these days, Friedman’s culinary career developed out of sheer happenstance. The Westfield, NJ native Friedman graduated from Boston University’s College of Communications before tackling his first position in a professional kitchen.

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Studio Moren secures planning permission for 905 key hotel

Hospitality Net

Studio Moren was part of the team that secured planning consent on behalf of Frogmore and C1 Capital for one of London’s largest new hotel projects - a 905-room hotel for Hilton replacing the existing 404-room Hilton London Olympia on Kensington High Street, London.

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Singapore to lift melamine import conditions for Chinese milk

Food Safety News

Singapore is to remove melamine-related measures for the import of milk products from China. Requirements were established following the 2008 milk incident in China, where the industrial chemical melamine was detected in local infant milk formula products. They will be lifted at the start of November. More than 290,000 people, mostly children, were poisoned in China, and at least six babies died after consuming contaminated infant milk.

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New Eco-Chic Resort: Club Med Borneo

Hospitality Net

Nestled between the woods and the waves in the enchanting landscape of Kota Kinabalu, Club Med Borneo, opening in 2025, will offer a pristine paradise where jungle meets idyllic white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Embracing Club Med’s commitment to eco-friendliness, the resort’s design blends harmoniously with its lush surroundings, drawing inspiration from the woods and sea.

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Cura Hospitality names new executives

FoodService Director

The foodservice provider has appointed John Carmutola to the role of corporate culinary director and promoted Jason Clark to the role of corporate executive chef.

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Unifocus Celebrates 25 Years of Hospitality Innovation

Hospitality Net

Unifocus, the global leader in workforce management solutions for the hotel and hospitality industry, proudly marks its 25th anniversary. With a culture of innovation, Unifocus remains at the forefront of shaping workforce technology for hotels, setting industry standards.

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Instacart announces new partnership to expand food-as-medicine efforts in Chicago

FoodService Director

The grocery delivery company will partner with Wellness West to provide vulnerable populations on the West Side of Chicago with access to fresh food.

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