Tue.Jun 25, 2024

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Restaurant Insiders Reflect on Issues Addressed in ‘The Bear’

Modern Restaurant Management

While viewers are anticipating the third season premiere of "The Bear" on June 27, the show really hits home for industry insiders as the dark comedy highlghts the daily struggles of operating a restaurant as well as opening one. It's raw and realistic portrayal of the struggles to keep a family-owned restaurant in Chicago up and running, mirror the real-world experiences of many in the industry, particularly in the areas of financial and mental health. "'The Bear' does a

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9 Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Franchise Owner

Sculpture Hospitality

So, you've got the entrepreneurial spirit itching for action, but the idea of building a business from the ground up seems a little daunting? Franchises can be mighty attractive , offering a road to success with a well-known brand name and established system.

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CMS Awards State Grants to Expand School Medicaid

Healthy Schools Campaign

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded $2.5 million each to 18 states to support the implementation, enhancement or expansion of their school Medicaid program. The announcement was made June 25. The grants are intended to help bolster state and local infrastructure for the school Medicaid program and are one of a series of recent federal investments aimed at connecting millions more children to essential school health services.

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Krowne Makes Hiring Announcement

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Brannen Purdee has joined Krowne as western regional sales manager, foodservice division. Purdee has a background in sales and has held several roles as a business development manager. He has a bachelor’s degree in science from Valdosta State University. “I am thrilled for Brannen to start his journey at Krowne.

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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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It’s Never Been Better for Investment in the Hotel Technology Industry

Hospitality Net

Just as the hospitality industry evolves, so too must the format of its conventions, especially one as influential to the hospitality industry as HITEC. This year, the senior team at HFTP has expanded the tradeshow’s depth and impact with the inaugural HITEC Technology Investment Conference, taking place immediately after the main event on Thursday, June 27 and Friday, June 29.

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Does Resting Meat Really Make a Difference?

the CAMBRO blog

Barbecuing is more than just a cooking method, it’s a lifestyle. BBQ enthusiasts work hard to hone their craft to delight their friends, family and customers. Whether you’re grilling a juicy steak, succulent ribs, or a flavorful chicken breast, one crucial step can make a significant difference in the quality of your barbecue: resting the meat.

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Emerging Brand Plans First Company-Owned Store

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Smalls Sliders, which debuted in 2019, announced June 24 that it will accelerate its growth plans by developing company-owned and operated restaurants. The brand calls its stores “cans,” which feature 750-square-feet, prefabricated modular buildings. The method means “faster opens and fewer headaches,” according to its website. “It also means smaller footprints and simplified ops.

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How operators are tackling today’s labor pains

FoodService Director

During a panel at this year’s Menu Directions conference, two operators shared their recruitment and retention wins and what this generation of employees wants from their employer.

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Stories and Reflections from Elise Dudley, our East Coast Fellow

Bon Appetit Management Company

Elise at Coon Brothers Dairy in Upstate NY I can still remember wandering through a sea of broad-leafed bibb, bitter frisée, and tangy watercress greens at Stone Creek Hydroponics in Hartwell, Georgia during my first month traveling as a Bon Appétit Fellow. Not long after the greenhouse tour concluded, I was invited to stay for dinner with the Unruh family and I found myself in the kitchen with Zach and Janelle (and their five sons) chatting about farming, community living, and hearing how neigh

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AI can help chefs in the kitchen, but you had better double-check its work

FoodService Director

‘AI lies,’ according to chef/futurist Ian Ramirez, as he demonstrated the progress—and pitfalls—of using artificial intelligence to write menus at FSD’s recent Menu Directions conference.

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FDA Publishes Dairy Food Safety Research Agenda for HPAI H5N1

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published an outline of its research priorities regarding the dairy food safety implications of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1.

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Rhode Island to expand free school meal access

FoodService Director

Also in this week’s legislative update: The federal House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee held a markup on its FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration budget and a Pennsylvania bill would expand farm-to-school.

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Study of UK Supply Chain Finds Third-Party Certification Best Defense Against Seafood Fraud

Food Safety Magazine

A recent evaluation of the UK post-harvest seafood supply chain has pinpointed factors that leave the nation’s seafood supply vulnerable to food fraud, with third-party certification identified as the most important factor associated with a company’s level of defense against food crime.

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FoodTech 500 Alumni News: MOA Foodtech Secures Series A Funding

Forward Fooding

MOA Foodtech, a trailblazer in blending biotechnology and artificial intelligence within the AgriFoodTech food sector, has just closed a significant Series A funding round. Led by ICOS Capital, a European venture capital firm based in the Netherlands, this funding also saw contributions from Clave Mayor, Viscofan, SODENA, and Banco Sabadell. This financial boost is set to supercharge MOA Foodtech’s scale-up and commercialization efforts, positioning them at the vanguard of sustainable food

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Second Bill Introduced to Weaken FSMA 204; Safe Food Coalition Voices Opposition

Food Safety Magazine

A coalition of key food industry stakeholder groups and consumer protection organizations has written a letter urging Congress to reject two bills that would undermine the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) FSMA 204, also known as the Food Traceability Final Rule.

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6 Technologies That Boost F&B Revenue

Hospitality Net

With hotels focused on increasing revenue per available room (RevPAR), food and beverage (F&B) revenue is often an overlooked source of financial opportunity for properties.

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FoodTech 500 Alumni News: MOA Foodtech Secures Series A Funding

Forward Fooding

MOA Foodtech, a trailblazer in blending biotechnology and artificial intelligence within the AgriFoodTech food sector, has just closed a significant Series A funding round. Led by ICOS Capital, a European venture capital firm based in the Netherlands, this funding also saw contributions from Clave Mayor, Viscofan, SODENA, and Banco Sabadell. This financial boost is set to supercharge MOA Foodtech’s scale-up and commercialization efforts, positioning them at the vanguard of sustainable food

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Better Food Traceability Can't Wait

Food Safety Magazine

FDA’s Final Food Traceability Rule is driving necessary changes to the U.S.’s currently limited traceability system. Industry must continue to build upon the progress it has already made to move the nation toward a harmonized, interoperable traceability system.

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Used Restaurant Equipment: Get Smart Savings with Burkett Quality

Burkett Restaurant Equipment

When opening a restaurant, it can be easy to spend your entire budget on just a few pieces of commercial kitchen equipment. Professional kitchens typically rely on multiple heavy-duty cooking appliances to keep up... The post Used Restaurant Equipment: Get Smart Savings with Burkett Quality appeared first on Burkett Restaurant Equipment.

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Spectacular Labs, CMIT Partner for Early Access to OneTouch Pathogen Detection Platform

Food Safety Magazine

Spectacular Labs Inc. and the Canadian Center for Meat Innovation and Technology (CMIT) have entered an early access agreement in which Canadian meat and poultry producers will be able to use the Spectacular OneTouch platform to validate assay performance and demonstrate its intuitive workflow.

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Branding Strategy for CPG Food & Bevy Products

NewPoint Marketing

Developing a Branding Strategy for CPG Food Products As a food brand manager, you’re tasked with creating a compelling brand identity that resonates with consumers. Therefore, a strong branding strategy is crucial for success in today’s competitive CPG landscape. Let’s explore key elements and best practices for developing an effective branding strategy for your food […] The post Branding Strategy for CPG Food & Bevy Products appeared first on NewPoint Marketing.

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New Real-time qPCR Workflow from Primerdesign for Onsite Detection of Norovirus in Oysters

Food Safety Magazine

Primerdesign recently launched its new genesig® Easy_oys Detection Kit for Norovirus in oysters, a quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay capable of producing results onsite in as little as four hours.

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École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) celebrates 40 years of excellence and innovation in the pastry arts

Hospitality Net

Yssingeaux, June 25, 2024 – 40 years of inspiration, creation, and transmission. For 40 years, ENSP has been crafting a piece of French pastry history, honoring traditions while boldly embracing innovation.

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Kerry Opens New BSL-2-Certified Food Protection and Preservation Lab

Food Safety Magazine

Kerry recently celebrated the opening of a new BSL-2-certified Food Protection and Preservation Lab at the company’s Beloit Innovation Center in in Beloit, Wisconsin.

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The Hoxton, Oslo will see the first international lifestyle brand enter the Norwegian hospitality landscape

Hospitality Net

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, together with AB Invest and Møller Eiendom, is proud to announce the signing of The Hoxton, Oslo—the brand’s first hotel in the Nordic region. Set to open in 2027, the milestone signing also marks Ennismore’s first property in Norway and the first international lifestyle brand to enter the Norwegian hospitality scene.

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JOIN US!! RTN's Town Hall Launch: RTN's Object Model Repository

Restaurant Technology Network

Everyone is welcome to join us on Tuesday, July 30th at 1 pm CT as we launch RTN’s Object Model Repository, and see a live demo of this tool in action!

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IHG Hotels & Resorts to launch the Holiday Inn Express brand in Egypt

Hospitality Net

The longstanding partnership with Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment sees IHG’s expansion in Egypt with the new 200-keys Holiday Inn Express West Cairo 205.

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**SAVE THE DATE** RTN's Town Hall Launch: RTN's Object Model Repository

Restaurant Technology Network

Everyone is welcome to join us on Tuesday, July 30th at 1 pm CT as we launch RTN’s Object Model Repository, and see a live demo of this tool in action!

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Cloud5 Experiences Strong First-Half Growth as Hospitality Industry Demand Continues

Hospitality Net

Chicago, IL — June 25, 2024, Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of IT solutions and services for more than 5,000 hotels across the Americas, is pleased to announce it strong performance for the first half of 2024, welcoming nearly 100 new clients, beginning several high profile IT managed services projects, and completing 188 telecom and high-speed Internet installations at properties across North America.

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ICYMI!! WATCH HERE!! RTN's Town Hall Launch: RTN's Object Model Repository

Restaurant Technology Network

Join us to discover how RTN's NEWLY LAUNCHED Object Model Repository will ease adoption of restaurant industry data standards!

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