Bill Marler

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

FDA has been notified of additional companies who have issued public notifications or recalls for products linked to the Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. dairy recall that were sold at retail locations. Products from the following announcements have been added to the table of recalled products below. MG Foods recalled S&S Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll sold in vending machines and grab-and-go retail markets in FL.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) serves as the foundation of the franchisor-franchisee relationship. Not only is it a critical sales tool for the franchisor, but it also gives a prospective franchisee vital insight into the franchise opportunity and help them make an informed decision to invest. While the FDD is a comprehensive document, certain key sections demand careful scrutiny during an annual review.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Researchers from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have developed a method of detecting toxic per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging, water, and soil samples in three minutes or less.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the past week, the number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in certain cinnamon applesauce pouches has grown. On Feb. 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that as of Feb. 9, it had received reports of 101 confirmed cases, 284 probable cases, and 37 suspected cases for 422 cases from 44 different states. That is up from 413 total cases in 43 states reported on Feb. 2.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Offering an accessible, high quality and comfortable accommodation experience in more than 1260 locations around the world, ibis launches the first "Charlie’s Corner" restaurant concept in Türkiye with ’ibis İstanbul Şişli’.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

$550 Million Hotel Development is Loews’ Second Loews Property in the Metroplex, adding 888 rooms and 266,000 square feet of function space to Arlington’s Entertainment District

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

New Jersey-based Playa Bowls announced Feb. 12 it has signed eight multiunit franchise agreements. The agreements will lead to 54 new shops, including its first in Chicago and an increased presence in Miami, New York, Boston and other areas.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Visionary real estate developer Peter Freed of Freed Developments announces first-ever Freed Hotel and Residences tower located at Adelaide and Duncan, just west of University. This $800M skyscraper will bring both Katsuya by Sam Nazarian’s Disruptive Group by sbe and artwork by renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami to Toronto. Designed by Chicago-based tall building experts Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, renowned for the next world’s tallest and most luxurious skyscraper Jeddah To

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Food Safety Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Registration for the 12th Annual Food Safety Consortium , which will take place October 20-22, 2024, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, directly across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, is now open. Presented by Food Safety Tech , the Program starts with several pre-conference workshops and training which leads into two full days of high-level panel discussions, educational presentations, and networking opportunities.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Centara Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the addition of five distinctive properties to its diverse portfolio, strengthening its footprint in Thailand and Vietnam and setting the stage for strategic growth initiatives both domestically and overseas.

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Food Safety Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Pop quiz. Who regulates food? You’re probably going through an alphabet soup of agencies in your head right now, and you wouldn’t be wrong. FDA, USDA, FTC, state and local agencies, all play a role in regulating the food we eat. But how many of you thought of the consumer? In recent years, consumers have increasingly become a de facto regulatory agency by harnessing the power of the courts.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Atzaró Okavango Camp, opening May 2024 is a uniquely premium safari lodge in an unrivalled location at the heart of the Delta’s meandering waterways in Botswana. Atzaró Group’s latest expansion into Africa enjoys its own vast private concession allowing for complete isolation and an unforgettable experience, whilst the luxurious accommodation, facilities, and service provide a safari experience like no other.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring that the nation’s domestic and imported seafood supply is safe, sanitary, wholesome, and honestly labeled. The agency recently provided access to content about seafood, including fish and shellfish, from across the Food section of FDA.gov. These links are grouped for target audiences, including access to up-to-date consumer information and advice, guidance documents, regulations, and science and research content.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Chablé Hotels, Mexico’s leading luxury hospitality and wellness brand, is pleased to announce the addition of new Chablé Yucatán Residences in the heart of Mexico’s famed Yucatán Peninsula outside the historic city of Mérida. The 28 spectacular residences will make up a luxury branded community developed to provide guests with a heightened level of exclusivity, tranquility and connection with nature in a single private space.

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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Connecticut and Michigan attempt to extend free school meal access in their respective states.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For me, the concept of the "sponge mentality" stands out as a beacon of growth and adaptability. It is a process that embodies the metaphor of a sponge, soaking up knowledge and experiences and squeezing them out to share with others. But beyond this simple analogy, what does it truly mean to be a sponge in the context of leadership and personal growth?

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published guidance to help national authorities design and implement risk-based food inspection systems. Risk-based inspection aims to use resources more efficiently and modernize systems through a scientific and risk-based approach focused on food products and businesses that pose the highest risk to consumer health.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson proudly announces the completion of its extensive renovation project, ushering in a new chapter of modern comfort for guests. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to exceeding expectations, the newly transformed hotel, conveniently located off I-40, promises an unparalleled experience for visitors to Jackson, TN, and beyond.

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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

IHOP is serving more joy to guests in non-traditional places

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Extended Stay America, the leading mid-priced extended-stay hotel brand, announces the groundbreaking of the first new construction Extended Stay America Select Suites prototype in Wildwood, Florida. The franchised property is being developed by Southern Hospitality.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A new study suggests that bacteria Yersinia enterocolitica may be a bigger threat to food safety than previously thought.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) has established its new lodging private fund, CapitaLand Ascott Residence Asia Fund II (CLARA II). With a target equity size of US$600 million (S$800 million[1]), CLARA II will invest in serviced residences and coliving properties in gateway cities in key developed Asia Pacific markets.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Maryland House Bill 97, also known as “Rudy’s Law,” would require baby food manufacturers to test products for toxic heavy metals and make the results available to consumers

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With 101 newly designed city and direct ocean view guest rooms in its historic tower and 36 luxurious cabanas and suites, The National Hotel Miami Beach is impressing guests with stunning views, luxury accommodations, personalized experiences, and unparalleled service. Invisible to guests at this AAA 4 Diamond oceanfront property is how efficiently the hotel’s finance team is operating thanks to the addition of two software solutions from Aptech: PVNG Enterprise Accounting and Targetvue Budgetin

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the CAMBRO blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We pride ourselves on being experts in food storage. Knowing how to store food correctly is essential in preventing foodborne illnesses and maintaining the quality of your ingredients. There are kitchens that follow food safety to the letter, and there are kitchens with practices that haunt our nightmares. Which one is yours? Take our quiz to Test Your Food Storage Knowledge!

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Hotel sustainability refers to the practices and policies that hotels implement to minimise their environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and ensure economic viability.

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AHF

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Your 2024 AHF Board of Directors (BOD) and Industry Advisory Board (IAB) recently gathered in Dallas for our annual in-person meeting. Over two days, under the leadership of AHF President Leisa Bryant, IAB Chair Danielle Mason, and Executive Director Leah Reily, volunteer leaders collaboratively charted the course for the future of our Association. This important in-person meeting, that brings together the BOD and IAB, provides the opportunity for AHF leaders to come together for two days of foc

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Group bookings across the industry’s largest portfolio of economy and midscale hotels will soon take minutes—not days—thanks to Groups360 and the rapid rollout of over 5,600 Wyndham hotels to the GroupSync™ Marketplace.

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HACCP Mentor

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

What is food crime? Food crime means serious cheating and related illegal activities in food supply chains. It is often […] The post How to spot and prevent food crime appeared first on HACCP Mentor.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In an era where personalization is not just valued but expected, Roomza is setting a new benchmark in the hospitality industry with the launch of Roomza for Hotels, a pioneering licensing opportunity that allows hotels to create personalized boutique spaces within their existing establishments. This innovative model has demonstrated its ability to double room rates while significantly outperforming the upper-upscale market competition by an average of 50%, using recent sales data from Roomza Tim

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