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Locally sourced meals and sustainable food make waves on the menu at UMass Lowell

Food Management

The dining team at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, used nearly 3,500 pounds of local ingredients in October. Here’s a look behind the scenes at the school’s initiative to source local ingredients and its other sustainability efforts.

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Restaurant Workforce Research: Reflecting on 2024 and Optimizing for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Long after the restaurant industry felt the most significant impacts of the pandemic, echoes still reverberate in the form of workforce realities and operational challenges. After millions left the industry in 2020, restaurants responded by increasing wages and leaning into incentives to attract employees back. This adaptability allowed the industry to come back even stronger, but to this day, the struggle to attract and retain a stable workforce remains.

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Recipe report: Secret ingredients too good to keep to ourselves

Food Management

Psst! We’ve got some culinary secrets to share. Mozzarella in a cheesecake? Thai tea in a French toast bake? Crawdads in deviled eggs? Let’s go off-roading with these delicious, double take-inducing recipes.

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The Science of Food Safety: Understanding and Preventing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Modern Restaurant Management

Recent outbreaks have highlighted vulnerabilities in food safety systems. What are the early warning signs that restaurants should monitor to prevent widespread contamination? How do factors like suppliers, but also kitchen layout, equipment design, and workflow patterns impact contamination risk? How restaurants can leverage technology to avoid spreading foodborne illness and protect their team members and customers?

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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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Thai Tea Lime Swirl French Toast Bake

Food Management

In this recipe from General Mills Foodservice, leftover cinnamon rolls become a wow-worthy breakfast or brunch big batch with an unexpected Thai-tea custard and lime cheesecake swirl.

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Chef Adam Collison from Sodexo U.K. and Ireland wins the foodservice provider’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

Food Management

Chef Adam Collison’s winning dish was roasted and pickled cauliflower paired with a vegan beetroot orange chocolate brownie for dessert.

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JOALI Debuts Island Homes in Maldives

Hospitality Net

JOALI launches Island Homes, a rare opportunity to own an exceptional private residence in the multi-award-winning first wellbeing island of its kind in the Maldives. The island is only a 40-minute scenic journey by seaplane from Velana International Airport or a 90-minute leisurely yacht cruise from Maafaru International Airport, the region’s closest private jet landing runway.

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Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza

Fast Casual

Brothers Zane and Brandon Hunt opened Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza brand in Texas. Via 313 now operates 16 full-service restaurants and two permanently placed trailers throughout Texas and Utah, with several more locations in the pipeline.

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Arlo Hotels Debuts Arlo Washington DC

Hospitality Net

Arlo Hotels, the independent lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Chicago and Miami, is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Arlo Washington DC will officially open on November 18, 2024. Located within the heart of downtown D.C., within walking distance of Penn Quarter, Judiciary Square and Capitol Hill, the hotel is surrounded by the city’s top attractions, including the National Mall, museums, the convention center, and top dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

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4 Ways to Create Culture in Your Kitchen

Culinary Services Group

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of culture? Most people would say something about their race, religion, or location. Miriam Webster defines culture as “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize an institution or organization.” Or a shorter version: a way of life a group shares. In senior living, culture is at the forefront of everything.

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It’s time to embed human-centric principles in all organizations

Hospitality Net

For too long, the vast majority of humanity has been left out of the business equation, says the Dean of EHL Hospitality Business School, Dr Achim Schmitt. Now educators need to play their part in driving a new, more human-centric approach.

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Why 'authenticity' is secret ingredient for Mexican brands looking to stand out

Fast Casual

Temoc Morfin, founder and CEO of Cilantro Taco Grill, discusses why it developed the Cilantro Taco Grill Tortilla Factory to ensure corporate restaurants were stocked with fresh, homemade tortillas. Additionally, the company sources salsa ingredients directly from a farm in Jalisco and works with the farmers to provide stable jobs and a good life.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At The University Completes Comprehensive Renovation

Hospitality Net

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At The University has recently completed an all-encompassing, multi-million-dollar renovation and is pleased to share its refreshed guest rooms and communal spaces with travelers.

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UK FSA Seeking Cell-Based Food Companies to Participate in Sandbox Program

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened submissions for companies to express interest in a sandbox program to help ensure the safety of cell-cultivated foods.

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Fairmont Breakers Debuts In The Heart Of Long Beach, California

Hospitality Net

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world-leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Long Beach-based investment and development group Pacific6, today announced the opening of Fairmont Breakers Long Beach. Nestled in the heart of downtown Long Beach, the landmark hotel debuts after a multi-million-dollar transformation, blending historic grandeur with contemporary luxury.

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Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open for 2025

Fast Casual

This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on the pizza brands and executives of pizza brands that are shaping the future of the pizza segment. Nominations are now open and close Jan. 10, 2025.

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How to Improve Personalized AI-Driven Hotel Marketing

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fueled by the integration of AI technology with the human touch to redefine guest experiences. AI assistant chatbots like Velma from Quicktext lead this change, which delivers hyper-personalized interactions. To start, consider a pilot project with an AI assistant chatbot to unlock AI’s potential while ensuring a smooth transition.

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Overhead Door Introduces Hygienic Air Curtain for Cooler Doors to Maintain Temperatures

Food Safety Magazine

Overhead Door Brand has launched a hygienic Air Curtain option for its 991 RapidFlex commercial doors, a solution tailored for cooler applications within the food and beverage industry.

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Cali hotel room rates reached an all-time high during COP16

Hospitality Net

The hotel industry in Cali, Colombia, posted its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record during the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16), according to data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

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Canada Recalls Carrots Implicated in Fatal E. coli Outbreak Affecting U.S.

Food Safety Magazine

Following a fatal Escherichia coli outbreak linked to organic carrots that has sickened people in multiple U.S. states, the Government of Canada is warning consumers not to eat recalled products distributed by California-based Grimmway Farms.

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Global greenfield Investment in tourism Reflects Resilience and Shift Toward Sustainability in 2024

Hospitality Net

The latest fDi Tourism Investment Report 2024 ("Global greenfield investment trends in tourism"), released by the Financial Times in collaboration with UN Tourism and with the support of the Diriyah Gate Company, offers an in-depth look at global greenfield investment trends in tourism, emphasizing recovery from the pandemic and outlining current developments.

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Bon Appétit Teams Help Wishes Come True in Oregon

Bon Appetit Management Company

Bon Appétit’ s Pacific Northwest team members turned out for the Make-a-Wish Foundation’s fall festival. From left to right: Marc Marelich, regional director, Cara Brechler, regional director of activation, Asha Harrison-Bastidas, brand activation manager, and Ryan Jensen, general manager, George Fox University. This fall, teams from Willamette University and Lewis & Clark College joined the Oregon chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation for the Foundation’s Fall Festival.

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Mixed Results for Wellness Hotels in Jan - June 2024, with Minor Wellness Leading Growth

Hospitality Net

The newest edition of RLA Global’s Wellness Real Estate Report is now available, comparing data from Jan-June 2024 with the same period in 2023. The report examines data from over 11.000 properties worldwide.

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TurboChef, CookTek Name Regional VP

Foodservice Equipment Reports

TurboChef and CookTek continue to grow their team. Most recently, the manufacturers introduced Arturo Marchand as their new regional vice president for the northeast and corporate chef. Marchand, a Puerto Rican native, has extensive culinary and sales experience. His 22-year career includes time spent in various hospitality industry sectors, including healthcare, luxury resorts and fine dining.

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How Classik Hotel Collection built a brand-new direct booking strategy

Hospitality Net

The Classik Hotel Collection is a premier owner-managed hotel group with five characterful hotels in top German destinations. With a focus on providing a warm welcome and a memorable stay, they deliver an exceptional guest experience from check-in to check-out – but up until recently, their direct booking journey wasn’t quite so smooth.

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Keeping Up with Changing Customer Counts in a Restaurant: The Power of Adaptive Kitchen Software

JAMIX

Fluctuations in customer counts are a regular part of life for food services and restaurants. Some changes are anticipated well in advance, allowing for planned preparations. At other times, situations requiring adjustments evolve at the last minute. When changes occur, the kitchen needs information about how they impact the quantities of food to be prepared … Continue reading Keeping Up with Changing Customer Counts in a Restaurant: The Power of Adaptive Kitchen Software → The post

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Michelle Woodley, Victoria de Falco to Receive HSMAI Career Achievement Honors

Hospitality Net

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announces the Career Achievement Awardees, Michelle Woodley for the Albert E. Koehl Award for Hospitality Marketing and Victoria de Falco for the Winthrop W. Grice Award for Hospitality Public Relations. These awards honor individuals who have dedicated much of their careers to significantly advancing the hospitality and travel industry.

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Keeping Up with Changing Diner Numbers: The Power of Adaptive Kitchen Software

JAMIX

Fluctuations in diner numbers are a regular part of life for food services and restaurants. Some changes are anticipated well in advance, allowing for planned preparations. At other times, situations requiring adjustments evolve at the last minute. When changes occur, the kitchen needs information about how they impact the quantities of food to be prepared … Continue reading Keeping Up with Changing Diner Numbers: The Power of Adaptive Kitchen Software → The post Keeping Up with Cha

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Marriott Signs Agreement To Bring Second Edition Hotel To Shanghai

Hospitality Net

Marriott International Inc. recently announced that it has signed an agreement with New Development Group to bring the second EDITION Hotels to Shanghai, set to open in 2026. Striking the perfect balance between taste-making design, excellent service, and an authentic connection to the locale, The Shanghai EDITION, Changfeng Park, aims to redefine the concept of luxury in the vibrant Putuo District.

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Raines Breaks Ground on The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia, SC

Hospitality Net

Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia, SC. Developed and managed by Raines, this will be the second Shepherd Hotel in South Carolina. With design and architecture by Garvin Design Group and built by Mashburn Construction, the Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2025.