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Trending this week: A new campus café with all-day grab-and-go and fine dining-inspired options

Food Management

This week on Food Management the top story was Independent school power players.

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More than two dozen report illnesses after eating at a North Carolina restaurant

Food Safety News

County officials in North Carolina are investigating an outbreak of foodborne illnesses linked to a sushi restaurant. Patrons of Sushi Nine on Western Boulevard in Wake County reported illnesses with symptoms common to norovirus virus infection. The first case was reported on Nov. 30 and subsequent patients continue to be identified. As of Dec. 7 there are 31 people who have reported symptoms.

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Edition’s First Caribbean Property Makes Its Debut Within a 620-Acre Nature ReserveiIn Mexico’s Riviera Maya

Hospitality Net

Nestled within the new luxury resort community of Kanai and its natural mangroves, lagoons and beaches, EDITION’s newest gem marries its signature brand of hospitality with the Yucatan Peninsula’s modern and ancient cultures.

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‘Right to rescue’ could be advanced by California felony conviction

Food Safety News

After 2010, animal agriculture turned to state criminal law to stop activists from entering private property to collect evidence of animal abuse. This involved increasing penalties for trespass, making it a crime to lie on employment applications or make video or audio recordings without permission from the owner or property manager. The media quickly labeled these as “ag-gag” laws.

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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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The Hottest New Hotel Openings Announced by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Hospitality Net

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio. From an adults-only sanctuary on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula to an elegant retreat on the French Riviera, each of these stylish urban gems, countryside hideaways, and coastal resorts will offer travelers enriching experiences, promising to go beyond the hotel room and enabling them to forge

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Cruise Line Company Carnival Reduces Food Waste by 38%

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Carnival Corp. has achieved a 38% reduction in food waste per passenger relative to its 2019 baseline. It aims to reduce food waste by 40% per person by 2025, on its path toward a 50% reduction by 2030. In 2022, it had reduced food waste by 30%. “This performance signals continued momentum in the company’s efforts to shrink its food print—an important element in the company’s long-standing.

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Rosewood Announces Its Latest Island Retreat, Rosewood Barbuda

Hospitality Net

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is proud to announce today that the secluded island of Barbuda will welcome its latest Caribbean escape as the brand looks to further expand into this highly coveted region. Developed by Murbee Resorts, Rosewood Barbuda will bring an intimate expression of Rosewood’s ultra-luxury hospitality experience to the island, featuring 50 resort suites and 35 Rosewood Residences.

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The Holiday Effect: How Seasonality Impacts Commercial Ice Machine and Refrigeration Production

Modern Restaurant Management

One fundamental principle in the pursuit of business success is to understand the various external factors that can impact operation. In the world of commercial refrigeration and ice production, one such influential factor is seasonality, particularly pronounced during the holiday periods. The Demand Surge During festive seasons, an uptick in production demand is observed in the food and hospitality industries – holiday banquets, community feasts, family gatherings, and festive promotions

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Grand Hyatt Kuwait Residences Officially Opens its Doors

Hospitality Net

The iconic Grand Hyatt brand expands presence into the luxury residential space in Kuwait.

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WHO Calls for Experts to Assist Estimation of Global Economic Burden of Foodborne Disease

Food Safety Magazine

The World Health Organization (WHO) has put out a call for experts to inform an updated estimate of the economic impact of foodborne illness at the global, regional, and national levels. The deadline to apply is January 7, 2024.

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Win the Customer, Not the Argument

Hospitality Net

In a confrontation with a customer, you have a goal: win the customer, not the argument. I’ve written about this before, and it’s worth coming back to this topic from another angle with a different example.

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Festivity Through Fruit Desserts: ’Tis the Season After All!

Total Food Service

The holiday season is upon us, and the start of 2024 is just around the corner, but before we say goodbye to 2023, we still have parties, dinners, and gatherings to cook for and attend! For me, while I love all of the festive foods that are essential to the celebratory season, ever since I was young, what gets me excited are the desserts, even though I don’t have a major sweet tooth!

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Hotel Toranomon Hills Debuts as Tokyo’s First Hotel Within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Situated at the heart of the dynamic Toranomon Hills global business hub, the hotel serves as an urban launchpad offering bleisure travelers comfort, convenience and cosmopolitan cuisine.

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Salmonella infections prompt renewed Polish poultry warning

Food Safety News

Food agencies in the United Kingdom have again voiced concern about Salmonella in poultry and egg products from Poland. The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS), and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) told consumers to take care when handling and cooking chicken, turkey and duck products at home. There have been more than 200 cases of salmonellosis this year caused by different strains of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to poultry products such as meat and eggs from Poland

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Aman Group to debut Janu branded Property in Tokyo

Hospitality Net

Aman, renowned for its high-end hotels and resorts, is set to introduce its new brand, Janu, with its first hotel opening in Tokyo in March 2024. Janu, which translates from Sanskrit as ’soul’, aims to bring a fresh vibrancy to the hospitality sector. Already accepting reservations, the starting rate for a stay is over USD$1,300 per night.

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Protein Screening Tool Ensures Greater Food Safety for Celiac Patients

Food Safety Magazine

A tool developed by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientists allows for the screening of proteins in foods that trigger reactions in celiac disease patients, ensuring greater food safety. The tool could potentially be applied in a range of food safety areas.

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Biki Oberoi’s passing on feels intensely personal!

Hospitality Net

We all have a Biki Oberoi story! Or many stories! And they all are true! Because of these enchanting stories and special moments, the passing on of the iconic, the unparalleled Biki Oberoi seems like a grave personal loss; like that of losing an adulated upon family elder or the much revered tribe headsman. Yes, the tribe of luxury hoteliers all over the globe.

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Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink

FoodService Director

Becky Boyd, Director of Menu Innovation & Strategy for parent company Bloomin’ Brands, talks about how she and her team are firing up R&D activity.

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Santa Cruz Retreat, Hotel Paradox, Reveals Highly Anticipated Renovation

Hospitality Net

The coastal California destination offers guests and groups a refreshed wellness experience.

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Cambro’s Business of the Week: Mega-licious Cookie Co.

the CAMBRO blog

Meet the ultimate cookie craftswoman Megan Miller, a skilled baker with a passion for rich masterpieces. Mega-licous Cookie Co., is fueled by a deep love for sweets and a single goal – to share delectable cookies and spread joy to new customers. Miller delights in the astonishment of new customers turned lifelong fans. From the challenges of a solo startup, working multiple jobs and using personal savings, to the experience of rapid growth in 2020, Miller has navigated a remarkable journey

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Accor Adds Mantra Tonsley Adelaide to its South Australian Network

Hospitality Net

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has announced the addition of Mantra Tonsley Adelaide to its portfolio, marking a significant expansion for the brand in South Australia.

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Electric vs. Gas Oven: Which One Should You Choose?

Chef's Deal

One of the key questions to ask while purchasing a new commercial oven is whether to buy a gas or electric oven because it is a concern in all commercial kitchen equipment whether gas or electricity is better for the kitchen. Gas ovens provide moisture heat, which can bake faster, and electricity uses dry heat, which can provide crispness in desired dishes.

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Marriott International Redefines the Luxury Hospitality Landscape With a Strong Pipeline of One-of-a-kind Hotels & Resorts Set to Debut in 2024

Hospitality Net

From International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes, Marriott International, Inc. announces its milestone 500th luxury hotel opening, bolstering its position as a leader in luxury. Featuring an unrivaled portfolio of luxury hotel brands, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Marriott confidently pushes the boundaries of experiential travel reimagining the future of luxury and offering the limitless and

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Inviting everyone to the table

GFI

December 7, 2023 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Pulling up a chair GFI was founded in 2016 with a bold and audacious goal: to reimagine protein and build a better food system for all. A shift toward alternative proteins will bring a bounty of benefits for the planet and all who call it home—and we need a wide range of partners with different perspectives and interests to help us catalyze this change.

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Minor Hotels Announces Upcoming Debut of Luxury Anantara Brand in Austria

Hospitality Net

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel to join the brand’s European portfolio in March 2024.

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JOIN US: RTN SHARE GROUP: Artificial Intelligence For Restaurants

Restaurant Technology Network

CALLING ALL RESTAURANTS & RTN SUPPLIER MEMBERS!

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How EOS Hospitality drove $35 million in direct revenue with Revinate

Hospitality Net

“Our centralized guest data is powering all our guest communications, including email, paid social, our website, and texting. We can share our brand story using guests’ preferred channel of communication.

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Your 2024 Marketing Checklist: 9 Strategies to Boost Your Brand in the New Year

Total Food Service

Article By Rachel Green, Director of Brand Strategy & Communications at Carbonate As the New Year approaches, it’s the ideal time to take stock of your business’s marketing strategies, and assess where opportunities lie. From ensuring you’re fully leveraging all digital channels, to exploring brand collaborations, and investing in visual assets, we outline 9 recommendations to help boost your brand’s visibility and appeal—ensuring you stand out in an increasingly competitive land

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Amadeus Data Reveals Los Cabos, Mexico to be Top Hotel Destination for Christmas and New Year’s Travel

Hospitality Net

As we head towards the festive season, hoteliers are preparing for demand as people look to travel over Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Global technology provider Amadeus, with its unique forward-looking business intelligence data, is seeing a peak in demand over the Christmas and New Year period across major markets around the world.

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A Hands-On Way to Play With Your Food (Waste)

Bon Appetit Management Company

Dye pots in action at the PLAN conference What do avocado skins and seeds, onion skins, and beet trimmings have in common – besides being candidates for the compost pile? It’s a question Fellows Elise Dudley, Elise Kulers, and Hillary Swimmer asked one another when brainstorming ideas for engaging college students during their campus visits. These scraps can all be used in plant-based dyes.

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