Thu.Nov 07, 2024

article thumbnail

Boba is big business: Here’s how to start sipping

Food Management

On this episode of Onsite with FSD, we get to pose all of our boba questions to Rex Huang, VP of Product & Beverage Innovation for Botrista, a San Francisco-based beverage platform that’s working with colleges to bring on the boba tea programs.

246
246
article thumbnail

Smart Supply Chain Management Can Reduce Food Waste and Improve Margins in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Around 33 to 40 percent of food goes to waste each year. A large chunk of that comes down to complex problems in global food supply chain management that most restaurants have little control over. What restaurants can do, however, is re-think how their direct food supply is managed – from transport to inventory control. It may be a small part of the overall supply chain, but how food gets to a restaurant has significant implications.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Food waste solutions company celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with New England colleges

Food Management

Vanguard Renewables has helped colleges in New England to turn organic waste into renewable energy.

246
246
article thumbnail

BIM for efficient restaurant design and renovations

Restobiz

By Jeremy Godenzi Restaurant design and renovation projects have a particularly complicated set of responsibilities. On the one hand, there are all the practical issues. Construction work needs to be as efficient as possible so that business isn’t unnecessarily delayed, and the final space needs to function properly for both servers and guests. The demand […] The post BIM for efficient restaurant design and renovations appeared first on Restobiz.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

UBS Arena partners with hospital to introduce healthy stadium fare and other news you may have missed

Food Management

Catch up on news you may have missed this week with the latest installment of 5 things with FSD.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene

Food Management

Matt Rogers, regional vice president for the foodservice provider, joins the podcast to discuss his experience in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

246
246
article thumbnail

How Pollo Campero uses tourism to scout real estate

Fast Casual

Blas Escarcega, VP of Franchise of Pollo Campero, discusses how the brand harnessed the power of tourism, to open in high-traffic, tourist-friendly areas to boost brand visibility and create memorable experiences for guests.

111
111
article thumbnail

Heritage Restaurant Brands Unveils Concept

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Heritage Restaurant Brands debuted a concept this week called Press Quesadilla Grill. Heritage describes it as a “California Coastal Fresh experience.” Its menu features herb-infused proteins, fire-grilled salsas and fresh pressed tortillas. Guests can choose from quesadillas, bowls, burritos, nachos and salads. Press opened in San Luis Obispo, Calif., where Heritage is based.

105
105
article thumbnail

How Pollo Campero uses tourism to scout real estate

Fast Casual

Blas Escarcega, VP of Franchise of Pollo Campero, discusses how the brand harnessed the power of tourism, to open in high-traffic, tourist-friendly areas to boost brand visibility and create memorable experiences for guests.

101
101
article thumbnail

Belmond Unveils The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, Uk The First Luxury Sleeper Train In England & Wales

Hospitality Net

Belmond proudly unveils the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, debuting in July 2025.

98
article thumbnail

Study Investigating Efficacy of Different Treatment Baths for Listeria Inactivation on Fish

Food Safety Magazine

An ongoing project by the Norwegian food research institute Nofima is investigating the efficacy of different treatment baths for Listeria monocytogenes decontamination on fish and fish products.

69
article thumbnail

LTI announces the World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2024

Hospitality Net

Welcome to our annual World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands report.

98
article thumbnail

FDA Seeks Feedback on Certification Program for Exported Human Foods

Food Safety Magazine

To inform resourcing changes and program improvements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public input on its current approach to managing FDA certification for the export of human food products regulated by the agency.

FDA 59
article thumbnail

Colorado’s Westin Riverfront completes refresh of 230 guest residences

Hospitality Net

Award-winning resort makes major donation to Habitat for Humanity; New Lookout Bar pairs panoramic Vail Valley views with creative cocktails.

98
article thumbnail

Researchers Develop Open Access Mass Spectral Library of Chemicals to Aid Food Safety Testing

Food Safety Magazine

The open access Food Safety Mass Spectral Library, developed by Wageningen University and Research scientists, comprises more than 1,000 chemicals including veterinary drugs, contaminants, pesticides and natural toxins.

article thumbnail

Cvent Honours Excellence Award Winners at Annual Cvent CONNECT Europe Conference

Hospitality Net

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, celebrated the finalists and winners of the 2024 Cvent Excellence Awards at the company’s annual customer and industry conference, Cvent CONNECT Europe. The annual awards programme highlights event, hospitality and marketing leaders using Cvent technology to improve efficiency, increase event value, enhance MICE sales and marketing strategies, and deliver greater results for their hotels and organisations.

article thumbnail

A Project of Innovation and Regeneration at Villa Montepaldi: 

Future Food Institute

Pioneering an Integral Ecological Development Model for “Made in Italy” agri-food excellence Università di Firenze e Future Food Institute & BF spa Florence, November 2024 – In collaboration with the University of Florence and the Future Food Institute, a groundbreaking project is set to establish an innovation and experimentation center dedicated to regenerative agriculture and integrated ecological development at Villa Montepaldi, a historic agricultural estate in San Casciano Val di

52
article thumbnail

Hotel CEOs Say Demographics Are the Future of Travel

Hospitality Net

Yes, AI is going to be everywhere one day, and yes, lifestyle hotels are the hot new thing. But if you want to track the future of travel, the answer lies in demographics.

98
article thumbnail

Winston Industries Hires Human Resources Manager

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Winston Industries has hired Emma Roberts as its human resources manager. She’ll work from the company’s headquarters in Louisville, Ky. With a bachelor’s degree in international trade from Mexico and France, Roberts brings a background in international business within the foodservice equipment and manufacturing industries.

105
105
article thumbnail

Dusit Expands Retreats portfolio with its first holistic wellness retreat in India

Hospitality Net

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has entered into a strategic hotel management agreement with Shravanthi Hotels and Resorts Private Limited, a prominent developer of luxury hotels and resorts in India, to operate Devarana Sakleshpur, Karnataka - A Dusit Retreat.

98
article thumbnail

The ultimate RM Fitness Challenge: Flex your data, lift your forecasts, and balance your Inventory

Hospitality Net

Revenue management: it’s like signing up for a gym membership you thought would be light and easy…until you realize you’re actually training for the RM Olympics.

article thumbnail

Minor Hotels Roadshow Highlights the Importance of the Indian Tourism Market

Hospitality Net

Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner and operator with more than 550 properties in 56 countries, has successfully concluded a three-city India roadshow in Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad introducing signature travel experiences to Indian travel agents.

98
article thumbnail

Galaxy Hotels Group Debuts New Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks in Northern Nevada

Hospitality Net

Galaxy Hotels Group today announced the opening of the company’s newly built Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks in northern Nevada. Offering 127 rooms/suites, the four-story Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks is conveniently located near the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRI Center), home to some of the world’s most recognized tech companies. Frisco, Texas-based Galaxy Hotels Group, also known as Galaxy Management, is an approved Marriott International franchisee, hotel developer, and management c

98
article thumbnail

Radisson Hotel Group bolsters presence in Devbhumi Uttarakhand by opening Namah Nainital, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats

Hospitality Net

With a strategic focus on strengthening its presence in the leisure towns of India, Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Namah Nainital, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats. This new addition is the Group’s fourth operational hotel in Uttarakhand where its portfolio includes hotels and resorts under multiple brands like Radisson Blu and Radisson Individuals.

98
article thumbnail

Meet the couple marking Airbnb’s 2 billionth guest arrival

Hospitality Net

Airbnb welcomed its 1 billionth guest arrival in October, 2021—14 years after being founded. Now, just three short years later, we’ve hit a new extraordinary milestone—surpassing 2 billion guest arrivals on Airbnb—a feat we’re incredibly proud of and one we have intentionally built towards in the last three years.

97
article thumbnail

Alumni Association of Glion Launches the second edition of the Glion Alumni Accelerator Program to boost Hospitality innovation

Hospitality Net

The Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE) and its Alumni Association (AAG) are proud to announce the launch of the second edition of the Glion Alumni Accelerator Program. Following the success of the inaugural initiative in 2023, this program offers Glion students and alumni a unique opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial ideas through mentorship, access to investors, and industry support.

article thumbnail

High-tech hospitality: Ph.D. student Abraham Terrah offers insight into AI’s growing role in hotel service

Hospitality Net

After a long day of navigating noisy airports and congested highways, an exhausted traveler enters a hotel room with expectations of peace and comfort.

article thumbnail

GBTA + VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations and GBTA Sustainability Summit Highlight a Robust European Business Travel Industry

Hospitality Net

The outlook for business travel in Europe including the path toward a more sustainable future was the focus this week at the GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations and the GBTA Sustainability Summit in Copenhagen. The co-located events held 4-6 November featured three productive days where industry professionals, subject experts and thought leaders gathered from across the travel, business, and corporate sectors to exchange knowledge, discuss indust

75
article thumbnail

Half of Guests Prefer Smartphone Checkout According to New Research

Hospitality Net

A new and embargoed survey by Hotel Tech Report has peered deep into the digital desires and behaviors of today’s travelers, highlighting insights that promise to guide hospitality leaders. Our latest survey, The State of Hotel Guest Technology 2025, conducted by an independent research firm, paints a vivid picture of the future hotel guests dream of—one where technology elevates the guest experience, maintaining a delicate balance between high-tech and high-touch service.

article thumbnail

The Asia Pacific, excluding China, Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches New Highs in Q3 2024

Hospitality Net

The hotel development pipeline across the Asia-Pacific, excluding China, region (APEC) continued its notable growth trajectory through the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE). At the close of Q3, the total APEC hotel construction pipeline reached new record highs of 2,072 projects and 410,863 rooms, representing year-over-year (YOY) increases of 7% and 3% respectively.

75