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How two senior living operators are using tech to improve residents’ dining experience

Food Management

On the latest episode of Onsite with FSD, Dr. Milton McGowian and Rosemary Aho share the latest tech trends happening in senior living dining and their tips for successfully implementing technology at senior living operations.

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The Value Shift Across the Globe

Modern Restaurant Management

The entire foodservice industry is being reshaped due to a global shift in consumer behavior prioritizing value, quality, and flexibility, according to the latest Circana™ research that found value-based deals are driving 54 billion global foodservice visits annually. "Value is a broader tent than price, but price is an important value platform when consumers are faced with high inflation or a personal economic situation such as a job loss," Tim Fires, president of global foodservi

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Recipe report: Going underground with the coolest root vegetable recipes

Food Management

Dramatic fermented carrots with an umami punch, ancho-spiked sweet potatoes folded into porky quesadillas, a clever plant-based Bolognese sauce and more will have you rooting for root veggies this fall.

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This Halloween, 10 Ways to Scare Your Competition and Steal Their Customers

Hospitality Net

Halloween brings up images of spooky costumes and haunted houses. So, here’s a question for you: Are you confident your customer service and CX won’t scare your customers away?

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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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Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction requests funding for universal free school meals in upcoming budget

Food Management

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A federal bill would provide halal and kosher meals training to schools.

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KZ Provisioning expands its reach through new partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment

Food Management

Celebrity chef founded hospitality company teams up with Aramark Sports + Entertainment to bring its services to a larger audience.

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Why Bun Mee CEO bets on non-traditional franchise models

Fast Casual

Denise Tran, founder and CEO of Bun Mee, reveals how non-traditional venues have been such a success. The Bun Mee stores in the San Francisco International Airport grossed over $4.6 million and $3.6 million in sales in 2023, respectively, but also served as a marketing strategy.

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Niagara University celebrates Oktoberfest with an authentic German menu

Food Management

The dining team at Niagara University, whose foodservice is managed by Metz Culinary Management, recently hosted an Oktoberfest themed event.

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h2c Unveils 2024 Global Hotel Direct Booking Acceleration Study

Hospitality Net

With direct bookings becoming a critical focus for hotel chains worldwide, h2c, a leading consultancy in the hospitality industry, has released its 2024 Global Hotel Direct Booking Acceleration Study. This in-depth research offers key insights into the technologies and strategies shaping the future of direct bookings, from AI-powered booking engines to the rise of mobile transactions.

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Midwest Culinary Institute’s Ingredients for Greatness

the CAMBRO blog

Over the last two decades, The Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State College has earned a reputation for superior programs, faculty, and facilities. With more than 350 students enrolled at a time, Jay Zwerin, Central Operations Manager at Cincinnati State College, prepares the next generation of foodservice professionals in culinary and pastry, dietetics, food science and brewing.

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Bartech Launches Wall-mounted eFridge Minibar Solution, Enhancing Guest Experiences and Hotel Design Efficiency

Hospitality Net

Bartech, the leading global provider of automatic minibar solutions, has announced the latest addition to its product line with the launch of its innovative Flat eFridge minibar solution. Designed to enhance both hotel design flexibility and operational efficiency with its sleek, modern minimalistic aesthetic, the Flat eFridge is set to transform hotels in-room F&B services by ensuring heightened profitability and guest satisfaction.

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FDA Defends Revoking Authorizations for Most Phthalates; Remaining Uses Under Review

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has answered objections to a 2022 final rule revoking food contact uses of most phthalates, as well as objections to another petition urging FDA to revoke authorizations for all phthalate uses. The agency stands by its original decisions on both petitions, but reminds that phthalates are undergoing a safety reassessment by FDA.

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AHLA names 2024’s top general managers, hospitality tech innovators at The Hospitality Show

Hospitality Net

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its 2024 General Managers of the Year, TechOvation, and Technology Acceleration Award winners during The Hospitality Show in San Antonio, Texas.

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FDA Human Foods Program Reveals Work Plans for 2025

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Human Foods Program has published a list of priority work it intends to deliver upon in Fiscal Year 2025, spanning microbiological food safety, food chemical safety, and nutrition.

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Les Aiglons: Chamonix’s New Lifestyle Refuge – Opening December 2024

Hospitality Net

Les Aiglons is the extension of a nature experience, where the atmosphere is both peaceful and memorable, just like the snow-capped mountains of Chamonix. Under the impetus of ETERNAM and QUINSPARK, the hotel formerly known as "Le Refuge des Aiglons" is being given a new lease of life with the aim of becoming Chamonix’s must-visit lifestyle hotel. Featuring a cocoon refuge designed by Saar Zafir, an Italianstyle restaurant, karaoke rooms and, of course, a brand-new ski shop by Millet, this 4-sta

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FSA Mustard Allergen Alert – How Does This Affect My Business?

Food Safety Guru

Mustard Alert – Mustard ingredients contaminated with peanuts. Latest Update In a recent food safety alert, the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued urgent guidance following the discovery of peanut contamination in mustard ingredients imported from India. The contamination poses a critical risk to people with peanut allergies and has already led to a series of precautionary recalls across the UK.

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Grand Cœur Latin Hotel Opens in Paris’s Latin Quarter, Featuring 15m Roman-Inspired Pool and Timeless Elegance

Hospitality Net

With its 82 rooms in the heart of Paris’s Latin Quarter, this four-star hotel is both historical and modern. The Grand Cœur Latin Hotel is a voyage through time: from the Roman remains known as the Arènes de Lutèce, via the Middle Ages to the philosophical debates of the 19th century, the past comes to life within these walls. Architect Vincent Bastie and interior designer Marie-Paule Clout have created a welcoming contemporary space that reflects the quintessential charm of the Latin Quarter.

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Setting the Table for Success: Serveware Essentials for Large Gatherings

Chef's Toys

When it’s time for a large gathering—whether a bustling holiday buffet, banquet, or high-traffic event—having the right serveware makes all the difference. From keeping food hot and ready to serving it in style, the essentials we cover here will help you deliver a memorable experience every time. Here’s our guide to serveware that’ll help you succeed with any crowd.

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Bellevigne Unveiled: Les Hôtels (Très) Particuliers Embarks on Wine Tourism Journey in the Heart of Burgundy

Hospitality Net

With Bellevigne, Les Hôtels (Très) Particuliers launches into wine tourism! The first chapter opens in Chambolle-Musigny, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. Set in an 18th-century bourgeois house designed by Jordane Arrivetz, 37 rooms, a cellar, a lounge, a library, a restaurant, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool give life to this unique place. More than just a hotel, Bellevigne is a new landmark on the wine trail, where winemakers, wine merchants, villagers, experts and wine lovers all meet an

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It’s Not You, It’s Me: Navigating Americans’ Food & Nutrition Trust Issues

FoodInsight

We have trust issues. One of the starkest findings from the latest IFIC Spotlight Survey, “Americans’ Trust In Food & Nutrition Science,” is that less than four in 10 Americans say they strongly trust science about food, nutrition, and/or diet. Trust is everything. In the actions of daily living. In relationships. And yes…in science. And it is also paramount in effective communication.

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ONYX Hospitality Group Accelerates Shama Brand Expansion Across Southeast Asia

Hospitality Net

ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading management company for hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences in Southeast Asia, is expanding its Shama serviced apartment brand internationally following positive feedback from both business and professional travellers. New openings have included Shama Hub Qiantang in Hangzhou, China, Shama Hub Metro South in Hong Kong, and Shama Suasana, located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with imminent future development plans in Malaysia, Laos and Thailand

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New GEA RAY Plus Freeze Dryers

Food Safety Magazine

GEA recently launched the RAY Plus series, a next-generation iteration of freeze dryers.

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Unveiling Hôtel Filigrane: A Contemporary Haven of Art and Elegance in Paris’s 2nd Arrondissement

Hospitality Net

Rue Vivienne: that’s where this brand-new hotel in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement is anchored. Following in the footsteps of the Bourse and the Bibliothèque de France, Hôtel Filigrane, designed by Anne-Claire Majorel (Studio Majorel) and Sonia Lemagnen (Agence Vertical), is freely inspired by the treasures associated with these two institutions: figured banknotes for one, literate banknotes for the other.

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Tru by Hilton Opens First Hotel in Colombia

Hospitality Net

Tru by Hilton, Hilton’s innovative and energetic hotel brand for practical travelers, is set to transform the hospitality experience in Colombia with the opening of Tru by Hilton Cali Sur, the brand’s first hotel in the country. This new hotel, operated by Hoteles MS, is located in one of the most dynamic areas of western Colombia, surrounded by prestigious universities, shopping centers, recognized hospitals, and the two most important technology hubs in the country.

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2025 Hotel Industry Playbook: Embrace Change or Risk Irrelevance

Hospitality Net

2024 was a wake-up call for the hotel industry. Record performance may have stolen headlines, but the reality was less glamorous: growth rates stabilized, and staffing gaps stretched resources thin. The industry is at a tipping point. Although technology and automation promise relief, many hotels still cling to outdated systems for fear of digital change.

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Zucchetti North America Launches New Customer Support Program at The Hospitality Show

Hospitality Net

Zucchetti North America is excited to launch a new customer support program, available to hotel clients 24/7, across their entire portfolio of operational solutions. From CRS, to POS, to booking engines, to PMS and RMS, Zucchetti North America offers a one-stop shop for hoteliers looking for a complete tech stack to support their operations; with the launch of the new customer support program, the company is demonstrating its commitment to providing the best user experience possible, enabling cl

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How to be a Successful Hotel General Manager

Hospitality Net

In the current climate, hoteliers are constantly seeking ways to become better hotel managers, opportunities to advance their careers and distinguish themselves in what is a competitive industry.

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UN Tourism Celebrates Excellence and Innovation at Qatar Tourism Awards

Hospitality Net

The second edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards welcomed around 1,200 applications from businesses and individuals working in the sector. The different categories and sub-categories were designed to reflect the diversity of Qatar’s growing tourism sector. Between 2019 and 2024, international arrivals to Qatar grew by 147%, with the sector also a growing hub for tourism innovation and investments.

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Thynk Announces Partnership with Cvent to Elevate Hospitality Sales through Next-Generation Integrations

Hospitality Net

Partnership includes integrations between Thynk and three of Cvent’s leading hotel solutions, Cvent Supplier Network, Smart Custom Proposals and Cvent Event Diagramming

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HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, October 2024

Hospitality Net

Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.