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Walk Thru Bru outlets brew increased beer sales for Aramark at NFL stadiums

Food Management

Self-serve markets producing increased transactions and reduced wait times at the four sites where they have been deployed.

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Invest in Employees with Affordable Health Care

Modern Restaurant Management

Lack of health insurance isn’t considered one of the major reasons the hospitality industry has, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a churn rate north of 70 percent. A recent survey found that low pay, lack of recognition and bad management are three of the major variables. But let’s dig a little deeper into “lack of recognition.” To me, that says employees aren’t feeling valued by the owners and managers of their restaurants.

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Trending this week: New York style deli opens unit in medical center

Food Management

This week on Food Management the top story was Aramark launches curated brand for government and military markets.

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Parts Town Doubles Down on Real Estate

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Parts Town—a distributor of OEM foodservice equipment parts, residential appliance parts, HVAC parts, consumer electronic parts and more—sees big things ahead. Late next year, the company expects to open a 420,000-square-foot distribution center in Glendale, Ariz. It will be the second distribution center for Parts Town, whose flagship center is in Addison, Ill.

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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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Latvia finds tons of expired food products in warehouse

Food Safety News

Latvian authorities have discovered about 18 tons of food products in a warehouse with expired or changed shelf life dates. The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) said products were imported into Latvia from Lithuania, where they were withdrawn from the market earlier this year as part of an investigation by authorities into fake expiration dates. The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) in Lithuania reported via EU communication channels that some of the goods withdrawn in the country may ha

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Restaurant worker in Georgia diagnosed with hepatitis A; customers urged to get vaccinated

Food Safety News

Hepatitis A infection has been diagnosed in a server at Lolita’s Bar and Grill located at 472 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville, GA. Individuals who ate at the restaurant from Oct. 24 – Nov. 7 may have been exposed to the infection and should contact their healthcare provider or the Gwinnett County Health Department to determine if a hepatitis A vaccine is needed to prevent illness.

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Faces & Places: A LinkedIn Live Event to Connect Accor with Hospitality Industry Talent

Hospitality Net

Accor’s new live event series, Faces & Places, takes participants on an immersive tour across our hotels to meet team members who share testimonials and valuable insights. The one-hour interactive, live sessions will offer a deep dive into strategic topics related to our industry, from a field point of view. The first episode airs November 23rd and will focus on recruitment, exploring the theme of ‘Busting Myths about Careers in the Hospitality Industry’.

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Finnish officials crack the mystery of mass food poisoning

Food Safety News

High levels of an additive in tortillas have been identified as the likely cause of a significant outbreak in Finland. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto), National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL), and local agencies investigated the outbreak, which affected more than 800 people. The incident occurred in August in Mikkeli, with mainly children falling sick.

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Hotel Operator Beat 2023 - France

Hospitality Net

The real estate services firm’s annual hotel operator survey saw international and regional hotel operators – all of which are active in France – give their views on sector opportunities and challenges in the market.

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Loyalty Power Users: The Secret to Navigating the Current Economic Landscape

Total Food Service

Article contributed by TouchBistro In the current economic landscape of steep inflation, consumers are largely pulling back on restaurant spending. However, there is an exception to this trend: loyalty program members. Not only are loyalty program members insular to the macroeconomic landscape, but power users of loyalty programs are the most resilient when it comes to price increases.

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Spa trends, treatments and concepts to look and feel great in 2024

Hospitality Net

The wellness industry is rapidly growing into a trillion-dollar market, offering ample opportunities for new businesses to enter the sector with innovative products or services. EHL has compiled a list of the top global spa trends for 2024, indicating that the spa experience has evolved beyond pampering to include a wide range of healing therapies for the mind, body, and soul, as well as non-invasive treatments for those who wish to make minor adjustments to their physical appearance.

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Q3 recalls: FDA down, FSIS up

Food Safety News

With the most comprehensive worldwide recall tracking, Sedgwick is out with its statistics for 2023’s third quarter. While it covers all sorts of recalls by manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers, the food and drink sectors are reported here. This includes the recall activity for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

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IHG and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC) to introduce InterContinental Brand in Chiang Rai

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), renowned as Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, extend their long-standing partnership with a landmark agreement to open two new luxury hotels in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

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Pennswood Village’s mushroom lasagna gains a devoted following among residents

FoodService Director

Locally Sourced: The senior living community's mushroom lasagna made with local mushrooms has won over the hearts of residents, even those who are the most devoted of meat eaters.

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voco Hotels Marks Its Third Anniversary in Greater China

Hospitality Net

In its three years since entering the Chinese market, voco hotels has experienced noteworthy growth, capitalizing on the existing hotel market and demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability through the lens of art to provide an enjoyable and sustainable travel experience.

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Why The Prix-Fixe Menus Reign Supreme During the Holidays

Total Food Service

Chefs across New York City are seizing the opportunity to showcase their culinary skills by offering prix-fixe menus that cater to spirted revelers during the holiday season. These set-price menus not only simplify the dining experience but also offer several distinct advantages over the traditional à la carte approach. Restaurants take pride in offering unique, mouthwatering dishes on their prix-fixe holiday menus.

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NEOM announces Epicon - its luxury coastal tourism destination on the Gulf of Aqaba

Hospitality Net

The Board of Directors of NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, today announced Epicon, its latest luxury coastal tourism destination, including a residential offering.

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Fall 2023 FoodLogiQ Release: Enhanced Data Presentation, Recall Management, Streamlined Incident Reporting

FoodLogiQ

The Fall 2023 release of FoodLogiQ brings several enhancements and expanded functionality. Building upon the updates introduced in the summer release , the latest improvements focus on enhancing data visualization and optimizing compliance with FSMA 204. This release also introduces new functionality to FoodLogiQ Recall that will assist customers in further streamlining their withdrawal processes.

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“Accor’s Digital Transformation: Building a Best-in-Class Client Experience”: Insights from 5 Leaders

Hospitality Net

We sat down with five key leaders to discuss our best-in-class digital customer journey program, a key milestone in our Group’s digital transformation. Better engaging and interacting with our clients, empowering our regions and teams, and contributing to business growth, this wide-scale program transforms the way we work and enhances our client experience at every step of their journey across all channels, through a seamless, personalized experience.

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Sodexo chefs compete in sustainability challenge

FoodService Director

Sodexo chefs served up creative plant-forward dishes in a competition to bring home the Culinary Experience grand prize.

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Premier To Transform Autograph La Concha Key West

Hospitality Net

Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement, project management, and development firm, is pleased to announce it will lead the interior design, procurement, and project management of the Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel in Key West, Florida which has been rebranded to Autograph La Concha Key West. Premier will be working in partnership with sister company, the dynamic and growing hotel management firm, Remington Hospitality, who will be managing the property, which is slated for complet

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Aramark Student Nutrition aims to get young diners engaged with new video series

FoodService Director

The ACE Show will educate elementary students on healthy eating through games, short video clips and more.

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A show stopping event marking the return of Regent to Hong Kong

Hospitality Net

Regent Hong Kong has officially returned to Victoria Harbour. The official grand opening took place on November 8, celebrating the transformation of a landmark property within IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio.

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Polar King Adds to Team

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Polar King Int’l., a manufacturer of walk-ins, is announcing the hire of Ryan Wolfe as a quality engineer. According to a press release, Wolfe’s primary responsibilities include maintaining and improving product quality, implementing procedures to guide day-to-day operations and leading efforts toward continuous improvement.

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TPG Hotels & Resorts Announces Grand Reopening Of Renaissance Boca Raton

Hospitality Net

TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today the transformational renovation of the Renaissance Boca Raton hotel, located in Boca Raton, Florida.

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pet Food Infects Seven People

Food Quality & Safety

FDA, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state partners, is investigating seven human cases of Salmonella Kiambu infection potentially associated with pet food made by Texas-based Mid America Pet Food. As of November 9, CDC reports that seven people have been infected with the pathogen in California, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, and Hawaii.

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2025 Opening for Kimpton Chiang Rai Golden Triangle

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), renowned as Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, extend their long-standing partnership with a landmark agreement to open two new luxury hotels in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

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EFSA Assesses Food Safety of Eight Smoke Flavorings, Cannot Rule Out Genotoxicity Concerns

Food Safety Magazine

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently assessed the food safety of eight smoke flavorings on the EU market, the authorization for which were due for renewal, and were unable to rule out concerns of genotoxicity.

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Transforming Vocational Education with AI and VR

Hospitality Net

Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at a conference in Nanjing, China, where I delved into the revolutionary impact of the integration of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) and Virtual Reality (VR) in education and training. This pioneering approach promises to redefine how we learn and prepare for various careers, especially in the vocational sector.

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Ancera Launches Salmonella Monitoring Platform in Light of Impending USDA Regulations

Food Safety Magazine

A new software platform by Ancera offers a “BioBarrier” against Salmonella through surveillance systems and big data analytics for improved poultry productivity, enabling compliance with tightening U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations.

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