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Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & Raw Farm Recalls and Outbreaks 2006-2023 Started OPDC in 2000 [link] Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020 Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls and Outbreaks September 2006 Raw Milk E.coli Outbreak: 6 ill/2 HUS [link] September 2007 Raw Cream Listeria Recall [link] December 2007 Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak: 8 ill [link] September 2008 Raw Cream Campylobacter Recall [link] November 2011 Raw Milk E.coli Outbreak: 5 ill/3 HUS [link] M

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The restaurant workforce is largely back to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a much-needed reprieve amidst the larger, ongoing hospitality labor crisis. However, the typical increase in consumers wanting to dine out during the holiday season – not to mention the continued demand for take-away and delivery services – could disrupt this balance, even as businesses attempt to bolster their staff with seasonal hires.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency’s ban on the insecticide chlorpyrifos was arbitrary and capricious, mainly because the two-year-old decision to ban it was rushed. Consequently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has vacated the 2021 ban and ordered EPA to think about how it regulates one of the most widely used insecticides in the United States.

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Food Safety Tech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s fiercely competitive food and beverage industry, managing tight margins and shifting consumer preferences present major challenges. Add to this the growing incidences of food fraud, increased regulations—including the FSMA Final Food Traceability Standard—and complex supply chains and keeping an eye on the big picture becomes an almost impossible task.

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Total Food Service

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Q&A with Chef Drew Anderson , Chef de Cuisine, KAI, Phoenix, Arizona The Phoenix restaurant KAI , located at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, set against the backdrop of the Komatke Mountain Range and located on the Gila River Indian Community, features a menu rich in creativity, history and Native American culture. KAI celebrates Native American cuisine with global accents to help tell the story of The Akimal O’otham and The Pee Posh peoples while highlighting the culture and history of t

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Food Safety Tech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

On the heels of a new California law banning the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate, propyl paraben and Red Dye No. 3 as food additives, the FDA has announced its proposal to revoke the regulation authorizing the use of BVO in food. Food companies are currently allowed to use BVO, a vegetable oil that is modified with bromine, in small amounts to keep the citrus flavoring from floating to the top in some beverages.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the St. Regis brand in Morocco. Developed by Eagle Hills, a private investment and real estate development company based in Abu Dhabi, and designed by the internationally established design firm Smallwood, the resort offers a sanctuary to indulge in Tamuda Bay, on the Mediterranean

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FoodService Director

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Dr. Katie Wilson shares how the team’s new partnership with the USDA will help schools tackle their biggest procurement pain points.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s leading operators of institutionally owned full-service hotels, with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, recently announced that it has assumed management of the 317-room Renaissance Times Square. The hotel was recently acquired by Newbond and Apollo Global Management, who then tapped HEI to manage the property.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Organic Pastures Dairy Company was founded in 2000 and changed its business name to Raw Farm in 2020. Here is a brief history of raw milk and raw milk products that the company has recalled or had linked to outbreaks. Started OPDC in 2000 [link] Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020 Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls and Outbreaks September 2006 Raw Milk E.coli Outbreak: 6 ill/2 HUS [link] September 2007 Raw Cream Listeria Recall [link] December 2007 Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) (“HGV” or “the Company”) today announced that that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bluegreen Vacations (NYSE: BVH; OTCQX: BVHBB) for $75 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing total consideration of approximately $1.5 billion, inclusive of net debt. The combination will broaden HGV’s offerings, customer reach and sales locations creating a premier vacation ownership and experiences company.

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Fast Casual

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Google is making big policy changes. Business Profiles are the largest driver of traffic to a business, and new suspension policies put profiles at risk. Watch the on-demand webinar to learn how to prepare.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, the new Parisian lifestyle hotel in the vibrant Left Bank Quartier of Saint-Placide, has opened its doors. The 138-room hotel, designed by internationally renowned Fabrizio Casiraghi, takes its inspiration from the Golden Age of Travel and will offer guests the sensation of entering the private residence of a Parisian art collector.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has dropped some proposed plans as part of updating food hygiene controls following a consultation. Several stakeholders raised concerns about a new scoring system and frequencies of planned official controls. They would have applied in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. FSA said the plans will not be progressed as costs and timescales outweigh the potential benefits.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We are thrilled to unveil the groundbreaking new podcast series under the prestigious banner of Hospitality Net Podcast Series, hosted by the visionary futurist and Web3 evangelist, Simone Puorto. This series marks a significant milestone in our journey to demystify and unravel the complexities of the travel and hospitality industry through the lens of Web3 technologies.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on specific alerts.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Parks Hospitality Holdings (“PHH”) have announced a highly anticipated collaboration to expand Hyatt’s brand footprint in Mexico with the development of four new properties across key destinations in Mexico, including Mexico City, Los Cabos, and Cancun. The new properties are expected to open starting 2024 and will include two Grand Hyatt hotels, a new select-service offering near the Cancun International Airport, and the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Ca

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Danish officials have solved an E. coli outbreak linked to meat that sickened six people. Since late March, half a dozen E. coli O157:H7 patients fell sick, and one developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure. The first patient was identified in March, but the other five infections occurred around September.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A solid hotel upsell program can make a huge difference in generating direct revenue. Generally speaking, you are going to be more profitable if you choose to upsell your existing guests.

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Total Food Service

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s world, sustainability is quickly becoming an agenda priority for many corporate foodservice operations and pantries/breakrooms. The push to cut down on non-recyclable waste, save energy, and offer sustainable products is ramping up. Businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of reducing their environmental footprint and embracing eco-friendly practices that incorporate health and wellness.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

easyJet holidays, the UK’s fastest-growing tour operator, has partnered with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, to provide its 5000 listed hotels the ability to become bookable until the last minute.

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the CAMBRO blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Beyond the confines of traditional education, the culinary program at Lillian Rashkis High School in Brooklyn, NY, reaches out to those who are often overlooked, empowering them with the life skills and the confidence to thrive in a world of pots, pans and unforgettable recipes. In Tali Friedman’s classroom, every dish tells a story, and every student is a culinary artist in the making.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

U.S. hotel industry occupancy increased 0.4 percentage points (ppts) compared to last year, reversing the course of year-over-year (YoY) declines of the previous three weeks. Weekends delivered the strongest gains (+1.0ppts) followed by weekdays (Monday – Wednesday: +0.6 ppts). The shoulder days (Sunday and Thursday) were down 0.4ppts.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is resuming its assessment of nitrates and nitrites in drinking water under the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), which was suspended in 2018.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Demand Calendar, present in the North American market since June 2022, has promoted Phil Robart to Vice President of Sales, The Americas.

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Chef's Deal

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Restaurant inventory management is key to a restaurant’s success because proper inventory management boosts kitchen productivity and profitability and prevents food wastage. Making a comprehensive inventory management plan to track, manage, and enhance the restaurant inventory ensures efficiency and smooth operation in commercial kitchens. Monitoring and tracking the stocks, forecasting demand, recipe management, and waste reduction are some restaurant inventory management tips to ensure a

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

According to the report, ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel & Tourism Growth in Africa’, this potential growth is dependent on three key policies to unlock annualised growth of 6.5%, reaching a contribution of more than US$ 350BN.

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Food Safety Guru

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Tip of the Week When foods drop below 63°C, the likelihood of bacteria multiplying increases. Food reaching a temperature in the “Danger Zone” (between 8°C – 63°C) should be at this temperature for the shortest time possible. If you hold food hot on a display counter or hot cupboard/bain marie, it is vital that you manage the food temperature. Keep hot food held at above 63°C If the temperature drops below 63°C it can only be held for a maximum of 2 hours but you do have the option to reheat

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) is divesting two mature hotels in Sydney, Australia to an unrelated third party for a total of AUD109.0 million (S$95.6 million[1]). Situated outside of the city centre, the two properties are Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde and Novotel Sydney Paramatta.

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FMT Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Dr. Dakshayani.R and G. Pavithra Independent Researcher, Thanjavur This article provides an overview of the issue of spices adulteration and the various techniques used for detecting adulterants in spices Spices hold significant value as export-driven goods, finding wide applications in flavouring food, beverages, medicine, and cosmetics. These commodities could be traded in various forms such as dried or fresh whole products, powders, pastes, dehydrated materials, oils, oleoresin, and extracts.

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