Food Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This and Aramark CFO Tom Ondrof announcing his retirement are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Restobiz

DECEMBER 12, 2023

These days, competition is fierce as QSRs compete with takeout and delivery, convenience stores, gas stations, and most recently, grocery stores. Some QSRs are taking steps to simplify service with kiosks and faster drive-thrus, connecting with customers by going greener, or delivering seasonal LTOs to get guests coming in. With so many options for diners […] The post What’s trending with QSRs appeared first on Restobiz.

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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I may be exactly 12 hour behind, but I had the great privilege to share the stage – at least via Zoom with Darin Detwiler and Frank Yiannas. We talked a bit about the documentary “Poisoned,” but mostly focused on what more can be done to make our food supply safer. Well, I’m heading to bed as Darin and Frank have lunch – as safe one I’m sure.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you've been paying attention to the tech scene, you have surely noticed a significant upswing in interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. It seems almost everyone, from social media influencers to evening news anchors, is extolling the capabilities of this emerging tech. From softwares like ChatGPT to self-driving cars like the Tesla Model 3, AI and automation are making remarkable strides In the restaurant industry, these solutions are streamlining various aspects, includ

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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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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Managing inventory is a crucial aspect of running a successful restaurant business. An efficient and well-organized inventory strategy can help you control costs, reduce waste, and ensure that you have the right ingredients on hand to meet customer demand.

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the CAMBRO blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For generations, students have picked up a Cambro tray before they move through the cafeteria line. In recent years, school foodservice professionals have worked to revamp school meals to be more nutritious, flavorful and enticing. While traditional Cambro trays can still support your needs, there are many creative ways to use them to support new meal ideas and initiatives.

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Fast Casual

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Tacotarion co-founder Regina Simmons said using a commissary kitchen production has yielded annual savings of approximately $150,000

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s edgy, stylish and playful brand for the young-at-heart is now open in Houston, Texas. The Moxy Houston Downtown located at 412 Main Street in downtown Houston is owned by Highrock Hospitality LLC. This is the first Moxy branded hotel as well as the newest lifestyle brand by Marriott to come to Houston. This new and community centered hotel believes in local partnerships, allowing guests to connect over shared experiences while having a whole lot of fun.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Federal officials have begun an onsite inspection of a company in Ecuador that exported cinnamon applesauce to the United States that was used in three brands of applesauce traced to an outbreak of lead poisoning in children. The Food and Drug Administration is conducting the inspection at the Austrofoods facility located in Ecuador. Cinnamon samples collected from the lots used in recalled products will undergo laboratory analysis.

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Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Food has the power to bring people together, build relationships, and connect communities. At Fresh Ideas, we understand the importance of our role on college campuses and beyond. Every day, our dining teams work with local businesses and groups to support them and give back. At Frank Phillips College, Director of Dining Services Jerry Odle hosts a variety of events on and off campus.

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Food Safety Tech

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When thinking about food safety, your first thought is likely safe handling and avoidance of potential contamination. However, cyberattacks pose an increasingly serious threat to food safety, food businesses and consumers. As the food service industry becomes increasingly reliant on digital technology and processes in their day-to-day operations, cybersecurity should become an integral part of their safety considerations.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 12, 2023

citizenM, the award-winning hotel and lifestyle brand that revolutionized the hotel industry with its ’affordable luxury’ mantra, has opened the doors of its first hotel in Italy: citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina. The hotel marks the brand’s 33rd in the portfolio, a sign of citizenM’s continued commitment to global expansion.

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Food Safety Tech

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The FDA has rolled out a third wave of new tools and answers to FAQs to inform stakeholders about the Food Traceability Rule and help covered entities come into compliance. New resources featured in this update include: New webpage about traceability lot codes, including examples of how Key Data Elements (KDEs) could appear on invoices and bills of lading Video highlighting some technological components of product tracing systems Examples of a traceability plan New Frequently Asked Questions (FA

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In an increasingly competitive hospitality industry, resort hotels are constantly seeking innovative ways to captivate their guests and ensure their return. One effective strategy that has proven successful is the addition of well-known chefs and their exceptional culinary creations by introducing renowned chefs and their gastronomic delights, resort hotels can elevate their dining experiences to new heights, enticing casino patrons to return year after year.

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Food Safety Tech

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Recall—it’s a word that strikes fear in the hearts of CEOs, food safety professionals and the general public. At the 2023 Food Safety Consortium, Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink , joined Matt Regusci and Francine Shaw, co-hosts of the “Don’t Eat Poop” podcast, to discuss the challenges in handling food recalls and the importance of taking steps now to make the recall process faster and more efficient.

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FMT Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A Candid Conversation with Raajvi Joshi, CEO of Your Modern Table, as she unveils the journey of evolution from mere catering to Community Building in the World of Food. Q1. How has the journey of founding your company been so far? I grew up in a slightly different household where I remember having full-fledged business discussions with my father from as early as 10 to 12 years old.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Campylobacter and Salmonella infections reported in the EU in 2022 remained below pre-pandemic (2018–2019) levels, according to the latest EU One Health zoonoses report, but the number of reported foodborne illness outbreaks increased by 44 percent in comparison to 2021.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As of year-end 2022, the average hotel in CBRE’s Trends® in the Hotel Industry survey sample had surpassed its 2018 total revenue figure by 1.5%. This was achieved even though the average hotel had rented 8.2% fewer room nights in 2022 than it did in 2018. The improvement was largely due to continued improvement in average daily rate and revenue from other sources.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Twenty-eight more cantaloupe products have been recalled in Canada because of a link to a Salmonella outbreak that has killed five people in that country. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the new recall is for unbranded pre-cut cantaloupe sold nationwide. The CFIA did not report the name of the recalling company. The pre-cut cantaloupe products have best-by dates of Nov. 11, but there is concern that some people may have frozen the cantaloupe for future use.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Uplift, the leading Buy Now Pay Later solution for the world’s travel brands, announced today a partnership with Grupo Xcaret, a leader in sustainable tourism offering travelers a unique and immersive experience celebrating Mexican culture and heritage. Through this partnership, guests will now have the ability to spread the cost of their bookings over time.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of certain Red’s Best chopped clams. The recalled clams were illegally harvested from prohibited waters in Massachusetts on Nov. 26 and Nov. 26 with lot numbers # 331 and # 333, and shuck dates of 23/331 and 23/333. The clams may be contaminated, and there is concern that some of them may have been frozen for later use.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The James Beard Foundation® announces today the findings of its 2023 Annual Industry Report, providing a data-driven look at the current state of the independent restaurant industry. The survey ran between October 23 and November 13, receiving more than 250 responses from chefs, representing independent restaurants and operators and 44 states throughout the country.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

An up-and-coming conservative in the Missouri House of Representatives wants to upend raw milk safety in the “Show Me” state. Rep. Adam Schnelting has pre-filed House Bill 1711 for the next session of the Missouri Legislature, which gets underway in January. Missouri law, which only allows raw milk sales on the farm, would be changed.to make wide-open retail sales of raw milk completely legal.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A recent discussion on LinkedIn promoted this post. As a regular restaurant eater I have always been surprised that dining establishments are offering fixed pricing - rain or shine - that is the same every day of the week, every season, even on public holidays.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Listeria infections have hit record levels in Europe while Salmonella and E. coli cases also went up in 2022, according to the latest figures. Data comes from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) 2022 One Health Zoonoses report. The most deaths were associated with listeriosis at 286, with 81 linked to salmonellosis.

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The platform’s annual report tracks more than sales. It provides a snapshot of the eating and drinking trends driving diners’ decisions.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This week, Teague sits down for a deep dive on 2024 industry predictions with Rachael Rothman, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics at CBRE. Rachael shares CBRE’s forecast on the macroeconomic impact on the hotel industry and whether or not a recession is on the horizon.

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A new study revealed that participants were more likely to choose a food gift basket that didn’t contain meat and dairy when it was described as healthy and sustainable as opposed to vegan.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we are joined by Sherry Brice, M.B.A., Chief Supply Chain Officer at W.K. Kellogg Co. She discusses her experiences as a food safety and supply chain business leader, and shares practical strategies and considerations for other professionals in driving business value by balancing food safety priorities, supply chain requirements, and working with diverse teams.

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The school is partnering with the Humane Society of the United States to help them reach their goal.

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