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FDA To Host Virtual Meeting on Data and Tech in New Era of Smarter Food Safety

Food Safety Tech

The FDA is hosting a one-day virtual public meeting on “Data and Technology in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety” on April 24, 2024, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT. The meeting is designed to help the agency improve its understanding of how regulators and industry can leverage data and technology to exponentially advance food safety and achieve better health outcomes.

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Debt-Free Fine Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

Blake Aguillard and Trey Smith started with $30,000 and no outside investors when they opened Saint-Germain in New Orleans' Bywater neighborhood in 2018. The duo transfomed a dilapidated cottage themselves entirely by hand into an intimate 12-seat restaurant that has received numerous accolades. They have been recognized by the New York Times, Wine Enthusiast, Southern Living, and were named Eater NOLA's 2019 "Restaurant of the Year." The co-chefs/co-owners were listed among Food

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FDA to Engage With Stakeholders on Direction of New Era of Smarter Food Safety via Day-Long Virtual Event

Food Safety Magazine

FDA will hold a one-day virtual public meeting on Data and Technology in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety on April 24, 2024 to better understand how the agency can leverage data and technology to advance food safety. The same day, FDA will also open a docket to collect public comment on the event topic.

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Sauce, Storage, and Success: The Cambro Touch in The Old Spaghetti Factory’s Transformation

the CAMBRO blog

For more than 50 years, The Old Spaghetti Factory has been serving Italian favorites like their famous mizithra pasta and lasagna. Family-owned and operated, The Old Spaghetti Factory has grown to more than 40 locations across 13 states, plus two restaurants in Nagoya and Kobe, Japan. Each customer experiences the same flavors and quality in Louisville as they do in Honolulu.

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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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Shedd Aquarium’s splashy event showcases Sodexo Live! chefs’ Latin American heritage

FoodService Director

Celebrating the diverse community in the kitchen, The Ritmo del Mar (Rhythm of the Sea) event returns for a second year with vibrant music, culture and culinary traditions and techniques that allow guests to taste the ocean of flavor, created by chefs who make it authentic.

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Fifty Cents and the Fight for Farmworkers’ Rights

Bon Appetit Management Company

What is the meaning of fifty cents? In today’s world, two quarters might get you a stick of gum, a postage stamp, or one small piece of fruit. Compared against the national minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, fifty cents are equivalent to a little over four minutes of work. For a farmworker, however, fifty cents mean something entirely different. Fifty cents is what a farmworker receives for every 32 pounds of tomatoes they pick.

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Hunter Conference 2024 Takeaways

Hospitality Net

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis was bustling this week with another successful Hunter Hotel Investment Conference. Kudos to the Hunter and Marriott teams for executing an extraordinary event! Some key takeaways from the HVS brokerage and consulting staff members who attended the conference are summarized in this article.

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Why Working with the Right POS Reseller Is Critical

Fast Casual

It’s only a matter of time before a restaurant operator faces technology downtime. How long that downtime lasts depends on the partnerships they have.

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7 Powerful (& Easy!) Marketing Ideas for Hotel Vendors

Hospitality Net

At one time, sales reps were able to close deals by simply walking their prospects through the many features and benefits of their product.

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Ep. 166. Robert Manning: Real-World Recall Management and Prevention Strategies

Food Safety Magazine

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we are joined by Bob Manning, recall management expert, author, and CEO of Liquid, about how to prevent, prepare for, and recover from food product recalls.

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Penn State event to honor Jim Risoleo, Ted Balestreri with Hospitality Industry Awards

Hospitality Net

The 2024 Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society (PSHRS) Industry Awards and Reception will be held on Tuesday, April 2 at the Penn State School of Hospitality Management on the University Park campus.

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OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital launches automated to-go market

FoodService Director

The market offers a selection of to-go sandwiches, salads, drinks and more. Staff will have 24-hour access to the space.

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InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Poised to debut Summer 2024

Hospitality Net

Today, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, announces the Summer 2024 opening of InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk. The 21-story property, boasting incredible views, features 390 rooms with 20 suites, 18,000-sqft of meeting space, a Club InterContinental lounge, and four unique restaurant and bar concepts.

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Mastering Commercial Kitchen Layout Efficiency

Chef's Toys

In the fast-paced world of the foodservice industry, every square inch of space counts. From chef tools to restaurant equipment, every item plays a crucial role in streamlining your kitchen operations. Let's explore how you can enhance your kitchen's workflow, maximize space utilization, and elevate your efficiency levels to new heights. Planning Your Commercial Kitchen Layout Like a Pro When it comes to designing your commercial kitchen, meticulous planning is key.

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amã Stays & Trails Reaches a Portfolio of 150+ Bungalows

Hospitality Net

amã Stays & Trails, Indian Hotel Company’s premium homestay offering reaches a milestone of 150+ bungalows in its portfolio with 100 operating bungalows.

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Singapore to Allow New Ingredients in Infant Formula, in Alignment with U.S., EU

Food Safety Magazine

The Singapore Food Agency has proposed amendments to federal regulations that would allow the use of new ingredients in infant formula, and would also extend the use of permitted food additives.

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Hotel Market Beat Q4 2023 - Ireland

Hospitality Net

Our latest Ireland Hospitality Marketbeat shows that from an economic perspective, the outlook for the hotel sector remains positive – the latest Irish labor market data show an all-time high employment of 2.66 million across the economy while average weekly earnings grew by 4.6% compared to the same period in 2022, both of which supports the leisure spending outlook.

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How to safely provide gluten free food

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week What is Coeliac Disease? Are you fully aware of this disease and how to avoid cross contamination of gluten in your kitchen? Coeliac Disease Coeliac disease is not a food allergy or an intolerance, but an autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in grains, wheat, rye and barley. Some people with coeliac disease are also sensitive to oats.

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Casa de La Flora, Refined and Refreshed

Hospitality Net

Situated directly on the turquoise waters of the Andean Sea in southern Thailand, Casa de La Flora boasts an iconic brutalist design that is now abloom with green roofs and refreshed interiors. Having fully reopened on March 1, following a nearly year-long overhaul, the resort welcomes guests into refurbished accommodations, a radically transformed duplex villa, and reorganized public spaces, including a fitness center, lobby, and beachside restaurant—all overseen by the ultramodern studio Vasla

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The University of Florida's latest eatery is bringing restaurant-quality meals to campus

FoodService Director

Cravings Campus Kitchen offers students a selection of made-to-order, customizable dishes.

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Hackers Found a Way to Open Any of 3 Million Hotel Keycard Locks in Seconds

Hospitality Net

When thousands of security researchers descend on Las Vegas every August for what’s come to be known as “hacker summer camp,” the back-to-back Black Hat and Defcon hacker conferences, it’s a given that some of them will experiment with hacking the infrastructure of Vegas itself, the city’s elaborate array of casino and hospitality technology. But at one private event in 2022, a select group of researchers were actually invited to hack a Vegas hotel room, competing in a suite crowded with their l

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Advanced Commercial Kitchen Shelving

Chef's Deal

Advanced commercial kitchen shelving refers to shelving systems incorporating modern design elements, innovative materials, and smart technology to enhance functionality, efficiency, and customization in commercial kitchen environments. These systems often include adjustable heights, modular configurations, and temperature control mechanisms. They may also be equipped with IoT (Internet of Things) capabilities for inventory management, allowing real-time tracking of stock levels, expiration date

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See the World’s Deepest Hotel—Where Getting There Is Half the Adventure

Hospitality Net

Hard hats, flashlights, and hiking boots aren’t the type of toiletries one is used to receiving at their overnight accommodations, but visiting the world’s deepest hotel isn’t your usual retreat. Known as the Deep Sleep, the property is located in Snowdonia, Wales, at the base of an abandoned slate mine, reports CBS. The vacation experience is among the most evident tangible examples of the old maxim, the journey is more important than the destination.

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Data Collection and Analysis Strategies for Small and Midsize Food Manufacturers

Food Safety Tech

Generating, collecting, and utilizing process data is essential for maximizing the efficiency, quality, and profitability of any manufacturing operation. However, this is a daunting task for most small and midsize food and beverage manufacturers who may not know where to begin with such an initiative or feel as though they don’t have the resources or expertise to use process data effectively.

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Hotels Have Come A Long Way With Accessibility — But There’s Still So Much Work To Be Done

Hospitality Net

Eager to shower and get to bed after a late-night arrival in Brussels last summer, my husband and I were disappointed — but not surprised — to find that my wheelchair didn’t fit into the bathroom of our supposedly accessible hotel room.

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Singapore to Allow New Ingredients in Infant Formula, in Alignment with U.S., EU

Food Safety Magazine

The Singapore Food Agency has proposed amendments to federal regulations that would allow the use of new ingredients in infant formula, and would also extend the use of permitted food additives.

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Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection Opens in May 2024

Hospitality Net

Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection is expected to open in May in Ungargasse, Vienna’s third municipal district, marking the brand debut of Autograph Collection Hotels in Austria. Transforming from the former imperial and royal military riding school, the hotel has been redesigned by London-based design studio Goddard Littlefair to combine its historic elegance with the inspiring zeitgeist.

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Going Beyond the Regenerative Agriculture Hype

Forward Fooding

In the countryside, a powerful revolution is underway. It embraces nature’s wisdom and forges a path away from conventional farming practices. In recent years, regenerative agriculture has garnered attention as a nature-friendly approach to farming and Agtech is amplifying its positive impacts while helping it overcome key issues. At its core, regenerative agriculture strives to undo the damages of intensive farming, and rejuvenate and enhance farm ecosystems, while recognizing the interco

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Dr. Panoz - Hospitality Financial Leadership

Hospitality Net

During my career inside hotels, I had the pleasure of opening and transitioning several hotels to our brand, processes and systems. This was always a lot of work but well worth it because you got to meet a lot of new cool people and on top of that traveling to some pretty nice locations.

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STR Weekly Insights: 10-16 March 2024

Hospitality Net

U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) dipped for a second consecutive week and by the worst percentage (-3.5%) since the last week of 2023. Sixty percent of the decline came from average daily rate (ADR), which was down 2.1%. All but two chain scales, Upper Upscale and Upscale, saw RevPAR decrease with the largest decline in the branded portion of the chain scales occurring in Economy (-8%).

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