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Are You Prepared for an ICE Raid? What Every Restaurant Needs to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its focus on industries that employ large numbers of undocumented workers, and restaurants remain a top target. The question isn’t if ICE will show up—it’s when. And when that moment comes, will your team know what to do? Recent enforcement actions highlight the severe consequences businesses face for non-compliance.

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Vollrath Announces Retirement, New Appointment

Foodservice Equipment Reports

After 18 years with Vollrath, Paul Egbert is ready to hang up his hat. Egbert works as the manufacturer’s vice president of product and market strategy, spearheading new product development and marketing initiatives. Prior to this role, he led product management and marketing communications.

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Smoked Salmon Candy Salad with Persimmons and Maple Vinaigrette

Food Management

Created by Chef Toni Sakaguchi at The Culinary Institute of America for CIA ProChef, this craveable salad leans into maple's sweet seduction.

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Jay Bravinder Joins Glastender As Sales Manager

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Jay Bravinder will join Glastender as its national sales manager, effective Feb. 10. Bravinder most recently served as vice president of sales and marketing at Champion Industries, where he worked for 13 years. His prior experience also includes a three-year tenure at Strategic, in Monticello, Minn., and a 14-year tenure at Hobart Corp.

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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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Maple Bacon Truffles

Food Management

Spiked with real maple syrup, these rich, chocolaty truffles from Jones Dairy Farm are rolled in crumbled bacon to balance that sweet syrupy goodness.

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10 Takeaways From MUFES 2025

Foodservice Equipment Reports

More than 120 professionals came together Jan. 27-29 for FER’s annual Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium. Attendees enjoyed pre-meeting events followed by two full days of advanced educations sessions geared toward equipment and supplies specifiers at multiunit restaurant brands and noncommercial foodservice facilities.

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Taco Cabana Set To Grow With Prototype, More

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Taco Cabana, a San Antonio-based fast-casual Mexican dining chain, plans to drive expansion this year with a prototype and a franchise model. The TC 3.0 prototype “reimagines the Taco Cabana experience,” the company says in the release, “with a sleek design built for operational efficiency, adaptability and maximum profitability.

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Chartwells Higher Ed is spreading random acts of kindness with its third Delight-Ful event

Food Management

Chartwells Higher Educations Delight-Ful events, which are part of the companys Joy-Ful campaign, is back for a third year with new ways to encourage diners and staff to spread kindness without forgetting favorite activities from previous events.

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IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Perceptions Of Seed Oils

FoodInsight

Download the survey here The International Food Information Council (IFIC) commissioned an online survey among U.S. consumers to measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about seed oils. One thousand adults ages 18 years and older completed the online survey from November 15-19, 2024, and respondents were weighted to ensure proportional results. Key findings include: More than half of Americans say they most often use olive oil when cooking or consuming food, followed by vegetable oil and butte

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Centering Black Farmers this Black History Month

Bon Appetit Management Company

This Black History Month, Bon Apptit Management Company is centering the experiences of Black farmers as key drivers of more equitable food systems. We are exploring the storied past, present, and future of farming in the U.S. through the lens of Black farmers by investigating a dark history of land dispossession and the ongoing work towards a brighter future filled with greater opportunities for the next generation of land stewards.

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Federal lawmakers want whole milk back in schools

Food Management

Also in this weeks K-12 legislative update: Connecticut introduces a universal free school meals bill and Kentucky to award schools who use local products in school meals.

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Cambro Cares: Supporting the Next Generation of Chefs

the CAMBRO blog

Cheshire High School s culinary arts program is more than just a classit’s a launchpad for culinary careers and passionate foodies. Located in Cheshire, Conn., and led by Culinary Arts Teacher Adam Belward, the culinary program at CHS welcomes students from all backgrounds, offering them practical skills they can use both at home and in professional settings.

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U.S. Hotel Construction Hits Two-Year Low Amid Rising Costs and High Interest Rates

Hospitality Net

According to CoStar, there were 1,264 properties with a combined total of 151,129 guestrooms under construction in the United States as of November 2024, which represents approximately 2.6% of the existing inventory of U.S. hotel rooms. For perspective, the average monthly ratio of rooms under construction to total inventory since 2019 is 2.9%. Further, the 151,129 rooms under construction is the lowest figure since August 2022, which marked the end of the build out of projects that began prior

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Maple Cupcakes

Food Management

This cupcake recipe from General Mills Foodservice brings distinctive maple flavor to the party, big time.

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IHG debuts its first Vignette Collection hotel in South America – SOUMA Hotel Lima

Hospitality Net

Vignette Collection, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, welcomes SOUMA Hotel Lima in Peru as its first destination in South America. Vignette Collection, the newest brand in IHGs fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is a family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. Idyllically located in Limas vibrant Miraflores neighborhood overlooking the Pacific Ocean from the Malecn, SOUMA Hotel Lima, operated by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, is now accepting re

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Cres Cor Names Regional Sales Manager

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Dan Ellnor has joined Cres Cor as its central regional sales manager. In his new role, Ellnor will provide sales representatives, dealers and other professionals with expert training and product knowledge, driving market growth and expanding brand presence.

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My Place Hotels of America Opens Largest Property to Date

Hospitality Net

My Place Hotels of America has announced the opening of My Place Hotel- Las Vegas South/Henderson, NV in Henderson, NV. The hotel is owned by St. Rose H9 LLC and is managed by National Hospitality Management (NHM). It was developed by Legacy Builders and designed by Richardson Group. With 94 keys, My Place Hotel-Las Vegas South/Henderson, NV is the largest My Place Hotel built to date.

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Government Initiatives Supporting India’s Food Processing Sector for Economic Growth

FMT Magazine

Indias food processing industry is progressing vastly due to the latest government initiatives. Now, the government is promoting investment and sustainable practices and making complete use of this sector to boost the overall economy. Plus, it will also create many livelihoods in agriculture and related industries. As of December 18, 2024, the Ministry of Finance reported that they permitted 1,646 food processing projects under PMKSY.

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5 signs your restaurants should add kiosks

Fast Casual

Is your restaurant ready for kiosks? Let's explore key signs your business could benefit from self-service ordering, from long wait times and accuracy issues to maximizing upselling and catering to a tech-savvy clientele.

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Suhana Masala and Ecofactory Foundation Coming Up With CoE in Telangana

FMT Magazine

The prominent Indian spice company, Suhana Masala, partnered with Ecofactory Foundation. Together, they want to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for spice production in Telangana. This move can elevate Indias spice industry by giving proper training and equipment to farmers. This CoE will be located close to Suhana’s existing facility in Sangareddy, which is one of the chilli processing units in the country.

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FastCasual launches 'Founderology' podcast with Kathleen Wood

Fast Casual

Episode 1 features Cameron McNie, co-founder and executive chairman of Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, revealing the strategy behind covering health insurance for employees and their families, tapping experts to redesign kitchen operations to become a national concept and avoiding the trap of the "We made it," mindset.

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Competence, Not Compliance, Should Drive Food Safety

Food Safety Magazine

Food safety is more than just following protocols; it is about identifying and managing the unique risks in your food production or kitchen environment.

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Convenience, consistency, connection: Keys to restaurant profit revealed

Fast Casual

Restaurant operators will learn how to improve profits through the guest experience at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina March 11-13.

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National Food Safety Strategy Would Help Reduce Foodborne Illness in U.S., GAO Suggests

Food Safety Magazine

A recent report published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlighted the complex and fragmented oversight of the U.S. food supply, concluding that a national food safety strategy could help ensure federal agencies are working together to more successfully reduce foodborne illnesses.

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8 insights on cutting food waste, boosting margins with predictive supply chain analytics

Fast Casual

By Nick Fryer, Vice President of Marketing, Sheer Logistics

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Bill That Would Give FDA Authority to Conduct Sampling on Factory Farms Reintroduced to Congress

Food Safety Magazine

Reintroduced to U.S. Congress on February 3, 2025, the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act (EFSIA) seeks to grant the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to collect microbial samples from concentrated animal feeding operations, also referred to as factory farms.

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Top 8 sustainability trends impacting business travel in 2025

Hospitality Net

New reporting requirements will oblige companies to pay closer attention to their sustainability data and goals and the disclosure of their annual progress. With more transparency will come a greater expectation for business travel to play its part in addressing climate change. Less talk and more action will be needed to avoid accusations of greenwashing.

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Food Safety Five Ep. 7: Behind FDA’s Decision to Ban Red Dye 3

Food Safety Magazine

This episode of Food Safety Five covers the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDAs) recent ban on red dye 3, including the legal and scientific justifications for the decision, as well as external pressures from various parties leading to the ban.

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Building your championship restaurant team to win

Fast Casual

The greatest coaches inspire greatness in others. You don't need a massive budget to inspire and motivate a team the biggest investment is your commitment and time.

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What to Do When a Regulatory Authority Finds a Critical Health Code Violation

FoodDocs

What happens and what should you do in case a health violation is found in your food business? Use these practical tips to fix the health code violations.

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How to Select the Right Brand for Your Hotel

Hospitality Net

Hotel operators might choose to brand their property with a nationally recognized hotel chain affiliation for a plethora of reasons. Brands offer a level of security, standardization, and consistency, helping travelers know what to expect from one property to another.

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The Psychology Behind Food Packaging Design

FMT Magazine

When it comes to how consumers perceive a product, packaging always comes into the frame. It is what makes it more than just a protective barrier for the product. A company that understands its importance has the potential to attract everyone to its offerings. All thanks to psychology, which has made its place in the packaging for years and will always remain a crucial part of food packaging and marketing.

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Cheryl Hines to be the recipient of the World Hospitality Award

Hospitality Net

The World Hospitality Symposium is proud to announce Cheryl Hines as the recipient of the 2025 World Hospitality Award. This distinguished honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to enhancing the quality of hospitality for both customers and the broader travel and hospitality industries.

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Trends in Ethnic Food Consumption Worldwide

FMT Magazine

Globalisation and cultural exchanges are the trend, and so are the ethnic foods at present. Now, people from different regions and cultures want to try more such items. We can also see a huge Asian influence along with other regional items, that contribute to this trend worldwide. Many of them are exploring beyond their own culture. Therefore, diverse culinary and authentic flavours in this segment are also getting recognition.

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U.S. hotel commentary - December 2024

Hospitality Net

December RevPAR was up 4.4%, which was the countrys largest year-over-year (YoY) gain since March 2023. That elevated growth was attributable to a compressed holiday season as well as the lingering effects of two major hurricanes in the fall. Two of the four full weeks in December produced double-digit RevPAR gains.

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EHO Meaning & How to Prepare for an Environmental Health Inspection

FoodDocs

Discover how to prepare your food business for an EHO inspection and the steps you can take internal to wow the Environmental Health Officer every time.