Bill Marler

JANUARY 31, 2024

Chromium and Lead in Applesauce has impacted over 400 in the US As of January 30, 2024, the FDA has reported a total Complaint/Adverse Event Report: 90. Report Date Ranges: October 17, 2023 – January 16, 2024
States with Complaint/Report: AL (1), AR (1), AZ (1), CA (1), CT (1), FL (1), GA (2), IA (1), IL (5), IN (1), KY (3), LA (4), MA (3), MD (7), MI (8), MO (3), NC (6), NE (2), NH (1), NJ (1), NM (1), NY (8), OH (3), OK (1), PA (2), SC (2), TN (3), TX (3), VA (2), WA (4), WI (2), WV (3), Unkno

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Will 2024 be a comeback year for restaurants? Despite challenges including inventory costs, commission fees and staff turnover, many restaurant owners are expressing optimism about moving forward, according to TouchBistro’s 2024 State of Restaurants Report. Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 31, 2024

A bipartisan pair of U.S. Senators have introduced legislation banning the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) from including cell-cultivated meat products on its menu. The NSLP is the federally assisted meal program in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It serves more than 4,9 billion lunches annually to more than 30 million children in about 100,000 schools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Looking around the lively atmosphere of any restaurant, there are no doubt patrons capturing and sharing fun memorable moments. These genuine snapshots—when shared on social media—can help paint an authentic picture of your business, and create a powerful word-of-mouth effect. This type of user-generated content (UGC) has emerged as a key tool in the digital marketing landscape, offering brands a genuine and engaging way to connect with their target audiences.

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Agroknow

JANUARY 31, 2024

Passion is energy*, from focusing on what really excites you. And this is something drives people together towards a common goal. That is the reason behind all Agroknow’s actions over the year. To drive passion into the hearts of its employees. And what a year 2023 has been! Full of adventures and excitement. Adventures aiming to educate, refresh our minds and hearts, bring closer together, challenge us, help us learn a bit more about each other and discover what connects and brings value to our

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GFI

JANUARY 31, 2024

January 31, 2024 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Looking ahead In 2024, we are focused on bringing increased energy and enthusiasm to the alternative protein space. Each of us who work at GFI operates from a unique vantage point across the alternative protein sector and is well-suited to catalyze meaningful change in the areas that will have the most impact.

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the CAMBRO blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inspired by a longing for quality BBQ, Texas pitmaster, Chris Hunt, and his wife, Holly, decided to fill the void they were experiencing in the greater Sacramento area. With Oakhouse BBQ, Chis and Holly have created BBQ so mouthwatering that even the hate-the-wait Californians happily queue up. The love for their food is evident in the experiences they create for their customers and friends; relishing the smiles on people’s faces as they savor delicious BBQ with their loved ones.

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FoodService Director

JANUARY 31, 2024

Locally Sourced: The GCS nutrition team partnered with a nearby Southern Baking to source hoagie rolls for the sandwich.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

citizenM, the pioneer of affordable luxury hotels, is celebrating the debut of its first Austin-based property - citizenM Austin Downtown. Located deep in the heart of Texas’ city capital, developed in partnership with Turnbridge Equities, and designed by citizenM’s long standing architecture partner concrete and local architecture firm Baskervill, the 17-story tower features 344 signature citizenM rooms with XL king-size beds to get lost in.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 31, 2024

A multi-year outbreak of Listeria infections traced to peaches, nectarines, and plums has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In its final update, the CDC reported that the seven-state outbreak had sickened 11 people and killed one. One of the patients was pregnant and went into pre-term labor. All of the patients except one were hospitalized.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

AIC Hotel Group, the trailblazing hospitality brand with an extensive portfolio of world-class properties across the world’s most desirable destinations, such as Eden Roc Miami Beach and Nobu Hotel Los Cabos, today announced the launch of AVA, an elevated resort brand that establishes a new category of all-inclusive travel in the global marketplace.

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Rosseto

JANUARY 31, 2024

The hospitality industry has seen a seismic shift in guest expectations and preferences in recent years. Gen Y and Gen Z, now making up over half of hotel guests, are leading the change with their distinct lifestyle choices and prioritization of experiences over material possessions. One growing trend among these populations is the demand for quick, healthy, and convenient options — enter grab-and-go hotel markets.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

Late check-out request. Extra pillows. Wine glasses. Replacement toothbrush. Just send a text. To support the growing need for frictionless travel and introduce easier ways for guests to engage with hotel teams, Hilton is expanding its mobile messaging platform to its more than 7,000 Hilton properties worldwide by the end of 2024. The system, developed in partnership with Kipsu, the industry-leader in real-time engagement, will enable messaging via the Hilton Honors app, SMS, WhatsApp and other

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FoodService Director

JANUARY 31, 2024

Size matters when it comes to listing calorie counts, as customers may be more likely to choose a menu item when nutrition info is printed in a larger typeface.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) yesterday marked the opening of Hampton by Hilton London Old Street, a 109-room hotel located on the doorstep of vibrant Shoreditch. This exciting addition to Hampton by Hilton’s growing portfolio joins 44 existing properties across the UK.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 31, 2024

A spike in hepatitis E infections was recorded in Finland this past month. The National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) is investigating the reasons for the increase. In January, 19 people fell ill due to a hepatitis E infection in different parts of the country. In 2023, only one hepatitis E infection was reported to the Infectious Disease Register during the same period.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

Bob W Kamppi, secured in collaboration with real estate partner Slättö, sits in an area of Helsinki that is known as the heart of the Finnish music scene where more than half of the city’s live music venues are situated. Kamppi is a cultural melting pot of creativity and is home to many museums, record companies and music festival headquarters - the Urho Kekkosen Katu stretch has even been nicknamed ’Rock and Roll Street’.In keeping with a growing trend in the repurposing of commercial buildings

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FoodService Director

JANUARY 31, 2024

The research projects will allow the grocery delivery company to further analyze the impact food as medicine programs have on various population groups.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has entered into a franchise agreement with Mogotel and development partner Revelop, to mark IHG’s re-entry into Sweden with voco Stockholm Kista. This latest signing signifies IHG’s strong owner relationships and its commitment to growth in new and emerging markets such as Sweden, drawing on its scale of more than 780 open hotels across Europe.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The European Commission has extended restrictions on imports of bivalve mollusks from Turkey. The measures for bivalve mollusks, such as clams, oysters, and mussels, will now apply until the end of December 2026. The short shelf life of live and chilled bivalve mollusks effectively rules out testing at the border. This means imports are banned. Consignments of frozen and processed bivalve mollusks are tested for marine biotoxins, and shipments of frozen mollusks are tested for E. coli.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

Bob W Turku City Centre is a purpose-made development in one of Turku’s landmark buildings at Eerikinkatu 12C known as ’Vanun Talo’ or the Cotton Wool House. The property was named after its longest-standing tenant, a fully female-led textile company ’Oy Turun Vanu’ occupied it until the 1950s. Recently referred to by locals as ’Queen of the Marketplace’, Bob W Turku City Centre is situated in the bustling market square next to excellent transport links - a perfect position for exploring the are

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

A study demonstrated that fresh-ground tomato juice can inactivate both typhoidal and non-typhoidal strains of Salmonella , as well as uropathogenic E. coli strains.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

Capella Hotels and Resorts proudly announces the opening of Capella Taipei in the winter of 2024, poised to become an urban sanctuary in the heart of Taipei’s vibrant Dunhua North Road. Mere minutes from the 101 area, this 86-key luxurious retreat offers a unique blend of city energy and serene elegance.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service found that over 99 percent of samples tested had pesticide residues below the EPA's established benchmark levels in 2022.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

Whitbread PLC, the UK’s largest hotel business and owner of Premier Inn, has opened the doors to the most westerly hotel at Cork City, Ireland.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Recent sampling and testing of ingredients used for plant-based dairy alternatives has revealed highly variable microbial loads among ingredients, although many samples contained a high proportion of spore-forming microbes as part of the total counts.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

Waldorf Astoria, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) iconic luxury hotel brand, announces today its highly anticipated debut in the Seychelles with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island.

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Thomas Cuisine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Types, Sources, and Benefits of Proteins At the heart of this month’s focus we delve into the world of proteins, exploring the benefits, sources, and a special spotlight on both plant-based and whole muscle meats. Understanding Protein Basics Protein plays a crucial role in our body’s ability to function. Unlike carbohydrates and fats, studies reveal that protein is the most filling of the three macronutrients.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces today during HOTCO conference its first Holiday Inn & Suites property in Europe with the signing of Holiday Inn & Suites Budapest Centrale - part of its Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand.

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Fast Casual

JANUARY 31, 2024

Executives from Shake Shack, Salad Collective and Chick N Max will discuss the future of delivery at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Kansas City in March.

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