Wed.Oct 09, 2024

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Little Treat Culture: How Restaurants Can Leverage Snacking Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

Little treat culture — the growing trend of people indulging in small-sized snacks or indulgences as a way to self-care or reward themselves can be transferred to the restaurant plate, providing opportunities for profitablity and creativity. According to an 84.51° study, 74 percent of US consumers under 35 snack at least a few times daily.

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Adventist Health Howard Memorial: Plant-forward, patient-forward

Food Management

The food service team at the Willits, California hospital relies on good communication to provide patients and visitors with a variety of plant-forward, farm-to-fork meals.

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How Hotels Can Use AI to Drive ROI: Harmonizing Automation, Augmentation, and Analysis

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry has long been defined by its ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences, combining personal touches with efficiency. But in today’s digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer. With its ability to drive both operational efficiency and enhanced guest satisfaction, AI has the power to transform hotels, ensuring they not only survive but thrive in a competitive market.

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Recipe report: ‘Hash’ -tag hearty breakfasts

Food Management

Fully-loaded hashes, scrambles, mashes and hefty breakfast sandwiches give customers a morning boost fit for a gourmet lumberjack.

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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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Optimizing Business Catering Opportunities

Modern Restaurant Management

With the post-pandemic return-to-office, business catering is in full swing. In fact, according to a recent report from ezCater, 97 percent of restaurant operators expect to see year-over-year growth. But business catering is a different beast requiring different menus, operations, and technology. So, how can operators best invest in their businesses to meet the needs of local businesses?

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Adventist Health Howard Memorial: Plant-forward, patient-forward

FoodService Director

The food service team at the Willits, California hospital relies on good communication to provide patients and visitors with a variety of plant-forward, farm-to-fork meals.

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Bimbo Bakeries Defends Practice of Intentionally Adding, Falsely Listing Sesame as Ingredient

Food Safety Magazine

Bimbo Bakeries’ response letter to an FDA warning letter about intentionally adding sesame to its products and falsely listing sesame as an ingredient on products has been revealed by consumer protection groups. In short, the company defended its practice.

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Villa Resorts Launches New Secluded Retreat – Villa Haven

Hospitality Net

Villa Resorts, one of the leading Maldivian-owned resort groups, announces the launch of Villa Haven, a peaceful secluded retreat that stimulates the senses. Located in the South Ari Atoll, the luxury escape is 35 minutes by seaplane from Male’ with 73 villas and residences, ranging from Haven Reserve to Beach Pool Villas. The luxurious island is host to six restaurants, an opulent spa and unique experiences including creating personalised perfumes, going on whale shark excursions and pottery ma

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Portion Control in Senior Living 

Culinary Services Group

Watching what you eat is never a fun adventure. There’s nothing worse than limiting your favorite foods, especially when we live in a culture that values indulgence — something that often leads to overeating and obesity. Thankfully, these ideas are slowly changing as more people embrace mindful eating. If you’ve ever seen the 2004 documentary “Super-Size Me,” you know how far the food industry has come in reducing portion sizes to a somewhat healthy, consumable level.

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All-in-One Platforms: Convenience or Costly Mistake for Hotels?

Hospitality Net

The debate between “best-of-breed” and “all-in-one” solutions is not new; in fact, the war between these competing ideologies has waged on for many years, especially within the world of hospitality. On one hand, it’s rather easy to make a case for an all-in-one solution – if you can get everything you need, exactly as you need it, in one place, why would you divide and conquer?

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Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

Fast Casual

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.

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Scandic Go Sankt Eriksgatan 20 now open

Hospitality Net

Scandic has now launched its second Scandic Go hotel in Stockholm with 234 rooms. Together with property owner Pandox, the company has opened a new hotel at Fridhemsplan on the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm. The parties have completed a comprehensive renovation of the hotel, which is now ready to welcome guests who want to explore the wide range of entertainment and experiences Stockholm offers.

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Dealers Aid Hurricane-Impacted Regions

Foodservice Equipment Reports

No matter what industry one is in, business as usual has proven difficult amid recent natural disasters. Following Hurricane Helene—a Category 4 storm that primarily impacted Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia—several foodservice equipment dealers jumped into action. Here’s a bit on their efforts: • KaTom Restaurant Supply, based in Kodak, Tenn.

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Resident Hotels announces agreement with Marriott International to rebrand four of its midscale properties

Hospitality Net

Specialist hotel operating company, Resident Hotels, announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to convert its four Sleeperz Hotels to the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand. Following the purchase of a majority stake in Sleeperz Hotels by Mactaggart Family & Partners, the portfolio has been operated by Resident Hotels (also majority owned by the same family office) since November 2022.

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Grady’s, Burkett Among FEDA Gold Award Winners

Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEDA celebrated the achievements of its distributor and manufacturer members at its Gold Awards Breakfast, held as part of the 2024 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference in September. The program recognized member companies and individuals who are advancing the foodservice equipment industry through exemplary leadership and service.

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Separate Checks: A Metaphor for Good and Bad Customer-Focused Policies

Hospitality Net

It often amazes me how difficult some companies make it to do business with them. I could share so many examples, but let’s use the restaurant industry to illustrate my point.

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Court Orders Rizo Lopez Foods to Stop Production Until Further Notice After Deadly, Decade-Long Listeria Outbreak

Food Safety Magazine

A U.S. District Court has entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Rizo Lopez Foods, a company that produced queso fresco and cotija cheese products linked to a decade-long listeriosis outbreak, requiring the firm to stop producing and selling certain products until FDA can confirm its compliance with federal food safety regulations.

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STS Cloud and Cloudbeds Unveil Powerful Integration to Transform Hotel Group Sales and Event Operations

Hospitality Net

SalesAndCatering.com and Cloudbeds have announced a two-way integration that will empower hotels, resorts, and conference centers to optimize hotel group sales and event management. By combining Cloudbeds’ innovative property management system (PMS) with STS Cloud’s robust event management and sales capabilities, hoteliers can prevent overbookings, optimize room and event inventory, and deliver personalized service to win more deals.

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Fair Treatment and Fair Pay: Celebrating Fair Trade Month

Bon Appetit Management Company

Every October, Bon Appétit Management Company recognizes Fair Trade Month by educating our guests about the importance of the internationally recognized certification for ethically made products, which supports equitable global supply chains. Early adopters of the Fair Trade movement back in the 1950s realized that global commodities like bananas, coffee, tea, and chocolate were highly vulnerable to exploitation, leaving international workers in unfair and unsafe working conditions while enri

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12 Wellness-Focused Hospitality Concepts To Know

Hospitality Net

The now multi-trillion-dollar wellness industry shows no signs of slowing down, and the hospitality industry continues to evolve to align with guests’ shifting desires. According to travel industry site Skift’s State of Travel 2024 report, wellness tourism boasted a growth rate of more than 36 percent from 2020 to 2022.

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Maximizing Protein Utilization: The Role of Animal Byproducts in Sustainable Nutrition

Food Safety Magazine

This article explores the potential of meat byproducts to meet the increasing global demand for protein, as well as their nutritional value, the processes needed to ensure their safety and shelf life, and sustainable, economic methods of protein extraction.

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Dreamscape Hospitality To Manage Houston Marriott West Loop by The Galleria

Hospitality Net

Dreamscape Hospitality is proud to announce it will assume management of the Houston Marriott West Loop by The Galleria. Strategically located in one of Houston’s most vibrant and upscale districts, this esteemed property marks a significant expansion of Dreamscape’s growing portfolio of managed hotels.Situated in the heart of Houston, the Houston Marriott West Loop by The Galleria offers a blend of modern amenities and unparalleled convenience.

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Researchers Progress Improved Adulteration Detection Method for Dietary Supplements

Food Safety Magazine

Combining multiplex PCR and DNA barcoding, Chapman University researchers successfully detected fraudulent adulteration in half of ginseng supplement samples tested. With 28 percent of samples still unable to be identified, the researchers call for future studies combining DNA- and chemical-based testing methods.

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IHG and Daiwa House Group Break Ground on Orlando EVEN Hotels and Staybridge Suites Property in Florida

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, broke ground on a new dual-branded EVEN Hotels and Staybridge Suites property in Orlando, Fla. in collaboration with owner Daiwa House Group. Scheduled to open in 2026, EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites Orlando Universal Blvd. will occupy a prominent position near the forthcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park and Orange County Convention Center, and welcome business and leisure guests visiting one of the most highly trav

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Food Safety Capability Building for Small Dairy Farms—A SSAFE Approach

Food Safety Magazine

The dairy sector contributes significantly to the resilience and economic viability of farmers and rural communities. Most of the milk produced across the world comes from either independent, family-owned farms or smallholder farms and cooperatives, rather than from large, corporate farming operations.

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Driftwood Capital Breaks Ground on $420M Westin Resort & Spa in Florida’s Burgeoning Space Coast

Hospitality Net

Driftwood Capital ("Driftwood") announces the successful groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Westin Cocoa Beach Resort, Spa, and Conference Center, a 502-key oceanfront development located in Florida’s fast-growing Space Coast market. Located at 1300 North Atlantic Avenue on the coastal city of Cocoa Beach, the $420 million Westin Resort & Spa will be built on a 15.7-acre site, providing the largest conference center in the region.

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Wilmington Foods exhibits at Private Label Middle East Expo 2024

FMT Magazine

Label Middle East Show in Dubai this week. The participation in this exhibition was a pragmatic attempt of the entity to leverage the market outreach of its product basket & garner lucrative business opportunities. Wilmington Foods joined the fleet of over 200 exhibitors from 45 countries and marketed its products to visitors including packaged food manufacturers,supermarket/hypermarkets, wholesalers, food-service providers (hotels/restaurants) & importers/trade agent.

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Hilton Grand Vacations Announces New Acquisition in Kyoto

Hospitality Net

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced it has purchased the Citadines Kyoto Karasuma-Gojo in Kyoto, Japan. This will be the company’s first property in Kyoto and its third property in Japan.

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GELITA shows manufacturers how to ‘make it better’ at Fi Europe 2024

FMT Magazine

At Fi Europe 2024, GELITA will show how its gelatin and collagen peptide solutions can elevate bars, gummies, supplements, and more. The collagen innovator will demonstrate multiple ways in which its tailored ingredients can help manufacturers raise the bar in food and supplement production, from increasing protein content and reducing sugar levels, to adding scientifically proven health functionality.

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The Hotels Network Launches Loyalty Lite: Seamless Guest Login for Personalized Booking Experiences

Hospitality Net

The Hotels Network (THN), a direct growth platform serving over 20,000 hotels worldwide, is excited to announce the launch of Loyalty Lite, a breakthrough solution designed to streamline the guest login process and simplify guest loyalty. With Loyalty Lite, hoteliers can boost direct bookings by offering exclusive rewards and member rates to logged-in visitors, without the complexity or costs of traditional loyalty programs.

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