Mon.Jun 03, 2024

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Poppi Slapped With Lawsuit, Precision Fermentation Goes Mainstream + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: Dallas News Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. Poppi, a prebiotic soda company, is confronting a class action lawsuit in California, with claims surpassing $5 million, over its ‘prebiotic’ health assertions.

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The Revolution of Loyalty: The Punch Card Goes Digital

Modern Restaurant Management

I’m an avid thrifter. I’ve visited almost every thrift store in my town — more than once. At checkout, I’m often handed a punch card alongside my receipt. We’re all familiar with punch cards; spend $100, get $10 free! But we’re also all familiar with the concept of forgetfulness. By the time I’ve purchased enough to get me to the $100 threshold (which for me, doesn’t take long), the long-forgotten punch card has already made its way to a trash can

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How McDonald’s Managed Digital Transformation: a View From a Franchisee

Hospitality Net

Industries must adapt and innovate to stay competitive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. The food service sector is no exception. We sat down with Aris Gysel, a key figure in McDonald’s Switzerland, to discuss his experience steering the digital transformation of McDonald’s restaurants. In this interview, Aris shares his insights on digital ordering systems, the challenges of implementation, and the impact on customer experience and staff roles.

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Novel qRT-PCR Method Developed to Accurately Identify Emerging Foodborne Pathogen E. albertii

Food Safety Magazine

Researchers in Japan have developed a novel method to accurately detect Escherichia albertii , which is an emerging zoonotic foodborne pathogen with increasing relevance in the country, and is also often misidentified as E. coli.

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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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RIU returns to Mauritius with two new hotels

Hospitality Net

RIU Hotels & Resorts returns to Mauritius with a bang with two new hotels in the foothills of the famous Le Morne Brabant. Riu Palace Mauritius is the first RIU Palace hotel opening in this destination. It is a four-star superior Adults Only hotel with the new and exclusive Elite Club service. The four-star Riu Turquoise, in turn, is a hotel ideal for a family holiday thanks to its wide variety of services and dining options.

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Radisson Individuals marks its debut in Sardinia

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce its debut in Sardinia with the opening of Veridia Resort Sardinia, a member of Radisson Individuals. Situated in the picturesque Chia region of Southern Sardinia, less than an hour from Cagliari, the resort is set to transform premium travel in the area with its blend of natural beauty and sophisticated elegance.

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New Requirements for Businesses Exporting Seafood to Taiwan

Food Safety Magazine

Effective immediately, the Taiwan Food and Drug Authority (TFDA) has implemented new requirements for fishery products for human consumption imported into Taiwan. U.S. establishments that have an interest in exporting seafood products to Taiwan must contact U.S. FDA.

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Mercure to Enter Bulgaria with New Hotel in Sofia

Hospitality Net

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announces the upcoming opening of Mercure Sofia, the first hotel under the midscale brand in Bulgaria. Expected to open in the autumn of 2024, the new hotel will be located in Manastirski Livadi one of the most sought-after areas of the capital. The hotel boasts convenient access to various landmarks and attractions in the city, offering guests the opportunity to discover Bulgarian culture.

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Nostalgia and holistic wellness take center stage in college dining

FoodService Director

Aramark recently published the results of its annual dining and hospitality survey, which indicated that trends from the past are making a big comeback.

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First Park Hyatt Hotel in Central China Opens in the Vibrant City of Changsha

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced the opening of Park Hyatt Changsha, marking the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in the heart of central China’s Hunan capital. A part of Changsha’s prestigious International Finance Square (IFS), the hotel occupies the uppermost floors of the 1,000-foot-tall Tower Two skyscraper, the capital’s tallest building.

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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride 2024 with Mississippi Vegan

Bon Appetit Management Company

This LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we at Bon Appétit Management Company are thrilled to be partnering with Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan. Timothy is a food blogger, photographer, cookbook author, and avid gardener who celebrates his identity as a vegan and a proud gay man, born and raised in the American South. His blog and debut cookbook, Mississippi Vegan: Recipes & Stories from a Southern Boy’s Heart , invites readers to explore the vibrant tradition of plant-based cooking that exists within

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More Enhancements to the LodgIQ Mobile App for Hotel Management on the Go

Hospitality Net

Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of unparalleled access to vital business intelligence data alongside comprehensive market intelligence within the LodgIQ Mobile app.

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Cambro’s Business of the Week: Berry Cup

the CAMBRO blog

Kaydy Hernandez understands the power of community. While working towards a degree in English literature, Hernandez simultaneously started Berry Cup. When the community supported Berry Cup, they were in turn supporting her college education. Berry Cup offers a selection of gorgeous chocolate-covered strawberries, caramel apples, fresas con crema and more.

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Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo Debuts in Indonesia

Hospitality Net

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo in one of Indonesia’s most scenic and distinctive leisure destinations. The waterfront property, Marriott International’s first in Labuan Bajo and The Luxury Collection’s second property in Indonesia, is nestled between a canopy of surrounding wild forests and the beauty of the Flores Sea.

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Types of Commercial Refrigeration

Chef's Deal

Types of commercial refrigeration have a crucial role in the foodservice, healthcare, and retail industries, ensuring the preservation and safety of perishable goods. From ice machines essential in restaurants and hospitals to walk-in coolers and freezers pivotal for large-scale food storage, each type of refrigeration unit is tailored to meet distinct operational needs.

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The Hoxton To Open in Florence Later This Year

Hospitality Net

Returning to Italy, The Hoxton’s expansion continues with Florence set to open later this year. Bringing new energy to the city and marking a new chapter for the late-Renaissance palazzo it inhabits, the hotel will have 161 bedrooms including a 3-bedroom house, spacious lobby, an Italian Riviera-inspired restaurant, sprawling courtyard, cosy late night wine bar, and dedicated event spaces.

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Defrosting

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week Never defrost high risk foods at room temperature in the kitchen. Defrost food under controlled temperature conditions in the fridge Freezing food at -18°C will put any bacteria present on pause, but it will not generally kill it. Therefore, you must defrost under controlled temperatures in the fridge (keeping the food below 8°C) to ensure that any bacteria does not revive as the food defrosts.

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Premier Inn uplifts its bedroom target to 5,000 rooms in Ireland

Hospitality Net

UK’s largest hotel business seeks an additional 30% more rooms in Ireland as it responds to high demand and an undersupply of branded hotel rooms.

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TX Firm Recalls Infant Formulas After Failing to Comply with Infant Formula Regulations for Registration

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Dairy Manufacturers Inc., of Prosper, TX – 5/24/24, is voluntarily recalling all lot codes for infant formulas available in the US: Crecelac Infant 0-12, Farmalac 0-12 and Farmalac 0-12 Low lactose to the retail and wholesale level. The products are being recalled because the products listed were sold in the U.S. without comp)lying with the FDA’s infant formula regulations (21 CFR 106.110 New Infant formula registration.

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Revolutionizing the Guest Journey: Arrival Experience

Hospitality Net

An effective hospitality technology stack should focus on the following seven (7) core areas of the guest journey while delivering a “data process flow” to facilitate the required operational capabilities that align with the hospitality provider’s desired guest experience with consideration for future requirements:

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FL Produce Distributor Recalls Cucumbers After State Lab Finds Salmonella

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was initiated after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture informed the company that a product sample tested positive for the bacteria.

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Meet 2024 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference Facilitator: Ben Rafter

Hospitality Net

The BLLA Team sat down with Ben Rafter, President & CEO at Springboard Hospitality to chat about the upcoming Boutique Hotel Investment Conference taking place on June 5 at Florence Gould Hall in NYC.

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Michigan Firm Recall Ground Black Pepper After State Lab Finds Salmonella

Penn State Food Safety Blog

UBC Food Distributors in Dearborn Michigan is recalling the Ground Black Pepper under the Baraka brand name in 7oz plastic containers 7oz * 10 With UPC code 8 22514 26626 6 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The potential for contamination was noted after the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) notified us of the contamination based on a routine state surveillance sample collected by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets tha

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Accor unveils its Purpose statement: “Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures, with Heartfelt Care”

Hospitality Net

Following the conclusion of the Group’s 2024 Annual General Meeting, Accor – a world-leading hospitality group - is pleased to unveil its purpose statement: Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures, with Heartfelt Care.

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Friday, June 7th is World Food Safety Day! How Will You Celebrate?

Penn State Food Safety Blog

World Food Safety Day is here, and right now, you are thinking about how you will celebrate this awesome day. Of course here at Penn Safety Food Safety, every day is food safety day. We don't need some stinkin' calendar guy to come up with a special holiday for food safety. I know our food safety news patrons wake up each day thinking about food safety, probably because they had some nightmare involving some food safety catastrophe.

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Namibia - Where Sand Dunes Embrace the Atlantic

Hospitality Net

This article underscores Namibia’s potential as a premier tourism destination, driven by its natural beauty, strategic initiatives, and increasing tourism contributions to the economy.

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Auto-Brewery Syndrome - Taking Home Brew to the Next Level

Penn State Food Safety Blog

'A woman kept getting drunk despite not drinking. Fungi in her gut were brewing their own alcohol." "Auto-brewery syndrome arises when such fungi — including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or brewer's yeast, and Candida albicans — grow in high enough concentrations and access enough carbs through a person's diet to intoxicate them. " Her normal flora had been wiped out because of antibiotic usage.

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Maestro Cloud & On Premises All-In-One PMS Showcasing Game Changing Innovations for Independents at HITEC

Hospitality Net

Maestro PMS, the hotel industry’s leading Web Browser based cloud and on-premises all-in-one property-management system, will showcase the latest enhancements to its industry-defining technology at the upcoming HITEC 2024 event in Charlotte, N.C. Updated mobile functionality, enhancements to payment processing tools, and more will be on display at Booth 1844 at the Charlotte Convention Center from June 24-27.

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FDA Issues Health Warning on Apricot Powder Due to Amygdalin

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Following receipt of a complaint and sample results from DSHS, the FDA notified Apricot Power of the results of amygdalin analysis and FDA's initial concerns. "On 5/8/24, the firm declined to recall the products. Upon additional assessment of the findings, the FDA held a follow up call with the firm to share the risks associated with these products.

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May 2024 Hotel Industry Outlook: Bright Spots and Challenges

Hospitality Net

Mixed messages abound these days, comprising some bright spots, some not so bright spots, and some challenges. With no coherent theme, the greatest challenge may be developing a forecast for the industry as a whole. But we are undaunted and herewith present our current expectations for the U.S. lodging industry.

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