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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
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.
A simplified menu is a powerful catalyst for shaping and solidifying a unified brand identity within a dining establishment. This strategic approach, characterized by a focused selection of signature dishes, offers many advantages that contribute to a robust and consistent brand identity. Clarity of Purpose A streamlined menu is a powerful means of communication, sending a crystal-clear message to customers regarding culinary focus and unwavering dedication to culinary expertise.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Diego-based Jack in the Box is unboxing new plans to add 15 more units across two cities in Florida, adding to a slate of growth plans for the 2,200-unit chain. Over the last three years, the chain has secured over 400 new franchise commitments, it says; nearly 10% of the commitments fall within the Sunshine State—a state the brand reentered in 2023, following a 30-year hiatus.
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San Diego-based Jack in the Box is unboxing new plans to add 15 more units across two cities in Florida, adding to a slate of growth plans for the 2,200-unit chain. Over the last three years, the chain has secured over 400 new franchise commitments, it says; nearly 10% of the commitments fall within the Sunshine State—a state the brand reentered in 2023, following a 30-year hiatus.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Aramark recently published the results of its annual dining and hospitality survey, which indicated that trends from the past are making a big comeback.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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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Alto-Shaam has announced the growth of its partnership with Master Marketing, expanding into North and South Carolina (MAFSI Region 11), effective immediately. Master Marketing, which also represents Alto-Shaam in Alabama, Florida Panhandle, Georgia and east Tennessee (MAFSI Region 12), will promote Alto-Shaam’s full portfolio of commercial kitchen equipment across the Carolinas.
The University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, one of the world’s leaders in hospitality and tourism education, announced today that it will sponsor and exhibit at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) 2024, the world’s largest and most influential hospitality technology event. The College will use this opportunity to launch its online Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Leadership and online Doctorate in Global Hospital
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No two years are alike in the fine wine market, especially in Bordeaux. The 2022 vintage was of outstanding quality and its release in the spring of 2023 followed several years of rising prices. Since then, the market has taken a turn for the worse: sluggish demand combined with significant inventories have sent prices into a downward spiral. In this context, the pricing of the 2023 Bordeaux en primeur wines is being watched closely.
Date: – 3 rd , 4 th & 5 th September 2024 Venue: – Helipad, Sector 17, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Website: – www.indianicecreamcongress.in About The Event: The Indian Ice-cream Expo (IICE) is a three-day event co-organized by IICMA and AIM Events, offering seminars on various ice cream industry topics. As the only B2B show in South Asia, IICE provides a platform for hundreds of ice cream manufacturers to exchange views and networking opportunities, making it an ideal event
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