Food + Tech Connect
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 3, 2024
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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Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Food Safety Magazine
JUNE 3, 2024
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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Foodservice Equipment Reports
JUNE 3, 2024
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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Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
FoodService Director
JUNE 3, 2024
Aramark recently published the results of its annual dining and hospitality survey, which indicated that trends from the past are making a big comeback.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Bon Appetit Management Company
JUNE 3, 2024
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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Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
the CAMBRO blog
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Chef's Deal
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Food Safety Guru
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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:
Penn State Food Safety Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
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
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
'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.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
JUNE 3, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 3, 2024
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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