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FDA Publishes FSMA Preharvest Agricultural Water Final Rule

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published the long-anticipated Preharvest Agricultural Water Final Rule, fulfilling Subpart E of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

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Microclimates in Dining: Tailoring Spaces for Every Generation

Modern Restaurant Management

When it comes to designing restaurants, creating spaces that rise above mere aesthetics requires a deep understanding of the guests who will be a part of the experience. Beyond the surface-level elements such as décor and spatial layout, as architects and designers we must acknowledge the significance of catering to the diverse preferences of each restaurant’s clientele.

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MSU Chef Rajeev Patgaonkar reflects on 30 years of bringing India to East Lansing

FoodService Director

From day-to-day dining to Diwali, Chef Rajeev Patgaonkar, CEC, AAC, HGT, has forged a culinary path that’s allowed a generation at Michigan State University to experience the truly fascinating flavors of Indian cuisine and given Indian students and faculty at taste of home.

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FastCasual producing restaurant catering workshop with Erle Dardick’s OPGA

Fast Casual

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will provide a blueprint for restaurant operators focused on catapulting catering sales.

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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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Chef Nazim Khan takes food-as-medicine from great idea to great healthcare dining

FoodService Director

At Bryan Medical Center, Khan is leading a team that puts the “care” in healthcare dining, and the flavor, too. By educating the community, he’s making big strides, one healthy recipe at a time.

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Welbilt’s Carpigiani Creates, Fills New Role

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Anna Pata, formerly the director of sales for Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, is bringing her dessert expertise to the equipment side. Now, as the chief commercial officer at Carpigiani North America, Pata will provide the leadership to drive brand awareness, business growth and increase market share for the company.

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AI Is the Future of Commercial Food Waste Prevention

ComplianceMate

Explore how AI transforms food waste management across commercial sectors, including restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

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HFTP and Hospitality Net Partner on Investment Sentiment Survey, Ahead of the Inaugural HITEC Technology IC

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Net and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) are collaborating on a brand-new survey which aims to gather and analyze data on current investment trends, funding needs, future investment priorities, technology adoption rates, and the overall market dynamics within the hotel technology ecosystem. The objective is to identify areas of growth, potential investment opportunities, challenges facing the sector, and how technological innovations are shaping the future o

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The University of Nevada at Reno uses friendly competition to encourage students to waste less food

FoodService Director

The university held a competition between students and staff to see who could waste less food throughout April, in honor of Stop Food Waste Day.

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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Unveils the Largest and Most Expensive Hotel Renovation in History Timed to Its 25th Anniversary

Hospitality Net

A Look Back at 25 Illustrious Years, Celebratory Guest Experiences, and a Sneak Peek at a Complete Redesign of the Resort’s Iconic Suites.

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Cambro’s School Lunch Heroes

the CAMBRO blog

In honor of National School Lunch Hero Day, we wanted to take the time to recognize some of the heroes our local reps interact with regularly and admire for their dedication and support. School foodservice employees do the very important job of feeding our kids each day, some of which wouldn’t get a meal otherwise. If you’re a school lunch hero, all of us at Cambro say thank you and send you a big round of applause!

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JEN Kunming by Shangri-La: Bringing “Live New Asia” Experiences to Yunnan Province

Hospitality Net

Nestled in the bustling heart of Yunnan Province’s capital, JEN Kunming by Shangri-La offers diverse and innovative experiences of "STAY", "EAT" and "SOCIETY" that mirrors the Spring City’s youthful pulse. The hotel’s prime location in Kunming’s First Ring CBD, coupled with its seamless connection to Metro Line 3, positions it as an ideal hub for both international explorers and local trendsetters.

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Navigating the Build vs. Buy Dilemma: Opting for Trustwell’s FoodLogiQ for FSMA 204 Compliance

FoodLogiQ

For businesses in the food industry, ensuring compliance with FSMA 204 involves critical decisions about managing food safety and traceability. The choice between building a custom compliance solution or adopting a proven platform like Trustwell's FoodLogiQ can have significant implications on both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

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Shangri-La Nanshan, Shenzhen: Elevating Luxury in the Heart of the Greater Bay Area

Hospitality Net

In the dynamic Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Shangri-La Nanshan, Shenzhen is the Group’s 91st property under the Shangri-La brand globally and the fourth hotel in Shenzhen, standing as a landmark of luxury in the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base.

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Premiere in Turkey – hubergroup Chemicals presents its wide-range of chemical raw materials for inks and coatings at Paintistanbul & Turkcoat

FMT Magazine

hubergroup Chemicals, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chemicals for inks and coatings, will present its comprehensive portfolio for the first time at paintistanbul & Turkcoat from May 8 – May 10, 2024, at the Istanbul Expo Center, Turkey. A special focus of the division of the international chemical and printing ink specialist hubergroup, founded in 2020 and based in Germany, will be on the wide range of chemical raw materials for inks and coatings.

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ARMA Endorses Intellisoftwares Hotel RevBoost AI-Driven Revenue Management System

Hospitality Net

In a significant development, the Australian Revenue Management Association (ARMA) - a major peak body representing revenue and yield management in the hospitality and tourism industry - has officially endorsed Intellisoftware Pty Ltd’s AI-driven Revenue Management System (RMS) Hotel RevBoost as part of a broader strategic partnership with the company.

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Siegwerk’s inline Printable barrier Coatings Enable the Switch from Multi- to mono-Material pet food Packaging with same Packaging and Process Performance

FMT Magazine

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, today announced the successful development of a fully recyclable mono-PE bag for dry pet food using its CIRKIT functional coatings. Together with printing machine manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher and bag making and machine producer B&B, the company jointly produced a new high-barrier mono-material packaging, which not only offers the same packaging and process performanc

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Guests Enjoy Seamless Food Delivery Experience with Grubhub Onsite, Enhancing Extended Stay Offerings

Hospitality Net

Guests staying at Home2 Suites by Hilton now have access to seamless mobile ordering and delivery via Grubhub Onsite, available at nearly 600 properties nationwide. With access to Grubhub’s Marketplace of more than 355,000 merchants, guests who affiliate with their hotel will receive one free month of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program that provides customers unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders.

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A Celebration of Earth Month: What’s your favorite tree?

Food Recovery Network

At FRN, at the start of almost any meeting we have, we start our time together with a check-in question to ground us all into the space together. In honor of Earth Month, at a recent FRN meeting, our check in question was, “What is your favorite tree?” As an admirer of my natural surroundings, as an avid hiker, tree planter and tree lover, I’d never reflected on that question before.

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Enhancing Hospitality: The Dynamics of Multi-Property Management

Hospitality Net

In the hospitality industry, managing multiple properties transcends simply expanding the number of locations; it involves elevating the guest experience to new heights. At the core of this strategy is the creation of a unified guest profile, ensuring that guests enjoy a seamless experience across different venues within the same hotel chain. This integration is not just convenient but essential for fostering guest loyalty and enhancing satisfaction.

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Chartwells Higher Education names Eva Wojtalewski as CEO

FoodService Director

Eva Wojtalewski brings nearly two decades of experience to the role.

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Going Local Key to Hotel Loyalty Programme Success

Hospitality Net

From hotel staff training, engagement and buy-in, to offering members instant and meaningful benefits, and collaborating with in-destination partners, a focused local approach is key to maximising global loyalty performance, HSMAI region Europe’s Spring Curate concluded.

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Dining operations navigate uncertainty, closures in the midst of Pro-Palestinian protests and counterprotests

FoodService Director

The final weeks of this school year have been turbulent at dozens of college campuses across the country, driven by differing views of the Israel-Hamas war.

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EU’s new digital ID: A game changer for hotels

Hospitality Net

In a significant move for secure online interactions, the European Union just approved a new framework for a European digital identity (eID) this past March. This development underscores the growing importance of digital identity, which encompasses secure online representations of who we are. Digital identity is key to accessing services, verifying information, and navigating the ever-expanding digital landscape.

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13 Creative Recruiting Ideas to Attract Talent

Go Hire - FoodService

[vc_row row_padd="md-padding"][vc_column][vc_column_text] 13 Creative Recruiting Ideas to Attract Talent [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Recruiting in today’s environment can be challenging, but using creative recruiting ideas to attract talent isn't hard, it just takes some analysis and out-of-the-box recruiting strategies.

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Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is set to open this August

Hospitality Net

Towering above the city’s dynamic Dojima district, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is now accepting reservations ahead of its grand opening this summer.

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World of Hyatt and Peloton Team Up with Plans to Reward Members for Wellbeing

Hospitality Net

World of Hyatt, Hyatt’s award-winning loyalty program, is teaming up with Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) to become the first global hospitality loyalty program with plans to reward its loyalty members for doing more of what they love – earning World of Hyatt points when they use Peloton equipment at Hyatt properties in countries where Peloton currently operates.

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AC Hotels by Marriott Celebrates Its Brand Debut in Southwest China With the Opening of AC Hotel Chengdu North

Hospitality Net

Doors open to a curated guest experience in thriving and dynamic Jinniu District of Chengdu.

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The Last Bastion: Boardgame tactics as a Revenue Playbook

Hospitality Net

For those of you who don’t know.like me what The Last Bastion is. It is a boardgame. Yes, lol. And a complicated one at that.

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From Acquisition to Reposition: Choice Hotels Relaunches Park Inn by Radisson to Capitalize on Untapped Market within Portfolio of Hotels

Hospitality Net

During its 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, announced the relaunch of Park Inn by Radisson. As part of the strategy with Choice’s acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas in 2022, Park Inn by Radisson is being strategically repositioned into the premium value conversion space.

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