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Keeping health and wellness top of mind, consumers are increasingly choosing mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks at restaurants and at home. In fact, the market for non-alcoholic alternatives has seen consistent double-digit growth over the last five years and exceeded half a billion dollars in 2023, according to NielsenIQ. Celebrities such as Katy Perry, Blake Lively, Kylie Minogue and Bella Hadid are helping to boost the booze-free band wagon by launching non-alcoholic beverages.
Is the “hush workcation” the new vacation trend? Nearly a third of Americans admitted they’ve worked remotely on vacation without telling their bosses.
Ever-popular coffee is also proving to be an uber versatile ingredient for restaurants, bars and coffeehouses. More than half of North America’s 50 Best Bars have coffee cocktails on their signature menus, according to bar inventory resource, Backbar. According to a recent survey , one in four Americans like to drink espresso martinis, and in 2024, the cocktail trend remains strong, having experienced a 50 percent growth over the preceding 12 months.
We recently met with Richie Wilim, one of the first Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship graduates, to learn more about an important career milestone: his first director position. Their conversation has been edited for clarity and length.
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.
TAKKT Foodservices has appointed Keith Kelly as its division president. TAKKT Foodservices, ranking No. 10 in FER’s 2024 Top Dealer Report, includes the Hubert Co. and Central Restaurant Products, which merged in 2023. Kelly, an experienced FE&S executive, comes from Diversified Foodservice Supply, where he served as chief development officer, playing a role in the company’s M&A strategy.
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TAKKT Foodservices has appointed Keith Kelly as its division president. TAKKT Foodservices, ranking No. 10 in FER’s 2024 Top Dealer Report, includes the Hubert Co. and Central Restaurant Products, which merged in 2023. Kelly, an experienced FE&S executive, comes from Diversified Foodservice Supply, where he served as chief development officer, playing a role in the company’s M&A strategy.
Hotel Managers have one of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs in hospitality, and that’s why the job is not for the faint-hearted. The role attracts those who have high ambition, a passion for service, and are natural-born leaders. A career in hotels can be exciting, luxurious, and lead you to travel the world. Whether you work in a boutique hotel or a multinational chain, the day-to-day challenges can be similar.
This webinar will highlight how AI-driven task management can lead to labor retention, food waste reduction, and better service - all contributing to better experiences for your end customers and your crew. From ingredient prep to cooking, digitizing your kitchen is possible with out-of-the-box solutions available to any size and type of operator.
They are generally circled out in any hotel commercial team’s calendar as critical points to drive revenue and consequently you must have the right strategy in place.
Cargill Meat Solutions, a Hazleton, Pa., establishment, is recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The establishment reported the issue to FSIS after they identified that previously segregated product had been inadvertently utilized in the production of ground beef. These items were shipped to Walmart retail locations nationwide.
This report highlights the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry in 2023 along with the sector performance metrics, brand signings, and brand openings during the year. It also provides our outlook for the sector for 2024.
Our intrepid leaders Anita, Lori, and Beth recently attended Natural Products Expo West in sunny Anaheim, California. The event is an inspiration-filled gathering of emerging and pioneering brands all with the shared goal of creating a better food future. They took in and experienced a plethora of amazing tastes and ideas. These are the top trends they think you should be on the lookout for.
In a virtual roundtable discussion hosted by HSMAI Europe on Thursday last week, senior revenue management executives gathered to delve into the evolving landscape of Creating a Total Revenue Management (TRM) Culture in the hospitality sector. The discussion was moderated by Shumi Khan, SVP Business Intelligence & Revenue Management Accor Hotels and Chair of the HSMAI Europe Revenue Optimization Advisory Board.
Our intrepid leaders Anita, Lori, and Beth recently attended Natural Products Expo West in sunny Anaheim, California. The event is an inspiration-filled gathering of emerging and pioneering brands all with the shared goal of creating a better food future. They took in and experienced a plethora of amazing tastes and ideas. These are the top trends they think you should be on the lookout for.
I recently wrote an article for Entrepreneur.com that I wanted to share with our Insights Audience and expand further on in relation to the 2023 Guest Experience Benchmark Report. In today’s digital era, where every consumer interaction can be broadcasted globally in seconds, reputation management has never been more challenging or crucial. As businesses grapple with the power of online reviews and social media, proactively managing and safeguarding a brand’s public image is essential for sustai
Filling the Food Gaps Students Face With more than 300,000 children in Minnesota living with food insecurity, Every Meal is on a mission to fill the food gaps students face on weekends, extended breaks, and summer when they’re not able to access school meal programs. When kids don’t have consistent access to enough food, the risk of hunger is very real.
The European hotel industry is continuing the positive momentum begun last month, with performance indicators showing steady improvement. While the weather in March was less than ideal, the opposite was true for the region’s hoteliers. While Southern Europe continues to be the driving force behind this recovery, with the exception of Greece, Northern European countries are posting increasingly solid performances as the warmer weather approaches.
FDA has released a final rule on agricultural water that represents an important step toward enhancing the safety of produce. The revised requirements are intended to enhance public health by improving the safety of water used in produce cultivation. The revisions are also designed to be practical across various agricultural water systems, uses, and practices, while remaining adaptable to future advancements in agricultural water quality science.
Accor is proud to have participated to the Future Hospitality Summit, which returned to Saudi Arabia this year, bringing together the Kingdom’s leading industry experts. From 2022 to 2032, the growth rate in the GCC’s tourism sector is projected to be 13.6% with a potential market value of 65.5 billion USD. Accor, firmly rooted in the Middle East, responds to the dynamic shifts in travel preferences and consumer needs, seamlessly adapting to expectations in this thriving market, such as sustaina
Approximately 600 million people globally fall victim to food poisoning annually; of those, 420,000 succumb to foodborne illnesses, according to the World Health Organization. Improper handling during food production and the packaging process can introduce bacteria, parasites, and viruses that cause foodborne diseases. Those in the food industry should learn and practice mandatory safety precautions to reduce food contamination and poisoning.
Designed for the rhythm of life, Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu opens its doors May 1, as the third property to open nationally from Hilton’s new stylish contemporary lifestyle brand. The 130-room hotel echoes the surrounding upbeat NuLu neighborhood with lively settings for social gatherings and events for locals and travelers alike, as well as stylish spaces to rest and recharge.
Safety is the foundation of food quality. It’s critical that any laboratory, manufacturing plant, and production facility that handles food maintains the highest standard of safety and follows careful procedures to the letter. There’s no room for error; a single isolated shortcut can lead to disastrous results. The USDA estimates that one in six Americans become sick from foodborne illness each year.
FDA released their final rule on agricultural water for produce. "Farms are required to conduct assessments of their pre-harvest agricultural water annually, and whenever a significant change occurs, to identify any conditions likely to introduce known or reasonably foreseeable hazards into or onto covered produce or food contact surfaces." The rule provides the various factors that go into the evaluation.
The leading hospitality technology provider HotelRunner got the highest title of Strategic Partner at the 2024 Agoda Connectivity Partner Program. The program, designed to recognize top technology providers in the hospitality industry, highlights HotelRunner’s commitment to excellence and innovation in serving its accommodation partners.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will host a webinar on May 10, 2024 for stakeholders to learn more about and explore ways to take part in World Food Safety Day on June 7.
A severe and troubling scenario for travelers could play out at airports this summer travel season if Congress enacts an amendment by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Kennedy (R-LA) to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill.
In the FDA Enforcement Reports, a recall of fried onion rings due to the potential growth of Staphylococcus aureus. While the information on the Enforcement Reports is limited, one would guess that the issue was related to temperature control of the batter during manufacturing. If this is the case, teh concern would be that Staphylococcus aureus may have grown, produced toxin, and now that toxin would be heat stable.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today announced that its Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) has achieved a significant milestone, with 3,400 properties now verified across almost 80 countries.
The EU Court of Justice has made three rulings that set a precedent requiring Member States to consider more modern, comprehensive scientific literature in their pesticide safety assessments.
In April, TSA Deputy Administrator Holly Canevari joined U.S. Travel EVP of Public Affairs and Policy, Tori Barnes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for a conversation on TSA’s innovative efforts to improve and modernize the travel experience. From CAT-2 to TSA Precheck Touchless ID, advancements in biometric screening technology are bolstering aviation security and streamlining operations at airports nationwide, and are widely supported by travelers.
Easy Ice shared this week it has expanded its reach across Texas by acquiring Tri Cities Supply Co. In April, the ice machine rental provider scooped up Wholesale Supply in Longview. Easy Ice says the transition will be seamless for customers since Tri Cities has a fleet consisting entirely of Manitowoc ice machines, a brand the provider services every day.
In less than two decades, short-term rentals have thoroughly transformed the hospitality industry, wresting 15% market share from hotels. From a feel-good pioneer of the sharing economy to a $100bn behemoth, Airbed and Breakfast, better known as Airbnb, has revolutionized hospitality from its beginnings in 2007 — creating a whole new market in the process.
USDA-FSIS issued a public health alert due to concerns of raw pork chorizo products that may be contaminated with a foreign material, specifically hard plastic and metal. The product was produced by San Antonio Packing Company of San Antonio, TX. The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it had received a consumer complaint reporting that pieces of hard plastic and metal were found in the raw pork chorizo product.
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