Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Time is money, and consumers representing the youngest two adult generations are in short supply of both. When it comes to having a side hustle, Gen Z and millennial consumers are outpacing Gen X, baby boomers and seniors. With not much time on their hands, the younger generations of adults don’t have much time to cook – with other sources of supplemental income keeping them busy 24/7.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

An outbreak of likely Clostridium perfringens was investigated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Jefferson County Public Health starting on August 22, 2023. That day, a school nurse at Evergreen County Day School reported 40 or so illnesses following a school event on August 21, 2023. The outbreak was given the state ID “2023-30-129.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Two bills introduced into the Arizona Legislature may signal that the 2024 sessions of those “Laboratories of Democracy” will be something of an “alt-meat” grinder. Arizona State Rep. David Marshall, R-Snowflake, and four co-sponsors have introduced House Bill 2121, prohibiting cell-cultured animal products. HB2121 prohibits anyone in Arizona from offering to sell or produce a cell-cultured animal product for human consumption.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

The cannabis industry is no exception to the potential risks of PFAS contamination, ranging from possible health and safety implications to a business' litigation risk.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

In a few weeks, bars and restaurants will be filled with hungry and thirsty football fans celebrating their favorite team. Now is the time to get your plays in order to be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday. Themed Menus for the Win : Want to show support for this year’s best teams? Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

The CDC is reporting that more than 350 children are now involved in an outbreak of lead poisoning traced to pouches of cinnamon applesauce. The outbreak was first announced in October after the Food and Drug Administration received information from North Carolina officials in September about children with elevated levels of lead in their blood. Traceback work showed a common source — cinnamon applesauce sold in pouches.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 18, 2024

There’s no denying it, 2023 was a difficult year for restaurants and bars. Consumer spending slowed down, interest rates were much higher than the previous few years, the costs of food and beverage stock increased , and staff were difficult to both find and retain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2024

As a restaurant manager or owner, you are aware of the dangers fire presents to your business. Restaurants are prone to fires due to several reasons including grease build up, gas leaks, electrical fires, and cooking mistakes. According to the latest data provided by FEMA , an estimated 5,600 restaurant fires are reported to local fire departments each year resulting in injuries, death and over 100 million dollars in property damage.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 19, 2024

Opening of Conrad Orlando brings sophisticated luxury and elevated travel experience to Central Florida.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Biery Cheese Company of Louisville, OH, is recalling Member’s Mark – Mild Cheddar Fancy (Fine) Shredded Cheese because of foreign material in the product, specifically glove remnants. According to the details posted by the FDA, the recall was initiated on Dec. 18, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

A recent publication from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has provided an in-depth review of early warning systems for food safety risks, an explanation of available open access tools, and the potential applications of Big Data and artificial intelligence (AI) in the field.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2024

Earlier this year a successful Popeyes franchisee with nineteen units unexpectedly passed away. The operator was relatively young and had no clear line of succession. Within weeks, his corporation declared bankruptcy, leaving 500 employees wondering if they would keep a job and putting $30 million dollars of sale volume at risk for the brand. Within a matter of months, ten of the nineteen units were permanently closed.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hilton yesterday debuted Hilton for Business, a new, digital-forward travel program that empowers professionals running small- and medium-sized businesses to simplify travel management while enhancing rewards and discounts for their loyalty.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Selinsgrove, PA-based BrightFarms has announced the recall of spinach grown by its supplier Element Farms in their Pompton Plains, New Jersey farm and distributed under the BrightFarms brand because the spinach has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Due to potential cross-contamination, BrightFarms also recalls a limited quantity of four salad kit products from its Selinsgrove, PA, facility.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed two petitions by the Environmental Defense Fund, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, the Center for Environmental Health, and Environmental Working Group (EWG) to rescind its approvals for four carcinogenic chemicals used as food additives and color additives—benzene, trichloroethylene (TCE), methylene chloride, and ethylene dichloride.

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Fast Casual

JANUARY 17, 2024

Register here by Feb. 23 for the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to receive the early bird discount.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 19, 2024

Four months after New York City’s restrictive short-term rental rules went into effect, a new analysis of publicly available data reveals no discernible improvement in rental prices or housing inventory in the city.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about certain tejocote root supplements substituted with toxic yellow oleander. FDA analysis has determined that certain dietary supplements labeled as tejocote ( Crataegus mexicana ) root because they were tested and found to be substituted with yellow oleander ( Cascabela thevetia ), a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America and a toxic substance of concern to public health officials.

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Food Safety Tech

JANUARY 16, 2024

Novolyze, developer of food safety and quality digitalization technology and solutions, was recognized as the Most Innovative Food Safety and Quality Software Company of 2023 by New World Report ’s Software and Technology Awards. The Software and Technology Awards, now in their fourth year, recognize companies across North and South America that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and a commitment to advancing technology.

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Fast Casual

JANUARY 15, 2024

Navigating the rapidly blurred lines of fast-casual and quick-service, Slim Chickens stands out with the winning formula.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 16, 2024

Located on the Northern Island of Hokkaido, the new Resort elevates the benchmark for premium, all-inclusive mountain holidays for families in Asia Pacific. Club Med, the pioneer of premium all-inclusive holiday experiences, proudly announced the official opening of Club Med Kiroro Grand. Nestled in the heart of Hokkaido’s pristine Kiroro region, renowned for its record-breaking 21-metre snowfall and an extended 160-day winter, Club Med Kiroro Grand is poised to redefine Asia’s alpine holiday ex

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Gentro Foods Inc. is recalling Eagle brand corn (frozen) from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. According to the CFIA, the products were distributed in Ontario, Canada and possibly other provinces and territories. Recalled products: Brand Product Size UPC Codes Eagle Corn (frozen) 1.75 kg 0 55722 96964 7 02/01/2025 As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses a

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of mixology, one thing remains constant: it’s always changing. The journey of a cocktail from the bartender's shaker to the customer's hand reflects the trends, tastes, and innovations of the time. As we look forward to 2024, we see emerging patterns that are set to redefine cocktail culture, sparking creativity, and tantalizing our taste buds in unexpected ways.

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Fast Casual

JANUARY 17, 2024

"Scaling Up: From Small Start-up to Full Growth Mode" is a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, which will be held March 42-26 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

BluHost is entering 2024 with a new enterprise accounting solution backing its portfolio of select service and ultra-luxury hotels and a mix of fine dining to casual restaurants. José M. Suárez, president and CEO of the Puerto Rico based hospitality management company, selected PVNG by Aptech because of past positive experiences with the company.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Salmonella illnesses associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie meat products in Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta have the federal government out with dual alerts. Both USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) overnight warned about the Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta was sold at Costco in a 24-oz. twin-pack (two 12-oz. trays) and the Busseto brand Charcuterie Sam

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 16, 2024

Managing a restaurant involves meticulous attention to detail, including keeping track of your equipment inventory.

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Fast Casual

JANUARY 19, 2024

Innovation is allowing restaurant operators to easily and seamlessly incorporate sustainability into their operations, catering to socially conscience consumers. And those efforts are paying off. Learn more about how dry towels are revolutionizing restaurant sustainability efforts.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 18, 2024

Activity in the planning phases of the U.S. hotel pipeline remain up, while rooms in construction decreased after two months of gains, according to CoStar’s December 2023 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.U.S.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2024

A recent study published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) as a supporting publication has revealed that certain genetic criteria may determine the food safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and could lay the groundwork for developing new methods to assess the risks of genetically engineered food and feed.

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