Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The dining landscape is shifting, driven by Gen Z's (currently 11- to 26-year-olds) quest for “genuine” culinary experiences over the conventional allure of "the best" restaurants. Gen Z has an appetite for knowledge that sits at the tip of their fingers, unlike any generation before. They research, investigate and seek out experiences – especially when it comes to restaurants.
Bill Marler
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
As of February 6, 2024, a total of 26 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 11 states: Arizona 4, California 8, Colorado 4, Florida 1, Georgia 1, Nevada 1, North Carolina 1, Oregon 1, Tennessee 2, Texas 2, Washington 1. Two deaths have been reported, one from California and one from Texas. Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 15, 2014, to December 10, 2023.
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Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A federal court has revoked approval of the weed-killing pesticide dicamba. The ruling means farmers may not have access to the popular pesticide during the upcoming growing season. The drift-prone pesticide has damaged millions of acres of crops and wild plants every year since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first approved it in 2017 for spraying on cotton and soybean crops genetically engineered by Monsanto (now Bayer) to survive what would otherwise be a deadly dose.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Using whole-genome sequencing (WGS), U.S. federal and state public health officials recently solved a multistate foodborne illness outbreak investigation that has been ongoing since 2014, with the most recent illnesses being reported in December 2023.
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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.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Most restaurant owners work hard to make sure their restaurant is a clean environment that provides a hygienic experience for customers and workers. A clean restaurant improves the overall dining experience and more importantly, prevents people from getting sick while eating your food. Restaurant staffers clean the front and back of the house every night before closing and tidy up before opening every day.
Bill Marler
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following as of January 12, 2024: Cases: 44,947 Hospitalizations: 27,469 (61%) Deaths: 424 Hardly a week goes by that there is not yet another announcement of a hepatitis A positive employee putting co-workers, customers and the restaurant brand at risk. There have been illnesses, deaths, thousands of customers have had to stand in long lines to get preventative vaccines, some restaurants have shuttered and t
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Sculpture Hospitality
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
95 percent of restaurateurs agree that technology improves business efficiency, according to Toast , but why is that? It’s because not only does technology make them more efficient, it also gives them the data they need for success.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). The data revealed an overwhelming 72 percent of diners plan on ordering pizza this year on either The Big Game, National Pizza Day, or both.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The new urban style-resort blends warm Cambodian hospitality and modern design, catering to travelers wishing to experience the relaxed, seaside destination of Sihanoukville.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Multiple consumer complaints about rocks in a Trader Joe’s frozen chicken product have sparked a public warning from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. A recall has not been initiated because it is believed that the implicated product is no longer available for purchase, according to the warning notice. The ready-to-eat frozen product was distributed to Trader Joe’s stores nationwide.
Fast Casual
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Placer.ai's Lila Margalit dives into the data behind Shake Shack and Wingstop to reveal why they performed so well during the final quarter of 2023 and what lies ahead for them in 2024.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. After all, the McDonald brothers, with the pivotal support of Ray Kroc, changed our approach to franchising altogether. And it’s safe to say that the food franchising industry brought Henry Ford’s approach to process optimization to a whole new level.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
A recent study has demonstrated the protection that multispecies biofilms provide to Listeria monocytogenes against sanitizers, and could help inform more effective sanitation procedures in food processing environments.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group announces at HOTCO 2024 its debut in Montenegro with the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Kolasin. The 188-room hotel consisting of spacious standard rooms and a range of contemporary suites, including junior and presidential, is scheduled to open during the ski season in Q4 2024.
Fast Casual
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
After polling over 8,000 restaurant operators, Julie Gregg, director of Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence at Toast, reveals four strategies that they are embracing to grow their businesses.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
In this video from the Making Dough Restaurant Show – by Hengam Stanfield , she discusses the best practices for launching a restaurant, particularly when cash on hand is limited. She offers insights on pitfalls to avoid using her own experiences as examples.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration has been notified of additional recalls for products made with or containing recalled dairy products from Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. Products from Rizo Lopez have been traced to a decade-long outbreak of Listeria infections that has sickened 26 people and killed two. For additional information about the outbreak investigation, click here.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, continues its regional and international expansion with the opening of its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah. The hotel has commenced operations as part of the second phase of the city’s flagship Jabal Omar project, designed by Fosters + Partners architects.Located in Jabal Omar and a short walk from the Great Mosque of Makkah, the hotel offers world-class, luxurious amenities, includ
Fast Casual
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees will work together for one hour to create over 2,000 hygiene kits stocked with necessities including, toothbrushes, hand sanitizers, water, snacks, tissues and feminine products for survivors of human trafficking.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Researchers studied how dietary patterns relate to levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the human body over time, and found that greater consumption of tea, processed meats, and food prepared outside the home was associated with increased levels of PFAS.
Food Safety Tech
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
“It’s not what we know that worries me. It’s what we don’t know,” said Jorge Hernandez, VP of Quality Assurance at The Wendy’s Company. He spoke with Matt Regusci and Francine Shaw, co-hosts of the “Don’t Eat Poop” podcast during the 2023 Food Safety Consortium to discuss his career, and how to make a difference as a food safety professional. Hernandez began his career as a local and then state food inspector in Illinois before moving to U.S.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The vibrant "Polanquito" area welcomes Kimpton Virgilio, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ first boutique hotel in Mexico City, with a unique concept of absurdly personalized experiences and a modern and original gastronomic offer.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Several European-funded food safety projects have officially started. The Food Safety for Africa (FS4Africa) project is designed to address traceability, authenticity, and food safety issues in the continent. Challenges aiming to be tackled include mycotoxin contamination in multiple food crops, pesticide residues in grains and vegetables, microbial contamination, particularly E. coli, and food adulteration.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The objective of a glass and brittle plastic program is to minimize the potential for cross-contamination of food, ingredients, and packaging to ensure that foods and ingredients are safe and will not result in an injury or illness to end users.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Women’s Foodservice Forum announced February 6 the appointment of two members to its 2024 board of directors, and named the senior leaders who will serve on its board executive committee.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The new-build hotel will feature 150 keys will open its doors to guests in 2028.
Food Safety Tech
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Everyone knows a “checklist” when they see it: a systematized tool that lists things, components, steps or criteria whose presence or quantitative amount are essential to the performance of a specific task. The order of items in a checklist may or may not be critical in terms of the sequence of tasks which need to occur. Checklists serve the wonderful purpose of identifying the important and critical steps needed to manufacture fresh food, fly a plane, perform a surgery or run a nuclear plant.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
With a $5 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), a multidisciplinary research team is developing sensor-based rapid detection technology, backed by an artificial intelligence (AI) –powered decision support system, to control Salmonella and other foodborne pathogens throughout the poultry supply chain.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Restaurants sales could exceed $1.1 trillion this year, marking a milestone for the industry that will employ over 15.7 million people in the U.S. by the end of 2024, according to the National Restaurant Association 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is delighted to announce SLS Madrid Infantas Residences, Ennismore and the brand’s first standalone residence in Spain. The building, which will undergo careful refurbishment beginning in early 2024, is steeped in history, designed by Spanish architect Eduardo Sanchez Eznarriaga in the 1920s and home to writer Enrique Jardiel Poncela.
the CAMBRO blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
When you cater with Cambro, you have the confidence of knowing your food was stay fresh at safe temperatures for the duration of your event. Mangia Catering , located in Liberty Lake, Wash., is solely focused on quality. They want to be the best and they’re always trying to make their offerings and services better. That’s why they rely on Cambro for their food and beverage transportation needs.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The School Lunch Integrity Act of 2024 , sponsored by Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Jon Tester (D-MT), would ban cell-cultivated meat from use in school meals.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Middleby brands TurboChef and CookTek have promoted Katie Cox to president and Leslie Banados to senior vice president of sales and marketing. In her new role, Cox will be responsible for the strategic direction of TurboChef and CookTek and will oversee all brand operations, including engineering, manufacturing and accounting.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Hospitality design firm HBA Atlanta has completed the redesign of The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, elevating the public spaces and guest rooms with residential-like interiors that blend modernity with tradition. The 368-room hotel is situated in the heart of Buckhead, where the serenity of nature meets the dynamic social scene within the "City in a Forest.
Food Safety Tech
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The FDA is withdrawing a 2022 guidance document titled Questions and Answers Regarding Channels of Trade Policy for Human Food Commodities with Chlorpyrifos Residues: Guidance for Industry , following a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to vacate, or void, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule that revoked all tolerances for the pesticide chemical chlorpyrifos.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A recent study reviewed the efficacy of environmentally friendly pathogen inactivation methods against Listeria monocytogenes biofilms in food production environments, specifically, electrolyzed water, plasma-activated water, ozone, and enzymes.
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