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Recipe report: Secret ingredients too good to keep to ourselves

Food Management

Psst! We’ve got some culinary secrets to share. Mozzarella in a cheesecake? Thai tea in a French toast bake? Crawdads in deviled eggs? Let’s go off-roading with these delicious, double take-inducing recipes.

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Restaurant Workforce Research: Reflecting on 2024 and Optimizing for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Long after the restaurant industry felt the most significant impacts of the pandemic, echoes still reverberate in the form of workforce realities and operational challenges. After millions left the industry in 2020, restaurants responded by increasing wages and leaning into incentives to attract employees back. This adaptability allowed the industry to come back even stronger, but to this day, the struggle to attract and retain a stable workforce remains.

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Networld Media Group launches Restaurant Marketing Workshop

Fast Casual

This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO and Crazy Pita marketing director, provides tactics, tips and playbooks for restaurant marketers focused on growing brand awareness, guest acquisition retention and creating brand evangelists.

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Key Costs in Restaurant Operations Management: Food, Labour & Beverage

Sculpture Hospitality

When it comes to managing a successful restaurant , a large part of keeping your business profitable boils down to how well you manage your operational costs.

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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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Locally sourced meals and sustainable food make waves on the menu at UMass Lowell

Food Management

The dining team at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, used nearly 3,500 pounds of local ingredients in October. Here’s a look behind the scenes at the school’s initiative to source local ingredients and its other sustainability efforts.

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Death Reported in E. coli Outbreak Linked to Nationally Distributed Organic Carrots

Food Safety Magazine

A multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121:H19 infections linked to organic carrots has sickened 39 people, resulting in 15 hospitalizations and one death.

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Buffet Refresh: Transform Your Setup with Simple Solutions

Wasserstrom

Want to upgrade your buffet without the hassle of disassembling your existing infrastructure or learning a complex new system? In this article, we’ll share an easy way to give your buffet a much-needed visual and functional refresh. Why You Need a Buffet Refresh, From a Consumer Perspective In the age of fast fashion, tech trends, […] The post Buffet Refresh: Transform Your Setup with Simple Solutions appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Beer brewed in-house is on the menu at Arizona senior living community thanks to new director of brewing operations

Food Management

On the latest episode of Onsite with FSD, Friendship Village’s new Director of Brewing Operations Tyler Lynch shares his process for coming up with what beer to brew and how he is enagaging Friendship residents in the art of beer making.

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Understanding the Lifecycle of a Seasonal Hire

Modern Restaurant Management

With the holiday season often comes a surge in dining out: shoppers are grabbing quick bites between stores, families are reconnecting over dinner at their favorite hometown restaurants, and people are seeking professionally-prepared meals for their various holiday gatherings. Restaurants added nearly 70,000 jobs this September, a sign of hope that demand will grow despite inflation-weary consumers’ pullback on restaurant spending.

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Why 'authenticity' is secret ingredient for Mexican brands looking to stand out

Fast Casual

Temoc Morfin, founder and CEO of Cilantro Taco Grill, discusses why it developed the Cilantro Taco Grill Tortilla Factory to ensure corporate restaurants were stocked with fresh, homemade tortillas. Additionally, the company sources salsa ingredients directly from a farm in Jalisco and works with the farmers to provide stable jobs and a good life.

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Sodium Intersections With Food Safety and Health

Food Safety Magazine

While recommendations to reduce sodium consumption align with promoting public health, they may also challenge current food safety uses of sodium in products on the market. The solutions are more complicated than just cutting back on sodium levels in foods like meats and cheeses.

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Metz Culinary Management prioritizes food safety with new allergy safeguard program

Food Management

The Pennsylvania-based foodservice provider has launched Allergy 411, a five-point food safety program aimed at creating a safe dining experience for all diners.

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Surprising Way to Eliminate Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

CNBC Make It profiles Too Good To Go, an app designed to help combat food waste by connecting users to restaurants selling bags of leftover food at the end of the day. In 2023, the company brought in about $162 million in revenue.

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Palladium Hotel Group Presents Grand Palladium Select Collection

Hospitality Net

Palladium Hotel Group, through its renowned brand Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, has announced the launch of Grand Palladium Select Collection, a new, premium offering designed to elevate the guest experience. Available for guests from the Junior Suite base room category upwards, the hotel collection combines top-tier services and facilities with outstanding dining and engaging entertainment.

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Jersey Mike’s Inks Deal To Accelerate Growth

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Jersey Mike’s Subs announced today, November 19, that it will partner with Blackstone to accelerate its continued growth. The release details that private equity funds managed by Blackstone, led by Blackstone’s most recent flagship private equity vehicle, will acquire a majority ownership position in Jersey Mike’s. The transaction is expected to close in early 2025.

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New menu set to slam dunk at KU’s Allen Fieldhouse as college basketball tips off

Food Management

Jayhawks fans will eat well this basketball season, with an upgraded fieldhouse kitchen turning out noteworthy new menu items by OVG Hospitality, including Nothing but Nachos, Larryville Links and more.

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How QSR Technology Helps Communities Rebound After Hurricanes

Modern Restaurant Management

There's something deeply reassuring about seeing the lights come back on at your local McDonald's after a hurricane tears through your community. We saw this play out just weeks ago when Hurricane Milton swept through Florida in early October 2024, following closely on the heels of September's Hurricane Helene. In these moments, quick-service restaurants become more than just places to grab a quick meal – they transform into familiar landmarks, instilling hope and reassurance d

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Cincinnati, Ohio Welcomes Hotel Celare, a New Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, Opening this Winter

Hospitality Net

Cincinnati, Ohio will soon unveil its latest addition to the Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott collection with the opening of the much-anticipated Hotel Celare - a modern, sophisticated retreat located at 310 Straight Street - in The District at Clifton Heights. Nestled across from the University of Cincinnati and a short drive from downtown, the seven-story, 171-room property will offer an elevated culinary experience with an onsite restaurant and bar, bold design and modern amenities includi

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UK FSA Seeking Cell-Based Food Companies to Participate in Sandbox Program

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened submissions for companies to express interest in a sandbox program to help ensure the safety of cell-cultivated foods.

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Foodservice operations are helping out those in need this Thanksgiving season

Food Management

Thanksgiving is a holiday in which food plays a central role. It’s the perfect time to gather around the table with those closest to you and dine on traditional Thanksgiving fare such as traditional turkey and mashed potatoes, or serve up cuisine that fits your culinary tradition. But, more than that, Thanksgiving is about celebrating and giving gratitude with loved ones.

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The Science of Food Safety: Understanding and Preventing Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Modern Restaurant Management

Recent outbreaks have highlighted vulnerabilities in food safety systems. What are the early warning signs that restaurants should monitor to prevent widespread contamination? How do factors like suppliers, but also kitchen layout, equipment design, and workflow patterns impact contamination risk? How restaurants can leverage technology to avoid spreading foodborne illness and protect their team members and customers?

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PwC: Post-election clarity and ADR increases likely to sustain hotel performance through 2025 amid modest demand growth

Hospitality Net

The US lodging sector is expected to experience muted growth in 2025, driven by moderate increase in average daily room rates and stable occupancy levels, resulting in an annual increase in revenue per available room of 1.5%. Despite stagnant supply levels over the past few quarters, new construction projects are expected to be spurred in 2025 by a combination of factors, including increasing optimism about a soft landing, easing monetary policies, and other capital markets tailwinds.

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TurboChef, CookTek Name Regional VP

Foodservice Equipment Reports

TurboChef and CookTek continue to grow their team. Most recently, the manufacturers introduced Arturo Marchand as their new regional vice president for the northeast and corporate chef. Marchand, a Puerto Rican native, has extensive culinary and sales experience. His 22-year career includes time spent in various hospitality industry sectors, including healthcare, luxury resorts and fine dining.

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Thai Tea Lime Swirl French Toast Bake

Food Management

In this recipe from General Mills Foodservice, leftover cinnamon rolls become a wow-worthy breakfast or brunch big batch with an unexpected Thai-tea custard and lime cheesecake swirl.

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USDA Invests $14 Million Into Dozens of Food Safety Research, Training Projects

Food Safety Magazine

The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) is investing $14 million into dozens of projects aimed at advancing food safety research, outreach, and training.

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Tourism Makes History at COP29 as 50 Countries Back Climate Action Declaration for Sector

Hospitality Net

For the first time in the history of the summit, COP29 featured a Tourism Day, with a First Ministerial Meeting dedicated to positioning tourism policy to support national climate goals. In Baku, public and private sector leaders recognized the significant impact of climate change on the tourism sector and its contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Five Reasons Your Business Needs Video Surveillance

Modern Restaurant Management

Is your business as well-protected as it should be? Do you truly know what goes on when you’re not there to see it firsthand? As a business owner, safeguarding your investment from potential losses—whether from the public or your own employees—is essential. Society Insurance outlines five reasons why every business owner should have an effective video surveillance system. 1.

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School Food Reboot Program brings scratch-made meals to New York state schools

Food Management

The program, which is being provided by nonprofits the Chef Ann Foundation and the Park Foundation, has helped six Tompkins County school districts increase their scratch cooking from about 53% to 67% over the past year.

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Highlighting Most Recent U.S. AMR Trends in Foodborne Pathogens During World AMR Awareness Week

Food Safety Magazine

In light of World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2024, USDA has highlighted trends from its most recent National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) report, covering 2021.

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Guests expectations in 2025: A complete guide on how to engage travellers

Hospitality Net

As time passes and technology keeps evolving, we enter into a new era of guest expectations. As we’ve said before, it’s no longer enough to meet their needs simply, the challenge now lies in exceeding them.

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