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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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Table for One – Elevating the Solo Dining Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Across the globe, and largely amongst younger age groups, more and more people are choosing to go out to eat by themselves. Solo dining – a time dedicated to eating a meal alone at a sit-down restaurant – is an opportunity for diners to practice self care over a meal, whether that be by relaxing and reflecting at the end of a long day or even by engaging the mind with a book or catching up on the news.

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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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Our Top 15 Kid-Approved School Food Recipes — and How to Make Them at Home

Chef Ann Foundation

To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we’ve picked 15 of our top recipes that were created in school kitchens, tested in cafeterias, and kid-approved. Plus, we're including tips on how parents can make these all-time student favorites at home!

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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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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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Baymahni Resort Selects Aptech’s PVNG Accounting Solution for Seamless Financial Management Ahead of Summer 2025 Opening

Hospitality Net

Aptech, a leading provider of enterprise accounting, business intelligence, financial planning and management solutions for the hospitality industry, today announces that Baymahni Resort in the Bahamas has selected its PVNG accounting solution to manage the resort’s finances through its renovation and construction phase, as well as for ongoing operations when the property opens for reservations in summer 2025.

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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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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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The Power Shift: How Travelers Are Transforming the Future of Business Travel

Hospitality Net

Business travel is booming. According to the GBTA’s Business Travel Index Outlook report, business travel spending is projected to reach $1.4 trillion this year and climb to $1.8 trillion by 2027.

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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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Texas State Dining’s First Year Eats program seeks to welcome newbies and drive student retention

Food Management

Texas State University's Chartwells Higher Education dining team has recently launched First Year Eats, a program dedicated to getting first-year students on board with not just the food and chefs, but with activities meant to build community on campus.

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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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It’s time to embed human-centric principles in all organizations

Hospitality Net

For too long, the vast majority of humanity has been left out of the business equation, says the Dean of EHL Hospitality Business School, Dr Achim Schmitt. Now educators need to play their part in driving a new, more human-centric approach.

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Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza

Fast Casual

Brothers Zane and Brandon Hunt opened Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza brand in Texas. Via 313 now operates 16 full-service restaurants and two permanently placed trailers throughout Texas and Utah, with several more locations in the pipeline.

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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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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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Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At The University Completes Comprehensive Renovation

Hospitality Net

Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At The University has recently completed an all-encompassing, multi-million-dollar renovation and is pleased to share its refreshed guest rooms and communal spaces with travelers.

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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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Mushrooms, hot honey and Asian flavors among top trends expected on menus in 2025

Food Management

The National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot” report reveals an evolution of 2024’s culinary trends, with a couple of surprises.

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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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Fairmont Breakers Debuts In The Heart Of Long Beach, California

Hospitality Net

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world-leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Long Beach-based investment and development group Pacific6, today announced the opening of Fairmont Breakers Long Beach. Nestled in the heart of downtown Long Beach, the landmark hotel debuts after a multi-million-dollar transformation, blending historic grandeur with contemporary luxury.

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The Biggest Mistake Foodservice Pros Make with Speed Racks

the CAMBRO blog

Speed racks are a versatile piece of equipment that many foodservice operations rely on. While they’re designed to transport sheet pans, oftentimes they’re really used for storage. Jaycee Richter, deli manager at Kowalski’s Market in Excelsior, Minn., had a scenario familiar to most chefs; speed racks were used in their walk-in for prepped and cooling food.

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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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USDA Invests $5 Million Into Development of AMR Monitoring Tools

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced eight awards totaling nearly $5 million to maintain, expand, and utilize previously developed AMR dashboard tools.

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Cali hotel room rates reached an all-time high during COP16

Hospitality Net

The hotel industry in Cali, Colombia, posted its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record during the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16), according to data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

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4 Ways to Create Culture in Your Kitchen

Culinary Services Group

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of culture? Most people would say something about their race, religion, or location. Miriam Webster defines culture as “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize an institution or organization.” Or a shorter version: a way of life a group shares. In senior living, culture is at the forefront of everything.

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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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Overhead Door Introduces Hygienic Air Curtain for Cooler Doors to Maintain Temperatures

Food Safety Magazine

Overhead Door Brand has launched a hygienic Air Curtain option for its 991 RapidFlex commercial doors, a solution tailored for cooler applications within the food and beverage industry.

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Global greenfield Investment in tourism Reflects Resilience and Shift Toward Sustainability in 2024

Hospitality Net

The latest fDi Tourism Investment Report 2024 ("Global greenfield investment trends in tourism"), released by the Financial Times in collaboration with UN Tourism and with the support of the Diriyah Gate Company, offers an in-depth look at global greenfield investment trends in tourism, emphasizing recovery from the pandemic and outlining current developments.

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