Fri.Dec 20, 2024

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K-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easing

Food Management

A new report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveals that 95% of K-12 operators surveyed experienced at least one supply chain-related challenge last school year.

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What Restaurant Operators Need to Know About Music Licensing

Modern Restaurant Management

Music can play a role to enhance the dining experience, setting the mood and complementing the menu and design. It's important for operators to ensure they are abiding by the law and compensating the creators and rights holders. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) such as ASCAP and BMI represent songwriters and publishers and grant licenses to play copyrighted music.

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Hotel Simmerlwirt chooses Mews to usher in digital transformation for its new apartment brand

Hospitality Net

[Innsbruck: 20th December 2024] Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has been chosen by Hotel Simmerlwirt to bring seamless, automated hospitality to its Apartments by Simmerlwirt properties, located in Tyrol, Austria.

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Voice AI leads AI race, bringing opportunities, challenges

Fast Casual

At this years Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader roundtable: Executive predictions" session, which brought together industry leaders to explore innovations in automation, artificial intelligence, and customer experience.

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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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OTB in hospitality: Your guide to on-the-books data and why it matters

Hospitality Net

On-the-books refers to the confirmed room revenue already secured for future dates. You may also know it as business on books or BOB.

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Secondary Cities on the Rise: Why Meeting Planners are Flocking to Emerging Destinations

Hospitality Net

Following the pandemic, the meetings and events industry has seen a noticeable shift in destination preferences. Major citieslong the epicenters for conferences, meetings, and eventsare facing increasing competition from secondary cities.

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Speaker Spotlight: Robby Berg, Genghis Grill

Fast Casual

Robby Berg, regional director of operations for Genghis Grill, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2025.

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2024 Flashback: Bridging Communities, Celebrating Excellence, and Redefining Hospitality

Hospitality Net

As a Premium Partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we embraced our shared values of excellence and responsibility, uniting the world in celebration. Our storied heritage propelled us to new heights, marked by significant anniversaries and milestones, including the 60th anniversary of Sofitel and the impressive 1000th Mercure hotel opening.

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Serving the Bottom Line: The Importance of Value-Driven LTOs

Let's Chat Snacks

Lets face it: Value is a big deal for both consumers and operators. Tight margins and inflationary pressures have operators looking for low-risk ways to boost business and belt-tightening makes consumers more hungry to find ways to save a buck. But no matter what the economic climate, value holds universal appeal. As Kevin Bryla, CMO of consumer experience at point-of-sale systems provider SpotOn, put it: When the economy is good or the economy is bad, youre seeing some version of a combo meal

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Interview with Richard Hyde, COO of SLH

Hospitality Net

This month, Hospitalitys Leading Voices invites you into the world of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), where every stay is a story. In an exclusive conversation, Richard Hyde, COO of SLH, reveals how this global collection of boutique properties is setting the standard for intimate luxury.

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FDA Reminds Industry That Psychedelic Amanita muscaria Mushroom is Not Approved for Food Use

Food Safety Magazine

After a poisoning outbreak linked to legal mushroom-based edibles sold across the country, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed industry that the mushroom Amanita muscaria is not authorized for use as an ingredient in food.

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Radisson Collection builds on the success of its “Taste of Heritage” Gastronomy Series with the Bilbao edition

Hospitality Net

The third edition of the Taste of Heritage gastronomy series features a collaboration between Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Va Bilbao and local gastronomy content creator Alejandro Biel (@gastro_barna) to create a gastronomy video and guide to the city. Additionally, the brand has created a print culinary guide to the city of Bilbao and the surrounding Basque region curated in collaboration with three-Michelin starred Chef Eneko Atxa, who also heads up the signature restaurant Eneko Basque at

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GFSI Releases Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024

Food Safety Magazine

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has released its revised Benchmarking Requirements, version 2024 (BMRs v2024).

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How Captain Grappo Saves 2 Hours Every Day On Food Safety Tasks

FoodDocs

See how Captain Grappo and its Manager, Ruth, use FoodDocs Food Safety Management Software to increase monitoring task efficiency by 25x.

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USDA Seeking New NACMCF Members to Review FSIS’ Listeria Regulatory Approach

Food Safety Magazine

USDA is soliciting nominations for 30 new appointees to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF), who will be tasked with reviewing USDA-FSIS regulatory approach for Listeria , among other charges.

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How to Buy Food Safety Management Software: Step-By-Step Guide

FoodDocs

This buyer guide teaches you how to buy food safety management software in 8 practical steps that will take you from piles of paper to digital compliance.

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Lawsuit Filed Against FDA for Failure to Remove Phthalates From Food Contact Materials

Food Safety Magazine

Earthjustice sued FDA on behalf of consumer advocates that previously petitioned FDA to revoke food contact authorizations for 28 phthalates, and were denied. Although FDA since revoked authorizations for many of those phthalates and says the rest are under review, the plaintiffs hope their lawsuit will force a long-overdue safety reassessment.

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NEWH, Inc. Awards $75K in Scholarships During BDNY 2024

Hospitality Net

NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), a premier association committed to scholarships, advancing education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, unveiled its scholarship recipients last month during a series of events held alongside BDNY, from November 8-11, 2024. In its ongoing commitment to empower and elevate the hospitality community, NEWH awarded $75,000 in scholarships to deserving individuals, coinciding with the associations 40th anniversary.

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EU Officially Adopts Ban on BPA in All Food Contact Materials

Food Safety Magazine

On December 19, the European Commission officially adopted a sweeping ban on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA), as well as some other bisphenols considered harmful, in all food contact materials. Industry will be allowed an 18-month transition period.

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Reflecting on 2024: A year of innovation and growth at Cendyn

Hospitality Net

As we wrap up 2024, Cendyn celebrates a year marked by significant milestones and collaborations in the hospitality industry. From a refreshed brand identity to prestigious award wins, Cendyn has dedicated efforts to help hoteliers worldwide connect with guests, drive bookings, and explore new revenue streams. This year, as the industry embraced technology to meet evolving traveler expectations, Cendyn led the way.

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RATIONAL Adds 2 Corporate Chefs

Foodservice Equipment Reports

RATIONAL USA has appointed two corporate chefs to support one of its latest products, the iHexagon. David Johnivin has been promoted to corporate chef, iHexagon. Most recently, Johnivin was the regional sales manager for Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. Zac Lennox has joined RATIONAL as corporate chef, iHexagon.

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Checking in Twice: Finding Out If Your Budget is Naughty or Nice

Hospitality Net

Seasons greetings! As the year comes to a close, so does our industrys budgeting season. While important, the budgeting season can sometimes be an arduous process, and we can get lost in the numbers in our attempt to complete the process. So, much like a certain jolly figure from the North Pole, we, too, should double-check our work. Heres some key items to consider before taking a cheerful sleigh ride into the new year.

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Labor Law and Wage and Hour Trends for Restaurant Operators in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

When the decade has ended and monikers have been assigned, it is safe to say that no one will refer to it as the “Roaring 2020s.” During the first half of the 2020s, restaurants have faced and weathered a litany of defining moments: COVID, supply chain and logistical nightmares, political movements, diversity/inclusion initiatives, changing customer habits and expectations, and legislative initiatives concerning the workplace, all of which have played out in kitchens and dining rooms

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U.S. Travel Demand Reaches Four-Year High as Americans Plan to Travel More and Spend Bigger in 2025

Hospitality Net

Accentuated by upticks in brand loyalty and outbound tourism, Americans expressed their strong appetite for travel in the Winter Edition of MMGYs Portrait of American Travelers study released today. A quarterly examination of the evolving habits, preferences and behaviors of todays U.S. travel consumers, the survey found that nearly 8 in 10 U.S. adults plan to take a vacation in the next 12 months, a 7% increase since winter 2023.

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