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Where Is Surge Pricing Headed?

Modern Restaurant Management

"Restaurants thinking about implementing surge pricing need to balance the revenue upside with the potential brand backlash," says Savneet Singh, CEO of PAR Technology. "While third-party delivery companies were expected to commoditize food like airline tickets, the opposite happened: people became more attached to their favorite brands.

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Bar Closing Checklist: 10 Important Procedures

Sculpture Hospitality

The last call has been rung, the final drinks have been poured, and your bar is filled with the murmur of departing patrons. But hold on there, partner! Closing time doesn't mean you down shutters and head straight out the door (although, tempting, right?).

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The Tech Connection in Attracting Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

Summer is prime hiring time for restaurants. However, according to recent data , the “quit rate” in the US accommodation and food services is the highest among sectors and is outpacing the overall quit rate by more than 70 percent. What can restaurant operators do to attract and retain talent for the busy season ahead? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Jennifer Mathew, senior manager of talent acquisition and strategy on the role technology plays in hiring an

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FDA Reorganization Officially Approved, Will be Implemented by October 1

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) proposed reorganization for a new, unified Human Foods Program (HFP) has been approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and full implementation of the reorganization is set for October 1, 2024.

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Get Schools Cooking: A Glimpse of Four Districts in Action

Chef Ann Foundation

Join us in celebrating four districts' dedication to bettering their school food programs, learn about their accomplishments, and hear what’s on the menu for future change!

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IHG Partners with peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace Pickle

Hospitality Net

As summer festival season heats up, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching "The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle*" a collaboration with Pickle, the premier peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace. The new partnership allows guests to rent the most in-demand festival fashion for free, tapping into the trend of travelers choosing to experiment with bolder and more adventurous styles while on the go.

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EPA Bans Commercial Uses of Methylene Chloride, but Chemical is Still Approved for Use in Food

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a rule to ban commercial uses of methylene chloride, a solvent used in a variety of applications, but uses of the chemicals for food production are still approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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New Data Shows Success of School Medicaid Expansion in Illinois

Healthy Schools Campaign

Expanding billing for Medicaid-enrolled students and the school health services they receive resulted in Illinois school districts drawing down nearly $17.8 million in additional Medicaid funding, new data shows. Public Consulting Group, the state’s administrative vendor for school health services, recently announced the results of the first billing year and the financial impact on participating school districts.

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McKinsey: The state of tourism and hospitality 2024

Hospitality Net

Tourism and hospitality are on a journey of disruption. Shifting source markets and destinations, growing demand for experiential and luxury travel, and innovative business strategies are all combining to dramatically alter the industry landscape.

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Keeping Things Mellow for 50 Years

Modern Restaurant Management

Mellow Mushroom, the stone-baked pizza brand with a counter-culture essence, is celebrating its golden anniversary. Founded in Atlanta on pizza and beer by a trio of friends who had recently graduated college, the brand currently operates more than 160 locations and is still privately held by one of the original founders. The national campaign will have unique local takes as each individual restaurant is uniquely reflective of its local community while holding true to Mellow Mushroom’s cor

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How the Edgefield County nutrition team is swapping heat-and-serve for scratch-made

FoodService Director

The team has begun replacing heat-and-serve menu items for scratch-made meals, thanks to help from Chef Heather Biddlecome.

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Ep. 170. Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk: An Integrated Approach to Food Safety, Nutrition, and Food Security

Food Safety Magazine

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we are joined by Dr. Barbara Kowalcyk, an accomplished food safety researcher, educator, and advocate. She discusses her work to advance equitable food systems that promote public health and prevent foodborne illness, present-day food safety challenges and technological advancements, and the proposed reorganization of FDA's Human Foods Program.

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop To Expand in Arizona, Texas

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Fast-casual concept Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has signed two multiunit development agreements to mark the brand’s expansion throughout Arizona and Texas. The deals will bring 40 new restaurants to market over the next eight years.

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Red Jacket Resorts Kicks off 2024 Season with a $40 Million Dollar Multi-Property Renovation

Hospitality Net

Red Jacket Resorts, one of the Mid Cape’s largest independent hotel brands featuring private beach access, is ushering in Summer 2024 along the Atlantic Ocean with a new look and feel thanks to a comprehensive $40 million renovation and an array of exciting activities and programming. Cape Cod’s best new destination encompasses Red Jacket Beach Resort, Riviera Beach Resort and Blue Water Resort, three of the collection’s five properties all located within a 1 mile stretch, debuting a collective

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Unwrapping Consumer Neuroscience with Thimus

Forward Fooding

Mario Ubiali found meaning in the startup he built, Thimus—a voice telling the world that the future of food has to be rooted in human values, identity, culture, and emotion. With the use of neuroscience, the complex aspect of food consumption is now quantifiable and repeatable. As humans, we have a complex relationship and interactions with food but we pay very little attention to it – our identity, environment, tradition, culture, nostalgia, and so much more.

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California bill that would ban certain additives in school meals clears State Assembly

FoodService Director

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Iowa announces summer meal site grant recipients and Delaware bill that would expand free school meal access takes another step forward to becoming a law.

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Study: Are Gloves Worn by Food Handlers Protective of or Damaging to Food Safety?

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study published in the Journal for Food Protection and funded by Eagle Protect PBC has demonstrated the risk of microbial, chemical, and physical contamination risks posed to food by disposable gloves worn by food handlers.

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Summer Jobs Heat Up

Foodservice Equipment Reports

June is just around the corner, and seasonal shifts—from the LTOs to the staff—are sure to follow. This summer, roughly 525,000 industry jobs could be up for grabs across the U.S., according to the National Restaurant Association’s recently released “Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast.

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From Strategy to Impact: Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality

Hospitality Net

At the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Member Summit in Nice, HNtv INSIDERS caught up with Glenn Mandziuk, CEO at the Alliance and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany. This summit, themed ’Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality’, provided the hospitality industry with an opportunity to discuss how to drive action.

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Is Hybrid Meat The Sustainable Solution to the World’s Growing Meat Appetite?

Forward Fooding

Hybrid meats offer a suite of solutions: meatier taste and texture, better nutrition, lower emissions, reduced meat consumption, and lower cost than cultivated meat. But will it live up to its promise? According to the recent State of the Industry report by The Good Food Institute (GFI), the total global retail sales of plant-based meat and seafood slightly increased from USD$6.1B in 2022 to USD$6.4B in 2023 (4.92% growth).

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How school nutrition director Erin Primer is bringing local food to the lunchroom

FoodService Director

Since starting at San Luis Coastal Unified School District eight years ago, Primer has worked with her team to incorporate local ingredients into the menu. Today, 30% of the nutrition team’s food budget is spent with local suppliers.

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WTO Publishes Guide to Combating Food Fraud, Illicit Trade of Food

Food Safety Magazine

A recent publication from the World Trade Organization (WTO)—written in collaboration with other expert groups that have expertise in food safety and food crime—explores the challenges of combating food fraud and illegal practices in food trade, and how the WTO rulebook can help address these challenges.

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3 ways fast casuals can boost check spend with 'crossover cocktails'

Fast Casual

Fast casual is the ideal segment to capitalize on the trend of combining wine, beer or spirits.

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Famed chef, restaurateur and humanitarian José Andrés announced as keynote session for The Hospitality Show 2024

Hospitality Net

Internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, and humanitarian José Andrés has been announced as the opening keynote-session speaker for the second iteration of The Hospitality Show, produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Additional speakers and programming updates will be announced in the coming months.

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Digitizing Your Food Safety Program

Food Safety Tech

Many food suppliers are investigating and making early investments in the adoption of digital technology to aid and automate their food safety programs. One area of intense interest has been the increasing application of digital automation within food safety testing programs. As a data and technology leader and practitioner across multiple industries for the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of working with organizations as they seek to build the appropriate plans and business justificatio

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Students may be campus dining's best ambassadors in sustainability

FoodService Director

As college and university dining programs grapple with the question of how to be more sustainable, their own diners may help them get the message across.

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E-Tongue Can Detect Wine Spoilage Microorganisms Much Sooner Than Human Sensory Panels

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study has demonstrated the superior capability of “electronic tongue” (e-tongue) technology when detecting spoilage microorganisms in wine, in comparison to traditional human sensory evaluation.

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Alto-Shaam Adds Corporate Executive Chef

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Alto-Shaam has appointed Matt Dugan as its corporate executive chef on its commercial team. In his new role, Dugan will serve as an Alto-Shaam application specialist, responsible for enhancing the customer experience and product development, working in support of the inside and global sales teams to further increase brand recognition.

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Sandbourne Santa Monica, Ocean Avenue’s Beachfront Jewel, Is Now Open

Hospitality Net

The much-anticipated Sandbourne Santa Monica officially opens its doors, introducing a transformative hotel experience along the vibrant Ocean Avenue. This new beachfront masterpiece, designed by the acclaimed Icelandic architect Gulla Jónsdóttir, offers a unique 175-room coastal retreat that promises to revitalize the upscale hotel landscape in Santa Monica.

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Produce Traceability: 4 Steps to Get Started

Food Safety Tech

On November 21, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods (Food Traceability Rule). With the effective date for updated recordkeeping approaching in January 2026, traceability is a top priority for most organizations working in the food industry.

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Using foodservice technology to optimize kitchens and combat operational challenges

FoodService Director

As foodservice operators look for more ways to streamline their operations, save on costs and boost profit, tech innovations can help.

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