Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Rebranding is the process of creating a new identity both visually and strategically through a new logo, website, and marketing strategy. Everyone from Burger King, to Chipotle, has rebranded at some point, and it often occurs in reaction to a change within the restaurant, the local area, or the customers. It’s important to start with understanding why you want to rebrand in order to drive the right kind of change.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This and a study looking at just how germ-infested college cafeteria tables can be are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

2023 brought new challenges to the table for the restaurant industry, from rising food prices due to inflation to continued disruptions in the supply chain. To attract customers while accommodating tightened budgets, restaurants should consider employing marketing strategies that leverage data-driven insights to tailor messaging according to consumer needs.

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Food Management

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Sweet, savory options on menu at Bowling Green State University's Daily Press station from Chartwells Higher Ed

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Public health officials in Tennessee have issued a public advisory to warn consumers about Listeria found in collard greens sold by Kroger stores. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Consumer and Industry Services Division found the contamination during routine surveillance sampling. Laboratory results revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a 16-ounce package of Kroger Brand Collard Greens.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2023

After finding that more than a third of water courses in England and Wales contain medium- to high-risk levels of per- and polyflouralkyl substances (PFAS), the Royal Society of Chemistry is calling upon the UK Government to enact stricter drinking water standards for the “forever chemicals.

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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Earlier this year, we reached out to restaurants across the country to find some of the most mouth-watering options being offered this fall/winter season. We were not disappointed! This report shares many of these bountiful creations — some are more traditional, while others might knock your socks off.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Restaurants, retailers, and consumers in several states are advised not to sell or eat oysters harvested from a specific area on Prince Edward Island, Canada. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the warning after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency found Salmonella and E. coli contamination in samples of oysters harvested from Future Seafoods Inc. harvest area.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) will begin a one-year sampling program of domestic beef, pork, and Siluriformes fish (commonly referred to as catfish) to determine levels of dioxins and dioxin-like compounds.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Nine people have been sickened, and three have been admitted to hospitals after drinking raw milk and becoming infected by Salmonella. Health officials from the County of San Diego have linked the nine patients to unpasteurized milk sold by Raw Farm LLC in Fresno. The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency urges anyone with raw or raw milk products from the farm to discard them immediately.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Pacific Hotel Austin LLC today announced the opening of Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, a new downtown upscale hotel at 68 East Avenue adjacent to the Rainey Street Historic District. Pacific Hotel Austin developed and owns the property, which is managed by Azul Hospitality Group. The hotel is now accepting reservations and will open its doors to the public on October 19.

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Total Food Service

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The restaurant and bar industry is experiencing a paradigm shift. With retail sales surging and significant profit growth reported by big players, there’s a clear trend toward increased consumer spending. Yet, the looming specter of inflation and evolving consumer preferences require establishments to innovate. A promising solution? Self-serve beverage systems.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The winds of change are blowing through the hotel industry, reshaping landscapes, disrupting the status quo, and redefining what it means to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Digital transformation is no longer just a buzzword - it’s a business imperative for any hotel looking to stay competitive and thrive in the future.

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The new standards, which will be announced by the USDA in April, could make it even harder for operators to find products that meet school nutrition requirements.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Busy hotel housekeepers need the right tools to deliver on your hotel’s brand promise because what they do day in and day out directly impacts your guest experience. That’s where tools like MOP 2.0, the industry-leading housekeeping and maintenance mobile app from Visual Matrix, prove to be invaluable for a hotel’s operation.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published findings from two assessments looking at controls on fish in Mexico and Belgium. A DG Sante audit in Mexico in November 2022 assessed the systems covering checks on fishery products exported to Europe. Auditors found that although the official control system covers the entire production chain and is operated by an authority with the necessary powers and resources, its effectiveness is hampered by several shortcomings in critical area

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

[20 October, London] Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, announced today its automated space management feature within its PMS to help hotels diversify their revenue streams and increase profit. Hoteliers can now utilise every square metre of their property by selling additional spaces and managing the inventory through Mews PMS to let guests – and non-guests – book.

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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Restaurants may increase traffic and check spend by rethinking day-part strategy, messaging and menu options, according to research from Partners + Napier.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this third edition 54 villages from all regions were selected from almost 260 applications. A further 20 villages have joined the Upgrade Programme, and all 74 villages are now part of the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages Network. The villages were named during the UNWTO General Assembly, taking place this week in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Street Teams allows students to connect with their peers and gain valuable marketing experience.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to open Italy’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property, following a franchise agreement with Paval Holding and Apex Alliance. With a stunning lakeside location, the Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda, LXR Hotels & Resorts is set to open in 2026 following a multimillion Euro renovation, elevating the hotel’s interiors while preserving the grand façade.

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FoodService Director

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Middle school students sampled a variety of items that could find their way onto the cafeteria menu next school year.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, today announced the activation of four properties –Scottish Inns in Austin, Forest Hill and Hankamer, Texas and a Passport Inn in Paradise, Pennsylvania.

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Fast Casual

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Kyle Moses, Senior Director, Operations Services & Training & Development for Qdoba, will speak at #QSRNext on Nov. 8. The one-day event is designed for the busy QSR executive and is free for qualified attendees.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will celebrate four remarkable sales professionals during HSMAI’s Sales Leader Forum in Long Beach, CA on Nov. 8. The following hospitality executives have demonstrated a passion for their professions, extraordinary talent, and exemplary work in the hotel sales discipline and are being recognized for at this year’s forum.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Nature's Path Organic Foods is voluntarily recalling specific batches of its Organic Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles because they may contain trace amounts of undeclared peanuts. While no illness or reports of allergic reactions have been reported to date, these specific batches are being voluntarily recalled. No other products or lots within the U.S. are impacted by this voluntary recall.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Fine Acers Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd, a pioneering player in the luxury resort development & Lease Back Model, is pleased to announce a significant partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to unveil a world-class Wyndham Grand Hotel & Branded Residences in Amer, Jaipur.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

East Coast Food Distributors, Inc., the importer of record located in Hudson, N.H., is recalling approximately 7,767 pounds of pork chicharrones products. The products were imported from Colombia, a country ineligible to export meat products to the United States [link] East Coast Food Distributors, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Pork Chicharrones Products Imported from Colombia FSIS Announcement WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 – East Coast Food Distributors, Inc., the importer of record located in Hudson, N.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hotel price monitoring is a crucial practice that involves tracking the prices of hotel rooms, both within your own portfolio and across competitors. This data-driven approach enables you to make informed pricing decisions, ensuring you remain competitive in the market while maximising revenue.

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FoodDocs

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Every food business has a food safety manager who oversees all operations , from safety and quality to customer relations. They ensure that all aspects of the food business are flowing every time. What sets a great food manager apart from the rest is their experience and knowledge about controlling food safety. In this article, we discuss how every aspiring food safety manager can get a food manager certification while improving their management efficiency with the help of our smart software.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Lodge at Marconi, an upscale coastal retreat managed by Oliver Hospitality, perched atop forested hills overlooking the picturesque Tomales Bay, is now open and welcoming guests after a multi-million-dollar, 17-month-long renovation. Formerly Marconi Conference Center, Lodge at Marconi sits on 62 sprawling acres off Highway Route 1 within the Marconi State Historic Park, affording visitors direct access to West Marin County’s unparalleled natural beauty, modern hotel accommodations, refreshed an

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