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Remembering that Ice Cream with Listeria can be Deadly

Bill Marler

Real Kosher Ice Cream, of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling soft serve on the go ice cream and sorbet cups, because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall is the result of an individual becoming ill and reporting to have eaten this product. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture tested samples of product and one sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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Trending this week: Colleges looking to automate dining in face of enrollment drop, study finds

Food Management

This week on Food Management, 5 tech things: Colleges looking to automate dining in face of enrollment drop, study finds ranked as the weeks to story.

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Ice cream recalled after illness sends two consumers to the hospital; testing confirms Listeria contamination

Food Safety News

Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling soft serve On The Go ice cream and sorbet cups, because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall is the result of an individual becoming ill and reporting to have eaten this product. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture tested samples of product and one sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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UK FSA: Slushies Unsuitable For Children Under 4 due to Glycerol

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a new voluntary guidance for industry on glycerol in slush-ice drinks, advising that they should not be sold to children four years of age and under.

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Andaz Turks & Caicos to Begin Construction

Hospitality Net

Andaz Turks & Caicos closed the final phase of financing and will immediately begin construction, marking an important milestone for the highly-anticipated resort and residential property that is poised to bring a fresh, modern luxury offering to the island and famed Grace Bay Beach.

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Frozen meat products recalled over lack of federal inspection

Food Safety News

E.N.A. Meat Packing Inc. of Paterson, NJ, is recalling 58,721 pounds of frozen, raw halal beef tripe, beef feet, and lamb tripe products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The frozen, raw beef tripe, beef feet, and lamb tripe items were produced from Jan. 2023 through Aug. 2023.

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The Conservatory Introduces a Hospitality Collective of Nature-based Stays and Experiences

Hospitality Net

Today, Collective Retreats, a pioneer in experiential outdoor hospitality, has announced The Conservatory, a community of design-forward hotels for nature enthusiasts. A first of its kind, The Conservatory presents a portfolio of nature-based, artfully designed properties that expand upon their locations’ culture, environment, and history.

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Recalls this week

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Recall of a batch of Tesco British Cooking Salt due to the possible presence of plastic pieces FSA update CFIA Soft Serve on the Go brand frozen dessert cups recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes Raze Energy brand caffeinated energy drinks recalled due to caffeine content and labelling issues FDA/FSIS Unilever U.S. Voluntarily Recalls Select Knorr Sopa Soup Mix Products Due to Potential Undeclared Egg Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY is recalling soft serve on the go ice cream and sor

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Leveraging ’HI’ and ’AI’ for Hotel F&B Trends

Hospitality Net

Capital projects, continued improvement, and targeted revenue plans are backlogged, but the U.S. travel rebound has helped the hospitality industry begin to recover.

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State of K-12 foodservice: Moving the menu forward

FoodService Director

While supply chain challenges still exist, survey respondents say they’re working to expand their menus for this upcoming year.

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STR, TE lower growth forecast for U.S. hotels

Hospitality Net

STR and Tourism Economics lowered their year-over-year growth projections in the revised 2023-24 U.S. hotel forecast just presented at the 15th Annual Hotel Data Conference.

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Break in Avian flu infections by commercial flocks, but the future isn’t known

Food Safety News

Avian flu is taking a holiday. It’s been three months since the H5N1 bird flu struck commercial poultry flocks in the United States. After a long string of infections required America’s poultry business to depopulate their flocks by 58.7 million birds in 2022-23, there is a welcomed break in the outbreak. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) last struck a commercial flock in the U.S. on April 18, 2023.

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HEI Assumes Management of Aloft Phoenix-Airport

Hospitality Net

HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s leading operators of institutionally owned hotels with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, today announced that it has assumed management of the 143-key Aloft Phoenix-Airport in Phoenix, AZ, joining HEI’s rapidly growing portfolio of premium-branded, select-service hotels. The RADCO Companies recently acquired the property.

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State of K-12 foodservice: Community connections

FoodService Director

Operators are joining forces with local farmers and trying new tacks to reduce waste.

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New London Hotel The BoTree Announces September 15th Opening and Reveals Guestrooms

Hospitality Net

One of London’s most exciting hotel openings of 2023, The BoTree, has announced it will welcome guests from Friday, September 15th and has released the first images of its vibrant and elegant guestrooms. A Place III Hotel, The BoTree is in the heart of London’s West End, standing at the point where Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho meet. The luxury hotel will capture the spirit of Marylebone’s ’village’ life and reflect the allure of central London.

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Police probe three deaths linked to mushroom poisoning

Food Safety News

Police are investigating after three people died from suspected mushroom poisoning in Australia. Four people were taken to the hospital on July 30 after they became ill following a meal at a house in Leongatha, a town in the state of Victoria, the previous day. Two women, aged 66 and 70, died in the hospital on Aug. 4. A third person, a 70-year-old man, died in the hospital on Aug. 5.

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Global Business Travel and Events Costs Expected to Remain Elevated Through 2024, Reflecting ‘True New Cost of Travel’

Hospitality Net

Global business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit at a much more moderate pace than the exceptionally steep increases seen in 2022. This is according to the 2024 Global Business Travel Forecast, published today by CWT, the business travel and meetings specialist, and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel trade organization.

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German Listeria outbreak linked to fish from Poland

Food Safety News

German officials appear to have solved a multi-year Listeria outbreak. Robert Koch Institute (RKI) scientists assigned 11 notified listeriosis patients to the incident. Despite the risk of Listeria from smoked or graved salmon being known for some time, data shows contamination still exists in production facilities and outbreaks are ongoing with further cases expected, said scientists.

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Actabl Unveils Two-Way Integration between Alice and Transcendent, Enhancing Hotel Operations and Guest Experience

Hospitality Net

Actabl, the leading hospitality software company dedicated to empowering hotels with actionable insights to drive profit, proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated two-way integration between Alice and Transcendent. This groundbreaking integration optimizes hotel operations, allowing real-time cross-departmental collaboration between Front of House, Housekeeping, and Engineering to efficiently manage guest requests, improve guest satisfaction, and achieve prime operational visibilit

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State of K-12 foodservice: Full 2023 survey results

FoodService Director

This data compiled by FoodService Director comes from information provided by 141 K-12 operators in April and May 2023.

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How a Hilton GM Embraces Technology for Streamlined Efficiency and Enhanced Collaboration

Hospitality Net

Key Takeaways Embrace technology for streamlined hotel operations, such as automated credit card payments and cloud-based point-of-sale systems. Explore technology’s impact across departments, from monitoring food waste in the kitchen to implementing self-service kiosks for guest convenience. Utilize technology for enhanced staff collaboration and communication through messaging groups and internal social media platforms.

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As director of culinary for US Foods, Scott McCurdy is a 'constant student of restaurants'

FoodService Director

McCurdy and his team of chefs help operators in every foodservice segment create smarter and more cost-effective menus.

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Current State of the Pima County Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Net

The state of Arizona, including Tucson, recovered quickly from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hotel performance in Tucson has far exceeded pre-pandemic levels, primarily given ADR gains since 2020. In this article, we discuss the current state of Tucson’s hospitality industry, meeting and group demand factors, and investment interest in the market.

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Understanding Just How Much Has Changed in Takeout and Delivery

Total Food Service

Picture yourself returning home after an exhausting day at work or school, feeling utterly drained and famished. As you open your refrigerator, disappointment washes over you as you realize your options are limited for a satisfying meal. Your wish was for a magical system that could swiftly deliver your all-time favorite dish from that preferred restaurant of yours.

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The Ritz-Carlton Unveils Elevated Digital Journey

Hospitality Net

The Ritz-Carlton is delighted to a unveil a new collection of websites, introducing an elevated digital experience that speaks to the future vision of the brand. The comprehensive redesign touches Ritzcarlton.com, more than 110 each individual hotel websites, RitzCarltonReserve.com, and the six Reserve property websites. As the first guest touchpoints, the new websites were envisioned to offer sophisticated digital platforms that are engaging and promise a seamless experience from start to finis

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New President to Take Helm at Scotsman Ice Next Month

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Starting Sept. 1, two Ali Group operating companies are set to see organizational changes. At Scotsman Ice Systems, longtime employee Tom Van Der Bosch will become president. Van Der Bosch initially joined Scotsman in 1999 as the manager of customer and technical services before transitioning to director of marketing 10 years later. In 2010, he became director of parts and service.

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CDC MMWR - 2021 Salmonella Outbreak in Canada Linked to RTE Tofu

Penn State Food Safety Blog

In CDC MMWR, a report on a 2021 Salmonella outbreak linked to tofu. "During May–July 2021, an outbreak of S. Typhimurium involving 38 cases in 10 public health districts in Ontario, Canada was linked to consumption of tofu, suggesting a novel outbreak-associated S. Typhimurium food vehicle. Lapses in sanitation and recommended heat processing likely resulted in product contamination.

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Wendy’s Sketches Long-Term Plan for Australia

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Wendy’s and its master franchisee Flynn Restaurant Group strive to bring 200 Wendy’s to Australia by 2034, with growth primarily taking place after 2025, the brand announced this week. “Australia is a strategic market for long-term growth for Wendy’s,” says Abigail Pringle, president of international and chief development officer of The Wendy’s Company. “Flynn Restaurant Group has incredible.

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Wyndham Alltra to Debut Stunning New Oceanfront Resort on Shores of the Dominican’s Samaná Peninsula

Hospitality Net

Wyndham Alltra Samaná now taking reservations for early December opening.

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What is the Food Labeling Modernization Act, and How Will it Impact Food Labels?

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The Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023 has yet to become law, but preparing for the changes today could help food businesses stay ahead of the curve.

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Projects in the Early Planning Stage of Latin America’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Rise at Q2 2023

Hospitality Net

According to the Q2 2023 Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the region’s total construction pipeline includes 552 projects/88,477 rooms.

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