Food Management

AUGUST 8, 2023

Florida district is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students during the 2023/24 school year through CEP and a new pilot program for Universal Free Lunch.

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Restobiz

AUGUST 8, 2023

By Charli Tanner AI has already started to change the way we live our lives, from creating recipes to writing restaurant reviews. While technology comes with its pros and cons, it looks like AI is here to stay. This article will take a look at the ways in which AI can influence your customers’ decisions […] The post How AI is helping diners make smarter decisions appeared first on Restobiz.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 8, 2023

Below is an excerpt of " How to Hire: The Essential Guide to Recruit & Retain the Right People " by Clint Smith, Founder and CEO of CareerPlug. He wrote the book to give owners and operators a playbook to achieve hiring success. How to Hire covers everything you need to hire the right people, including: Clarifying mission/vision/values Understanding who you need Attracting high-quality candidates Running an effective hiring process Building a winning culture Recruiting is hard.

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Food Management

AUGUST 8, 2023

Nationwide hospitality unit of Compass Group provides dining and support services for senior living, healthcare and behavioral health communities.

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Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 8, 2023

Wondering what bar efficiency is measured by? In this guide, we look at everything you need to know to successfully measure bar success, and grow.

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Food Management

AUGUST 8, 2023

This and Waldo County General Hospital cafe offering local farm products to go are some recent stories you may have missed

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 8, 2023

David Oppenheimer and Company I LLC is recalling all one-pound clamshells of Zespri brand organic green kiwifruit because government testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample. The recalled organic green kiwifruit is grown in New Zealand, exported to North America and repacked locally for sale in one-pound clear plastic clamshells bearing the Zespri brand and UPC code 8 18849 02009 3, containing fruit stickered with the GTIN bar code 9400 9552.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 8, 2023

Off-premise dining, menu ordering technologies, outdoor seating and alcohol to-go were a few talking points during July’s Chefs’ Perspectives. The virtual roundtable, hosted by FER and manufacturer RATIONAL, aims to help operators navigate the future of foodservice. The July event welcomed Midwest-based attendees Tigist Reda, owner/operator, Demera Ethiopian Restaurant; Dustin Urbanik.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 8, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because of concerns that ready-to-eat (RTE) salads and wraps with meat and poultry may contain contaminated lettuce, specifically deer feces. The problem was discovered when an FSIS-regulated establishment notified FSIS that its supplier of FDA-regulated lettuce is conducting a recall because the lettuce may be contaminated with deer feces.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 8, 2023

Authentic Restaurant Brands, comprising Primanti Bros Restaurant & Bar, P.J. Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant and Mambo Seafood, will add Pollo Tropical to its portfolio. ARB, part of the investment firm Garnett Station Partners, announced August 7 it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

The August/September Food Safety Insights column continues with our survey asking food processors about their top issues and priorities. In this issue, we explore processors' "to-do" lists of projects for the next 1–2 years and the regulations or requirements that will have the biggest impacts on their programs in the near future.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 8, 2023

An efficient commercial post mix beverage dispenser matters at the drive-thru as off-premise business remains important. Off-premise sales still represent a higher proportion of average daily sales than they did in 2019, states the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report. Operators specifying a new post mix beverage dispenser will find a wide range of options.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

21c Museum Hotels, a multi-venue contemporary art museum and award-winning hospitality brand, is thrilled to announce the opening of its highly anticipated property in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Like all 21c properties, 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis challenges the conventions of both the hospitality and museum worlds, providing a space where travelers and locals can come together to experience contemporary art exhibitions, community-focused cultural programming, and inspired food and beverage

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 8, 2023

Employees of the foodservice equipment dealer Wasserstrom recently chipped in at Kitchen of Life, a local nonprofit serving the Columbus, Ohio area. Kitchen of Life, established in 2022, teaches students social-emotional and life skills through culinary arts in a hands-on group cooking experience, Wasserstrom explains, and helps promote “resilience, connection and a sense of belonging.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 8, 2023

Climate change is expected to lead to an increase in foodborne infections and presents a growing public health risk in Germany, according to scientists. One of a series of articles, published in the Robert Koch Institute’s Journal of Health Monitoring , focuses on the influence of climate change on foodborne intoxications. The review looks at hazards to human health posed by relevant foodborne bacteria, parasites and marine biotoxins in Germany including Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Vibrio as

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 8, 2023

From burger and taco concepts to smoothie chains, one summertime thirst is mutual: a thirst to grow. Here, we share news of three brands’ August expansion announcements: • Johnny Rockets: The 325-unit FAT Brands concept is set to kick up dirt in Texas, more than tripling its footprint in the state by 2033. The first of 20 new franchised Johnny Rockets locations in Texas is set to open in 2024.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 8, 2023

The 53-minute film “Accidental Host — The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease” produced by Dr. Claire Panosian, has been airing on PBS stations around the country since last October and will see its third round of primetime broadcasts on PBS Hawaii on Aug. 17 and Aug. 20. People can be infected when they deliberately or accidentally eat a raw snail or slug containing the lungworm larvae or eat unwashed lettuce or other raw leafy vegetables that the slime of infected snails or slugs has contaminated.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

LYNCHBURG, VA, AUGUST 8, 2023 – Buster Brown, a wire-haired fox terrier and the original Official Greeter at the Craddock Terry Hotel, Marriott Tribute Portfolio, in Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully crossed over the rainbow bridge on August 7, 2023.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 8, 2023

The report was produced by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) under contract with the Food Standards Agency (FSA). According to a survey, there are low levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in E. coli on beef and pork meat on sale in the United Kingdom. In 2021, 105 samples of fresh beef and pork on retail sale in the UK were sampled between October and December and investigated for E. coli.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

Fusion Hotel Group has announced the launch of Ixora Ho Tram by fusion, a wellness-inspired resort featuring 164 luxury guest rooms and 46 private villas with breathtaking views overlooking southern Vietnam’s pristine coast.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 8, 2023

A slight increase in the incidence of listeriosis in Finland has been seen in the past 10 years, according to scientists. The incidence of invasive listeriosis in Finland is higher than the EU average, and most cases are in the elderly with a pre-existing condition, according to the study published in the journal Epidemiology and Infection. Eating high-risk foods From 2011 to 2021, 722 listeriosis cases were reported, ranging from 42 to 93 per year.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the development of a new luxury resort in Sardinia, located in the north-east of the island in the heart of Costa Smeralda. Set to open its doors in mid-2026, this highly anticipated development marks the Group’s fifth venture in Italy.

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 8, 2023

The state is using $16 million to offer free meals to students at non-Community Eligibility Provision schools.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport is pleased to announce the completion of the multi-million-dollar renovation to its 318-room property. The six-month extensive renovation project includes fresh and modish updates to all guest rooms, lobby, breakfast area and more than 20,000 square feet of event spaces. Located at 3974 NW South River Drive in Miami, Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport is a close half mile from Miami International Airport and conveniently clos

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LTI, Inc.

AUGUST 8, 2023

Check out this cafeteria transformation at Yulee High School in Nassau County Florida by LTI, then read the case study. The post Yulee High School Cafeteria Transformation first appeared on LTI, Inc.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

I am honoured to take over as IHG’s group CEO and excited to look ahead with our talented teams and owners all around the world to an important next chapter of growth. Our teams have delivered strong results in the first half, with financial performance, hotel openings and signings all significantly above prior year comparisons.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a direct final rule finalizing the agency’s prior determination that the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods is no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

The glistening $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct has been steadily transforming Brisbane’s skyline and now The Star Brisbane has unveiled an exciting first snapshot of what’s inside.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

At the conclusion of their 2023 Annual Meeting, Tim Jackson, Ph.D. officially assumed the presidency of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP). The meeting was held July 16–19 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, featured more than 1,200 presentations, and hosted over 3,200 attendees.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Oxagon project in NEOM is set to host the House Residence property by 2025, a venture by Kerten Hospitality emphasizing residential living. This property will feature 200 serviced apartments and aligns with Oxagon’s mission to transform human living experiences.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

USDA issued a Public Health Alert for raw beef product produced by Cargill Meat Solutions' Marshall, MO, for foreign matter, specifically soft, clear plastic. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that it received a complaint from a retail store that soft, clear plastic was noticed in the product. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase, but USDA is concerned about product that may be stored frozen.

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