Food Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Methodist Hospital Atascosa’s new micro market from HHS fills the gap during main cafeteria off hours.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As the summer season transitions into fall, businesses that rely on commercial ice machines may notice a phenomenon known as the "September Effect." This term refers to the impact that changing weather conditions, specifically in September, can have on the functioning and performance of these essential appliances. Understanding the potential effects of September on ice machines can help business owners and operators take proactive measures to maintain their equipment and ensure a steady

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Food Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This week on Food Management the top story was Viewpoint: Design challenges facing corporate dining.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act ( EFSIA ) was recently reintroduced to U.S. Congress. If passed, the bill would allow U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigators to enter concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and conduct microbial sampling to trace foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Food Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Elevate your burger and sandwich options with artisan quality buns.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Sterling Holiday Resorts, India’s leading leisure hospitality brand, announced the opening of its new resort Sterling Aatapi Wonderland, Vadodara located within Gujarat’s largest theme park.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Waterton, a Chicago-based national real estate investor and operator, announced the official launch of its new Outbound Hotels brand, a collection of locally-minded hotels offering differentiated lodging options for lifestyle travelers seeking outdoor-inspired experiences in boutique settings. From Yosemite National Park and Jackson Hole, WY to the vistas of Mammoth Lakes, CA and the bucolic Green Mountains of Vermont, every Outbound Hotels-branded property gives visitors a curated connection to

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Food Safety News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Researchers have highlighted increased foodborne outbreaks in Switzerland in the past 15 years. Foodborne outbreaks in the country are identified by cantonal authorities and reported to the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO). Between 2007 and 2021, 200 outbreaks were recorded. The highest amount during the study period was in 2021, and the lowest was in 2012.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This case study focuses on a hotel company aiming to boost bookings for their branded hotel in the United States. Prior to engaging with our services, the company had experimented with Google Ads but had not achieved the desired outcomes.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meetings on Microbial Risk Assessment (JEMRA) report on commodity specific prevention and control measures for microbial hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Indonesian real estate developer, PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk. to open three properties in Indonesia’s new capital city, Ibu Kota Negara Nusantara. The multi-deal agreement was signed by President and CEO of Marriott International Anthony Capuano and President Commissioner of PT.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On September 13, at the third annual executive meeting of the Food Safety Partnership (FSP) between the U.S. and Mexico, federal regulatory agencies from both countries reported continued progress in strengthening food safety.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

WorldVue®, the trusted provider of video, digital infrastructure, wireless connectivity, and professional services to guest-centric properties worldwide, is proud to announce the appointment of Julian Daniel to Vice President Operations, EMEA. As WorldVue continues to grow and evolve as a company, the executive team welcomes Daniel to play a pivotal, strategic role in the brand’s current and future presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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FoodService Director

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Both NFL and college stadiums are kicking off the 2023 season with new concessions lineups for fans.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Marriott International, Inc. has announced it has signed an agreement with AlUla Development Company (UDC), fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to open an Autograph Collection property in Saudi Arabia. Expected to open in 2025, the hotel will be located in the heart of downtown AlUla.

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Food Quality & Safety

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Paqui, a Texas-based subsidiary of The Hershey Company, has voluntarily removed its “One Chip Challenge” from store shelves after a Massachusetts family alleged that the product was responsible for the death of their 14-year-old son, Harris Wolobah. An investigation into Wolobah’s death is ongoing. The One Chip Challenge is an extra-spicy tortilla chip that comes packaged as a singular chip in packaging with coffins and skulls, and it’s gained a cult following on social.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of bookings ahead of its winter opening.

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Food Quality & Safety

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On September 12, the California Senate passed a first-of-its-kind Assembly bill in the U.S. that would ban additives red dye No. 3., potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, and propyl paraben from foods and beverages. Assembly Bill 418 , known as the California Food Safety Act, is now in the state’s Governor’s hands, and many expect him to sign the bill into law.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Pullman Hotel Auckland, located in the bustling CBD, invites guests to experience the perfect blend of convenience and calm at their newly refurbished establishment. With its prime location, stunning views of both Waitemata Harbour and Albert Park, and a host of exciting amenities, the hotel is the ideal destination to rest, rejuvenate, and explore the vibrant city.

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Food Quality & Safety

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Manufacturing is being squeezed by labor and skills shortages. The numbers of people older than 55 in the technical workforce in the U.S. are increasing, signifying that not enough young employees are not replacing older ones. Meanwhile, technical demands for manufacturing have grown, making it difficult to hire the right workers. These companies need workers with the same skills as the workers who are currently retiring.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Conroe provides small-town living while located only 40 miles north of Houston, the fourth-largest city in the country. This quaint city is currently having a resurgence and is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. Conroe has a reported population of 103,035 as of August 31, 2023, a 36% increase from 2013, and it is only projected to grow.

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FMT Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

ICL Group, a leading global specialty minerals company, has announced its agriFood innovation and investment platform, ICL Planet Startup Hub, has led an investment round in Agrematch, an artificial intelligence (AI) agriTechstartup. The two companies agreed to launch a joint, multiyear programme to use Agrematch’s AI system for the discovery of novel crop nutrition solutions, to bring innovative products to ICL’s global offerings.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef is now open and welcoming travelers to become immersed in a quintessential island experience. The opening signals the completion of an extensive $425 million rebuild project at Frenchman’s Reef, which debuted its sister resort, Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach Resort at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection this past May.

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FMT Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

United Breweries Limited (UBL), part of the Heineken Company, has appointed Vivek Gupta as managing director and CEO effective September 25, 2023. Forty-seven years old Gupta is an engineering graduate with a master’s in business management from IIM, Ahmedabad. Gupta is a unique executive with homegrown India and global commercial and leadership experience.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

HotelIQ, a leading global hospitality technology company and member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced that their business intelligence and analytics tool, Decision Cloud, is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and integrates with OPERA Cloud Platform via Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP).

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FMT Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has launched the ‘Learning Station’, an advanced digital learning academy to support restaurant partner growth. It is seamlessly integrated into the partner app. Learning Station provides a wide variety of courses tailored to support restaurant partners. The content is curated to meet the specific learning needs of restaurant partners at different stages of their engagement.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning operator of over 120 hotels and resorts, announced today the addition of the Le Merigot Santa Monica to its Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent portfolio.

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FMT Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Tetra Pak has announced the first Custom Printing collaboration. The launch follows the successful validation of the Tetra Pak Custom Printing solution, encompassing over 100 million packages, and is set to unleash new business and marketing opportunities with increased flexibility and customization, all within the package in the consumer’s hand. Flow Beverage Corporation, distributing a naturally alkaline spring water across US and Canada, is the first brand to leverage this unique technology t

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across more than 95 countries, today announced new efforts to further elevate the hotel ownership experience for its franchisees around the globe—debuting new, state-of-the-art, owner and guest engagement platforms. Unveiled today during the Company’s 2023 Global Conference in Anaheim, Calif., the tools come at no additional cost to Wyndham franchisees.

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FMT Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Barista Coffee, a prominent player in the café industry, is delighted to announce the opening of nine new outlets during the month of August 2023. This expansion showcases its unwavering commitment to extending its reach and delivering the exceptional coffee experience to an even broader audience. This achievement signifies the company’s expansion beyond its existing network of 380+ stores, reinforcing its prominent standing as a key player in the nation’s coffee culture.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Hoxton is going Double Dutch with its second Amsterdam opening, this time settling into the city’s easy-breezy Eastern Docklands neighbourhood. Breathing new life into a century-old neighbourhood landmark that was originally built by the Royal Dutch Lloyd Shipping Company, The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam will honour the building’s heritage while embracing the laid-back vibes and independent spirit that defines this waterside district.

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