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Here we go again – another Tennessee Petting Zoo E. coli Outbreak

Bill Marler

Seven children are hospitalized, including four who are seriously ill, following a field trip to an animal exhibit in Northeast Tennessee, officials said Friday. Students from Washington and Sullivan counties visited an animal exhibit at the Appalachian Fairgrounds on September 26-27. Since then, several cases of illness caused by Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli have been reported.

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Five Tips for Giving Employees Gifts That Will Make a Difference

Modern Restaurant Management

The holiday season provides an opportunity for companies to express gratitude and appreciation to their employees and customers. It's a time to end the year on a positive note, strengthen relationships, and lay the foundation for a promising new year. However, as the saying goes, "It's the thought that counts." A poorly chosen gift can have unintended consequences, like leaving employees disappointed.

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Table Turnover Rate in Your Restaurant: How to Improve & Seat Incomplete Parties

Lavu

What is Restaurant Table Turnover Rate? Table turnover rate measures of how often a table is occupied by a new group of guests during a specific period of time. It is calculated by dividing the number of guests served by the number of tables available during that time period. For example, if a restaurant has 10 tables and serves 30 guests in a four-hour period, its table turnover would be 3.

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5 things: Chartwells Higher Ed launches national student advisory board

Food Management

This and California becoming the first state to enact USDA’s latest proposed school nutrition standards into law are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Texas company recalls 5 tons of burritos because of Listeria contamination

Food Safety News

Don Miguel Foods of Dallas, TX, is recalling 10,642 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat carne asada burritos after testing showed Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. “FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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HRAWI Vonducts FSSAI FoSTaC Programmes in Mumbai & Matheran

FMT Magazine

The Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) programme, a collaborative effort between the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI), marked another successful milestone. The latest FoSTaC training sessions took place on September 25, at the Hotel Diplomat in Mumbai and on September 26, at Usha Ascot in Matheran. 74 hospitality professionals participated in the programmes that aimed at equipping prof

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Nature’s Touch Acquires Sunrise Growers Frozen Fruit Operations

Food Safety Tech

Nature’s Touch has acquired the frozen fruit operations of SunOpta Inc., a subsidiary of Sunrise Growers. Nature’s Touch, founded in 2004, is a leading retail supplier of frozen organic and conventional fruits worldwide. The company operates freezing and packaging facilities in both Canada and the U.S. and recently invested in a new facility in Virginia.

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C3 to serve food on XO private jets

FoodService Director

The digital restaurant company will be the exclusive foodservice provider for some XO flights, offering travelers seven brands to choose from.

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Food Safety Culture Is the Key Ingredient To Prevent Foodborne Diseases

Food Safety Tech

Culture is not an initiative but rather the enabler of all initiatives, as observed rightly by Larry Senn, who is considered the Father of Corporate Culture. Similarly, food safety culture (FSC) is the solid foundation that enables organizations to ultimately minimize food safety risks. This is why the simple idea of food safety culture emerges to be a powerful concept in reducing the global burden of foodborne diseases.

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5 Ways a Cloud-Based Property Management System (PMS) Can Increase Your Hotel’s Revenue

Hospitality Net

Cloud-based Property Management Systems (PMS), such as the Visual Matrix PMS, have revolutionized how hoteliers manage their properties and can significantly contribute to increased revenue.

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Levy adds local flavor as new hospitality partner at NJ's Prudential Center

FoodService Director

The culinary team launched “Made in Jersey,” a curated food and beverage experience at the hockey arena for New Jersey Devils fans.

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Hotel metrics: How to measure performance in the hotel industry

Hospitality Net

Hotel metrics, often referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs), are essential data points that hoteliers use to measure the performance and success of their establishment.

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Cubed Ice vs. Soft Ice: Which is Right for Your Business?

Total Food Service

Article contributed by John Mahlmeister, COO, Easy Ice If you’re a business owner who’s never thought about ice much, you might believe restaurants and bars only need one type. Think again! The two major categories of ice serve totally different purposes. Which one should your business use? Should you have both? Let’s find out. Cubed Ice vs. Soft Ice When most people think of ice, they think of cubes—the hard, dense ice that you can freeze in trays and find in most restaurant and bar beverages.

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A Fair Franchise Brand Solution in 30 Days or Less

Hospitality Net

The original Fair Franchise, SBA-certified hotel brand without long-term contracts, mandatory renovations or required purchasing programs.

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Release: Burkett Recognized by Marco’s Pizza

Burkett Restaurant Equipment

Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies was named ‘Equipment MVP’ at the Marco’s Pizza Convention recently in Orlando, FL. Marco’s Pizza has partnered with Burkett over tremendous growth in the last decade, resulting in this... The post Release: Burkett Recognized by Marco’s Pizza appeared first on Burkett Restaurant Equipment.

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Rescuing Human Capital: How CEOs Can Shape the New World Order

Hospitality Net

The U.S. led world order and economic freedom are rapidly eroding. The war in the Middle East and Ukraine are flashpoints in an unstable, multi-polar world where control over companies that command technological superiority and elite talent has become the focal point. A few weeks ago, Beijing banned iPhones for government officials despite their production in China and Apple’s creation of 5 million jobs in the country.

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Sonny’s BBQ Picks Up Former Disney Employee

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Sonny’s BBQ has a new helping hand as it looks to “competitively serve guests in the increasingly digital restaurant landscape.” Today, Oct. 13, the nearly-100-unit brand announced Keith Berger as its senior director of information technology. Berger will spearhead the development and implementation of Sonny’s BBQ’s information technology strategy, provide expert and strategic counsel to the.

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IHCL Announces the Opening of Ginger at Paras One33 Noida, Sector 133

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Noida, at Paras One33 Noida, Sector 133. It is designed around the brand’s lean luxe design and service philosophy of offering its guests a vibrant, contemporary, and seamless hospitality experience.

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Shangri-La Bengaluru Celebrates Navratri with a Feast of Flavors at Ssaffron

FMT Magazine

Ssaffron, the award-winning Indian restaurant at Shangri-La Bengaluru, is thrilled to unveil its exclusive Navratri Festive Menu. This culinary extravaganza spans nine days, from 15 October to 23 October, embracing the festive spirit of Navratri with an array of traditional delights. Served elegantly in a Thaali, this special all-vegetarian menu showcases the essence of celebratory feasting.

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Monica celebrates her 60th birthday and brings her world to Airbnb

Hospitality Net

To celebrate her 60th birthday, the red-dress girl will open the doors of her house so that guests can dive into her fun and colorful world during an unforgettable stay, available only on Airbnb. While Monica spends some days away, guests are welcome to visit her house and find all the easter eggs of the show at the listing.

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Orkla India, Known for the brand MTR

FMT Magazine

Orkla India, known for the brand MTR, is undergoing a restructuring process that involves the establishment of three distinct business units – MTR, Eastern, and International Business. Orkla had entered the Indian market in 2007 by buying MTR Foods, and in 2020, obtained a 67.8 per cent stake in Kerala-based spice manufacturer Eastern Condiments. The 4,000-employee-strong India arm will morph into three business units: MTR (foods company), Eastern (condiments and spices), and International Busin

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Luxury Hotelschool Paris Presents Its International Degree Courses At The UAE Education Fairs In Abu Dhabi And Dubai

Hospitality Net

Luxury Hotelschool Paris, the only international school specialising in luxury hotel management training, is proud to announce its participation in the prestigious UAE EDUCATION FAIRS, taking place between 13 and 15 October 2023 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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FL Shop Recalls Packed Ice Cream Bars With No Allergen Labeling

Penn State Food Safety Blog

PARADISE FLAVORS LLC of Marathon, Florida is recalling all Paradise Flavors ice cream bars because these products may contain undeclared allergens including peanuts, tree nuts (chestnuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, cashews), wheat, soy, milk, and color additives ( FD&C blue #1, blue #2, red #3, red #5, red #6, red #40, yellow #5 yellow #6, yellow #8).

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Choice Hotels EMEA Unveils First Hotel to Complete Brand Refresh at The Comfort Hotel Prague City East

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company, has today unveiled the first property within its portfolio to have undergone a major transformation as part of the group’s regional brand refresh.

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OR Company Recalls Peanut Butter Bar for Undeclared Sesame

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Betty Lou’s Inc., McMinnville, OR is voluntarily recalling 1.76oz (50g) packages of Stabilyze Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter, BB 05APR24 0053, due to undeclared sesame allergen. The recall was initiated after it was discovered through an internal Betty Lou’s Inc labeling review and found that a natural peanut flavoring containing sesame oil, but sesame is not declared on label.

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James Beard Foundation® Announces Key Outcomes From Fall 2023 Chef Bootcamp For Policy And Change

Hospitality Net

The James Beard Foundation® (JBF) announced today the outcomes from its Fall 2023 Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change. The event, held October 1-3 at Carnation Farms in Carnation, WA, brought together 18 chefs from 12 states and the District of Columbia for the 25th edition of the extensive policy and advocacy training workshop.

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Updated Preventive Controls Training Highlights HACCP-link and Added Benefits Of Additional Controls

Penn State Food Safety Blog

An article in the month's Food Safety Magazine titled FSPCA Preventive Controls Updated Curriculum Highlights—Advantages for Food Safety Management discusses the updated version of FSPCA's training curriculum. Version 2.0 marks a few noticeable changes in addition to updating content to address FDA guidance releases. One of those changes is a rearrangement of material to have additional emphasis placed on Process Preventive Controls or CCPs.

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Travelodge is the UK’s first hotel brand to sublet to Popeyes at its Northampton Travelodge hotel site

Hospitality Net

Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, which operates nearly 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland, and Spain, is delighted to announce it has entered a sublet agreement with Popeyes Louisiana Chicken. The global brand, which is renowned for its ‘Shatter Crunch’ chicken, is taking the UK by storm and has opened one of its first UK drive-thru restaurants at the Northampton Upton Way Travelodge hotel site.

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FDA Warning Letters Issued to Food Importers Lacking FSVP for Foods Imported

Penn State Food Safety Blog

For most recently released FDA Warning Letters (as of 10/10/23), five importers were cited for lacking FSVP programs for food products those companies import. Kari-Fresh LLC - Donna, TX Did not develop an FSVP for any of the imported foods, including the following foods: Fresh Cilantro imported from (b)(4), Fresh Persian Limes imported from (b)(4) and Fresh Green Onions imported from (b)(4) [link] Shantaba LLC - Austin, TX, Did not develop an FSVP for any of the imported foods , including the fo

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How Companies Can Use Big Data to Make Better Action Plans for Their Digital Marketing

Hospitality Net

In today’s digital age, businesses inside and outside the hospitality industry are generating more data than ever before.

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USDA-FSIS Continues Raw Pork Products Sampling Program With Changes

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) has released a notice informing agency inspection program personnel about the continuation of and changes to the Raw Pork Products Sampling Program.