Fri.Sep 01, 2023

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Aramark launches dozens of new branded concepts for 2023 college football kick-off

Food Management

Aramark Sports + Entertainment is bringing a fresh new lineup of culinary concepts and innovative technology that will increase speed of service to the 14 collegiate football facilities where it operates.

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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

Modern Restaurant Management

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Fortunately, all of these can be prevented by knowing the top mistakes and implementing best practices to avoid them. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them.

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Chartwells Higher Education shares top 5 food trends for the 2023 fall semester

Food Management

From functional foods to nostalgic flavors, these are the hottest food trends coming to college campuses this year.

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Prioritize Food Safety This Month and Throughout the Year

Modern Restaurant Management

The food your restaurant serves should taste good, look appealing, and be safe! Each year, food safety breaches sicken 48 million people in the United States and, of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. Prioritize food safety and avoid mistakes that could contribute to these statistics – like serving undercooked burgers, allowing employees to work when ill, accepting a delivery of temperature-abused products, etc.

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Sodexo Live! Kicks off college football season with new hospitality offerings

Food Management

Stacked new menus, new local partners, and other hospitality and premium service offerings are set to debut across the 10 universities the company serves.

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Nine raw milk illnesses linked to Hillman, MN farm

Food Safety News

State health officials have linked eight cases of cryptosporidiosis and one case of E. coli O111:H8 illness to raw milk from a farm in Hillman, MN. The Minnesota Department of Health urges anyone who recently purchased milk from Healthy Harvest Farm and Kitchen to discard the product and not consume it. The milk may be labeled natural A2 milk, and consumers may be unaware that the milk has not been pasteurized.

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A Smorgasbord of Resources, Learning Opportunities in Celebration of National Food Safety Education Month

Food Safety Magazine

For National Food Safety Education Month 2023, organizations, academia, and regulatory agencies are offering free resources, training, and educational content about food safety.

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Find the Perfect Combo With Combi Ovens

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Combi ovens are known for their ability to multitask—it’s right there in the name. They offer dry convection heat and moist steam heat, used independently or in conjunction. Nearly 50 years after its invention, the combi oven has become a centerpiece of many commercial kitchens, valued for its ability to bake, steam, roast, fry, grill, poach and more.

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Salmonella outbreak in Wrexham, Wales, over after 30 people fell sick

Food Safety News

A Salmonella outbreak in a Welsh city has been declared over after sickening more than 30 people. A total of 33 confirmed and one probable case were linked to a pub in Wrexham. Despite an investigation and testing, the precise source or route of transmission in the Salmonella Infantis outbreak was not identified. In late July, an Outbreak Control Team (OCT) was established including Public Health Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Wrexham County Borough Council’s environmental he

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Exclusive: How To Partner With a Service Provider

Foodservice Equipment Reports

As if change in 2020 weren’t coming fast enough in foodservice, the COVID-19 pandemic kicked it into hyperdrive. Stores closed, staff quit or were laid off, customers laid low and curbside pickup either worked or didn’t, depending on your menu, packaging, niche and ability to adapt. Instead of staff, you had mobile apps and pickup lockers.

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September hotel bookings in Spain off to strongest start in five years

Hospitality Net

Data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, reveals that hotel bookings for September in Spain are off to their strongest start in five years. SiteMinder’s World Hotel Index shows that hotel bookings in Spain are currently at 116.3% of 2019 volumes – 10.8% higher than the global average. Among neighbouring countries, only Portugal is outpacing Spain’s momentum, with hotel booking volumes that are 127.7% of 2019 levels.

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How to Spec: Find a Fit With Custom Fabrication

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Sometimes, an everyday need calls for a one-of-a-kind solution. From prep areas and dishtables to millwork and booths, custom fabricators can solve for various operational needs. “We do a lot of mundane things, but we help our customers with solutions that fit,” one fabricator says. But before that big-picture solution comes into focus, you’ll have to get the ball rolling.

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Discovering Local Flavors, from Cape Town to Crete

Hospitality Net

Culinary masterclasses in Austria. Organic gardens in Crete. A Michelin-starred restaurant in Germany. Contemporary takes on the traditional cuisines of Cape Town and Nairobi. At these 10 hotels, located around the world, the flavorful experiences on offer create destinations in and of themselves.

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From the Editor: It’s Kickoff Time

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Designing foodservice for a football stadium is challenging, and that’s what Kristin Sedej, president of S2O Consultants, likes best about it. The Chicago-based firm has completed 150-plus sports facilities. Currently, the team is working on new stadiums for the Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills. Most recently, they finished one phase of a massive renovation at the Superdome, home to the New.

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Improve Efficiency & Streamline Communication with Language Learning

Hospitality Net

Effective communication and exceptional customer service are key pillars in the hospitality industry, and businesses are constantly seeking new ways to stay competitive and foster growth for employees. Integrating language learning into your workforce can transform the way your business functions and create new growth opportunities for staff. It can also promote a more effective and united team, all of which can positively impact a hotel’s bottom line.

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The Operational Perks of Today’s Rack Conveyor Dishmachines

Foodservice Equipment Reports

What if you could invest in a piece of equipment that would not only improve the work conditions for your staff but also help reduce overall operational costs? You might not think a rack conveyor dishmachine would be the answer. For decades, operators have counted on these machines to provide clean, sanitized ware for foodservice facilities, but they also were associated with the hot.

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University of Arkansas E. coli outbreak ‘past its peak’

Food Safety News

Although there hasn’t been a public update, the Arkansas Department of Health has told officials at the University of Arkansas that an E. Coli outbreak appears to have passed its peak. The health department told university officials that there haven’t been any new patients since Aug. 25. As of Thursday this week there had been 42 patients identified in the outbreak.

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The Makings of Twisted By Wetzel’s

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Finding new ways to “bring pretzels to the people,” as the Wetzel’s Pretzels team puts it, proved the driving force behind the Pasadena, Calif.-based, 370-plus-unit bakery’s latest concept. “In 2020, the pandemic gave us time to think about our future,” says Martha Lares, Wetzel’s vice president of store design and construction. “We’ve done malls, we’ve partnered with Macy’s, we’ve got food trucks.

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Entice Guests With Thoughtful Upselling

Hospitality Net

"Memorable, unique, and authentic". Today’s hotel guests often tell us of these exact words to describe their preferences for us to create a memorable, unique, and authentic experience at our hotels.

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5 Questions with Nathan Miller

Foodservice Equipment Reports

What made you decide to join your father in the family business? I actually went to college with a dream of studying oceanography, because I loved the beach. But a combination of things changed my outlook. First, I fell in love with my business classes. At the same time, I started going on calls with my dad when I was home from college. I did it for a little spending money, but it turns out I.

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Managing Knowledge: A framework and tools

Hospitality Net

The ever-increasing amount of content that we ingest each day demands the skill of knowledge management – for both personal and professional improvement. The challenge lies in capturing, distilling, and organizing data effectively. “Building a Second Brain” by Tiago Forte offers a blueprint for transforming data into actionable insights. I brought this topic to the HSMAI Marketing Advisory Board.

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Publisher’s Note: Taking Inventory

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Traditionally, summer is supposed to be a quieter time. It’s a time to recharge, catch up with family and friends, and organize yourself for what is always a busy year-end. This summer, however, seemed to be busier than ever. I have heard time after time “it hasn’t slowed down” and “I’m buried,” and that’s music to my ears.

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Harvesting Connections: Perspectives on Creating Memorable Farm-to-Table Events with Farmers and Chefs: Part II – The Chefs

Burkett Restaurant Equipment

In this second installment of the series, we pivot our focus to the culinary masterminds behind farm-to-table dining – the chefs. These culinary artists transform the bounty of local farms into plated masterpieces, igniting the senses and crafting experiences that transcend the ordinary. In this blog, we talk to three chefs, each with unique experience and backgrounds about their take on the farm-to-table experience.

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FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness to Co-Host Webinar on Facing Food Safety Challenges

Food Safety Tech

The FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness are hosting the eighth webinar in the ongoing series of webinars exploring food safety culture on September 13, 2023, from 12pm to 1:00pm ET. “Facing Food Safety Challenges through Culture and Persistence” will focus on the importance of a strong food safety culture and how it can help organizations address food safety challenges they may face.

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New World Hotels and Resorts Unveils Accelerated Expansion Plans

Hospitality Net

New World® Hotels & Resorts, the upper-upscale hotel brand under Rosewood Hotel Group, is propelling forward with ambitious growth initiatives in Asia. The brand’s portfolio will reach a total of 18 operating hotels by end of this year with two more slated to open in 2024. This remarkable expansion highlights the brand’s confidence in the region and its commitment to delivering contemporary accommodations to the new generation of modern business and leisure travellers across the most sought-afte

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Kettle Chips with Sweet Onion Dip

Culinary Services Group

When you’re in the mood for a salty and crunchy treat, skip processed foods at the store and make your own at home! Elevate the typical chips and dip with our Kettle Chips with Sweet Onion Dip recipe. Delicious, creamy, sweet, salty, and crunchy, make this snack at your next gathering or for games during football season. Kettle Chips with Sweet Onion Dip Kettle Chips 2 lbs.

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Will AI Finally Drive Innovation in Hotel Commercial Strategy?

Hospitality Net

I was fortunate recently to sit among a group of about 60 of the smartest minds in hospitality Commercial Strategy for an hour-long discussion on current industry challenges and opportunities, and what struck me most is that I’d heard it all before.

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After Finding Cronobacter, FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three Infant Formula Manufacturers

Food Safety Magazine

Following recalls of product potentially contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii and subsequent inspections, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers for failing to adequately prevent the pathogenic adulteration of their formula products.

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Scandic expanding its Signature Collection in Norway

Hospitality Net

Tromsø is an attractive hotel market for international leisure travelers, a segment that is expected to increase over time, driven by the expansion of Tromsø Airport. It is also an attractive destination for cruises and as well as Northern Lights and mountain tourism. Scandic already operates two hotels in Tromsø with a total of 390 hotel rooms. The new hotel will be located in the new Vervet area and will have 305 rooms.

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Oregon Secures $9 Million to Support and Expand Capacity of State Meat Inspection Program

Food Safety Magazine

Following the entry of a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) for a state meat inspection program in July 2022, the Oregon Department of Agriculture been allocated $9 million in state funding to support the state meat inspection program.

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How to decrease distribution costs the smart way

Hospitality Net

Diving straight into the heart of distribution challenges, this insightful session unveils actionable techniques such as personalized direct offers, competitive pricing’s conversion impact, the pivotal role of Brand.com, and the game-changing potential of AI. Unlock the key to heightened profitability and streamlined operations by catching the webinar on-demand now.

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