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Back to School: Food and labor costs will continue to challenge K-12 meal programs in 2023-24

Food Management

Finding sufficient and compliant products, as well as enough bodies to prepare and serve them, are top-of-mind issues for school foodservice operators in the coming year.

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Building a connection with your customers

Restobiz

The secret to long-term, loyal restaurant customers is connection. Developing a relationship with your guests will leave them wanting to visit you again and again, telling their friends, and helping you build your profits. Not only can customer retention provide steady, reliable revenues, but it also means that your customers will stick by you in […] The post Building a connection with your customers appeared first on Restobiz.

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Back to School: Quality, convenience, tech and sustainability trends drive campus dining

Food Management

Back to “normal” operation following several years of pandemic disruptions also means accommodating the trends COVID accelerated in the higher ed dining market.

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How to Attract and Retain Gen Z Talent (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

When it comes to running a restaurant, Gen Z is becoming the prevailing generation to attract and retain. While you may have thought them previously to be in the minority, it is expected that Gen Z will become 30 percent of the workforce by the year 2030. This, coupled with the fact that job transitions are up 80% from year to year for Gen Z, it is time to pay close attention.

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5 things: Hospital’s “little free pantry” addresses community food insecurity

Food Management

This and a study showing the benefits of synchronizing school meals with the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans standards are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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NARMS Releases 2020 Report on AMR Trends in Foodborne Pathogens

Food Safety Magazine

The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) recently published its 2020 Integrated Summary, which includes data providing phenotypic and genomic antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends for Salmonella , Campylobacter , generic Escherichia coli , and Enterococcus isolated from retail meat and food-producing animals.

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Scientists assess Listeria risk in three food categories

Food Safety News

Experts have made several recommendations ahead of a potential update to guidelines relating to the control of Listeria in food. Consumer practices deviating from the intended use of a food highlights the need for improved labeling about correct preparation and businesses need to assess the potential impacts of climate change, said scientists brought together by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO).

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DoubleTree by Hilton Announces a New Allergy?Friendly Option Will Join Its Iconic Cookie Welcome

Hospitality Net

To celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, August 4, DoubleTree by Hilton, known for the beloved signature cookie welcome, announced that starting today, it will begin offering a new allergy-friendly soft chocolate chip cookie, alongside the original DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, extending the iconic welcome to even more guests.

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Eagle Product Inspection Launches MAXIMIZER RMI Detection Solution for Poultry Processing

Food Safety Magazine

Eagle Product Inspection recently launched MAXIMIZER RMI, a new physical contaminant detection solution for the poultry processing sector.

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HSMAI 2023 Adrian Awards Open for Entries

Hospitality Net

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is now accepting entries for the 2023 Adrian Awards. The 67th annual Adrian Awards competition focuses on WanderLOVE, highlighting the stories of remarkable marketing and public relations campaigns, ads, earned media programs, experiential and digital experiences that spark a love for travel, igniting a desire for exploration in travelers around the world.

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FDA Announces Public Meeting on Modernizing Food Recalls

Food Safety Tech

The FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) is hosting a free hybrid public meeting entitled “Modernizing Food and Drug Administration Recalls Listening Session” on September 29, 2023, from 9:00am-5:00pm ET. Join the discussion on “Recalls Trends, Regulation and Lessons Learned,” a Panel Discussion with FDA at the Food Safety Consortium , October 16-18 The listening session will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share information and feedback about topics related

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Lotte Opens First Overseas ’L7 HOTELS BY LOTTE’ Branded Property in Hanoi

Hospitality Net

LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS, South Korea’s largest hotel group, announced the soft launch of L7 HOTELS BY LOTTE WEST LAKE HANOI in Hanoi, Vietnam on July 28. This marks the first international expansion of the L7 HOTELS BY LOTTE brand.

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Cambro’s Business of the Week: RGKkitchen

the CAMBRO blog

From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, when it comes to event catering, Rae Gabler-Kirbos knows what’s up! Ever since she can remember, Gabler-Kirbos has cherished an innate love for baking and cooking. After attending college and feeling uninspired, Gabler-Kirbos’ husband, Stephen, motivated her to follow her passions and attend culinary school.

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U.S. Hotel Industry Growth Slows in Q2

Hospitality Net

Executive Summary Hotel fundamentals softened in Q2, largely due to a 1.5% year-over-year drop in occupancy. The average daily rate (ADR) increased by 2.6% year-over-year, its slowest annual growth since Q1 2021. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased by just 1.1% year-over-year, a material slowdown from Q1’s 15.9% pace. Total inbound foreign visitors were 27% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels, while the number of Americans traveling to Europe and the Caribbean increased by 5% and 8%, respec

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Key Differences Between Local and Organic Foods

Burkett Restaurant Equipment

The post Key Differences Between Local and Organic Foods appeared first on Burkett Restaurant Equipment.

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1 Hotels Launches Certified Sustainable Gatherings

Hospitality Net

1 Hotels, the mission driven luxury lifestyle brand, is introducing Certified Sustainable Gatherings, a new approach that offers the opportunity to create stunning, unforgettable events that are designed to minimize environmental impact. Whether it’s a corporate event, gala, meeting, wedding or private celebration, Certified Sustainable Gatherings provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to bring your vision to life while working in harmony with the planet.

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Chartwells Higher Ed brings back its Joy-Ful events with a new spin

FoodService Director

This time around, the foodservice provider is teaming up with a nonprofit to focus on mental health.

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Cornell Insights: Consolidating the $50 Billion U.S. Short-term Rental Market

Hospitality Net

Published jointly with the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship, this white paper makes a case for consolidating the short-term rental market. The authors delve into the challenges faced by today’s biggest venture-backed OpCos; how the maturation of the distribution landscape, improved tech stack, and post-pandemic consumer demand shifts have combined to create the ideal environment for consolidation; and the potential for consolidation to bring about new hospitality brands.

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Torna in Italia il Premio per il Giornalismo

Future Food Institute

nell’ambito dell’Innovazione e della Sostenibilità Agroalimentare di EIT Food Per il quarto anno consecutivo, EIT Food premia i giornalisti italiani impegnati a testimoniare storie, volti, visioni e sfide del settore agroalimentare. Anche quest’anno, il consorzio EIT Food – leader in Europa per l’innovazione alimentare, il cui principale obiettivo è quello di rendere il sistema agroalimentare più sostenibile, sano e affidabile; nonché una delle otto Comunità stabilite dallo European Institute of

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Study abroad in Singapore: All you need to know

Hospitality Net

Want to study abroad in Singapore? Discover why Singapore is the ideal destination for your Hospitality Management studies and get all the insider know-how on setting up your new life as seamlessly as possible from a University which has helped many thousands of students do just that.

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Torna Eit Food, il premio giornalistico per chi valorizza il cibo sano e sostenibile

Future Food Institute

Alla quarta edizione, ecco come partecipare al concorso voluto da Eit, Food for Future Institute e da Unarga Indagare l’occulto. Non tanto con l’accezione paranormale di Dylan Dog, quanto con l’intento appassionato di chi intende capire il mondo. Due parole e un articolo (con apostrofo) che stanno alla base del lavoro di ogni giornalista e ne costruiscono la base di ogni racconto.

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“Frequent Flyer” Miles reporting on Travel

Hospitality Net

It has been a while since I have blogged on what I have experienced in travel. Given the overall time the industry has had (over 18 months) to regain their “sea legs” in delivering a great customer service experience. We can no longer expect the travelling customer to willingly accept the excuses around supply chain issues and labor shortages. My focus this blog has shifted to international travel to include what is touted as experiential cruises, which fall into the posted price, before any dis

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FDA Issues Warning Letter to Small NJ Italian Foods Co

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FDA issued a Warning Letter to a pretty small NJ Italian Food company who did not have a Food Safety Plan. There continues to be issues involving small food companies that have yet to address FSMA regulations. Many may feel that they are flying under the radar. This is such a case where this small Italian food company did not have a food safety plan, and along with that, did not have documented controls in place for allergens among other potential hazards.

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Labor costs kept U.S. hotel GOPPAR down in June

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotel gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) fell year over year for a second consecutive month, according to CoStar’s June 2023 P&L data release. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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MULTIVAC Modifications to Chamber Belt Machine Make 0 mm Sealing Height Possible

Food Safety Magazine

MULTIVAC has modified its B 625 chamber belt machine to make a sealing height of 0 millimeters (mm) is possible for the automated and highly efficient packaging of large batches of very flat or light products in film pouches.

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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Unveils the Cameo Beverly Hills, a Rebranding of the Mr. C Beverly Hills

Hospitality Net

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) ("Braemar" or the "Company") today announced the rebranding and planned conversion of its Mr. C Beverly Hills ("Mr. C") in Los Angeles, California to the Cameo Beverly Hills. Beginning August 4, 2023, Cameo Beverly Hills will be available for booking on Hilton’s website at hilton.com and join Hilton Honors, Hilton’s award-winning guest loyalty program.

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Retailer Issues Two Recalls Soup for Insects and Falafel for Rocks

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Trader Joes issued two food product recalls this week - broccoli cheddar soup that may contain insects and ready-to-eat falafel that may contain rocks. "Both affected products have since been removed from Trader Joe's shelves and destroyed. No adverse health effects have been reported to date in relation to the broccoli cheddar soup recall, and no information was provided about any potential injuries or health events due to the recalled falafel.

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Newly Renovated Suites Unveiled at the Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

Hospitality Net

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown is pleased to announce three newly renovated suites at the 413-room luxury property.

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After Netflix Poisoned – What would I do with a Food Safety Magic Wand?

Bill Marler

Over two months ago, while watching the premiere of the documentary, “Poisoned,” at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, I got thinking again about how little in the past 30 years I feel I have moved the needle on food safety – pathogens and certainly, human nutrition. Now that “Poisoned” is up on the Netflix platform, it has become the most watched documentary in the world – at least for the last few days.

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Wyndham and LuxUrban Ink Deal to Expand Trademark Collection Portfolio in the U.S.

Hospitality Net

16 LuxUrban hotels across New York, Washington D.C., Miami, New Orleans and Los Angeles to join Wyndham’s Trademark Collection, with the opportunity for additional hotels to join thereafter. LuxUrban will continue to manage hotels as they join the industry’s #1 hotel rewards program and leverage Wyndham’s best-in-class sales, marketing, technology and distribution platform.

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Serving Up Conversions: How to Create the Perfect Video Sales Letter for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Video marketing through social media opens up a world of opportunities for restaurants to grow their brands and bring new customers through their doors. Food-related content has been a staple of social media since its inception, as it brings users closer to a world of exciting dishes than ever before. While it gives restaurants the chance to connect with their target market in unprecedented ways, it also introduces new competition, from other local restaurants to world-class chefs to viral home

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