Thu.Sep 05, 2024

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Catching Up With the 2024 Fellows

Chef Ann Foundation

The 2024 Healthy School Food Pathway Fellows are bringing their learning to life through capstone projects that advance scratch cooking in their districts.

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Report Highlights Industry Concerns With FSMA 204 Compliance, Barriers to Implementation

Food Safety Magazine

Industry concerns about compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) impending Food Traceability Final Rule/FSMA 204 have been brought to light in a recently released report based on a series of roundtable discussions conducted in spring 2024 by the Reagan-Udall Foundation.

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Get Schools Cooking: School Food Transformation Nationwide

Chef Ann Foundation

Districts across the country share about their experience in the Get Schools Cooking program and how they are shifting to a more cook-from-scratch model.

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Data-Driven Personalization: Are Hoteliers Missing the Mark?

Hospitality Net

As guest expectations for personalized experiences continue to rise, hotels face escalating pressure to deliver tailored content that resonates on an individual level. Instant gratification is now the norm, with guests anticipating that hotels will foresee their needs and preferences at every encounter.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Ensure Optimal Operational Efficiency in QSRs

Modern Restaurant Management

The appeal of quick service restaurants (QSRs) lies in the name – quick. With 59 percent of customers valuing an "outstanding" experience over product quality and price, QSRs’ success lies in rapid service. If this were to falter, it stands to reason that their popularity and demand would decline. However, maintaining speed of service whilst managing costs and ensuring compliance poses significant challenges for QSRs.

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Flexeserve Appoints Experienced Culinary Director

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Today, Sept. 5, Flexeserve announced 30-year industry veteran Sean Landrum as its new culinary director. He will be based out of the manufacturer’s U.S. headquarters and culinary support center, located in Southlake, Texas.

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The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa Introduces a Serene Haven in the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’

Hospitality Net

Now Open: Bora Bora’s Newest Resort Features Overwater Villas with Stunning Views, Locally-Inspired Wellness Offerings, Marine Life Conservation Efforts, Diverse Dining and More.

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Compass Group North America appoints first-ever practicing chef to Officer Board

FoodService Director

The new position highlights Compass Group’s focus on culinary, with a goal to amplify voices of its chefs and culinarians.

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128-Key Radisson Collection Residence, Amman Abdoun Scheduled for 2028 Opening

Hospitality Net

Radisson Collection Residence, Amman Abdoun, is scheduled to open in 2028. The newly-built property will feature 128 keys, including 18 two-bedroom apartments. Radisson Collection is known for its luxury lifestyle collection of iconic properties, each offering bespoke design and exceptional experiences. The property will offer two dining outlets, including a pool lounge and versatile meeting spaces, making it an ideal choice for leisure and business travelers.

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Proposed Legislation Would Give FDA Authority to Share Food Safety Information With States

Food Safety Magazine

Recently introduced to U.S. Congress, the Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act aims to grant the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to share crucial food safety information with state and local regulatory agencies to improve foodborne illness outbreak response.

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2028 Opening Scheduled for Radisson RED Property in Amman, Jordan

Hospitality Net

Radisson RED Amman Downtown, set to open in 2028, will bring a vibrant, unconventional twist to the heart of Amman. The hotel will boast 197 keys, including seven suites and six two-bedroom apartments, offering a variety of accommodation options. Guests can look forward to a lobby lounge and bar, an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a large co-working space with meeting facilities.

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An Inside Look into Meala Foodtech’s Texturized Protein Solution

Forward Fooding

What started as a frustration for healthier ingredients for a plant-based burger turned into the creation of an innovative platform technology that promises healthier protein alternatives. In an era where the demand for clean labels and high-nutritional foods continues to rise, food companies are actively looking for new ingredients that will help them to clean their label and reduce the use of synthetic ingredients We at Meala Foodtech are trying to push the boundaries of what’s possible with o

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68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Headline WTTC Global Summit

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announces 68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as its keynote speaker at the global tourism body’s Global Summit, taking place on 8th – 10th October, in Perth, Western Australia.

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T&S Brass Hires Sales Manager for Central, Eastern Europe

Foodservice Equipment Reports

S Brass and Bronze Works has appointed Marie-Luise Krietsch as regional sales manager for Central/Eastern Europe. Krietch, who brings 14 years of B2B experience, will oversee the sales strategy for the region, working closely with customers and partners to deliver tailored solutions that meet their unique needs, the company says in a release.

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The Boardwalk Hotel Now Open Under Brick Hospitality Management

Hospitality Net

Brick Hospitality, a leading San Diego-based hotel management company, announced today its partnership and soft opening of The Boardwalk Hotel, Mission Beach’s newest boutique escape. Formerly known as the Santa Clara Motel, this revitalization and new stewardship promises to elevate the guest experience and solidify The Boardwalk Hotel as a premier destination in San Diego’s vibrant beach community.

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Illinois Food Company Recalls Cinnamon Powder After State Lab Detects Lead

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Asli Fine Foods of Woodridge, IL is recalling Asli Cinnamon Powder 7 oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Lead. Product was distributed MN, IN, IL, MO & OH it reached consumers through retail stores. The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services which revealed that the finished products contained Lead.

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Accessible Hotel Room Entertainment: Hospitality Casting Solutions Bring Modern Features to All Hotels

Hospitality Net

The invention of modern casting devices has allowed small, boutique, and budget hotels alike to offer luxurious and high-tech features like those available in 5-star hotels and resorts.

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Warning Letter Issued to Hawaii Water Processor

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FDA inspected a bottled water manufacturing facility located in Hilo, HI and issued a Warning Letter to that firm. For one, the treatment of product water was not done in a manner that was effective in accomplishing the intended purpose. In fact, the firm started receiving consumer complaints regarding foreign material including but not limited to apparent “mold”, “white blob”, and “floaters” in 1-liter bottles of its Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water.

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Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown, designed and developed by Premier, opens to guests

Hospitality Net

Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown, the latest addition to Premier’s upscale, full-service, soft-branded boutique hotel design portfolio, marked its soft-opening welcoming guests last week. A significant historic conservation adaptive reuse and hotel conversion project, Premier co-developed the 14-story 188-guestroom hotel in coordination with Blueprint Hospitality.

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FDA Issues Warning Letter to CA Firm Selling Goat Milk as Infant Formula

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FDA issued a Warning Letter to a CA company selling goat milk for toddlers. According to the Warning Letter the product, Sammy’s Milk, is considered an infant formula under section 201(z) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 321(z)] because it is a food which purports to be or is represented for special dietary use solely as a food for infants by reason of its simulation of human milk or its suitability as a complete or partial substitute for human milk.

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The Nittany Lion Inn Reopens Following Transformation

Hospitality Net

The Nittany Lion Inn, a joint partnership with Rockbridge and Scholar Hotels, celebrated its official reopening on Sept. 3 with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Penn State University president Neeli Bendapudi, Happy Valley Adventure Bureau president Fritz Smith and Gary Brandeis, CEO of Scholar Hotels. The iconic Georgian colonial-style building, which originally opened in 1931, was completely refreshed with new restaurants and decor that melds a modern aesthetic with the building’s histori

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Alabama Establishment Recalls Jerky Produced Without FSIS Inspection

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Hickory Hollow Jerky, a Eufaula, Ala., establishment, is recalling approximately 6,229 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The beef jerky and bacon jerky products were produced on various dates between Jan. 19, 2024-Aug. 21, 2024. The products were produced without the benefit of inspection by two different owners of the establishment.

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HEI Expands Footprint in Georgia With Addition of Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead

Hospitality Net

HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s leading operators of institutionally owned hotels with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, has added the Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead to its portfolio, bringing the total number of hotels managed in the of state of Georgia to 17.

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Manufacturers’ Rep Adds to West Coast Team

Foodservice Equipment Reports

EMC Hospitality, a West Coast-based manufacturers’ rep agency, has hired Johnny Rojas as its new distribution sales manager in Southern California. In the role, Rojas will manage the EMC SoCal distribution sales team as well as key accounts. Rojas comes to EMC with 12 years of sales and management experience in the foodservice and disposable industry.

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Travel Works for Minnesota – the Latest Roadshow on our National Advocacy Tour

Hospitality Net

Travel is far more than a means to reach destinations; it’s a dynamic force that powers economies and nearly every industry and community across the United States.

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UK FSA Endorses Qualification Course for Animal Feed Regulators

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has endorsed the Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s (CTSI’s) Professional Competency in Feed qualification route.

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State of Travel 2024: How AI is Shaping the Future of Hospitality and Uncovering New Growth Opportunities

Hospitality Net

Imagine a world where your hotel’s ability to thrive doesn’t depend on competing for the same slice of pie but on creating an entirely new pie. In 2024, the hospitality industry stands at the brink of a technological revolution—one where AI doesn’t just automate processes but transforms the guest experience, creating value in ways previously unimaginable.

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Hotel Equities and 34th Floor Hospitality Join Forces to Spice Up the Culinary Scene

Hospitality Net

Leading hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), and innovative food and beverage pioneer, 34th Floor Hospitality, are teaming up to infuse hotel stays with unforgettable flavors and experiences. The collaboration will revolutionize the culinary journey for guests across HE’s portfolio with immediate integrations at new-build properties in the Caribbean and Latin America.

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International air capacity revival underpins solid performance for Accor’s Queensland hotels

Hospitality Net

Accor’s Queensland hotel network recorded sustained growth in the year to the end of July 2024, emphasising Queensland’s premier position in the Australian tourism and hotel market.

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U.S. Remains the World’s Most Powerful Travel & Tourism Market

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched its 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report, which has revealed the U.S. as the world’s most powerful Travel & Tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 TN to the nation’s economy last year.

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