Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2024

Twenty twenty-three, began with a banking crisis and ended with the highest interest rates America has seen in fifteen years. It also ended with continued economic growth and low unemployment, making it a profitable, yet challenging year for small businesses in the food service industry. Continued Fed tightening made borrowing to fund growth more expensive, while a tight labor market meant challenges finding talent and higher labor costs.

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Food Safety Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are sometimes used in pesticides as active substances or co-formulants. An analysis of EU pesticide residue monitoring data by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe shows that the average proportion of produce containing PFAS pesticide residues in the EU has nearly tripled over the last decade.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MARCH 21, 2024

Manufacturers’ rep firm First Market Group, covering MAFSI Region 12, shared yesterday, March 20, it now represents TUCS Equipment. TUCS offers cooking, chilling, packaging and product handling solutions for foodservice operators and small regional packers and specialty processors. Its equipment lineup includes kettles, pump-fill stations, chillers, cook/sous vide tanks and conveyors.

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Food Safety Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Following the wave of state-level legislation on food additives cropping up across the U.S., two bills have been introduced in Pennsylvania to prohibit nine chemicals from being used as food additives in the state. Additionally, Kentucky recently wrote a resolution urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to mandate and enforce a federal prohibition on U.S. food manufacturers producing or selling food containing harmful ingredients that have been banned by several other countries.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

On April 8th, there will be a total solar eclipse that traverses North America. Being able to witness this from land is incredibly rare, with astronomers at NASA saying that it could be as long as 375 years before a similar event occurs in this North American pathway.

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FoodService Director

MARCH 21, 2024

Make-Your-Own offers students a weekly themed lunch option that is built around customization.

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FoodService Director

MARCH 21, 2024

Chef-owner Sara Bradley created a restaurant in Paducah, Kentucky, that’s a mecca for both guests and staff.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

Seeking unique travel experiences will remain a robust trend in a growing global tourism market in 2024, which has major implications for hotel operators. Predictions paint a rosy picture for travel in 2024. UNWTO expects international arrivals to finally return to pre-pandemic levels, and even exceed 2019 figures by 2%. Airline connectivity may further rise this year from 89.5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, IATA said.

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Food Safety Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule to amend its regulations on how and when FDA may determine that a food contact notification (FCN) is no longer effective.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

LBA Hospitality, a leading hotel management company and award-winning operator of over 100 hotels is proud to announce the opening of Residence Inn Galveston Island on Monday, March 11, 2024. Situated at 4028 Avenue U in the heart of Galveston Island, the new property offers a prime location near Pleasure Pier, the Downtown Strand, and Galveston Beach.

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FoodLogiQ

MARCH 21, 2024

In the evolving landscape of the global food industry, the importance of regulatory compliance has never been more critical. Beyond being a legal requirement, it serves as the foundation of consumer confidence and the integrity of food brands worldwide.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

25hours Hotels will open their second property in Copenhagen on 27 July. 25hours Hotel Paper Island has found its home just a few steps away from Nyhavn. The eye-catching new build with its 128 rooms, Asian restaurant, day bar and rooftop bar is situated in the city centre on the island of Christiansholm, also known as Paper Island. For a long time, the headed-up island in Copenhagen harbour was used as a paper warehouse and was most recently the location of a well-known street food market.

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Restaurant Technology Network

MARCH 21, 2024

OPEN TO EVERYONE so please join us on Wednesday, April 24th @ 1 pm ET for this once-a-year Town Hall that places a spotlight on the Top 3 most disruptive restaurant technology entrepreneurs in the industry.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI) Commercial Strategy Conference — the evolution of HSMAI’s Marketing Strategy Conference and HSMAI ROC — will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina from June 25-26, 2024 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The two-day HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference will have a combined focus on all commercial disciplines, enhancing the experience and content for commercial leaders, including those with distribution and sales responsib

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Restaurant Technology Network

MARCH 21, 2024

Join us on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 @ 1 pm CT for this once-a-year Town Hall that places a spotlight on the Top 3 most disruptive restaurant technology entrepreneurs in the industry.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy is now testing a search with AI tool that will match travelers with the perfect home and destination based on a natural language search describing their desired vacation. This next gen search will take travelers’ own preferences and offer a curated list of properties from the 140,000 available properties on the Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy platform.

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FMT Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Plasmax, the pioneering coating technology from KHS, continues on its successful course: the new machine generation is convincing with its higher outputs, even better quality, greater flexibility and improved efficiency. The only plastic bottle to date to combine highly effective product protection with 100% recyclability by material type is manufactured using a revolutionary coating technology that KHS launched to market around 20 years ago.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced plans to expand its travel scholarship program in partnership with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The opportunity to grow the program, and formally connect HBCU students to the real estate investment trust (REIT) industry, was made possible by a 2023 grant from the Nareit Foundation’s Dividends Through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DDEI) Giving Campaign.

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FMT Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Dive into the delightful range of snacks, promising to add flavor and health to the Holi celebrations. Indulge in the diverse range of Nacho Crisps starting from Rs. 35 and Crusties starting from Rs 40, meticulously crafted to satisfy your cravings and make your celebration extra special. These products are not only a feast for your taste buds but also a convenient and wholesome snacking option to be enjoyed with your family and friends.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

Located along Mahé’s Anse à la Mouche bay, the first Canopy by Hilton resort is set to bring a new sense of sophistication to the oceanfront community

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FMT Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

FSSAI unveils action plan on anti-microbial resistance during its 43rd Central Advisory Committee-CAC meeting in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. According to FSSAI, deliberations were held on creating awareness among farmers regarding the judicious use of antibiotics in livestock, aquaculture and poultry. FSSAI in a statement has said that plans for surveillance on anti-microbial susceptibility in food matrix was discussed wherein States were urged to prepare surveillance plans and conduct regular meeti

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

WorldVia Travel Group, a collection of leading travel companies in the United States, recently hosted its Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas and Minneapolis “Roadshow” events, as part of one of the company’s most highly attended educational event series catering to the professional development and business growth of travel agency owners and related travel professionals.

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FMT Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

TCPL GES, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL), a 50:50 joint venture of Tata Motors Limited and Cummins Inc. USA, today inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to produce hydrogen-based Internal Combustion Engines for Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles and other low to zero emission technology products in India.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! LoungeUp, a CRM platform in the hospitality sector, is joining forces with D-EDGE.This strategic union is set to revolutionise the hospitality technology landscape, bringing you an unparalleled suite of solutions that promise to enrich the entire guest journey.

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FMT Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

In the industrial nations, nutrition has long become a controversial issue. The number of people going vegan and vegetarian is growing, mass animal farming is the subject of criticism and the consequences of our diet for the climate are increasingly coming under scrutiny. But beyond this, the question remains: from a purely scientific point of view, what actually makes up a healthy diet?

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

It is no secret that The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is changing. Over just the past five years the change has been staggering, both socially, and politically as well as a dramatic shift in its economic vision.

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FMT Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Post the engagement and enthusiasm showcased by the first webinar, Food Marketing & Technology Magazine extended its platform to bring about a different avenue of discussion. Keeping the nuanced yet intimidating world of packaging at core, FMT Magazine had the privilege of hosting the second webinar with Knowledge Partner “ HP” on “Elevate and Optimize Packaging with Digital Print” In today’s consumer-centric world, packaging has evolved beyond mere enclosures—it’s a vibrant plat

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

Sleep Inn, a leading limited service, lifestyle brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) known for its modern, nature-inspired, stylish design, has now revealed the interior details for its latest prototype, Scenic Dreams. Developed in collaboration with developers, owners, and operators, the refreshed Sleep Inn prototype features redesigned guestrooms and common areas that complement the iconic exterior tower and purple accent lighting previously announced in April 2023.

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FMT Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Imagine sitting down to an exquisite meal, its aroma tantalising your senses as you eagerly anticipate that first tantalising bite. Maybe it’s a juicy steak perfectly seared to perfection, or perhaps it’s an aromatic salad full of life; whether or not this mouthwatering feast made it to your table, have you ever thought about where its ingredients originated before being placed on your plate?

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 21, 2024

Digital travel platform Agoda, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered to provide sustainability trainings for hoteliers across Asia, which will strengthen the sustainability transformation and foster green growth within the region’s hotel industry, with models that have the potential for global application.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MARCH 21, 2024

Shreveport, La.-based Eagle Truck Center is Polar King Mobile’s newest dealer, and its first in the Pelican State. Polar King Mobile’s refrigerated and freezer trailers are used by single-unit operators, chain restaurants, schools, health care facilities, government agencies and others in need of outdoor refrigeration.

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