Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2023

I knew I had hit rock bottom as an addict when I did a drunken face plant onto the concrete sidewalk near the restaurant I owned and then used super glue to put my face back together. It was as bad as it sounds. But things got worse. For some of us who are addicted to drugs or alcohol or both, rock bottom isn’t low enough to motivate change. My lowest of lows came not long after that while riding with my mother in her car.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 3, 2023

Kappus Co., a Cleveland-based foodservice equipment, parts and service provider, has appointed Paul Geist as its general manager, the company announced today. In the role, Geist will oversee sales, service, operations, marketing, finance, IT and human resources. Geist brings over 25 years of manufacturing, operations and financial leadership experience to his new position.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a free, hybrid public listening session on recall modernization on September 29, 2023. The listening session will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share information and feedback about topics related to recall modernization for FDA-regulated products.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 3, 2023

Big J Mill & Elevator Company, Incorporated, of Brigham City, UT, is recalling Golden Loaf Bakers Flour Unbleached Flour and Big J All Purpose Flour Unbleached Flour because the products may contain filth. The recall does not give more details on the type of filth. According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on July 11 and is ongoing.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

With a draft legislation recently introduced to the European Commission, Italy is seeking to prohibit the production and marketing of cell-based meat, as well as the sale of plant-based proteins labeled as meat.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

This article provides a summary of the current state of the timeshare industry, as well as the outlook in the current environment. We also highlight the benefits of timeshare resort ownership. Lastly, we describe the opportunities for entering this industry.

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NewPoint Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2023

Beyond Aesthetics & the Importance of Food Brand Packaging In today’s highly competitive food industry, the significance of food brand packaging cannot be overlooked. Beyond merely serving as a container for products, packaging plays a pivotal role in capturing consumer attention, conveying brand values, ensuring product safety, enhancing user experience, and fostering memorable experiences.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 3, 2023

Wow Factor Desserts, of Sherwood Park, Canada, is recalling WOW! Factor Desserts Berry Burst Slab Cake because of possible norovirus contamination. WOW! Factor Desserts Berry Burst Slab Cake was also recalled in Canada by Hafner Canada Inc. in June because of potential norovirus contamination of raspberries used in the products. According to the details posted online by the U.S.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

A masterful barista can make the art of brewing coffee appear effortless. While the restaurant industry offers a multitude of job opportunities, there is only one true expert when it comes to coffee and its related beverages—the Barista. This skilled individual, often referred to as a "coffee artist," possesses extensive knowledge of coffee and is proficient in the art of preparation, decoration, and service to customers.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on specific alerts.

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Burkett Restaurant Equipment

AUGUST 3, 2023

The movement towards locally sourced ingredients reflects a growing awareness of the benefits of sustainable, community-based food systems.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 3, 2023

— OPINION — When you are sitting comfortable at home feeding your kids or going out to dinner, remember that there are a lot of people that have your back. I will be profiling them over the coming days as ‘Poisoned’ begins streaming on Netflix. Darin Detwiler has always been one of my heroes – even before he became a Netflix star. Dr. Detwiler is a well-respected food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

One concept in the hospitality sector, known for its traditionally very vertical hierarchical structure, is sparking discussion about the future of specific hospitality industry organizations. It’s called “holacracy,” a flattened organizational structure that seeks to distribute authority and empower employees at all levels. But is this innovative approach compatible with the hospitality industry’s complex, highly hierarchical dynamics?

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 3, 2023

Mike Kurtz and Paul Giannone started drizzling hot honey on pizza more than 10 years ago, and now, that drizzle is flooding menus across the country.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

Strategic Solution Partners (SSP) continues to grow their consulting team to help hotel operators target new areas of interest within the hospitality space.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 3, 2023

TORONTO – Monitoring of related Listeria infections over multiple years has seen more than 80 cases and a dozen deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Michael Vasser, from the CDC, gave details about the reoccurring, emerging and persisting (REP) strain during a recent presentation at the International Association for Food Protection.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, will continue its expansion in Japan this September with the opening of Dusit Thani Kyoto, a new luxury hotel in the city’s vibrant Hanganji Monzen-machi district, only 850 metres from major transportation hub Kyoto Station, which offers seamless travel connections throughout Kyoto and to the rest of Japan.

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 3, 2023

The district’s three-part training program provides employees with the skills they need to take the next step in their careers.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has opened two new offices in Amsterdam and Barcelona, building on the momentum of its strategic growth that saw a 116% revenue increase and a Series C investment of $185 million in 2022.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 3, 2023

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is calling on people to help gather data which will shape future food safety messaging. The FROST Project – which stands for Fridge Recording Over Set Time – runs from August for several months. Initial results are expected by spring or early summer next year. Temperature loggers, sent out by FSS, will be placed in a participant’s fridge and track its temperature over two weeks.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking a stand against deceptive practices in online reviews and social media metrics. With a proposed formal ban, the FTC intends to crack down on fake reviews, testimonials, and the use of phony followers and views to artificially inflate social media metrics. This means we’ll see a lot more hotels and travel businesses get authentic reviews and followers in the future!

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 3, 2023

Foodservice equipment manufacturer Nemco recently announced various promotions, including that of Chris Fisher to director of sales. Fisher, who has been with the company since 2011, started out in the customer service department and quickly advanced to a role as sales manager. His prior roles have given him experience in customer service, sales and distribution, warranty claims and technical.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

Meliá earned 49M in the 2nd quarter and confirmed its return to normal operating levels, recording a positive in revenue (+9.3% vs 2022) that boosted half­year revenue to 909.7M (+22.

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Food Quality & Safety

AUGUST 3, 2023

A joint venture between USDA and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia have agreed to a framework that would improve competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets in areas such as grocery, meat and poultry processing, and agriculture. The partnership will assist state attorneys general in tackling anticompetitive market structures in agriculture and related industries that are raising prices and limiting choices for consumers and producers, U

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

Central Pattana and Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the highly anticipated re-launch of Centara Udon after completing a series of renovations to elevate the property even further with remodelled facilities and a new selection of dining options.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

Wiliot, Internet of Things (IoT) platform provider, has announced that Frank Yiannas, former Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response at the U.S. Food and and Administration (FDA), has joined the company as a Strategic Advisor.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

Home-from-home: Part of its steadfast global approach, PPDS has extended its commitment to its manufacturing facility in Mexico, confirming a sustainable yet substantial increase in local production in 2024. The increase is set to support the growing demand for Philips MediaSuite TVs, which debuted in the Mexican market in early 2023.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number – less than 7,000 bags – of 14.5 oz and 1 oz Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips that may contain undeclared soy and wheat ingredients from spicy sweet chili tortilla chips. The products covered by this recall were distributed at retail stores only in Pennsylvania and other outlets.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

The concept of total profit optimization has grown in significance within the hospitality industry. Not just a focus on profit margins, this approach embraces all revenue-generating areas in a hotel, including ancillary outlets. By harnessing the power of data, hoteliers measure the performance of each outlet to identify the most profitable strategies, setting a new standard for business optimization.

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 3, 2023

Nutrition programs at larger school districts were more likely to report supply chain-related difficulties.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 3, 2023

Sydney’s W Hotel Will Bring its Unique Brand of Luxury to Create a Magnetic New Day-to-Night Destination for The City.

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