Food Management

AUGUST 11, 2023

This and Zoom (of all companies!) promoting return to office for its staff through premium amenity offerings are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Ten people in Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii have contracted Hepatitis A linked to the consumption of frozen strawberries. Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate that frozen organic strawberries, imported fresh from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico in 2022, are the source of this outbreak. The hepatitis A virus strain causing illnesses in this outbreak is genetically identical to the strain that caused a foodborne hepatitis A outbreak in 2022 , which was linked

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Food Management

AUGUST 11, 2023

Move marks the last of three seasonal menu rollouts that the company developed for the 2023 Major League Baseball season.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 11, 2023

Kevin Clark, CEO of Welbilt, today announced two organizational changes, effective Sept. 1. Nick Patterson has earned the title of senior vice president of technology, Welbilt. In this new role, while maintaining leadership of KitchenConnect, Patterson also will support technology development and innovation endeavors across the Welbilt brand portfolio.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) recently posted its fiscal year (FY) 2024 Public Health Regulations (PHR) report. The FY 2024 PHRs and their thresholds will go into effect October 2023.

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the CAMBRO blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Cooking is an art that has been passed down through generations, rich with traditions and techniques. However, along the way, certain myths and misconceptions have taken root, leading to confusion and misguided practices in the kitchen. By debunking these myths, we hope to empower chefs and home cooks with accurate knowledge that will elevate their culinary skills to new heights.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 11, 2023

Marriott International has officially introduced StudioRes, its new affordable extended-stay brand for the midscale market.

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Morrison-run culinary team created Latin-inspired seafood offerings to coincide with National Avocado Day.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 11, 2023

At the corner of work and play, where Downtown Boston and the Financial District converge, The Dagny Boston Hotel officially opens its doors today, welcoming guests and locals alike to discover an exciting new chapter in the building’s storied history. Originally known as the Batterymarch Building, this Art Deco icon rose to prominence in 1928 as the city’s first skyscraper and was quickly hailed for ushering in a new century in the city’s pedigree.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 11, 2023

The company linked to a botulism outbreak in Spain has restarted production after a series of inspections. Five confirmed and four probable cases of botulism have been reported from June 21 to July 22. Patients range from 23 to 63 years old with a median age of 49. Three confirmed patients required medical attention in intensive care units but no deaths have been reported.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 11, 2023

Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Acadia Hotel, located at 9565 Egan Highway in Crowley, Louisiana. The hotel is owned by Om Shanti Om Seven LLC and features 49 well-appointed guestrooms.

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Fast Casual

AUGUST 11, 2023

If you’re reading this, you’ve identified a need for self-service, researched your options, and are considering interactive kiosks. So, what’s the next step? As an established kiosk designer and manufacturer, we frequently hear this question from clients as they navigate the process of deployment.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Conference on Rethinking Africa: Rethinking Tourism for Africa: Addressing global challenges; Promoting investment and partnerships brought expert African perspectives to global challenges, highlighting the need of investments towards a greener tourism sector and access to finance within the sector and the need to further strengthen public-private collaboration at every level.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 11, 2023

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand Qdoba is planning for rapid expansion. With 750 restaurants in 45 states, the privately held company expects to double in size over the next decade, with plans to open 40 new restaurants this year, followed by 60 in 2024, and 80-plus annually beginning in 2025. “Qdoba is an exceptionally well positioned brand in one of the most attractive restaurant categories.

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Let's Chat Snacks

AUGUST 11, 2023

Trending ingredients, innovative formulations provide memorable experiences for customers Non-alcoholic beverages such as milkshakes, mocktails and specialty coffees and teas have become increasingly important elements of restaurant menu offerings.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Food Standards Scotland is encouraging food and beverage businesses to sign up for the new Food Crime Risk Profiling Tool, an online tool designed to help increase defense against food fraud.

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Fast Casual

AUGUST 11, 2023

Akash Kapoor, founder of Curry Up Now, discusses how he's disrupting the industry.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 11, 2023

CaliberCos Inc. (NASDAQ: CWD) (“Caliber”), a leading vertically integrated alternative asset manager, today announced that it has reached an agreement with L.T.D. Hospitality Group LLC (“L.T.D.”) in which L.T.D. has agreed to contribute nine hotel properties to its subsidiary, Caliber Hospitality Trust (“CHT”), an externally advised private hospitality corporation.

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 11, 2023

Making a bad hiring decision doesn't get you out of paying for training, Advice Guy says.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 11, 2023

S Hotels and Resorts PCL (SET: SHR), the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL (SET: S), announced accelerating total revenue from services of THB 4,821 million (+28% YoY), and jumping adjusted EBITDA of THB 1,112 million (+74% YoY) for the first half of 2023. The performance was derived from 69% occupancy rate of the overall portfolio in the first six months of 2023, compared with 54% occupancy rate recorded during the same period in the previous year, and an increase of 11% in aver

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2023

Multidisciplinary designer Marissa Zajack is deeply passionate about food and the art of dining. “I seize every opportunity to intertwine my design expertise with the restaurant industry,” she said. “My fascination lies in crafting exceptional experiences for diners, be it through captivating branding concepts or innovative interior design.” One recent effort is Funke, the newly opened Beverly Hills restaurant from Chef Evan Funke.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index grew 8.2% in July to a level of 6,074.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

University is an exciting time, but it can also be socially daunting. With thousands of students arriving and mingling on campus, you might find it hard to find your place. So you should start by finding your tribe.

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