Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 21, 2023

As an investor in some of America’s most iconic brands, I’ve identified some key elements that every food brand can focus on in 2023 to grow and scale their business. When looking to invest in a food concept, we look for these seven elements: 1. Strong Unit Economics and Profitability In 2023, investors are looking for businesses that have their fundamentals down and are disciplined in their operations.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 21, 2023

Manufacturers’ representative MarkeTeam Foodservice has a new outside sales territory manager in the Seattle area. Hudson Slater, who has spent 20 years in the culinary world, joins the regional team alongside Jason Stevens and Spencer Miles. Slater brings a unique perspective, says MarkeTeam, having started out washing dishes and climbing the ranks to become an executive chef at Tacoma, Wash.

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Food Quality & Safety

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the U.S. and Europe, food manufacturers are preparing for a number of new regulations that target per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of “ forever chemicals ” that persist in the environment and can harm human health. Testing for PFAS and tracing them through supply chains and life cycles is a daunting task, but labs are rising to the challenge.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mark Klindera has stepped up to the role of president of Venancio USA, based in Boca Raton, Fla. Klindera’s foodservice industry career spans more than 30 years. He comes to Venancio USA from Unox Inc., where he led the company to unprecedented sales growth over a short five-year period, according to a release. His background also includes experience working for Standex Int’l., Henny Penny.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we are joined by Kris de Smet, D.V.M., Head of the Food Hygiene Team under the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety at the European Commission. Dr. de Smet discusses his work with the European Commission and Codex Alimentarius in areas such as Salmonella mitigation, foodborne illness outbreak preparedness and management, and food safety culture improvement and measurement.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 21, 2023

Tims China is off to a hot start since becoming the exclusive operator and developer of Popeyes in mainland China and Macau about five months ago. On Aug. 19, Tims China opened Popeyes’ first flagship store in Shanghai and saw 1,761 orders—a world record for guest orders on Day 1, says the brand. The first guest in line arrived at 10:30 p.m. the night prior.

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the CAMBRO blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Salad bars have been a staple in school cafeterias for decades and after a brief hiatus during the pandemic, we’re delighted to say salad bars are back ! Many schools are afforded the opportunity to receive a grant in order to implement salad bars stocked with fruits and veggies for their meal programs. Bob Gorman, Executive Director of School Nutrition at Cleveland Metropolitan School District , has been implementing salad bars since 2007 when he was with Denver Public Schools in Colorado where

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Company has appointed Carlos Abrams-Rivera CEO and a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2024. Until then, Abrams-Rivera will continue in his role as President of the North America Zone with the added responsibilities of becoming President of Kraft Heinz, effective immediately. Abrams-Rivera will take over as CEO from Miguel Patricio, who has served as the Company’s CEO since 2019 and Chair of the Board since 2022.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful adoption of VingCard Allure door lock panels featuring Mobile Access activation by Hotel Verte, Warsaw, Autograph Collection. Situated within an 18th century palace in the heart of Warsaw, Hotel Verte by leveraging ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions technology can now achieve its goals of simultaneously ensuring high-level security while still maintaining heightened

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 21, 2023

A new study, published in the Journal of Food Protection , found that spacing out samples over time, called “stratified” sampling, is better at catching risky pathogens like Cronobacter in powdered products, such as infant formula, than randomly sampling from the product as it is being produced. In addition, the study found that that while taking more samples of a product generally increases the chance of catching the pathogen, there is a point after which it is unlikely that additional sampling

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

Offering the largest collection of independent luxury hotels in the world, The Leading Hotels of the World is pleased to welcome four new member hotels to its portfolio. This season’s collection includes a host of recent hotel openings and significant renovations: Leading’s first Qatar-based offering, a stylish London townhouse, a holistic wellbeing retreat in Chiang Mai and an, Art Deco hotel in Vancouver.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 21, 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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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

For decades now, it has been fashionable for companies from all industries to craft a mission statement to not only summarize its purpose, but also to give work more purpose. Over the years, the original concept has evolved into creating “values” or “vision” statements.

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Quad Squad will utilize surveys, push polls, interviews and mobile diaries to get immediate feedback from college students across the country.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

GCC-born luxury ecolodge brand and management company ENVI Lodges has today revealed the unique location of its upcoming ecolodge on Saudi Arabia’s pristine Red Sea coast.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 21, 2023

More than 600 people have fallen ill in a suspected food poisoning outbreak at several schools in a Finnish city. This past week, officials from the city of Mikkeli sent a questionnaire to parents of students and staff about symptoms that occurred during or after school meals on Aug. 16. As of Monday morning, answers had been received from nearly 3,800 parents and 350 employees.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

Accor Pacific, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, is delighted to announce the highly anticipated grand opening of Peppers Manly Beach, managed by Accor Vacation Club - a stunning hotel nestled in the heart of Manly, Australia.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 21, 2023

According to recently released data, the number of outbreaks and people sick in them increased in Austria in 2022. 28 foodborne outbreaks were reported in 2022, eight more than in 2021. In these outbreaks, 128 people were affected, which is more than the 92 cases in 2021. Overall, 57 people had to be hospitalized in connection with incidents in 2022, and there were four deaths.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

The rate of growth in occupancy, average daily rate and revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) decelerated considerably in Q2, with room rate fatigue effecting growth in the higher-priced hotel categories. H1 RevPAR experienced a year-over-year increase of 23.6%, decelerating each month from a January high of 103.6% to a June low of 4.7%. Q1 RevPAR increased 53.5% while Q2 increased 11.3%, from the same respective periods in 2022.

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FoodService Director

AUGUST 21, 2023

Snacking is already popular, but for operators who want to sell more, offering options that are easily shareable can be a great strategy.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Silicon Valley has experienced drastic changes including the shift to remote work policies, the exodus of several major companies, and the widespread layoffs in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023. The table below summarizes recent layoffs and remote work policies at major companies in Silicon Valley.

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Food Quality & Safety

AUGUST 21, 2023

No one entity can protect food safety on its own. In FSMA, FDA clearly stated that the role of industry is to produce safe foods. FDA’s role is oversight in their jurisdiction, to ensure that industry is doing its job. Ensuring that food is safe requires a collaborative approach; government, industry, and consumers must work together to achieve the common goal of protecting public health.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is continuing its expansion across Saudi Arabia with the signing of Hilton Dammam Airport, its first airport hotel in the country. The 273-key property will be completed in partnership with Al Musbah Group and Damman Airports Company (DACO).

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Food Quality & Safety

AUGUST 21, 2023

The writing is on the wall for brewers: Consumers are drinking less alcohol than ever before. But this hasn’t kept them from drinking beer—they’re just drinking nonalcoholic (NA) offerings from both traditional brewers and smaller upstarts. In 2022 alone, sales of NA beers grew by 20%, and worldwide, NA beer had become a $22-billion industry—projected to reach $40 billion in the next decade, according to a 2023 report from Global Market Insights.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new, luxury, urban retreat embodying the unique character of Fort Worth, is now accepting reservations. Merging the classic Western personality of Texas with a decidedly modern feel, the hotel captures the approachable sophistication, cultural vibrancy and equestrian spirit of Fort Worth on Camp Bowie Boulevard in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.

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Chef's Deal

AUGUST 21, 2023

Ice storage systems are a newly emerging, eco-friendly cooling trend in the food service business. It is a way to preserve and store energy for later use and ensure the efficiency of cooling operations. Exploring the “Benefits of Ice Storage” reveals a groundbreaking stride in the world of sustainable foodservice solutions since it mainly focuses on the efficient use of energy to achieve cooling.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, today announced the opening of Virgin Hotels Glasgow, the Group’s second European destination. The hotel, set upon the banks of the iconic River Clyde and just a stone’s throw away from Central Station, features a prime location ideal for exploring the city.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 21, 2023

The food shipping industry has witnessed a surge in demand for more efficient services, and with that comes the need for more effective route planning. The success of food enterprises hinges on timely deliveries and cost optimization. To meet these challenges head-on, route planning software has emerged as a transformative tool that can reshape the logistics landscape for food companies.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

You’ve probably noticed it, too – the increased trend towards clustering revenue management positions. Done right, it can help you manage costs, increase efficiency and boost revenue. But it comes with its own set of challenges which are mainly related to time constraints and access to high-quality, accurate data.

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Chef's Deal

AUGUST 21, 2023

Ice storage systems are a newly emerging, eco-friendly cooling trend in the food service business. It is a way to preserve and store energy for later use and ensure the efficiency of cooling operations. Exploring the “Benefits of Ice Storage” reveals a groundbreaking stride in the world of sustainable foodservice solutions since it mainly focuses on the efficient use of energy to achieve cooling.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 21, 2023

My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel Boise/Nampa, ID-Idaho Center in Nampa, ID. The property, owned by Rimrock Companies and managed by Johnson Hospitality, has 85 keys and is strategically situated in the flourishing Boise-Meridian-Nampa metropolitan corridor.

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