Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. These adaptations were driven by evolving consumer preferences for convenience and safety.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches continues to grow, and some adults are now reported in the outbreak. The outbreak has been traced to three brands of cinnamon applesauce: Wanabana, Schnucks, and Weis. Astrofoods produced all three in Ecuador and used cinnamon from the supplier Negasmart.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

With each passing year, new and emerging technologies and techniques that have promise for advancing food safety are developed and validated. This article summarizes the top food safety innovations of 2023, based on audience interest.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

When the Diriyah Company announced a unique giga-project with distinctive cultural, historical, and tourism landmarks, it invited international partners to come together and construct a new legacy for Saudi Arabia. Six Senses will help bring this to life through a new hotel in Wadi Safar, which lies just west of Diriyah and northwest of Riyadh.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

— OPINION — While Poland and Salmonella have met before, in Sweden, eggs and Salmonella were less expected this year. There was a worrying rise in botulism incidents, and Fukushima was back in the news in 2023. While we heard more about Listeria in Enoki mushrooms this year, Salmonella in halva, tahini, sesame-based products, and Hepatitis A in frozen berries are still bubbling near the surface.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

R Collection Hotels, owned by the Rocchi Family, announces its expansion into two distinguished mountain destinations with the official grand opening of two prestigious leisure hotels: Montana Lodge & Spa in La Thuile and Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc in Courmayeur. Both properties are 5-star boutique retreats nestled along the northern border between Switzerland and France.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

If you’re planning a holiday, business trip, or weekend away, you’ll want to find the perfect location. serviced apartments offer full flexibility over long or short term visits with all the comfort and practicality you expect to find in a home.

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Let's Chat Snacks

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Consumers have an interest in nostalgic desserts—45% prefer classic, traditional desserts, and nearly three-quarters (72%) enjoy flavors that remind them of their childhood. 1,2 More than 4 in 5 consumers say they’re at least somewhat interested in trying nostalgically themed desserts; only 2 in 5 operators, though, currently offer them. 1 The remaining restaurants could be missing out on an opportunity to elevate sales with memory-evoking menu items—such as a birthday cake-flavored donut, for e

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Hard Rock International, GEK TERNA Group and the Athens community celebrated the groundbreaking of the luxury resort and Casino in the heart of the Athens Rivera. The groundbreaking event featured a commemorative shovel celebration at the historical Hellinikon Airport. The ceremony to follow was conducted at the Hellinikon Experience Center and included the Hard Rock International executives, GEK TERNA Group executives, Greek government officials, political dignitaries and local community leader

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FMT Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The fifth annual U.S. Snack Index confirms what many of us are feeling – there are simply not enough hours in the day. A lack of time to prepare, eat and enjoy meals – especially among parents and younger generations – will blur the once-clear line between “snacks” and “meals” in 2024. “While Frito-Lay and Quaker’s latest Snack Index confirms that time is scarce, the data also reinforces the fierce passion that consumers have for their food preferences,” said Denise Lefebvre, senior vice preside

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our warmest wishes to our valued readers, esteemed members, and incredible partners. Thank you for a year filled with collaboration, growth, and shared successes.

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FMT Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Quaker, a trusted name and pioneer in the oats segment, proudly announces the addition of celebrity power couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, as its newest brand ambassadors. This momentous collaboration signifies the fusion of Quaker’s 145-year legacy in advocating the ‘goodness of oats’ worldwide with the contemporary influence and appeal of Kiara and Sidharth.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The hotel industry has moved on from many challenges that have plagued it since the COVID-19 pandemic, but new challenges and opportunities have presented themselves in 2023. Carrying on from 2022, markets continue to deal with the highest cost of debt in decades, but the fear of a recession has receded, and the possibility of a “soft landing” from 40-year high inflation growth may be a reality.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The salesperson did everything right. In fact, they did it better than they ever had before. They researched the challenges within the customer’s organization. They made the perfect connection to their value proposition. They learned all about the customer’s business dynamics, their key people, and pressing industry trends. All this work was tied into a highly contextual and targeted outreach.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

For the past year, generative AI has been everywhere, but is it all hype? I set out to explore this question with HSMAI Marketing Advisory Board at a recent meeting. There were mixed opinions in the room, highlighting both the potential and the challenges of integrating AI into the hospitality sector.

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