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Building a Healthier Future for Virginia's Kids

Chef Ann Foundation

The Chef Ann Foundation has partnered with the Virginia Department of Education to identify barriers and capacity to procure, process, and serve more fresh, locally sourced food in the school meal programs of divisions across Virginia. The project focuses on bringing more scratch cooking, culturally inclusive meals and local procurement to these divisions.

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5 tech things: Levy to debut next-gen fan f&b experience at new Los Angeles arena

Food Management

This and a robot that delivers food and snacks to resident rooms in an Ohio skilled nursing center are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud

Food Safety News

A probe into counterfeit oils has led to 11 arrests and the seizure of more than 260,000 liters of olive oil. Europol supported the spin-off food fraud investigation as part of Operation Opson. It was started by the Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) and the Italian Carabinieri. Investigators found the suspects used lampante oil, a lower-quality variant of olive oil, to dilute their product and sell it as virgin or extra virgin.

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Top 15 healthcare food service stories of 2023

Food Management

The year’s top healthcare stories tracked how dining operations in hospitals and medical centers tackled issues like sustainability and the use of technology.

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More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce

Food Safety News

Federal officials continue to receive reports of children with elevated levels of lead in their blood. An international investigation of cinnamon in applesauce products is ongoing. As of Dec. 6 the Food and Drug Administration had received reports of 64 “adverse events” in children aged 6 and younger. The children are spread across 27 states. Three applesauce products have been recalled: Wanabana brand applesauce pouches sold nationwide and online and Schnuck’s and Weis brands of pouches sold r

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Restaurant Staffing Shortages Don’t Have To Be the Norm

Modern Restaurant Management

More than three years and six million jobs later, the restaurant industry reached a milestone this fall. Employment, after having plummeted into the pandemic pit, completed its climb back to the surface. This is a breakthrough, for sure. The picture could not have been bleaker in 2020, as we all recall. Facing COVID-induced restrictions and worried customers, tens of thousands of restaurants closed within the first year of the pandemic.

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Path Forward: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency through Equipment Qualification

Food Safety Magazine

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak with Matt Brosseau, Founder of Path Forward Consulting, about equipment qualifications, why it is important for food processors to understand them, and how Path Forward Consulting can support processors in the equipment qualification process.

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A new window opens for the emerging lab-meat industry

Food Safety News

Joint regulation of cell-cultured meat by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has not brought transparency to the novel food. To help fill that transparency gap, the Center for the Environment and Welfare ( CEW ) has announced the launch of LabMeat.com , a new website to educate the public about the technology behind lab-grown meat, which is also known as cell-cultured meat.

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More Consumers Dining Out This Holiday Season

Foodservice Equipment Reports

A total of 63% of adults plan to eat out during the next several weeks and 48% plan to order takeout or delivery, according to the National Restaurant Association. The association conducted a survey of more than 1,000 adults across the U.S. in November. “Our research confirms that restaurants serve a practical need during the holiday season—giving guests the gift of time so they can enjoy the.

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Another company recalls pre-cut cantaloupe products because of Salmonella outbreak

Food Safety News

TGD Cuts LLC has initiated a recall of some of its fresh-cut fruit cup, clamshell and tray products because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh, which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Because of the expanded recall of fresh, whole cantaloupes by TruFresh on Nov. 28, TGD Cuts LLC is issuing this recall. Cantaloupes recalled by TruFresh were used as a raw material in TGD Cuts, LLC fruit cup, clamshell and tray products listed below.

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McDonald’s To Grow Unit Count at Fastest Pace Ever

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Today, McDonald’s announced new growth targets for its Accelerating the Arches strategic plan. To start, McDonald’s aims to expand to 50,000 restaurants by the end of 2027. The goal marks the fastest period of growth in company history, it states, with an expected run rate of 1,000 gross openings across the U.S. and international-operated markets in 2027.

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How Technology Addresses Inventory Shrinkage to Maximize Profit Margins

Total Food Service

In the hospitality industry, where profit margins are notoriously slim, typically ranging from 0 to 15 percent with an average falling between 3 to 5 percent , every efficiency gain and cost-saving measure can make a significant difference. Among the most pressing challenges for restaurant, bar, and taproom operators are the issues of fraud, waste, and breakage, where these instances of inventory shrinkage can silently erode the already thin margins.

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Great Food Packaging: Competitive Best Practices

NewPoint Marketing

The Evolution of Great Food Packaging The evolution of great food packaging reflects broader societal changes, technology, and consumer behavior. Packaging continues to evolve from its humble beginnings as a functional necessity to its current role as a key marketing tool and environmental statement. As we look towards the future, it’s clear that the journey […] The post Great Food Packaging: Competitive Best Practices appeared first on NewPoint Marketing.

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Does Your Menu Need A Kick? Let Mike’s Hot Honey Help You Turn Up The Heat

Total Food Service

Mike’s Hot Honey has been heating up the restaurant world in recent years with its unique blend of sweet and spicy flavors. What’s the secret? The honey is infused with chili peppers, resulting in a delicious balance of heat and sweetness. The versatile product can have a place on nearly any menu from breakfast and brunch, to dinner, desserts and cocktails and more.

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FDA investigating new outbreak of Listeria infections; continues work on other outbreaks

Food Safety News

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes. As of Dec. 6 the agency had not determined a source for the outbreak, which has three confirmed patients. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not posted any information on the outbreak. The FDA has not reported where the patients live or their ages.

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Why is Alignment Essential When Searching for a Dining Services Partner? 

Culinary Services Group

One of the first lessons you learn as a leader in business is determining whether an investment is worthwhile. If you intend to spend time, energy, and finances on something, it should have a high return and low risk. Most importantly, it should align with your mission and values. Both are vital to providing quality long-term care, where culture, capabilities, and cost are all factors you must consider as you figure out what services to outsource and which ones you already have the resources to

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Levering Cinematic Success with Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth’s Barbie Adventure

Hospitality Net

Fairmont’s ambitious Beyond Limits campaign embodies the essence of this luxury brand’s recognition that accommodations are infinitely more than comfortable beds. The brand-wide campaign epitomizes one of the tenets of the Mille Club, a program we (Hotel Mogel) run designed to inspire any hotelier with lessons from the five-star, thousand-dollar-plus-ADR hotspots around the globe.

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U.S. Bill Introduced to Prohibit Sale of Unwashed Poppy Seeds Due to Dangerous Opiate Levels

Food Safety Magazine

Recently introduced to the U.S. Senate, the Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act would prohibit the sale of poppy seeds that contain harmful levels of opiates and require the U.S.

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The Indigo Road Hospitality Group Opens Bridge Creek Inn in Clayton, GA

Hospitality Net

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has opened Bridge Creek Inn in Clayton, GA, a new addition to its expanding collection of boutique hotels across the Southeast. Managed by The Indigo Road for Ridgeline Investment Partners, the property’s owner, this hotel marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth.

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The University of Nevada at Reno puts a big marketing push behind sustainable dining

FoodService Director

The sustainability team at the university has worked to spread awareness about recent efforts such as the implementation of reusable to-go containers.

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Notable Resort Developments in Telluride

Hospitality Net

Over the past decade, Telluride has gained popularity as a secluded resort destination during both the summer and winter months. However, when compared to other mountain resort destinations throughout the region, Telluride has few luxury-resort lodging options.

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Sonnets by Tata Coffee: Brew Brilliance in Every Cup

FMT Magazine

Introducing the winter warming delight, 1868 by Tata Tea: Dessert Chai, a blend that transports you to the heart of indulgence. This cup of black tea infused with spices mirrors the coziness of the season, offering the pleasure of savoring an Indian sweet adorned with premium pistachios. Immerse yourself in the opulent notes of kesar pista, intertwining seamlessly with the aromatic embrace of cardamom.

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2027 Opening Planned for Katanchel, A Belmond Hotel, Mexico

Hospitality Net

Reinforcing its cluster in Mexico, Belmond has acquired Hacienda Katanchel, formerly a hacienda dating back to the 17th century situated near Merida, Yucátan. In the Mayan language, Katanchel translates to "’where one asks for the arch of heaven," a name that alludes to the site’s past as an astronomic observatory. With an expanse of 220 hectares, the extraordinary estate is home to a cenote (underground river), a sacred well, native flora and fauna, and the remains of an ancient Mayan pyramid,

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Cornitos Joined Hands with Horn OK Please Festival 11.0

FMT Magazine

Embarking on a flavorful collaboration, Cornitos was delighted to be the dynamic co-powered by sponsor of Horn Ok Please 11.0! that took place at JLN Stadium on 1st – 3rd December. Nestled at the heart of this extravaganza, Cornitos highlighted its signature crunch and zest along with fun-filled activities to the forefront, elevating the festival experience to new heights.

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Bolton White Group Hotels partners with IDS Next to elevate service standards

Hospitality Net

Bolton White Group, a leading hospitality brand in Africa renowned for service excellence, has partnered with hospitality technology leader, IDS Next, using IDS Next’s FortuneNext 7.0 Hotel ERP to provide service excellence. Among its three properties using IDS Next’s Enterprise Resource Planning solution is Johnwood Hotel (winner of the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023 in the category of Luxury New Hotel - Africa, New Luxury Hotel - Nigeria and Luxury City Hotel - Nigeria), Bolton Whi

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Study Shows Ability of MDR E. Coli Strain to Outcompete Other E. Coli Strains in Gut

Food Safety Magazine

A study led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has found that one multidrug-resistant (MDR) strain of Escherichia coli —MDR ST131—has the ability to outcompete other strains of E. coli in a healthy gut.

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Trailborn Debuts First Hotel

Hospitality Net

Inspired by themes of Americana, Trailborn collaborated with acclaimed Venice Beach-based architecture firm, Electric Bowery, to design Trailborn Rocky Mountains in a way that pays homage to the rustic wilderness that surrounds it. Each Trailborn hotel is crafted with a strong sense of place, featuring art, decor, and amenities from local makers. For this project, the design team maintained the historic feel of the lodge, while reimagining and renovating every guestroom, bathroom, lobby, pool, a

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Foodborne Salmonella Outbreak Points to Drainage Systems as a Contamination Risk Factor

Food Safety Magazine

A recent analysis of a Canadian foodborne salmonellosis outbreak investigation has highlighted the importance of considering possible aerosolization of bacteria from drainage systems in restaurants as a risk factor for foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Marriott and Palm Hills Developments Sign Agreement to Open the Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) today announced it has signed an agreement with Palm Hills Developments to open The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills, signaling a commitment to strengthening its portfolio of properties across the company’s luxury brands in Egypt.Expected to open in 2027, the luxury property is expected to include 150 guestrooms and 50 one-, two- and three-bedroom serviced apartments, and will bring The Ritz-Carlton’s legendary service and exquisite design to West Ca

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Specifi Adds Talent to Team Serving the UK, Ireland

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Foodservice equipment specification provider Specifi announced in a Dec. 7 release that Simon Lilley has been appointed to serve as its business development manager. Lilley will help foodservice dealers and design consultants in the U.K. and Ireland market save time and grow their businesses with Specifi’s quote and design solutions. “The foodservice equipment and supplies industry is at a.

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Meet RENAI by Renaissance: The Pilot Program for Renaissance Hotels’ New AI-powered Virtual Concierge Service

Hospitality Net

Travelers staying at select Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, will soon have instant access to vetted, insiders’ picks for vibey cocktail bars, under-the-radar attractions, top-rated breakfast spots and more through an exciting new virtual concierge service. Today the brand announced a pilot program for RENAI by Renaissance (pronounced “ren-A”), which stands for Renaissance Artificial Intelligence, and is akin to having a well-connecte

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