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Viewpoint: How can technology help in food waste reduction?

Food Management

As operators face the financial and environmental consequences of wasting food, finding smart solutions has become a big priority and modern technology is becoming a valuable ally in this fight, bringing fresh and clever ideas to tackle the challenge head-on.

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What Families Want from Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

The fast casual restaurant segment has seen tremendous success and growth in recent years. According to Circana, Inc./CREST®, while overall restaurant traffic was down four percent in 2022 compared to 2019, fast casual traffic was up nine percent. But there’s one area in which it can improve: with young families. Why should fast casuals work on improving with young families?

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5 things: Philadelphia Schools cafeteria workers authorize strike option

Food Management

This and a hospital cafeteria offering a meal plan for older adults are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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How To Build and Use a Bar Inventory Template

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a successful bar requires careful management of inventory. Keeping track of all the beverages, mixers, garnishes, and other supplies can be a challenging task. That's where a well-organized bar inventory template can come to your rescue.

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County hospital improves night intakes with house-made packaged meals

Food Management

The kitchen stocks refrigerators in nurses’ stations daily with fresh-made sandwiches, salads, parfaits and more.

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Introducing our Newest Advisory Board Members

Chef Ann Foundation

We're excited to welcome seven new changemakers, committed to healthy school food, to The Chef Ann Foundation’s Advisory Board.

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Alto-Shaam Revamps Its C-Suite

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Alto-Shaam has announced several leadership promotions. Karen Hansen, former chief executive officer, is transitioning to chairwoman of the board, while Steve Maahs, former president and chief operating officer, becomes CEO of Alto-Shaam. “We have a strong desire to evolve our family business with our third-generation family members, as we continue Jerry’s pioneering legacy,” Steve says.

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More than 260 patients in daycare outbreak; inspectors find roaches in kitchen

Food Safety News

Overnight, more patients were lab-confirmed as being infected with E. coli, bringing the total to 264 people infected in an outbreak linked to daycare centers in Calgary, Canada. A total of 37 outbreak patients have required hospitalization, and 25 remain hospitalized. Of those remaining in the hospital, 22 have been confirmed by Alberta Health Services as having developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure.

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P.F. Chang’s Touches Down in a New Country

Foodservice Equipment Reports

This month, the Asian-inspired dining brand P.F. Chang’s officially landed in India. On Sept. 3, the first of several locations planned for the country opened in Terminal 2 of the Bangalore International Airport. The new location is operated by HMSHost, which also has food and beverage locations in 120 airports across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.

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Seven sick in French botulism outbreak, including one American

Food Safety News

Seven probable cases of foodborne botulism have been reported in France, according to regional health authorities. An American is believed to be among those affected and an eighth case is under investigation. The Nouvelle Aquitaine Regional Health Authority (ARS) reported that six people are being treated at Bordeaux University Hospital for various neurological or digestive symptoms.

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Remembering the Importance of Food Safety During Food Safety Education Month

FoodHandler

In the foodservice industry, every plate that leaves your kitchen carries not just flavors and aromas, but also the responsibility of providing safe and wholesome meals to customers. Celebrated each September, National Food Safety Education Month provides a platform for foodservice professionals to reaffirm their commitment to food safety. It’s a reminder that excellence in foodservice operations must always be accompanied by excellence in food safety; a reminder that any great meal begins

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Two-Stage Cooling Method

FoodDocs

The two-stage cooling method is critical and recommended food safety practice in the entire food industry. The method ensures that foods will stay fresh during refrigerated storage.

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Introducing our Newest Advisory Board Members

Chef Ann Foundation

We're excited to welcome seven new changemakers, committed to healthy school food, to The Chef Ann Foundation’s Advisory Board.

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California Senate passes Assembly bill to ban certain food ingredients for safety concerns

Food Safety News

The California Food Safety Act, which passed the State Assembly on May 15 with a 54-to-12 vote, was also approved Monday by the State Senate with a 33 to 3 vote. The California Assembly today, or anytime after, can vote to concur with the Senate version, which differs from the original Assembly bill in one crucial aspect. If the Assembly does concur, AB418 will be on the Governor’s desk, and many food manufacturers will change their recipes to eliminate ingredients banned by the new law in Calif

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Boost Your Beverage Sales with Visi-Slide Glides

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Whether you’re trying to build sales for energy drinks, soda, canned coffee or other prepackaged beverages, a beverage merchandiser shelving solution, like Visi-Slide glides, can showcase your products, while simplifying the stocking process and reducing labor costs. Effective merchandising grabs the attention of shoppers who may not have originally intended to buy a beverage during their.

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FSIS Launches New Recall and Public Health Alert API Data Tool

Food Safety Tech

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has launched a new feature on its website that enables software developers to access data on recalls and public health alerts through an application programming interface (API), allowing the public to access critical and timely public health information. Currently, FSIS issues recall communications to alert consumers of potential food safety issues related to FSIS-regulated products.

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Dave's Hot Chicken delivers authenticity

Fast Casual

Dave's Hot Chicken went from a parking lot pop-up to a fast casual juggernaut. The opening keynote at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte from Sept. 11 to 13 took a look at how the brand did it.

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The Blakely Hotel in New York City Joins Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hospitality Net

LuxUrban Hotels Inc. ("LuxUrban" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LUXH), which utilizes an asset-light business model to lease entire hotels on a long-term basis and rent out hotel rooms in these properties in key major metropolitan cities, announced today that the Blakely Hotel in New York City has been re-branded as "The Blakely by LuxUrban, Trademark Collection® by Wyndham.

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Local Hospital to Drive Patient Satisfaction Through New Dining Initiative

Culinary Services Group

T.J. Regional Health partners with Culinary Services Group to provide new menus, healthier choices, and happier patients. Glasgow, KY – T.J. Regional Health is partnering with food management company Culinary Services Group to provide innovative menus and freshly prepared meals while enhancing patient engagement and satisfaction. The healthcare provider’s three retail venues will enjoy customer-driven menus featuring a wide variety of local favorites and healthy options.

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Salmonella Outbreak Investigation Reinforces Importance of Drain Sanitation

Food Safety Tech

Drains can harbor pathogens and biofilms in facilities and have been cited as the cause of a Salmonella Motevideo outbreak in Quebec, Canada. For “ Investigation of a Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak Related to the Environmental Contamination of a Restaurant Kitchen Drainage System, Québec, Canada, 2020–2021 ,” ( Journal of Food Protection , October 2023), researchers André Paradis, Marie-France Beaudet, Marianne Boisvert Moreau and Caroline Huot, documented the investigation into the outbreak tha

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Why Full Service & Luxury Independent Hoteliers are Going ‘All In’ on All-in-One Tech

Hospitality Net

Independent luxury and full service hotel and resort groups are not willing to settle for less regarding operations technology. Still, their search for the best tools for the job has left many operators bogged down in complexity as they manage too many disparate systems at once. No hotelier can circumvent the rising complexity of operations today, but independents need more time and support to navigate these challenges and remain profitable.

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Inside Western Michigan University's new student center

FoodService Director

Here's a glance at the new building, which is home to a variety of student resources, gathering spaces and, of course, dining choices.

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The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali Unveils Its Breathtaking Revamp

Hospitality Net

The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali celebrates a momentous 32-year milestone as it gracefully concludes its full-scale transformation, a tribute to the captivating nature and indigenous Balinese culture that surrounds it. The resort is now welcoming guests to its elevated rooms, restaurants and facilities adorned with elements that cherish heritage combined with modern elegance.

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Beyond Food Delivery: The Tech-Driven Evolution of Food Trucks

The Restaurant Technology Guys

? Food trucks are rolling into the digital age! Learn how technology is taking these culinary gems beyond curbside dining, from mobile apps to digital menus. Read the blog to find out more! #FoodTrucks #TechInDining #FoodOnWheels The post Beyond Food Delivery: The Tech-Driven Evolution of Food Trucks appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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A New Chapter Unfolds: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Enters New Zealand With The Addition Of Robertson Lodges

Hospitality Net

With rich landscapes, a multi-layered cultural heritage, and untouched wilderness, New Zealand has captured the imagination of some of the world’s most creative minds. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts ® is embarking on a journey to this iconic destination with Robertson Lodges, a distinguished collection of three resorts, each offering a unique and luxurious escape.

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How to save money with restaurant leases

Fast Casual

What aspects of your lease are most important? How can you save money on those details? Read more to find out!

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Marriott Hotels Brings Innovative Design and Heartfelt Hospitality to Munich’s Lively Westend District

Hospitality Net

Exceptional event spaces, elevated guestrooms and enriching experiences await at the highly anticipated Munich Marriott Hotel City West.

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Majority of foodborne infections rose in 2022 in the Netherlands

Food Safety News

Most foodborne infections increased in the Netherlands in 2022 compared to the year before, according to the latest figures. The most notable outbreak was when 72 people contracted typhoid fever on a ship that housed asylum seekers. It was likely that they were infected by Salmonella Typhi through the ship’s drinking water supply, which was old and located near sewage pipes.

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What Hoteliers Need to Know about Rising Insurance Costs: Leave No Stone Unturned

Hospitality Net

Just as ensuring hotel safety requires leaving no asset or process unexamined, the quest for affordable property coverage requires casting a wide net.

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Researchers Use Publicly Available WGS Data to Investigate AMR in Salmonella

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study aiming to investigate the usefulness of publicly available whole genome sequencing (WGS) data for Salmonella surveillance has provided an overview of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among different serovars and defined the most common antibiotic resistance genes.

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Who Needs AI?

Hospitality Net

My recent trip to HSMAI’s annual Revenue Optimization Conference resulted in (no surprises) all talk about AI this and AI that. At a subsequent meeting with my peers, which further underlined this all consuming topic from session to session, a colleague turned to me and said “… are we tired of AI yet?” I had to nod in the affirmative.

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