Food Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Touches checkout means shorter lines and faster transactions in airports, healthcare facilities and other high-volume locations.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Bill Marler , food safety advocate and foodborne attorney since 1993, whose Seattle law firm, Marler Clark ’s work was recently profiled in the Netflix documentary “Poisoned,” The Dirty Truth about your Food, is calling on the importers of Salmonella-tainted cantaloupes to pay the medical bills of the victims of the outbreak in the United States and Canada.

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This and a hospital cafeteria manager stealing over $100,000 are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

See the trailer and watch the documentary. The U.S. and Canadian Salmonella Cantaloupe Outbreaks : As of November 24, 99 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 32 states. Arkansas (1), Arizona (7), California (1), Colorado (2), Georgia (3), Iowa (5), Illinois (4), Indiana (2), Kentucky (5), Massachusetts (1), Maryland (1), Michigan (1), Minnesota (13), Missouri (9), Mississippi (1), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (4), New Jersey (1), Nevada (2), New York

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned people not to eat Caligold chocolate following reports of illness. The 70 percent dark chocolate bars were sold at Mansfield Market in Nottinghamshire, England. FSA and other authorities are trying to find out whether the product has a wider distribution. Police referred the incident to the FSA. A 63-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of administering a noxious substance and is assisting police with their inquiries.

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A letter from senior executive editor Tara Fitzpatrick

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration continues using 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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sysco Corp. completed its anticipated acquisition of Edward Don, the company shared in a Monday, Nov. 27 post. “[Edward Don] will now operate as a standalone specialty division within Sysco led by Steve Don, complementing our Supplies on the Fly business and creating a specialty equipment and supplies platform that will enhance our assortment and service to customers,” Sysco’s statement reads.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Kwik Trip Inc. has initiated a recall of three varieties of freshcut fruit cup and tray products because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh which has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak. Because of an expanded recall of fresh, whole cantaloupes by TruFresh, Kwik Trip Inc. is issuing this recall. Cantaloupes recalled by TruFresh were used as a raw material in Kwik Trip, Inc. fruit cup and tray products listed below, according to the company’s recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administ

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the CAMBRO blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Few techniques have the power to elevate a simple piece of meat to a luxurious dining experience quite like dry aging. Dry aging meat is a time-honored practice that involves aging meat in controlled conditions to enhance its flavor, tenderness and overall quality. One crucial element in the dry aging process is the shelving system used to store and age the meat.

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Food Safety Tech

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Researchers have developed a dual-readout aggregation-induced emission nanoparticle-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) for rapid qualitative and quantitative detection of E. coli O157:H7 in food. For the study , published in ACS Nano (November 27, 2023), Gan Zhang, et al, designed an aggregation-induced emission luminogen—2,3-Bis(4-(bis(4-( tert -butyl)phenyl)amino)phenyl)fumaronitrile (BAPF).

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As the world prepares to wrap up 2023, Airbnb has shaken the magic eight ball to unveil what travel in the New Year will look like. For the vacation planning geeks out there, our data reveals some of the top trending destinations and what factors are influencing how people are traveling. Travel next year has lots of surprises and emerging new trends in store, including adventures to Japan, celebrating Carnival and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as well as many people staying stateside to embrace

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Food Safety Tech

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Natural flavors are ubiquitous in foods today, and chances are, at least one of the products that your company manufactures contains them. But what are they, and how should they be identified on your packaging? Natural flavors are defined at 21 CFR 101.22(a)(3) as “the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable

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ComplianceMate

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere these days. With so many claims about its ability to solve a wide variety of issues, it was inevitable that the technology would be considered for the purposes of maintaining food safety. Is this a realistic idea and, if so, how close are we to using AI in the food system?

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this engaging episode of The Unfamiliar Shift, Ariela Kiradjian dives deep into the world of boutique hospitality with the illustrious Arnaud Zannier, the Founder of Zannier Hotels. Known for their unique luxury hotel experiences worldwide, from Cambodia to Namibia, Zannier Hotels stand out with their emphasis on simplicity, authenticity, and respect for local heritage.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Eight times since 2017, growers of leafy greens, especially those producing Romaine lettuce , have been rocked by outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7. The pathogen associated with the intestines of cows rode in on the greens, causing sicknesses, sending people to hospitals for treatment of kidney ailment, and, oh yes, killing seven who made the mistake of eating a salad.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

For the first time, a hostel in Europe has achieved the maximum GreenSign Level 5 standard a&o Venice thus one of only 19 top-rated hostels in Europe In addition: a&o Vienna Central Station and a&o Vienna Stadthalle achieve Level 4 a&o is the only hostel chain in Europe to report individual CO2 values This has never happened before: the a&o Venice is the first hostel in Europe to achieve GreenSign level 5.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Aggregating produce is just one thing food hubs do to build capacity for regional food systems. Depending on the season, produce like multicolored heirloom tomatoes from Ward’s Berry Farm, vertically grown lettuces from Gotham Greens, boxes of shiitakes from RI Mushroom Co, or vibrant root vegetables fill the loading dock of Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s (FFRI) Market Mobile hub every Tuesday.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A new urban retreat is coming to Honolulu’s revitalized city center, AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu, set to open December 12, 2023. The first AC hotel on the island of Oahu and one of the first business-traveler-driven concepts in the area, AC Hotel Honolulu is a 112-room boutique hotel located in the heart of Honolulu’s business district. Set near Oahu’s Chinatown, this new hotel has easy access to the vibrant nightlife, art, and a budding restaurant scene.

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FoodService Director

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The foodservice provider is rolling out self-checkout at airports, healthcare facilities and some of its other high volume locations.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Ushering in a new chapter in the storied history of a landmark location in the heart of Morocco’s "City of Lights," the new Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr is now confirming reservations ahead of its grand opening early next year.

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Fast Casual

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Is your brand doing what it takes to retain customers? Tax experts, H&R Block Canada, dive into how reviews, surveys, and customer insights keep their customers coming back. Watch the on-demand webinar to learn more.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The travel industry has seen a sharp increase in bookings both abroad and domestically. With more travelers planning trips, jet setters are looking less for "touristy" experiences and more for authentic stays that focus on the local culture.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The European Food Standards Agency (EFSA) has published its annual report for the Scientific Network on Microbiological Risk Assessment, summarizing the network’s activities throughout 2023. The network facilitates scientific cooperation between 25 EU Member States, Switzerland, and Norway.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the U.S., will host its seventh annual Hospitality Heroes Reception at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) on January 23, 2024, from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. at the J.W. Marriott in Los Angeles.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

On the tenth anniversary of mandatory food hygiene rating display in Wales, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) reports a 44 percent increase in the number of Welsh food businesses that have a top hygiene rating of five.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

paleo, the open property management platform for hospitality, has been appointed by Koncept Hotels to hardwire automation into its guest journey and operations.Established in 2017, the holistically sustainable hotel group is at the forefront of the hotel industry’s transformation, offering a digitised, self-service hotel concept with a focus on sustainable business practices.

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FoodHandler

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I spend a bit of time in these blogs discussing various nuances of food safety – but one that we haven’t spent much time discussing is basic temperature management. I think we all, at least I certainly do, take this knowledge for granted after having been exposed to it for so long. Can you imagine a new hire coming to work in a commercial kitchen for the first time and how confusing all the temperatures we use on a daily basis must be for them?

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic, labor shortage and talent management challenges have been propelled to the top of the agenda in many industries. However, the cruise industry has been particularly hard hit. While more than 1.8 million people were employed in the cruise industry in 2019, by 2022 that number had dropped by almost 40%. When business picked up faster than expected, filling open positions became the number one priority.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

To help operators on their path to a more sustainable future, Foodservice Packaging Institute’s President Natha Dempsey will take the stage at FER’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium in January. Dempsey will take attendees on a deep dive into foodservice packaging recovery. She will share best practices around recycling or composting cups, containers, boxes, bags and other items.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In April 2023, Kelly Ching and Eileen Lim, final year students at EHL Hospitality Business School, embarked on a transformative journey by enrolling in the Sustainability Hospitality Challenge. Their dedication and hard work, along with coaching sessions from Romane Petit (EHL Research Assistant), propelled them to secure a spot in the competition’s top 10 during the semi-finals held in Amsterdam.

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