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School Nutrition Association calls on Congress to raise meal reimbursements in 2025 Position Paper

Food Management

The organization also advocated for expanded universal free school meal access and a way to address growing meal debt.

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Make or Break: Managing the Media’s Role in Food Recalls

Modern Restaurant Management

In a recall crisis, the media can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy – it all comes down to how you manage the message. With food recalls at a five year high , there’s (understandably!) increased consumer demand for real-time information about these incidents. The media can be incredibly valuable in distributing updates to the public and other key stakeholders, but if the information they have is inaccurate or sensationalized, it’s not helpful in protecting public health

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Trouble ahead for dessert on the menu: Not-so-sweet news

Food Management

Price-conscious consumers are swapping away-from-home desserts for less expensive homemade or store-bought treats.

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Ep. 185. Dr. Haley Oliver: Global Food Safety Innovation to 'Feed the Future'

Food Safety Magazine

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak to Haley Oliver, Ph.D., Director of the USAID-funded Feed the Future Food Safety Innovation Lab at Purdue University, about her work to improve global food safety through targeted projects in Kenya, Cambodia, Nepal, and beyond.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Daviess Community Hospital revamps inpatient menus with a focus on balanced nutrition

Food Management

The food and nutrition team at the Indiana hospital will also take a more hands-on approach to the meal-ordering process.

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USDA Considering More Changes to Listeria Rule, RTE Sampling After Boar's Head Outbreak Review

Food Safety Magazine

USDA-FSIS published a summary of its review of the deadly Boars Head Listeria monocytogenes outbreak, along with newly announced long-term measures to review and modernize its L. monocytogenes regulations and ready-to-eat (RTE) sampling programs.

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Using customer data to boost loyalty

Fast Casual

A panel at the upcoming Restaurant & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from March 11 to 13 will examine how restaurants can leverage data to cultivate lifetime customer loyalty and brand advocacy.

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FATTOM Meaning in Food Safety: What Does FATTOM Stand For?

FoodDocs

What does the acronym FATTOM stand for? Why is FATTOM important in food safety? Get the answers along with practical tips for the culinary world.

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6 steps to building a debt-free restaurant

Fast Casual

Multi-unit Genghis Grill franchisee reveals six strategies for opening a second location with no debt.

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267. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 267 – Revolutionizing Beverages: The Story of Sidework’s Game-Changing Innovation

The Restaurant Technology Guys

In today’s fast-paced world, the restaurant industry is constantly evolving. With new technologies emerging daily, businesses strive to elevate their service quality and optimize operations.

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Creating a Sense of Comfort

Modern Restaurant Management

The Frog and The Peach chef and owner Bruce Lefebvre disliked the restaurant's restrooms feeling they didn't match the level of ambiance he strives to provide for guests. He initiated a renovation to make the restrooms as elevated as his menu and as comfortable as the best seat in the house. “The restrooms were dated, to say the least.

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Singapore Food Safety and Security Bill Passes Parliament

Food Safety Magazine

The Singapore Food Safety and Security Bill has passed Parliament, aiming to consolidate and standardize under one piece of legislation relevant food laws, as well as to modernize Singapores food safety regulatory system and strengthen its food chain resilience.

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The Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Allergen Management

Food Safety Guru

Managing allergens in your food business is not just a legal obligation; its a vital part of ensuring customer safety and maintaining trust. With food allergies on the rise, customers rely on you to serve them safe meals. This article will walk you through the basics of allergen management to help your business stay compliant and safeguard its reputation.

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Content Creator Uses Viral TikTok Videos to Support Community Fridges

the CAMBRO blog

When Britt Parnell moved to Baton Rouge, he didnt know many people, so he spent his free time posting cooking content on TikTok. A self-taught home chef, Parnell became passionate about cooking while making meals for others during addiction treatment. Eventually, Parnell put down roots and began dating his partner who works at a nonprofit that houses a community fridge.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring Holiday Inn brand to Puri

Hospitality Net

The 100-key hotel will be a located at a picturesque sea-facing location in Puri, bringing world-class hospitality to the city.

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Is veganism declining and should plant-based menu options stay?

Kitchen CUT

Veganuary seems to be making fewer waves in the media. This raises an important question: Is veganism losing momentum? And should hospitality operators continue to offer plant-based menu options? The post Is veganism declining and should plant-based menu options stay? appeared first on Kitchen Cut.

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Radisson Hotel Group expands in Saudi Arabia with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh Minhal. This latest addition reaffirms the Groups commitment to expand its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and presence in the capital.

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The Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Allergen Management

Food Safety Guru

Managing allergens in your food business is not just a legal obligation; its a vital part of ensuring customer safety and maintaining trust. With food allergies on the rise, customers rely on you to serve them safe meals. This article will walk you through the basics of allergen management to help your business stay compliant and safeguard its reputation.

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Mercure Ankara Kizilay Opens in the Heart of Türkiye’s Capital

Hospitality Net

Mercure, renowned for its authentic and locally inspired hospitality, unveils its first hotel in Ankara, Trkiye. Situated in the citys dynamic Kzlay district, Mercure Ankara Kzlay embodies the brands mission to serve as a portal to the destination, seamlessly blending contemporary comforts with the spirited essence of Ankara.

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Where Are You Allowed to Wash Your Hands?

FoodDocs

One of the fastest ways to spread contamination in any kitchen is through food handlers' hands. Get the answer to: Where can a food worker wash her hands?

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From the Field: Penn Dining Doubles Down on Plant-Forward Competition

Bon Appetit Management Company

The Wellness team and Wellness Cup winners. Left to right: Amanda Schlink, wellness coordinator; Sharon Brown, cook I; Jonathan Chase, sous chef; Mouhamed Mboup, executive chef; Imeshia Davis, cook II; Sarah Goff, wellness manager. Penn Dining chefs competed in their second annual Wellness Cup Competition , showcasing their plant-forward spin on an American classic: the burger.

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Gift Cards and Alternative Payments: Their Place in the Hotel Operations Ecosystem

Hospitality Net

What good is a gift card if its a chore to purchase or use? Keeping this top of mind should be key to hoteliers when considering program options, and its particularly important as travelers begin to cash-in gift cards bestowed on them during the recent holiday season. Gift cards and other forms of alternative payment are becoming increasingly popular with consumers, with a recent Capital One study finding that the U.S. gift card market is expected to generate $324.5 billion in revenue in 2024 an

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10 AgriFoodTech Battles of 2024: Hard Lessons Learned and Insights for the Industry

Forward Fooding

The AgriFoodTech sector had a tough year in 2024, facing unprecedented challenges that continue to reshape the industry landscape. Investments plummeted, the economy slumped, and the industry continue to face regulatory hurdles, let alone the complexity of addressing changing consumer needs that even the most promising startups are grappling with a harsh new reality.

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SiteMinder Dominates at 2025 HotelTechAwards with Continued Leadership in eCommerce

Hospitality Net

SiteMinder, the worlds leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, has again dominated at the 2025 HotelTechAwards with its sustained leadership in hotel eCommerce and servicing the modern needs of hoteliers.

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Atosa Highlights New Development Plans

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Atosa USA is expanding its Culinary Innovation Center in Rockwall, Texas, to serve as its Culinary Innovation & Research Center—”a hub for cutting-edge product development, automation and culinary exploration.” The center will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and resources.

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The Hotels Network Named Best Direct Booking Tool for Third Consecutive Year in 2025 HotelTechAwards

Hospitality Net

The Hotels Network (THN) is proud to announce its recognition as 2025s #1 Direct Booking Tool by Hotel Tech Report, marking the third consecutive year the company has received this honor. THN was also named the runner-up for Hotel Rate Parity for the third year in a row, reinforcing its excellence in delivering innovative solutions that drive direct booking success and revenue optimization for hoteliers.

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Thermo-Kool Names National Sales Manager

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Laurel, Miss.-based Thermo-Kool, a manufacturer of walk-in refrigeration and blast chillers, has a new addition to its team. Jon Biegel has been appointed as Thermo-Kool’s new national sales manager.

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The Curve Hotel, with 602 apartments in Qatar, migrates to the cloud with Hotelogix

Hospitality Net

Singapore, 14/January/2025: Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, said The Curve Hotel with 602 apartments in Qatar has migrated to its enterprise-grade Hotel Property Management (Hotel PMS) to gain efficient control over business processes to drive growth while lowering overall IT related costs.

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Bottle Fridges

Chef's Deal

Bottle fridges are specialized cooling equipment designed to store and chill beverages and drinks like beer, water, soft drinks, and even wine with a temperature range between 30F and 65F (1.111C and 18.333C ). They are ideal for preserving the taste and flavor of your valuable drinks, creating an attractive bottle display, and facilitating access to the stocks when needed.

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Canary Technologies Sweeps 2025 HotelTechAwards With 8 Wins

Hospitality Net

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Jan. 13, 2025) Canary Technologies, the industrys leading AI-powered Guest Management System, has demonstrated its prominence in hospitality technology by being recognized with eight 2025 HotelTechAwards from HotelTechReport (HTR).