Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, QR codes took center stage in the restaurant industry. The technology allowed patrons to bypass physical menus and access digital menus instead, lowering the risk of spreading the virus. But QR codes offer much more than a pathway to a menu on our phones. Businesses use the 2D barcode in new, exciting ways every day. For example, Pizza Hut used QR codes to turn pizza boxes into an augmented reality game of Pac-Man, while Chili’s promoted the technology at its

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration announced today it has selected Cornell alumnus Keith Barr ’92, IHG’s former chief executive officer, as the recipient of the 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. The award will be presented at the Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards ceremony in New York City on June 4, 2024.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

JANUARY 24, 2024

Today, we will be discussing the significance and process of cleaning the condenser coil on your Atosa refrigerator or freezer. This is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it helps in conserving energy, reducing service costs, and prolonging the life of your compressor. Before carrying out any preventive maintenance, it is essential to disconnect the power to your cabinet.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

A recent study has shown the potential of a bacteriophage cocktail for controlling nontyphoidal Salmonella enterica on chicken, while also emphasizing that, because phage efficacy is dependent on many variables, validating treatments for relevant application conditions is key.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

The newest Ritz-Carlton is official, joining the luxury brand’s portfolio of more than 100 hotels and resorts worldwide. Named The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas as of today, the 400-acre property is set in the rolling hills of a former family ranch just minutes from downtown Dallas.

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Culinary Services Group

JANUARY 24, 2024

Healthcare facilities aren’t traditionally known for their high-quality food. However, just like you wouldn’t go to the chiropractor to get your taxes done, you don’t see your doctor because they’re a great chef. Even if you’re not in the market to completely overhaul your dining program, being known for an unappetizing culinary selection doesn’t have to be the narrative for your healthcare community, either.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Following the California Food Safety Act’s precedent, Illinois Senate Bill 2637, dubbed the Illinois Food Safety Act , aims to ban brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3 from foods sold in the state.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

The service industry, which is mostly characterized by its fast-paced nature and customer-centric focus, often faces the challenge of maintaining high employee morale. The role of leadership in creating a positive work environment is pivotal. Leaders in the service sector have the unique responsibility of balancing customer satisfaction with employee well-being.

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FoodService Director

JANUARY 24, 2024

The barbecue brand, founded by comedians Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer, will be available for students this semester.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Located in the heart of the Kontorhaus district, the new Hamburg hotel features 457 rooms starting at EUR 122 (£105) per night. Reflecting the urban look of the local area and Hamburg lifestyle, The Cloud One Hamburg-Kontorhaus offers high-quality design, products from local partners and exclusive events.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 24, 2024

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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NewPoint Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Dual-Path Top Food Marketing Strategies in CPG and B2B Brands For most food companies, NewPoint works with the need for both B2C CPG and B2B food service top food marketing strategies in their sales portfolio to stay competitive. and drive margins. In today’s ever-evolving food industry landscape, businesses continuously navigate complex challenges and opportunities, especially […] The post Top Food Marketing Strategies to Grow Sales in CPG and B2B Brands appeared first on NewPoint M

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 24, 2024

A connection between extraintestinal infections and food is possible, but it is hard to prove a direct link, according to a Dutch agency. Extraintestinal infections arise outside the intestines, especially in the urinary tract and bloodstream. An infection can occur because bacteria from feces have entered the urinary tract. There is increasing evidence that food can cause them.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Duplicate or triplicate (or more) effort is a waste of time! If you’re making your customer go through the same process multiple times, you’re creating a negative customer experience.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 24, 2024

An assessment of controls at companies in the dairy sector in Ireland has found the system works well overall but there are several areas that need improvement. The audit covered official controls by a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) division in the dairy production chain. Eleven businesses were audited between August and November 2022.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

You might already be acquainted with the eco-score, a food label inspired by the nutri-score concept, designed to assist consumers in making environmentally conscious choices. In a similar vein, the Wine Sustainability Index gives consumers a tool to understand the environmental impact of the wines they buy. In the context of wine, some labels already exist, but their scope is limited, and they are difficult to understand and compare.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Pennslvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, with the state Department of Agriculture, has now sued Amos and Rebecca Miller and their various farms and related businesses in the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas to shut him down with a permanent state injunction. Two recent E. coli illnesses reported by other states’ health departments are suspected to have originated from Miller’s Organic Farm raw milk or raw milk products.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Nestled along the sugar-white sands of a Sarasota barrier island, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort pairs oceanside luxury with an unprecedented level of bespoke hospitality. Set to open Summer 2024, Longboat Key will mark the only St. Regis launching in the U.S. this year and the largest development on the island in over 50 years. The highly anticipated opening will offer guests a world-class beachside sanctuary spanning across 18 acres complete with 800 feet of private beach, multiple pools an

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

In light of the recent string of lead poisoning cases in children across the U.S. linked to fruit puree pouches contaminated with lead and chromium, members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce have written a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to express concerns and request an immediate briefing.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It’s making inroads into practically every field of human activity. It’s integrated into search engines, word processors, and various apps likely installed on your smartphone in your pocket. And there’s a reason for the tech’s proliferation: it is incredibly adept at analyzing data much faster and at a much larger scale.

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Forward Fooding

JANUARY 24, 2024

According to the UN Environment Programme , about 14% of the world’s food is lost from harvest to retail, and approximately 17% is wasted at the consumption level. It is estimated that food waste accounts for 8-10% of GHG emissions. All of this is in the face of about 828 million people facing hunger every day. That’s 1 in every 10 people worldwide.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, announces the launch of its new upscale hotel, Fortune Hosur, in the historic city of Tamil Nadu. Nestled in the heart of the bustling industrial district of Krishnagiri, Fortune Hosur promises to be a haven of class and comfort, offering a seamless blend of enthusiastic hospitality and premium services.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 24, 2024

The National Restaurant Association Show will showcase a new education offering in 2024. Organizers have launched a program called Expo + Education, which will offer exclusive access to 40-plus operator-led sessions, intimate roundtable discussions and networking refreshment breaks.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Are you considering a career change that would bring more meaning and motivation in your daily life? If food is one of your passions and you’re on the lookout for fun jobs that pay well, we have assembled 40 different job ideas that go beyond a traditional restaurant job. Whether your current expertise and interests lie more in culinary, hospitality or entrepreneurship aspects, these career options may open new perspectives for you.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 24, 2024

S Brass and Bronze Works continues to strengthen its teams across the globe. Yesterday, the manufacturer announced the promotion of Akash Prasad to head of business development for India and the subcontinent. Prasad most recently served as sales manager for projects in South India, Maldives and Sri Lanka.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Planning permission has been granted by Glasgow City Council for the Cheval Maison - West Regent in Glasgow, due to open in 2026.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

The first video in a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) educational series on the food safety benefits of tech-enabled traceability focuses on low- or no-cost traceability technologies applied throughout the supply chain.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced the planned roundtable discussion topics set to be considered at its inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) Symposium next month in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is partnering with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) to present a Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards Self-Assessment and Verification Audit Workshop on July 13–15, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a pre-conference workshop for the NEHA Annual Educational Conference.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) enters a new era today with a new name and brand: UN Tourism. With this new brand, the Organization reaffirms its status as the United Nations specialized agency for tourism and the global leader of tourism for development, driving social and economic change to ensure that “people and planet” are always center stage.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has announced funding for ten new research projects, designed to answer questions on topics evaluating and mitigating risks associated with waxing roller brushes, enteric viruses, the Agricultural Water Rule, and other issues.

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