Food + Tech Connect
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Image Credit: Fast Company Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. In recent developments, the UK has granted approval for its inaugural CRISPR gene-editing drug, marking a groundbreaking step in the treatment of blood disorders.
Food Safety News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
More details about recalled peaches, plums, and nectarines linked to a deadly outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes have become available. Eleven people from coast to coast have been sickened, with one reported dead and the other ten hospitalized. Whole genome sequencing linked the patients together using DNA fingerprints of the pathogen.
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Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
There are many factors that drive the bottom line for restaurants and properly managing maintenance is chief among them. Maintenance impacts multiple critical aspects of restaurant management and operations. Restaurant maintenance ensures technical difficulties don’t compromise food production and quality. Proper maintenance is also essential to customer satisfaction, retention, and word-of-mouth reputation building.
Food Safety News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
New recalls of fresh cantaloupe have been made in connection with a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 99 in the United States and killed two. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak is ongoing, and additional patients are expected to be identified. A related outbreak involving the same brand of cantaloupe is ongoing in Canada and has sickened 63, killing one.
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Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The hotel’s array of Scandinavian inspired accommodation will range from contemporary standard rooms to expansive executive suites, including a presidential suite.
Food Safety News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Scientists have found a strong association between dogs excreting ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli and feeding them a raw diet. E. coli, which can lead to food poisoning, is also the United Kingdom’s top cause of urinary tract and bloodstream infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, which treat bacterial infections in humans and animals.
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Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
ACCOR, A LEADING GLOBAL HOSPITALITY GROUP, ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL PARTNER GRAND HOTEL WEST, A FAMILY-OWNED HOTEL AND F&B BUSINESS. THE PARTNERSHIP WILL RESULT IN THE OPENING OF A NEW MERCURE HOTEL IN ORADEA IN EARLY 2026.
Food Safety Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
As of November 24, 2023, a fatal foodborne outbreak of salmonellosis linked to cantaloupes has caused 99 illnesses across 32 states in the U.S., and 63 illnesses across five provinces in Canada. A total of three patients have died. A recall has been issued.
Food Safety News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The kitchen at the heart of an E. coli outbreak that sickened almost 450 children at daycare centers in Calgary, Canada, has been allowed to reopen on a limited basis. Provincial health officers in Alberta say the Fueling Minds kitchen can only serve one of the 11 daycare centers that were closed during the E. coli outbreak that sickened 448 people and impacted 1,595 children who had to seek care while centers were closed.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP), a world-renowned benchmark in the pastry-making and ice-cream-making arts located in Yssingeaux (Haute-Loire, France), officially inaugurated the new extension to its 2,300sqm campus on Friday the 24th of November.
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Food Safety News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The Farm Bill, signed into law by President Trump on Dec. 20, 2018, was extended by Congress into next year. It was to expire, but congressional Republicans and Democrats could not get their act together for a new Farm Bill, so they extended the old one. One pretty sure thing , however, is that The 2018 Farm Bill has nothing to say about food safety, and it’s doubtful that the new Farm Bill will either.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
STR’s global “bubble chart” update as of 11 November 2023 showed 79% of markets with growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) compared to 2019. Different from the previous update, more markets outside of Europe have taken the top positions in recovery as winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere.
FoodDocs
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Is food hygiene the same as food safety? Technically, they are not the same. Although in some cases, food manufacturers use these terms interchangeably.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Stayntouch, a global leader in flexible cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Real Hospitality Group (RHG), one of the fastest-growing hotel management companies in the United States, ranking in the top 15. RHG is furthering its collaboration with Stayntouch by implementing its intuitive cloud PMS system at two upscale New York properties — The Tillary Hotel Brooklyn and The FIDI Hotel in Manhatta
Food Safety News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
An outbreak of foodborne botulism in France has highlighted the effectiveness of using credit card data to identify potential patients, according to researchers. In September 2023, a botulism outbreak affecting 15 people occurred in Bordeaux during the Rugby World Cup. Sick people came from Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Our brains are a remarkable tool that we rely on for guidance and understanding. Trusting in our own cognitive abilities is essential, as it allows us to navigate through life’s challenges, recognize potential threats, and seek meaningful connections. It is through our brain’s intricate wiring that we can detect danger, attract potential partners, and solve the problems that come our way.
FoodService Director
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
A new report by the California Student Aid Commission shows that food insecurity among college students has increased since the pandemic.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The gross profit margin for a cup of coffee or tea can reach 95% or more for restaurants. Who doesn’t want to sell more drinks? Let’s check out the latest coffee and tea trends to ensure we stay on top.
Food Safety Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we are joined by Blake Harris, CSCP, the Technical Director of IFT's Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC), and Alison Grantham, Ph.D., the Founder of Grow Well Consulting and a GFTC Member, to discuss the work of GFTC and how industry is preparing to comply with the requirements of FDA’s Food Traceability Final Rule under FSMA 204, which comes into effect on January 1, 2026.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, today announced the acquisition of the Holiday Inn St. Petersburg West. Located at 1200 34th Street North, the 129-room hotel will be managed by Genuine Hospitality Group of St. Louis, Missouri.
FoodService Director
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
With winter and the holiday season right around the corner, there’s a variety of ways to engage diners in the coming weeks. From Christmas and Hannukah to National Hot Chocolate Day, here are 6 Marketing ideas for the month of December.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of India’s travel and tourism industry, 2023 marks a year recovery. This is the key finding of the inaugural Indian Accommodation Barometer – a joint project between Booking.com and Statista.
Food Safety Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host three virtual, instructor-led Self-Assessment and Verification Audit (SAVA) Workshops for the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards ( Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards ) in 2024.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Sandman Hotel Group (United Kingdom & Ireland), the leading Canadian hospitality company, is excited to announce the opening of its first hotel in Glasgow, Scotland - following a glittering Grand Opening held in the property to mark the occasion.
Food Safety Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made available a Small Entity Compliance Guide to help explain the actions a small entity must take to comply with recent changes made to Milk and Cream Products and Yogurt Products; Final Rule To Revoke the Standards for Lowfat Yogurt and Nonfat Yogurt and To Amend the Standard for Yogurt.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
An appealing ambience, a privileged location, convenient amenities, and an ethos focused on human connection are common characteristics looked by newer traveler generations.
FoodService Director
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The cookies change to reflect the seasons, and for National Cookie Day on Dec. 4, Salted Mocha Truffle Cookies will be the featured treat.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Whitbread Plc, the UK’s leading hospitality group and owner of Premier Inn, has been granted planning permission for a 116-bedroom hotel on Bognor Regis seafront by Arun District Council.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Mountain Mike’s Pizza announced it has debuted in Colorado, the brand’s eighth state, with the opening of a new restaurant in Parker. Parker is the first of two Colorado openings for the brand; it aims to open another one in nearby Aurora in early 2024. Franchisees Chris and Rocio Plucinski expect to open future Mountain Mike’s locations in Colorado, focusing on Castle Rock.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Citadines Arnulfpark Munich hotel is ideally situated just a few minutes away from Munich’s main train station and the city centre. The hotel offers guests a variety of modern and functional rooms, studios, and apartments, making it suitable for both short and long stays. A key feature of the property is its fully equipped kitchens, which appeal to guests requiring more space for extended stays.
Chef's Deal
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The history and evolution of commercial kitchen equipment are fascinating, tracing back to prehistoric times when collective dining was an integral part of human life. The evolution of these spaces and tools has been inextricably linked to the development of communal eating, from simple gatherings to grand festivals. This evolution has given rise to the commercial kitchens we know today, specially designed to meet the growing demands of mass cooking and dining.
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