Food Management

JANUARY 14, 2025

Also in this weeks K-12 legislative update: An Oklahoma bill would expand universal free school meal access in the state.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2025

Experts have deemed recovery from the pandemic “complete ,” but a new set of challenges has emerged for restaurants: labor shortages, disrupted supply chains, and extreme weather. Amid these potential disruptions, operators need a fresh approach to managing food costs. Here are seven strategies to boost adaptability and resilience while safeguarding the bottom line.

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Food Management

JANUARY 14, 2025

The new system has prompted mixed feedback from diners, some of which are impressed by the tech while others remain wary.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 14, 2025

After spending much of the past three years getting singed by a hot labor market and slogging through stickier-than-expected inflation, restaurant operators are cautiously, modestly optimistic heading into 2025, industry analysts say.

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Food Management

JANUARY 14, 2025

The B&I foodservice giant predicts major change in workplace dynamics, moving away from fast-casual convenience in business dining to social staple/connecting force in the coming year.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Discover the benefits of a restaurant inventory management system, from reducing waste to boosting profits. Learn how to simplify your operations.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

Uncovered through a FOIA request, an FDA Form 483 sent to Taylor Farms Colorado Springs facility documented questionable food safety and hygiene observations. The release of the FOIA-requested form comes from increased scrutiny following the facility's implication as the supplier of McDonalds onions that caused an E. coli outbreak in late 2024.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 14, 2025

Just Salad, a fast-casual concept focused on health and sustainability, has opened its first drive-thru location. Located in Livingston, N.J., the drive-thru location caters to guests on-the-go. It also offers dine-in services, providing flexibility for those who want to eat on-site.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

Uncovered through a FOIA request, an FDA form sent to Taylor Farms Colorado Springs facilitythe supplier of McDonalds onions behind the deadly Escherichia coli outbreak that occurred in late 2024documented dozens of food safety and hygiene violations.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 14, 2025

Tune in as operators share 2025 perspectives as part of FER’s annual state of the industry coverage. Vice president of national operations Scooter’s Coffee, Omaha, Neb. “At Scooter’s Coffee, 2025 is all about redefining operational excellence with bold, guest-focused service.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 14, 2025

Wish I Was There (WIWT) is disrupting the hotel industry by taking social selling to a whole new level. Forget the complexities of managing social media and influencer collaborations. WIWT offers a streamlined solution that bridges the gap between hotel marketing and distribution, opening up a world of new opportunities for hotels to connect with potential guests.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 14, 2025

Take stock of 2025 industry events to look forward to: Feb. 24-25 FCSI Carnival 2025 Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta fcsita.org Feb. 26-28 The NAFEM Show 2025 Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta thenafemshow.org March 25-27 Pizza Expo & Conference Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas pizzaexpo.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 14, 2025

Marriott Hotels, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoys extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, today announced the opening of Cappadocia Marriott Hotel. Nestled within the moonscape landscapes of Cappadocia, the property is the largest and newest hotel in the region, offering travelers a gateway to the storied destination.

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FoodHandler

JANUARY 14, 2025

The start of a new year is a great time to cast aside old habits and the regrets of things you wanted to do but never found the time in past years. For the last few years, I have started out my blog for the year the same way trying to encourage you to [.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 14, 2025

Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today unveiled the agenda for its eighth annual gathering. The Westin Long Beach will play host to the event from March 5-6, 2025.

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FoodDocs

JANUARY 14, 2025

Get a clear and complete breakdown of the most common Critical Control Point examples in HACCP for biological, chemical, and physical hazards.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 14, 2025

Island Hospitality Management announced its selection as the management company for the under-construction TownePlace Suites by Marriott, situated in the heart of downtown San Jose. This soon-to-open addition to the citys hospitality scene will offer an upscale extended-stay product with the comfort and convenience preferred by business and leisure travelers alike.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 14, 2025

Today, many on-the-go consumers want a way to easily place an order, then grab it quickly and independently. Food lockers—temperature-controlled storage areas where customers and delivery drivers can pick up preordered food—became popular during COVID, and manufacturers have continued to innovate, with one unit’s through-the-wall, outdoor capabilities marking one newer addition to the category.

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FoodHandler

JANUARY 14, 2025

Canning has long been a trusted method for preserving fresh produce, offering a way to extend shelf life and minimize waste. I grew up canning garden produce at home with my family and to do this day, I still can salsas, meat broths, pickles, and other tomato products for home use. In fact, it is [.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 14, 2025

Just like the start of a school year, the beginning of a year is the perfect excuse to try something new. If you’re looking for ideas, I invite you to read “State of the Industry ’25.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 14, 2025

Content marketing has long been the anti-marketing tool for astute marketers. In a world where ads are ignored, phone calls go unanswered, and emails go straight to the spam folder, sharing helpful content allows brands to engage target audiences without overtly promoting products.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 14, 2025

From filling ice baths and blanching foods to keeping drinks cool for customers, ice plays an important role in every foodservice operation. Any downtime means you’re left scrambling to purchase bags of ice to keep the kitchen running, costing time and money.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

Per the USDA-FSIS Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2025, the agency will focus on its proposed framework for Salmonella in poultry, including its regulation of Salmonella as an adulterant in certain products. FSIS will also work on truthful labeling, modernizing laboratory methods, and other efforts.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 14, 2025

Happy 2025! It’s crazy, but like many of you, when thinking about the year ahead, I always find I’m asking myself if it’s a NAFEM year. I used to ask the same thing about our Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium (MUFES) but that stopped a few years ago when we made it an annual event, thanks to all of you pushing and prodding us.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 14, 2025

132-room ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay to open in April following extensive renovation.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 14, 2025

There’s little guesswork when it comes to a hot holding cabinet’s function. “It gives you the ability to make the food in advance, but then keep it at serving temperature without continuing to cook it or drying it out,” summarizes one manufacturer. As straightforward as it may be, makers have worked to differentiate their units via digital controls, insulation improvements and more.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 14, 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the worlds leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of The Venue, Vignette Collection Jeddah Corniche. This collaboration with Saudi Arabias dynamic Al Harithy Group marks a significant milestone in Jeddahs hospitality sector, catering to the growing demand for authentic, curated hospitality experiences in the bustling city.

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FMT Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

Union Food Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras has encouraged the idea of globalising Indian foods. He wants Indian foods to be served on dining tables across the world. This is because everyone is aware of how rich and diverse the countrys culinary culture is. So, the main point is why it should not be a worldwide choice. With this approach, Mr Paras advised to collaborate among stakeholders, including chefs, exporters, and the government, to promote Indian dishes globally.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 14, 2025

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the worlds largest hotel companies, has unveiled its new global marketing campaign, inviting travelers to "Check Into More" across its 22 diverse hotel brands. Developed around the insight that 95% of U.S. travelers want to spend part of their trips on new and unique experiences, this campaign showcases how Choice Hotels provides the best value for your money, allowing guests to maximize their memories away from home.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

ReposiTrak and Upshop have partnered to integrate their technology platforms, creating an end-to-end traceability solution by connecting traceability data from the supply chain to the retail store.

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