Thu.Dec 07, 2023

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The Produce Industry, the FDA, the Congress and the President have blood on their hands

Bill Marler

8 dead from cantaloupe – 359 sickened – those numbers will rise. Bring back the MDP ! In the United States, as of December 6, 230 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 38 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 16, 2023, to November 20, 2023. Of 185 people with information available, 96 (52%) have been hospitalized.

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Trending this week: A new campus café with all-day grab-and-go and fine dining-inspired options

Food Management

This week on Food Management the top story was Independent school power players.

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Ode to the Microbiological Data Program (MDP) – Its past time for a comeback

Bill Marler

In the last weeks we (and the cantaloupe industry) have been subjected to increasing numbers of illnesses and deaths linked to this popular fruit. In the United States, as of December 6, 230 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 38 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 16, 2023, to November 20, 2023.

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Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe doubles in size; one more person has died

Food Safety News

The number of patients in a Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe has doubled since Nov. 30, and one more person has died. As of today, Dec. 7, 230 people across 38 states have been infected. Of the people with information available, 96 have required hospitalization. Three people have died, two from Minnesota and one from Oregon. The outbreak strains of Salmonella are particularly virulent because Salmonella infections usually don’t require hospitalization.

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The Holiday Effect: How Seasonality Impacts Commercial Ice Machine and Refrigeration Production

Modern Restaurant Management

One fundamental principle in the pursuit of business success is to understand the various external factors that can impact operation. In the world of commercial refrigeration and ice production, one such influential factor is seasonality, particularly pronounced during the holiday periods. The Demand Surge During festive seasons, an uptick in production demand is observed in the food and hospitality industries – holiday banquets, community feasts, family gatherings, and festive promotions

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More than two dozen report illnesses after eating at a North Carolina restaurant

Food Safety News

County officials in North Carolina are investigating an outbreak of foodborne illnesses linked to a sushi restaurant. Patrons of Sushi Nine on Western Boulevard in Wake County reported illnesses with symptoms common to norovirus virus infection. The first case was reported on Nov. 30 and subsequent patients continue to be identified. As of Dec. 7 there are 31 people who have reported symptoms.

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‘Right to rescue’ could be advanced by California felony conviction

Food Safety News

After 2010, animal agriculture turned to state criminal law to stop activists from entering private property to collect evidence of animal abuse. This involved increasing penalties for trespass, making it a crime to lie on employment applications or make video or audio recordings without permission from the owner or property manager. The media quickly labeled these as “ag-gag” laws.

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WHO Calls for Experts to Assist Estimation of Global Economic Burden of Foodborne Disease

Food Safety Magazine

The World Health Organization (WHO) has put out a call for experts to inform an updated estimate of the economic impact of foodborne illness at the global, regional, and national levels. The deadline to apply is January 7, 2024.

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Frozen chicken recalled because of undercooking

Food Safety News

Wayne Farms LLC of Decatur, AL, is recalling 1,377 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast products that may be undercooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE chicken breast items were produced on Oct. 16, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [ view labels ]: 9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3 “CHEF’S LINE FIRE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST” with lot codes 3723289239002 and 3723289239003 with USE BY

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Festivity Through Fruit Desserts: ’Tis the Season After All!

Total Food Service

The holiday season is upon us, and the start of 2024 is just around the corner, but before we say goodbye to 2023, we still have parties, dinners, and gatherings to cook for and attend! For me, while I love all of the festive foods that are essential to the celebratory season, ever since I was young, what gets me excited are the desserts, even though I don’t have a major sweet tooth!

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Criminal charges filed in botulism outbreak

Food Safety News

The owner of a restaurant in France linked to a botulism outbreak is facing charges in relation to the incident. In September 2023, during the Rugby World Cup, foodborne botulism affected 16 people in Bordeaux. Sick people came from Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. One Greek woman died at her home in France in mid-September.

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Edition’s First Caribbean Property Makes Its Debut Within a 620-Acre Nature ReserveiIn Mexico’s Riviera Maya

Hospitality Net

Nestled within the new luxury resort community of Kanai and its natural mangroves, lagoons and beaches, EDITION’s newest gem marries its signature brand of hospitality with the Yucatan Peninsula’s modern and ancient cultures.

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Salmonella infections prompt renewed Polish poultry warning

Food Safety News

Food agencies in the United Kingdom have again voiced concern about Salmonella in poultry and egg products from Poland. The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS), and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) told consumers to take care when handling and cooking chicken, turkey and duck products at home. There have been more than 200 cases of salmonellosis this year caused by different strains of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to poultry products such as meat and eggs from Poland

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The Hottest New Hotel Openings Announced by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Hospitality Net

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio. From an adults-only sanctuary on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula to an elegant retreat on the French Riviera, each of these stylish urban gems, countryside hideaways, and coastal resorts will offer travelers enriching experiences, promising to go beyond the hotel room and enabling them to forge

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Protein Screening Tool Ensures Greater Food Safety for Celiac Patients

Food Safety Magazine

A tool developed by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientists allows for the screening of proteins in foods that trigger reactions in celiac disease patients, ensuring greater food safety. The tool could potentially be applied in a range of food safety areas.

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Win the Customer, Not the Argument

Hospitality Net

In a confrontation with a customer, you have a goal: win the customer, not the argument. I’ve written about this before, and it’s worth coming back to this topic from another angle with a different example.

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Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink

FoodService Director

Becky Boyd, Director of Menu Innovation & Strategy for parent company Bloomin’ Brands, talks about how she and her team are firing up R&D activity.

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Rosewood Announces Its Latest Island Retreat, Rosewood Barbuda

Hospitality Net

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is proud to announce today that the secluded island of Barbuda will welcome its latest Caribbean escape as the brand looks to further expand into this highly coveted region. Developed by Murbee Resorts, Rosewood Barbuda will bring an intimate expression of Rosewood’s ultra-luxury hospitality experience to the island, featuring 50 resort suites and 35 Rosewood Residences.

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Electric vs. Gas Oven: Which One Should You Choose?

Chef's Deal

One of the key questions to ask while purchasing a new commercial oven is whether to buy a gas or electric oven because it is a concern in all commercial kitchen equipment whether gas or electricity is better for the kitchen. Gas ovens provide moisture heat, which can bake faster, and electricity uses dry heat, which can provide crispness in desired dishes.

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Hotel Toranomon Hills Debuts as Tokyo’s First Hotel Within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Situated at the heart of the dynamic Toranomon Hills global business hub, the hotel serves as an urban launchpad offering bleisure travelers comfort, convenience and cosmopolitan cuisine.

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Inviting everyone to the table

GFI

December 7, 2023 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Pulling up a chair GFI was founded in 2016 with a bold and audacious goal: to reimagine protein and build a better food system for all. A shift toward alternative proteins will bring a bounty of benefits for the planet and all who call it home—and we need a wide range of partners with different perspectives and interests to help us catalyze this change.

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How EOS Hospitality drove $35 million in direct revenue with Revinate

Hospitality Net

“Our centralized guest data is powering all our guest communications, including email, paid social, our website, and texting. We can share our brand story using guests’ preferred channel of communication.

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Your 2024 Marketing Checklist: 9 Strategies to Boost Your Brand in the New Year

Total Food Service

Article By Rachel Green, Director of Brand Strategy & Communications at Carbonate As the New Year approaches, it’s the ideal time to take stock of your business’s marketing strategies, and assess where opportunities lie. From ensuring you’re fully leveraging all digital channels, to exploring brand collaborations, and investing in visual assets, we outline 9 recommendations to help boost your brand’s visibility and appeal—ensuring you stand out in an increasingly competitive land

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Aman Group to debut Janu branded Property in Tokyo

Hospitality Net

Aman, renowned for its high-end hotels and resorts, is set to introduce its new brand, Janu, with its first hotel opening in Tokyo in March 2024. Janu, which translates from Sanskrit as ’soul’, aims to bring a fresh vibrancy to the hospitality sector. Already accepting reservations, the starting rate for a stay is over USD$1,300 per night.

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A Hands-On Way to Play With Your Food (Waste)

Bon Appetit Management Company

Dye pots in action at the PLAN conference What do avocado skins and seeds, onion skins, and beet trimmings have in common – besides being candidates for the compost pile? It’s a question Fellows Elise Dudley, Elise Kulers, and Hillary Swimmer asked one another when brainstorming ideas for engaging college students during their campus visits. These scraps can all be used in plant-based dyes.

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Biki Oberoi’s passing on feels intensely personal!

Hospitality Net

We all have a Biki Oberoi story! Or many stories! And they all are true! Because of these enchanting stories and special moments, the passing on of the iconic, the unparalleled Biki Oberoi seems like a grave personal loss; like that of losing an adulated upon family elder or the much revered tribe headsman. Yes, the tribe of luxury hoteliers all over the globe.

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TX Establishment Recalls RTE Chicken Fried Rice After Positive Listeria Test

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Garland Ventures, a Garland, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken fried rice products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered by FSIS during review of testing results, which showed the product tested positive for L. monocytogenes. [link] Garland Ventures Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Fried Rice Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination FSIS Announcement EDITOR’S NOTE: Dec. 6, 2023 - Details of th

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Accor Adds Mantra Tonsley Adelaide to its South Australian Network

Hospitality Net

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has announced the addition of Mantra Tonsley Adelaide to its portfolio, marking a significant expansion for the brand in South Australia.

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The Smarter Way to Manage Restaurant Purchase Orders

JAMIX

The procurement of ingredients is one of the cornerstones of restaurant operations. Picture this: a bustling kitchen and a steady flow of customers. In the midst of this controlled chaos, traditional methods of managing purchase orders can quickly become a bottleneck. Fortunately, there is a solution to this situation: a kitchen software system that also … Continue reading The Smarter Way to Manage Restaurant Purchase Orders → The post The Smarter Way to Manage Restaurant Purchase Or

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Marriott International Redefines the Luxury Hospitality Landscape With a Strong Pipeline of One-of-a-kind Hotels & Resorts Set to Debut in 2024

Hospitality Net

From International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes, Marriott International, Inc. announces its milestone 500th luxury hotel opening, bolstering its position as a leader in luxury. Featuring an unrivaled portfolio of luxury hotel brands, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Marriott confidently pushes the boundaries of experiential travel reimagining the future of luxury and offering the limitless and

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JOIN US: RTN SHARE GROUP: Artificial Intelligence For Restaurants

Restaurant Technology Network

CALLING ALL RESTAURANTS & RTN SUPPLIER MEMBERS!

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