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The rise of AI in the foodservice industry

Restobiz

AI is being used more and more in the foodservice industry to simplify operations, help manage labour, and offer an enhanced experience to restaurant customers. However, there are always challenges with tech adoption, so how can operators make the most out of today’s technology? The benefits AI offers operators the opportunity to automate time-consuming, tedious […] The post The rise of AI in the foodservice industry appeared first on Restobiz.

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IFT to Hold Free Informational Webinar for Industry About Food Coloring Regulations in October

Food Safety Magazine

In the wake of the California School Food Safety Act , on October 11, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will hold a free, publicly available webinar discussing how consumer concerns about artificial food coloring are influencing policies and shaping the regulatory future of food additives.

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IHG Leads Business Travel Decarbonization Discussion at Climate Week NYC

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts and the GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), brought together some of travel’s biggest sustainability leaders yesterday during 2024 Climate Week NYC to spark dialogue about the decarbonization of business travel. In collaboration with co-hosts IDEO, Accenture, American Express Global Business Travel, Delta Air Lines and Hertz, the event challenged attendees to explore tensions and collaborative approaches inherent in balancing

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Sodexo mulls acquiring Aramark

FoodService Director

The French food services company has contemplated acquiring its fellow food service rival in recent months, Bloomberg News reported earlier this week.

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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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The UN Pact For The Future – And Its Impact On The Hospitality Sector

Hospitality Net

The UN just introduced its Pact for the Future, and we examine [with the help of ai] its potential impact on the hospitality sector, primarily through its focus on sustainable development, climate action, technological innovation, and social inclusivity.

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How Innovative Business Models in Gastronomy lead to social impact

Hospitality Net

The gastronomic industry is undergoing a revolution, as entrepreneurs redefine how food businesses operate by intertwining culinary art with social impact. Instead of merely serving delicious meals, pioneers like The Melting Pot Foundation, Thought for Food, and Comida para Todos have transformed restaurants and food systems into platforms for community empowerment, social responsibility, and innovation.

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Study: PCHF Compliance Costs Small and Midsized Food Businesses $22,000 in First Year Alone

Food Safety Magazine

Small and midsized businesses striving for full compliance with the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule (PCHF Rule) average $22,000 in upfront costs and $8,000 in every subsequent year, one study suggests.

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Counting the Cost: How Much Are Guests Willing to Pay for Contactless Hotel Services?

Hospitality Net

“Contactless service is being widely adopted by the hotel industry”, explain the researchers, “to provide the safest possible experience while maintaining good service quality”. By deploying contactless technologies at every stage of the customer journey, hotels can remove the need for physical contact from all major hospitality service encounters.

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FDA Reminds Food Companies That It Is Time to Renew Registration

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FDA issued a reminder that FDA regulated food facilities must renew their registration. "Owners, operators, or agents in charge of a domestic or foreign facility engaged in manufacturing/processing, packing, or holding food for consumption by humans or animals in the U.S., are required to register the facility with the FDA. The registration and renewal period is open between October 1 and December 31, 2024.

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Yes, every RM has a number!!! What’s yours?

Hospitality Net

Everyone’s got a type, right? Whether it’s your favorite flavor of ice cream, your go-to book genre, or. favorite number! You got one? One that makes you smile, cringe.maybe you are even the one that add them to figure out their numerology.

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FDA Outlines its Developing Systematic Post-Market Review Process for Chemicals in Food

Food Safety Magazine

In a September 25 public meeting and supplementary document, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlined its developing enhanced, systematic process for the post-market assessment of chemicals in food. The proposed process is open for public comment until December 6.

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Gran Meliá Nha Trang – Renamed As Villa Le Corail – Unveils Exclusive Gran Ocean Villa Collection

Hospitality Net

Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel is the first resort in Southeast Asia under Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, the most luxurious brand by Meliá Hotels International. This haven of luxury represents the best of Spanish sophistication and heartfelt Vietnamese hospitality. Ever since it opened its doors in summer 2023, this seafront sanctuary at Fairy Mountain Bay has delighted guests with its lavish seaside villas, world-class services including its "Exceptional Experiences" and Michelin-pedigree r

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Fisher Mfg. Adds Representation in Midwest

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Fisher Mfg. has announced a partnership with rep firm Redco Foodservice Equipment. Redco will cover MAFSI Region 17, which includes eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

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AI in Hospitality: The Future is Now, Not "If," but "When"

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry, like many others, stands at the threshold of a significant transformation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s becoming a reality that hotels must embrace to stay competitive.

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Recalls this week

Food Safety Chat

[link] FSAI Recall of a batch of Mlekpol Zloty Mazur Cheese In Slices due to the possible presence of Salmonella Newport Recall of a batch of Alameddine Tahina due to presence of Salmonella Muenster. Incorrectly declared crustaceans and fish on Tasty Nibbles Pickle Products Possible presence of peanut in a batch of Green Cuisine Mustard Powder FSA Hain Daniels recalls Yorkshire Provender Jacket & Toast Toppers because of undeclared peanut.

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World’s first 3D-printed hotel takes shape in Texas

Hospitality Net

El Cosmico, a hotel and campground in Marfa, Texas, is expanding with the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, using cutting-edge technology from Austin-based ICON and Bjarke Ingels Group. The project includes 43 new hotel units and 18 residential homes, all built using ICON’s massive Vulcan 3D printer, which extrudes a special cement-based material called Lavacrete.

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Paper published.

Food Safety Chat

Our paper "Discourses on Positive Animal Welfare by Sheep Farmers and Industry Actors: Implications for Science and Communication" has just been published - do check it out [link]

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The Best Marketing Tactic for Hotel Tech Vendors to Drive B2B Sales Leads, More Quickly

Hospitality Net

As everyone who works in sales or marketing in the hospitality technology industry knows, the eternal struggle is figuring out how to differentiate yourself from the crowds of competing tech vendors, while driving as many potential sales leads as possible. As consumers’ buying preferences and the overall market changes, so does the efficacy of traditional B2B lead generation marketing activities.

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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of F&B hiring issues, fast-casual growth, guest views on AI use, and Majority of US F&B Businesses Struggling With Labor Shortages ● Majority (82 percent) of US restaurant & foodservice businesses are actively hiring ● Nearly half (47 percent) of US F&B managers cite staff recruitment, retention & training as primary challenges ● Chefs & Cooks are the most difficult positions

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Counting the Cost: How Much Are Guests Willing to Pay for Contactless Hotel Services?

Hospitality Net

“Contactless service is being widely adopted by the hotel industry”, explain the researchers, “to provide the safest possible experience while maintaining good service quality”. By deploying contactless technologies at every stage of the customer journey, hotels can remove the need for physical contact from all major hospitality service encounters.

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Why Hotels Must Rethink Their Black Friday Strategy to Stand Out from OTAs

Hospitality Net

As Black Friday has evolved from a single-day sales event into an extended period of promotions, hotels face new challenges in distinguishing themselves from the overwhelming presence of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). Research conducted by three&six into 2023’s Black Friday trends highlights the growing importance for hotels to strategically differentiate their offers from OTAs and leverage their unique strengths.

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