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Pure + Simple dining program tackles food allergies

Food Management

Metz Culinary Management’s allergen-free meal concept addresses the top nine food allergens: eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, fish, shellfish, soy, dairy and wheat.

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The Cost of Doing Business: Hidden Payment Fee Red Flags

Modern Restaurant Management

Both legacy restaurants and newer establishments can agree that the literal cost of doing business from payment processing can severely hamper revenue growth from the first sale. There is nothing more ubiquitous than cashless payments, but the ease of credit card use for a customer can create a significant cost for restaurants through exorbitant payment processing fees.

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Trending this week: USDA unveils new school meal grant opportunities, training partnership

Food Management

This week on Food Management the top story was students are psyched about vending machine meal delivery. In a community east of Baton Rouge, junior high and high school students queue up at vending machines for lunch.

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10 Tips for New Restaurant Managers

Modern Restaurant Management

In the latest episode of the Making Dough Restaurant Show , above, host and restaurant owner Hengam Stanfield offers best practces for new managers to handle the day-to day challenges of running a restaurant.

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Primary Children's Hospital offers scratch cooking, plenty of options

Food Management

Homemade favorites, custom orders keeps patients happy at Intermountain Healthcare Primary Children's Hospital

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What are the Different Types of Franchising?

Sculpture Hospitality

The world of franchising offers a diverse range of opportunities for entrepreneurs to expand or kick-start their business endeavors. When you delve into the realm of franchising, you will discover various models, each catering to different business needs and objectives.

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FDA finds Salmonella in Darwin’s pet food again; company still refuses to recall product

Food Safety News

The Food and Drug Administration is updating its previously issued advisory concerning Darwin’s Natural Pet Products after finding Salmonella in yet another sample of the company’s raw pet food. The latest Salmonella finding concerns the following product: Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain-Free Chicken Recipe for Cats, Lot 9802, manufactured on Jul 7, 2023.

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€30 Million Worth of Illicit Food Products Seized in EU, Many Relabeled Expired Goods

Food Safety Magazine

Europol has drawn attention to an increasing trend of food fraudsters relabeling expired goods after operation OPSON Europe—a Europol-INTERPOL joint operation targeting fake and substandard food and beverages—found relabeled expired products at an “unprecedented scale.” Overall, €30 million euros worth of illicit foods weighing 8,000 tons were seized between December 2022 and April 2023.

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Unlocking the Potential of Plant Molecular Farming: A Beginner’s Guide

Forward Fooding

Imagine a world where plants are not just a source of food, but also factories that produce life-saving medicines, vaccines, and food. This fascinating concept is no longer confined to science fiction—it’s a reality known as “plant molecular farming” (PMF). In this blogpost, we’ll take you through the essential steps and concepts of this revolutionary technology.

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Based on New Evidence, UK FSA Advises Consuming No More Than 10 mg CBD per Day From Foods

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising consumers to limit their consumption of Cannabidiol (CBD) from foods to 10 milligrams (mg) per day for healthy adults, which is significantly reduced from FSA’s previous opinion that 70 mg of CBD per day is safe.

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Outbreak in Wyoming traced to raw milk

Food Safety News

The Wyoming Department of Health has confirmed that two children were hospitalized after drinking raw milk in September. Five people, one adult, and four children, became ill after drinking raw, unpasteurized milk purchased through the Slow Food in the Tetons online market. The patients were infected with campylobacter and E. Coli bacteria. According to the health department, the patients live in Teton and Lincoln counties.

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Discover Rosseto’s Aluminum Pots for Buffet Serving: Introducing Cooklite™ and Home Style Chafing Pots

Rosseto

Your buffet equipment might be showing signs of wear and tear. Perhaps the staff is constantly pointing out the inefficiencies caused by outdated products. Or, you’re expanding and need more sophisticated serving solutions. Maybe you’re a high-end banquet hall, and the regular chafing dishes just don’t resonate with your clientele’s expectations.

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Canadian Food Supply Nearly 100 Percent Compliant With Chemical Residue Standards

Food Safety Magazine

The vast majority of food on the market in Canada meets standards for chemical residues, according to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) report summarizing sampling activities conducted in 2020–2021.

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Meliá Hotels International Will Open the Spectacular Gran Meliá Dubai Jumeirah in Port de la Mer

Hospitality Net

Meliá Hotels International remains committed to luxury tourism, expanding its presence in Dubai by signing a new Gran Meliá property in Port de La Mer, a new luxury destination located in the Jumeirah One Beach area, one of the best areas in Dubai.

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5 things the future workforce wants from their employers

FoodService Director

Three graduating students from The Ohio State University’s Hospitality Management Program shared what they look for in a job during a panel at this year’s MenuDirections conference.

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Stackdin Brings AI Solutions To Restaurant Menu Planning

Total Food Service

As AI begins to make its way into everyday life across the globe, one market that has been slow to adopt it, is the food and beverage. John Fan Fears about the technology taking over jobs and affecting privacy have circulated since the release of platforms like ChatGPT, but John Fan, Co-Founder of Stackdin Technologies, is an optimist, and sees a positive impact for the restaurant and foodservice operator to embrace AI.

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Secrets® Tulum Resort & Beach Club Expands to the Heart of Tulum

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Secrets® Tulum Resort & Beach Club, the newest addition to the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt - the largest portfolio of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the world. The 300-suite and private villa adults-only resort’s opening marks the expansion of the Inclusive Collection’s presence in Mexico to 44 total resorts and the 12th Secrets Resort & Spa branded property in the country.

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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Develops First PFAS-free Oxygen Absorber for Food Industry

Food Safety Magazine

In response to the growing concerns around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Mitsubishi Gas Chemical has launched AGELESS, the first-ever PFAS-free oxygen absorber safe for food packaging.

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Newport Hospitality Group Showcases Awards from the Annual Leadership Conference

Hospitality Net

This year, Newport Hospitality Group held its Leadership Conference under the theme "Together We Rise," which celebrated connectivity, mindfulness, and a deep sense of belonging in Asheville, NC. Reflecting on the past year, we commended each other’s accomplishments. “The conference culminated in a gala dinner, highlighting our top hotel performers.

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Norway continues to battle severe E. coli outbreak

Food Safety News

Public health officials in Norway have warned that a severe E. coli outbreak is not over and have urged people to take precautions. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) reported that E. coli O26:H11 had been detected in 20 people, up from 17 in the previous update. It is one of the country’s most serious E. coli outbreaks. Overall, 11 of those infected are children under 13, and seven have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

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New Gen Hospitality Opens a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in South Portland, Maine

Hospitality Net

The 101-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in South Portland, Maine is now open for business. Located at 70 Maine Mall Road, the all-suite hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by New Gen Operations and managed by New Gen Hospitality Management both located in South Portland, Maine.

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The cause of the Salmonella Thompson outbreak remains under investigation

Food Safety News

Federal officials are still looking for the cause of an outbreak of Salmonella Thompson infections. According to an update from the Food and Drug Administration, the outbreak continues to grow, with 67 patients having been confirmed so far. The FDA first reported the outbreak on Oct. 4 but has not reported where the outbreak patients live. Investigators have begun traceback efforts, but the FDA is not reporting what food or foods are being traced.

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Staying Within Budget in 2024: The eProcurement Advantage

Hospitality Net

Hoteliers know that guest experiences drive revenue. In recent years, leading hoteliers have responded to the pressure to leverage data to deliver more personalised, streamlined stays for their guests. But while hoteliers have been busy moving towards digital customer-facing solutions, they haven’t put as much energy into back-of-house (BOH) transformation.

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Police in Finland investigate fake food worker documents

Food Safety News

Police in Finland are investigating the sale of alleged fake hygiene passports to people recently arriving in the country. Helsinki police have referred the case for prosecution. Operations were run by a fictitious and unregistered company called Marbon Oy. The Finnish Hygiene Passport was developed to promote food safety. It includes a paper certificate and a card.

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Use win-back email campaigns for bigger profits and greater loyalty

Hospitality Net

OTA commissions have doubled since 2015 — often exceeding rates of 30% to 35% for many properties. And acquiring new customers can cost anywhere from 5X to 25X more than retaining existing ones.

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Noodles know no boundaries with Nick Graff leading R&D at Noodles & Company

FoodService Director

The executive chef and VP of culinary has accelerated innovation and taken the menu where it hasn’t ventured before.

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The Auditor is Calling. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Hospitality Net

Voted dead last on every hotelier’s “favorite things to-do list” is preparing for that dreaded financial audit. However, if one thing is certain, we know the tax man will eventually call.

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Commercial Dishwasher Troubleshooting Tips

Chef's Deal

In a commercial kitchen, the dishwasher plays a crucial role in tirelessly ensuring that every plate, glass, and utensil is spotlessly clean and ready for the next use. But what happens when this essential piece of equipment encounters issues? Commercial dishwasher troubleshooting can occur in many ways, and downtime can lead to a cascade of operational challenges, making swift troubleshooting vital.

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What foodservice directors can learn from the fast-casual model

FoodService Director

Piada Italian Street Food and Choolaah Indian BBQ are growing fast casuals with authentic, hand-crafted menus and well-defined missions.

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Discover Rosseto’s Aluminum Pots for Buffet Serving: Introducing Cooklite™ and Home Style Chafing Pots

Rosseto

Your buffet equipment might be showing signs of wear and tear. Perhaps the staff is constantly pointing out the inefficiencies caused by outdated products. Or, you’re expanding and need more sophisticated serving solutions. Maybe you’re a high-end banquet hall, and the regular chafing dishes just don’t resonate with your clientele’s expectations.

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FAT Brands Concept Plots Growth in Canada

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Pretzelmaker has worked up a development deal that will bring 25 new locations to Canada over the next decade. The newly franchised stores will be operated by Canadian Cookie Enterprises, which currently operates 52 units across Canada. “Canadian Cookie Enterprises, Inc. has proven to be an integral expansion partner for Pretzelmaker in Canada throughout the past two decades.

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