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A few heroes of Poisoned – Darin Detwiler

Bill Marler

When you are sitting comfortable at home feeding your kids or going out to dinner, remember that there are a lot of people that have your back. I will be profiling them over the coming days as Poisoned begins streaming on Netflix. Darin has always been one of my heroes – even before he became a Netflix star. Dr. Detwiler is a well-respected food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author.

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Responding to online reviews: a cheat sheet for restaurants

Restobiz

By Mark Plumlee In today’s digital age, online reviews play a critical role in a restaurant’s reputation, which can directly affect the bottom line. A recent survey showed that 90 per cent of consumers read online reviews before visiting a business, and 88 per cent trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. Therefore, it’s […] The post Responding to online reviews: a cheat sheet for restaurants appeared first on Restobiz.

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Advantage of Starting an Online Franchise: Is it Right For You?

Sculpture Hospitality

Do you have experience in the hospitality industry, but are ready to take the next step in your career and regain control of your life by running your own business? If so, you might be considering operating your very own franchise business.

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201: Making Allergy-Friendly Easy

Eating at a Meeting

Insights and Strategies for Growing Your Catering Business by Catering to Special Dietary Needs In the next episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE, we will explore the business case for catering to special dietary needs with a focus on food allergies and restrictions. My guest, Margaret Brower, Founder and CEO of Rainmaker Sales & Marketing Group, is a sales coach for catering and special event venues across the U.S.

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USDA FSIS To Host Virtual Public Meeting on Cyclospora Cayetanensis in Produce

Food Safety Tech

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) and the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) will be holding a virtual public meeting on August 30, 2023, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET to discuss and vote to adopt NACMCF’s recent report on Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce. Written comments must be submitted by August 25, 2023.

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Les Roches and the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia Celebrate the Kingdom’s Next Generation of Tourism Professionals

Hospitality Net

On July 28th, Les Roches Global Hospitality Education proudly honoured 200 talented individuals from Saudi Arabia who successfully completed the prestigious Executive Master’s International Hotel Management Program. Recognized as a leading institution in hospitality management education, Les Roches partnered with distinguished representatives from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to offer this ground-breaking educational initiative.

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HSMAI Washington DC Chapter Announces State of the Industry Program

Hospitality Net

The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the metropolitan area to attend its annual State of the Industry program Aug. 24 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf.

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Powering the Future: Top 3 Reasons Electric Kitchens Are On The Rise

Total Food Service

Article contributed by Danielle Fantasia, Sales & Marketing, for Motion Technology Inc. Cars aren’t the only things going electric these days. Commercial kitchens both new and old are implementing equipment that runs on electricity as opposed to gas. There has been no denying that the increase in inflation has led owners and operators to reevaluate what works best for their businesses.

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The Standard Reintroduces “One Night Standard”

Hospitality Net

The Standard, one of the world’s leaders in lifestyle driven hospitality, today announced the return of One Night Standard, the brand’s cutting edge last minute booking app, One Night Standard, once again offering spontaneous, same-night reservations, at the lowest available rates, across The Standard portfolio: The Standard, High Line and The Standard, East Village in New York, The Standard Spa, Miami Beach, The Standard, London, The Standard, Ibiza, The Standard, Hua Hin, The Standard, Bangkok

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A Full Guide to Manitowoc Commercial Ice Makers

Chef's Deal

Manitowoc commercial ice makers are popular among foodservice business owners thanks to their reliability and customer-friendly designs. The brand has a long history of helping restaurant owners set up their kitchens and supporting their operations. Manitowoc commercial ice makers have been around since the 1970s, and the brand continues to be innovative to this day.

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Hilton Garden Inn La Romana Dominican Republic celebrates its opening

Hospitality Net

LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic, July 3The international known company Hilton Hotels & Resorts opens its doors to its Hilton Garden Inn La Romana hotel project in the Dominican Republic, in collaboration with a group of important investors under the company Riverhome Capital S.A.S., whose main shareholder is the prominent Dominican former major league player, Edwin Encarnación; together with the vision of the lawyer Guillermo Estrella Ramia and the Minister of Tourism, David Collado.

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McDonald’s To Test Small Format Concept

Foodservice Equipment Reports

McDonald’s Corp. will test a new concept, called CosMc’s, beginning in early 2024. CosMc’s serves as a small format concept with all the “DNA of McDonald’s but its own unique personality,” says Chris Kempczinski, the chain’s president and CEO, in a Q2 earnings call on July 27. The company will test the concept in a small handful of sites in a limited geography.

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HVS Monday Musings: Indian Hotel Sector – H1 2023 Performance Review

Hospitality Net

Demand patterns in the Indian Hotel sector are normalizing after the severe fluctuations of the past three years. Even though revenge travel is gradually declining, demand in the leisure segment remains strong. Meanwhile, the MICE segment and corporate travel segment are continuing to recover, despite the hybrid work culture, online meetings, and higher airfares slowing the turnaround rate.

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Eco-pliant Brings Comprehensive Portfolio of Packaging Solutions To Nation’s Restaurant & Foodservice Community

Total Food Service

When Eco-pliant was first dreamed up in a living room in 2017, eco-friendly was still a fairly new buzzword in the packaging industry. Initially looking for a product to sell as a side hustle, Eco-pliant founder Andrew Hargest settled on paper straws, which were just starting to replace plastic straws in businesses around the country. He and his partner were surfers and loved the outdoors, and the viral video of the turtle with the plastic straw stuck in its nose was making national waves.

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Milwaukee’s Rebounding Lodging Industry and Future Economic Growth

Hospitality Net

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on Milwaukee’s hotel market, particularly in 2020 when the city experienced a decline in tourism and major event cancellations, coupled with the addition of new supply. However, as the world moves towards recovery, Milwaukee is showing signs of revitalization. With various area development projects, the expansion of the convention center, and the addition of new hotel supply, the city’s hotel market is poised for a continued rebound in 2023.

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BFM Lipped Spigot Allows Easy Integration to Modular Tubing Systems

Food Safety Magazine

With the release of a new range of adaptor spigots with a small flange, the BFM® fitting flexible connector system can now be quickly incorporated into modular piping systems in food production facilities.

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Hilton’s ‘Green Ramadan’ Campaign Records a 61% Reduction in Food Waste Across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Hospitality Net

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Hilton today unveiled the results of its Green Ramadan campaign. A global first for Hilton in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, the collaboration combined Hilton’s Travel with Purpose strategy and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) West Asia’s ‘Recipe of Change’ Sustainable Ramadan campaign with Winnow’s artificial intelligence technology, allowing for digitally led tracking of waste from production to plate.

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Indicators of Adulterated Avocado Oil to Help Industry Determine Authenticity

Food Safety Magazine

After finding nearly 70 percent of private-label avocado oils to be rancid or adulterated, researchers have identified key markers to help the retail food industry source authentic product.

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Hilton Expands Network Effect in China with Signings Across Multiple Brand Categories

Hospitality Net

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced a number of new signings in China in the first half of this year, including Conrad Qingcheng Mountain, Hilton Shanghai City Centre, Hilton Shanghai Jing’an, Curio Collection by Hilton hotels in Yantai and Anji, Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou Grand Canal and Hilton Garden Inn Chengdu Chenghua. Marking continued growth across multiple brand categories, these properties are strategically located in ancient capitals, cultural hotspots, vacation resorts and wellness retre

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Allergen Management with Substituted Items

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week How do you manage allergens when you are delivered substituted products? Many food suppliers are having issues with their supply chains and it is increasingly likely you will receive some substituted ingredients when the normal item you purchase is not available. This makes managing allergen information difficult. It is a legal requirement to have written documentation on what allergens are in your dishes.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts on track to be Geelong’s largest hotel operator as it plans Crowne Plaza opening

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) plans to bring its world-class Crowne Plaza brand to the Victorian regional city of Geelong, in partnership with Plenary Group.

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Featured Case Study: PepsiCo Turns to the Innovate System for Efficient Product Quality Testing

Hygiena

Upgrades over the traditional plate and pH methods has enabled Pepsico to release their products with confidence using the Innovate System. Read more about how the Innovate System was able to deliver efficient product quality testing. The post Featured Case Study: PepsiCo Turns to the Innovate System for Efficient Product Quality Testing appeared first on Hygiena.

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AHLA Statement in Support of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act

Hospitality Net

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out today in support of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act, which was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Moran (R-Kan.).

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Student-run store boosts revenue for school nutrition program

FoodService Director

The store at 27J Schools brings in around $400 daily to the nutrition team.

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Karisma Hotels & Resorts Launches Autism Concierge

Hospitality Net

This week, Karisma Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Autism Double-Checked, is pleased to announce the introduction of the world’s first-ever Autism Concierge. providing a dedicated contact for all autism-related questions and serving as an extension of the Autism Double-Checked comprehensive three-part training program.

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What Parents need to know about E. coli induced HUS

Bill Marler

Acute hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Post-diarrheal hemolytic uremic syndrome (D+HUS) is a severe, life-threatening complication that occurs in about 10 percent of those infected with E. coli O157:H7 or other Shiga toxin-producing (Stx) E. coli (STEC). The cascade of events leading to HUS begins with ingestion of Stx-producing E. coli (e.g., E. coli O157: H7) in contaminated food, beverages, animal to person, or person-to-person transmission.

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The Bankers Alley Hotel Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Arrives in Music City

Hospitality Net

Hilton expands Nashville portfolio with new Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in downtown art and entertainment district

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Cultivated Meat Up for European Regulatory Approval, Inside John Mackey, Walter Robb & Betsy Foster’s New Health Startup + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: Courtesy 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. Aleph Farms, in partnership with Migros, Switzerland’s leading food enterprise, has made strides towards introducing cultivated meat in Europe with a groundbreaking regulatory application.

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Amadeus Forms Strategic Partnership with Meituan, Leading Chinese eCommerce Platform

Hospitality Net

China’s leading technology driven retail platform, Meituan, enables its hundreds of millions of users to book anything from restaurants, movie tickets and travel itineraries. Now, thanks to a new partnership with Amadeus, hoteliers using iHotelier® Channel Management™ will be able to connect directly to Meituan to share their availability, rates and inventory - opening their properties to new Chinese travelers.

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Cambro is the Answer to Nearly Every Food Storage Problem

the CAMBRO blog

If you have 99 problems, food storage doesn’t need to be one of them. Food safety rules are very clear, yet many people find it difficult to follow them. Cambro products are designed with food safety and efficiency in mind; we want to make it easy for you to keep your food and customers safe. We found 7 of the most common food storage problems and the Cambro products that solve them. 1.

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How Innovative Technology Can Help Your Resort Capitalize on 6 Emerging Wellness Trends in 2023

Hospitality Net

As resorts strive to cater to guest demands, they find that wellness is top of mind for many guests in 2023.