The recent deadly Listeria outbreak involving cantaloupes is a wake call by many a restaurant safety expert to suggest revisiting buying, handling and oversight practices concerning fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce in particular served at restaurants and food service operations is a common source for many types of food borne illnesses from bacteria such as…
Several hotel and leisure advisors and hotel chain reports point to larger numbers of Chinese travelers to the USA this year and beyond. In one report, which was recently published by the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, the Pacific Coast of the United States, and especially California, are expected to attract the majority share…
Many senior management executives and restaurant experts believe that hospitality and foodservice are moving to an industry of part-timers as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare. The provisions of the new law has already started impacting large employers and has pros and cons depending on whether…