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High quality food is a cornerstone of exceptional hospitality and recent research shows that it ranks as an important factor when deciding on or researching senior living communities. However, supply chain disruptions have posed significant challenges in the last few years for providers wanting to ensure a variety of fresh and delicious food for their communities. Explore how to seamlessly navigate these supply chain and procurement challenges in our new report: https://hubs.li/Q02j9Jm20 #SeniorLiving #Hospitality #Innovation

High quality food is a cornerstone of exceptional hospitality and recent research shows that it ranks as an important factor when deciding on or researching senior living communities. However, supply chain disruptions have posed significant challenges in the last few years for providers wanting to ensure a variety of fresh and delicious food for their communities. Explore how to seamlessly navigate these supply chain and procurement challenges in our new report: https://hubs.li/Q02fGmSB0 #SeniorLiving #Hospitality #Innovation

Entries are now open for the the 2024 South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards 🔓 This year's program encourages participation from all contributors to the South Australian food and beverage industry and reflects the topics of greatest importance and concern faced by businesses today, including mental health & wellbeing as well as ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance), waste management, business improvement and more. The 18 award categories feature new additions, including: ▪️ Business Improvement Award, sponsored by Visy ▪️ Industrial Foodservice Award, sponsored by Mitani Group ▪️ Agritourism Award, sponsored by the South Australian Tourism Commission ▪️ EatDrink Local SA Award, sponsored by MBL, which for the first time celebrates the foodservice businesses that support and serve local food and beverages on their menus. ▪️ Foodland Supermarkets Consumer Choice Award, renamed in line with its popularity, will once again be decided by public vote. 👉Visit safoodbevawards.com.au to discover all categories and for more information on the entry process. #SAFoodBevAwards #SAFoodAwards #FoodSA #FoodSouthAustralia #SouthAustralia

Foodservice_Catering #Foodservice_Insights _Foodservice_data Did you know that the catering industry in Australia generates an impressive $9.5 billion in revenue? With a total of 5,019 catering businesses across the country, it's a thriving sector worth exploring. Insightful Findings: 👉️ Diverse Product Offerings: Caterers are diversifying their product range to meet evolving customer preferences. 👉️ Embracing Local Sourcing: The industry is witnessing a shift towards using local ingredients, fostering collaborations with local producers and suppliers. 👉️ Streamlining the Supply Chain: Caterers and suppliers are focusing on efficient logistics and distribution systems to ensure transparency and food safety. 👉️ Geographic Opportunities: Thriving regions such as Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland are magnets for caterers and suppliers. 👉️ Global Reach: Serving the global palate at international events presents exciting opportunities for those equipped to meet international demands. 💫Join us by registering today for the Catering in Australia Breakfast Exchange Event being held in Melbourne on February 21 https://lnkd.in/g-c9cXwa #CateringIndustry #Revenue #BusinessInsights

Foodservice_Catering #Foodservice_Insights _Foodservice_data Did you know that the catering industry in Australia generates an impressive $9.5 billion in revenue? With a total of 5,019 catering businesses across the country, it's a thriving sector worth exploring. Insightful Findings: 👉️ Diverse Product Offerings: Caterers are diversifying their product range to meet evolving customer preferences. 👉️ Embracing Local Sourcing: The industry is witnessing a shift towards using local ingredients, fostering collaborations with local producers and suppliers. 👉️ Streamlining the Supply Chain: Caterers and suppliers are focusing on efficient logistics and distribution systems to ensure transparency and food safety. 👉️ Geographic Opportunities: Thriving regions such as Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland are magnets for caterers and suppliers. 👉️ Global Reach: Serving the global palate at international events presents exciting opportunities for those equipped to meet international demands. 💫Join us by registering today for the Catering in Australia Breakfast Exchange Event being held in Melbourne on February 21 https://lnkd.in/g-c9cXwa #CateringIndustry #Revenue #BusinessInsights

We’re thrilled to see Modern Hospitality featuring Alec Kyriakides, Chair of our Safe to Trade Technical Standards Committee (TSC). In this opinion piece, Alec dives into the critical importance of managing and communicating allergen risks, while highlighting the need for a strong food safety culture in the hospitality industry. https://hubs.li/Q02R3BcK0 #SafeToTrade #FoodSafety #AllergenManagement

IS IT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE FOOD COSTS AS WELL AS MAINTAIN QUALITY? The answer is YES and the results have been outstanding for one of our newest customers.... “Since introducing Hospitality Genie to the Newcastle Jockey Club, we’ve reduced our food cost by 9.5% - in the first 2 months! Importantly, we’ve been able to maintain our exceptional race day menus and food quality across all venue outlets. Genie monitors the Fixed Price Contract terms we’ve established with our preferred suppliers and gives our chefs absolute transparency when it comes to comparing prices and guarantees purchasing from the cheapest supplier. Genie has made a considerable difference to the profitability of our business!” Duane Dowell, CEO, Newcastle Jockey Club. Genie helps businesses manage their food costs by: ·        Identifying and eliminating supplier overcharging ·        Holding suppliers to fixed price commitments ·        Helping to cost menus which auto updates with any price changes ·        Regular stocktakes to tighten inventory management and reduce waste ·        Providing real time Dashboard data and results driven management reports at set intervals Saving on food costs doesn’t need to mean poor food choices, it’s about good management.

What are the biggest trends in Food Safety at the moment❓ Hear Tanguy ETOGA, Msc, 6σ BB, Founder and CEO of NORMEX, discuss some of the most current critical food safety trends. Deep dive into Tanguy's insights into industry advancements, including food safety software that supports automation and innovation to increase efficiencies. Food Safety software is one of the most crucial aspects that food companies need to stay competitive today. With ever-changing regulations and technological advancements, be sure to join Tanguy in person, along with Jay Banwar (Halenda's The Meat People) and Johnny De Lima (Wenu), at the panel session "Ensuring Food Safety for SMEs" to learn how to enrich your approach to food safety to mitigate financial risk. Register today to secure your spot and gain access to practical insights and strategies that will help you stay current with the latest standards and guidelines, enhance your business, and mitigate financial risk. 🔗https://hubs.li/Q02sHC330 👥Canadian Summit on Food Safety. 📍Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre 📆24-25 April 2024 #FoodSafety #FoodRegulation #SafeFoodSummit #FoodInsights #FoodSafetyCulture #ComplianceManagement Shah M.

Our recent summit featured panels on critical topics such as food safety, accommodation, and franchising. Here are a few key takeaways and practical advice from industry experts on the food safety panel ” #hospitality #hospitalityinitiative #SummitHighlights #PanelDiscussion #HospitalityStandards