Penn State Food Safety Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A 2015 study published in the journal "Appetite" showed that untrained panelists found both chicken broth and miso soup tasted saltier when served at cooler temperatures between 104 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, compared to 158 to 176 degrees Fahrenheit. An appropriate range for service temperatures is (130 to 160 °F).

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Bill Marler

APRIL 11, 2022

The workers said conditions for longtime cafeteria workers have deteriorated since Sodexo took over operations in 2015, but things worsened during the pandemic. Bloomberg’s Julie Steinberg reported on Food services company Sodexo Management Inc. coli Outbreak Suits. facing punitive damages claims stemming from an E.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Workers’ compensation data shows an uptick in the number of new employees injured on the job, especially in the hospitality and food service industries. Copyright © 2015 Marsh LLC. New Employees Have More On-the-Job Injuries.

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MenuTrinfo

JUNE 23, 2023

University of Arizona was awarded “Best Food Allergy Innovation for Universities,” which was meaningful for Christine Carlson, the university’s Director of Dining and Nutrition. Her work in the allergy space goes back years to 2015, when she had the opportunity to become a Certified AllerTrainer with MenuTrinfo. Well deserved!”

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Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

How are FreshX and Fresh on Demand Providing Dining Flexibility for Students These days, mobile apps are standard practice in the food services industry, enabling customers to order food on-demand, earn discounts and rewards, make payments, track purchases, and schedule meal pick-ups.

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Total Food Service

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Named one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People” in both 2012 and 2018 and recipient of the 2015 National Humanities Medal, Andrés is an internationally-recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, humanitarian, and chef/owner of José Andrés Group.

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The Food Service Wellness Institute

AUGUST 17, 2023

August 15, 2023 by Linda Larsen The FDA has completed final administrative actions on the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), also known as trans fats, in the food supply. This final rule reflects the agency’s reasoning in removing this product. Oils are hydrogenated to make them sold at room temperature.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

OCTOBER 23, 2023

When applied to traditional food service establishments, a system is typically seen as something that does not belong and is not conducive to food preparation and serving the customer. Essentially, food service systems can be categorized into three groups: computerized or automated, semi-automated, and manual.

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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 27, 2021

of all Salmonella illnesses, making it the single most important source of Salmonella illnesses of any food category. In 2015[16], IFSAC reported that chicken was the second largest source of Salmonella illnesses, responsible for 11.8% Cross-Contamination on Atypical Surfaces and Venues in Food Service Environments.

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FoodHandler

APRIL 12, 2023

Yes, it is true that none of these cases involve food service operations, but it doesn’t mean that it could not happen. The Department of Justice implemented a policy in 2015 to hold individuals responsible for corporate wrongdoing.

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Bill Marler

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

With food service being one of the lower paying positions, an interesting question to ask is how many food service workers fit into one or more of the above categories? Food service workers. Any person wishing to obtain immunity. Which groups do NOT need routine vaccination against hepatitis A?

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Oregon S 545, Food Establishment Customer-Owned Containers Directs the state health authority to adopt rules allowing consumers to use their containers for refilling with food at a food establishment. Several innovative policies on food training and certifications were enacted this year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2020

Azteca also supplies freshly made products to the Food Service and Industrial channels. “In 50 long and short years, Azteca Foods grew beyond anything I could have ever dreamed,” said Art Velasquez, founder and owner of Azteca Foods. ” Tim starts with Armanino Foods in mid-March.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

A coalition of Greater Seattle restaurants, foundations, organizations and individuals created #ThePlateFund, an initiative to provide emergency financial assistance to restaurant and food-service workers who have lost jobs and income due to business disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

” A copy of the US Food Trends report can be downloaded here. Opportunities in Food Service. percent between 2015 and 2018, compared with a 2.5 Expectations for growth are fading in restaurant and other foodservice industries due to an increasingly challenging environment, according to a new L.E.K.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Loop’s cleaning systems have been created to sanitize food containers and cups, meaning each will be hygienically cleaned and safe before each use. ” Damhus is producing Nathan’s all-beef hot dogs for both retail & food service establishments all over Europe. ” Delivering Jobs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Hottovy, consumer equity strategist at Morningstar., "Easterbrook, who left McDonald's "following the Board's determination that he violated company policy and demonstrated poor judgment involving a recent consensual relationship with an employee", had been instrumental in the company's turnaround efforts since 2015.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), an industry leader in the certification of gluten-free products and food services, announced it is rebranding the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) mark to support its expanding presence in international markets. ” GIG Rebrands Certification Group.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

Initially drawn to Twin Peaks due to its impressive sales and energetic, quality-driven environment, Warman invested in the brand’s Fort Myers lodge in 2015 before deciding to franchise locations throughout Daytona Beach. “We are thrilled to officially welcome Ricky to the Twin Peaks family as a franchisee,” Hummel said.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

” Aron most recently served as the Australian CEO & Country Manager for Deliveroo from 2015 to 2020, helping grow the company into 500 cities and 13 countries during his tenure. For food service operators like restaurants, cafeterias, food halls, and ghost kitchens, Minnow Pickup Pods offer a safe and more secure order pickup.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Since 2015 the Humane Society of the United States has delivered plant-based training to nearly 11,000 culinary staff at large-scale food service operations, including working with over 95 health care facilities to increase availability of plant-based offerings in cafeterias, on patient menus or both.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The kitchen in the back can be partially viewed through fluted glass and oxidized copper window shades, creating mystery around the food service. To Li, food can be a very interesting and effective cultural bridge for exchanging cultures and traditions. Compostable cutlery will be available this summer. Gelest, Inc.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2020

"Students enjoy the convenience of self-ordering opportunities, and we've seen demand for our food service operations increase since installation across our campus. Tanner was elected to Winston’s Board of Directors in 2015, and soon after was promoted to General Manager of the Foodservice division.

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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Consumers are still advised to not eat, and retailers and food service establishments to not sell or serve, any romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas growing region. Since 2017 there been over 500 people in the U.S. and Canada who have suffered E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to leafy greens grown in the U.S. Multistate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

” Food Services Relays are being used to maintain distance and supplement smaller staff working in kitchen and delivery operations as food services reopen. She was named Imbibe's 2013 bartender of the year, one of Food & Wine's top 10 mixologists, and Texas Monthly's 2015 best bartender in Texas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

” Eadon joined Farmer Boys in 2014 as chief marketing officer and was promoted to president and COO in 2015. ” “My husband and I have 10+ years’ experience in the food service industry and currently own several restaurants in Columbia,” says Mita Patel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

has expanded its partnership with its largest franchisee Drake Food Service International (DFSI), to open more than 220 Papa John’s restaurants by 2025. .” Founded in 2011, there are now 130-franchise locations. Papa John's Expands DFSI Partnership. Papa John's International, Inc., BETTER PIZZA.®

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Orlando market once again hosted the most positive restaurant guests when it came to rating restaurant food, service and ambiance. percent in 2015. Metropolitan areas in Florida topped the rankings for the most positive sentiment in the country. Restaurant guests in Tampa-St. percent but shipped 54.7

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2019

.” Plant Based World Europe will be the only European B2B focused event to bring together plant-based product producers and manufacturers, with retailers, distributors, food service providers, restauranteurs, entrepreneurs, investors and healthcare professionals. and Plant Based News. by CHLOE Expands into Canada. by CHLOE.'s

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2020

Cheetah, an e-commerce platform offering contactless pickup and delivery of food and supplies, closed $36M in Series B funding led by Eclipse Ventures, with participation from ICONIQ Capital, Hanaco Ventures, and Floodgate Fund. This investment brings the company's total funding to $66 million since it was founded in 2015.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

The start of a new decade brings a time of reflection and positive change, including what will influence the food decisions we make. based food service company, asked its top chefs to share their thoughts about the top food trends of 2020. Aramark's Megatrends. Aramark, the largest U.S.-based

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