Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 6, 2023

Sweetgreen launched Green January, an opportunity for customers to jumpstart a healthy routine in the new year through real, fresh food. The golden beverages are a top selling Peet's offering each winter. White Castle is kicking off 2023 with a flurry of specials and deals designed to keep Cravers’ stomachs and wallets, full.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

But it’s not because they want the best option, they are looking for the most authentic food. As Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023, authenticity is proving to be something that people of all generations search for now more than ever. Gen Z demands transparency and ethical practices in the food industry.

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FoodInsight

MAY 23, 2023

The 2023 Food and Health Survey marks the 18th time the International Food Information Council (IFIC) has surveyed Americans to understand their perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding food and food-purchasing decisions. 2023 Food & Health Survey. 23 2023 Food & Health Survey. 23

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2024

In fact, the market for non-alcoholic alternatives has seen consistent double-digit growth over the last five years and exceeded half a billion dollars in 2023, according to NielsenIQ. Fans and those who enjoy drinking non-alcoholic beverages (23 percent of survey participants) are much more likely to be under 35 years old.*

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Restaurant365’s State of the Industry Customer Survey shows that 60 percent of surveyed customers plan to expand their businesses in 2023 despite expected increased labor and food costs. Cross utilizing menu items helps reduce waste and save money.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A toned-down version of a major operation targeting unsafe food has revealed the growing problem of relabeling expired food. Opson Europe, or Opson XII, was coordinated by Europol and occurred between December 2022 and April 2023. The food quality is poor, but it also presents health hazards, as seen in a canned fish case.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

Who among us hasn’t ordered food through a convenient mobile application, with menu choices ranging from not just quick-serve or fast-casual restaurants, but convenience stores as well? Our Convenience Store Trends Report found 76 percent of consumers surveyed have purchased prepared food from a c-store. And why not?

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Hospitality Net

JULY 24, 2023

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

2024 By the Numbers Participants reported continued food and labor cost increases with slight shifts compared to the end of 2023. Those totals are down from the end of 2023 when 89 percent said labor costs increased, with 54 percent reporting 1 percent to 5 percent. The survey of more than 1,000 U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A 2023 study by Toast found that 30 percent of staff in the restaurant industry are at risk of leaving in the next two years, highlighting an equally concerning high turnover rate within this sector. From 2023, consumer spending has been steadily increasing and is set to continue into 2025. percent year-over-year, compared to 0.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. More than half of respondents are purchasing gift cards to restaurants this holiday season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

“There is now optimism on the part of the American consumer, which helps to unleash pent-up demand for dining out,” says David Portalatin, NPD food industry advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America. Based on data collected from 6,000 fast food restaurants in the U.S., ” The Return to On Premise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Looking ahead, we predict a day when cultivated meat will find its place as a default choice -on menus, because it delivers on taste, nutrition, and food safety, in addition to environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Beyond the realm of food, a similar shift has occurred with electric cars.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Greeley, CO, is voluntarily recalling one lot of 3-D® Pet Products Premium Parrot Food, 4 lb. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 30, 2023. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 30, 2023. The 3-D® Pet Product Premium Parrot Food was originally manufactured on October 25, 2023.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Two New York food companies issued recalls for cinnamon because the products have the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. of Ozone Park, NY is recalling Spice Class brand Ground Cinnamon Advance Food International, Inc. link] Advance Food International Inc. American Spices, LLC. link] American Spices LLC.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

2 separate recalls) The recall was initiated after routine sampling by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the products. Rong Shing Trading NY Inc., The product UPC code is 6928580581396. milligrams per serving.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

of Edwardsville, ILL has initiated a voluntary recall on specific batches of private label Holiday Nog purchased in United Dairy Farmers stores between December 4th through December 6th, 2023, that may contain an undeclared egg allergen. Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. of Edwardsville, ILL, and sold at United Dairy Farmers stores.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

— OPINION — By Julie Chapon, Co-founder and CEO of Yuka Food safety regulations remain a critical concern globally, particularly as consumers become increasingly conscious and concerned about the ingredients present in the products they consume. An obvious discrepancy exists between food regulations in the United States and those in Europe.

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Forward Fooding

MAY 29, 2024

According to the recent State of the Industry report by The Good Food Institute (GFI), the total global retail sales of plant-based meat and seafood slightly increased from USD$6.1B in 2023 (4.92% growth). Meanwhile, according to the Good Food Institute, hybrid meat products are made with any alternative protein production platform.

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GFI

APRIL 11, 2023

August 4, 2023 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Executive summary With the global meat market worth upwards of a trillion dollars, capturing a fraction of that could be a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for plant-based meat. The category has a significant growth opportunity.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

has initiated a voluntary recall on specific batches of private label Egg Custard Pie purchased Publix stores in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties between Octo. 20, 2023, and Nov. 16, 2023, that may contain an undeclared coconut allergen: The Egg Custard Pie package may contain a coconut pie. 20, 2023, and Nov.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

California has a Cannery Program that establishes requirements for California facilities that package both both low acid and acidified foods in sealed containers. link] How is this different than FDA Acidified or Low Acid Canned food regulations? In 2023, CADPH issued a warning for pickled items for a botulism risk.

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Total Food Service

AUGUST 9, 2023

The show’s aisles are packed annually with innovative food & beverage menu ideas and cutting-edge kitchen equipment. Amy Chaffin, Group Director, On Premise Channel Strategy “We are thrilled to demonstrate Coca-Cola’s commitment to innovative beverage solutions for foodservice operators at the show this year.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

Twin City Foods, Inc. Brands include Kroger and Food Lion. link] Twin City Foods, Inc., Brand Name: Food Lion, Kroger and more Product Description: Frozen sweet corn and mixed vegetables Company Announcement August 22, 2023, Twin City Foods, Inc. No other products have been affected. and 5:00 p.m.

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Forward Fooding

JANUARY 24, 2024

According to the UN Environment Programme , about 14% of the world’s food is lost from harvest to retail, and approximately 17% is wasted at the consumption level. It is estimated that food waste accounts for 8-10% of GHG emissions. Food upcycling has emerged as a promising solution to the growing problem that is food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Participants reported continued food and labor cost increases, with 88 percent experiencing rising staff expenses, compared to 89 percent in last year’s annual survey, and 86 percent reporting an increase in food costs. Why settle for one when you can have the best of both? Overall retail sales saw a 3.8

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Sun Noodle, of Honolulu, HI, is recalling approximately 37,158 cases of S&S CUP SAIMIN manufactured from May 9, 2023 – May 8, 2024, because the product may contain undeclared egg white powder. In this case, it sounds as though the company did not design the cup labels with clear knowledge of what was in the purchased ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Vanilla isn’t for everyone In 2023, marketing took a cue from the ice cream parlor, embracing segmentation with the same precision as a sundae artisan. – Matt Elders, EVP, Revenue, Cordial 2023 served up a year of resilience and innovation for restaurants, as they adapted to shifting landscapes and embraced new dining paradigms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2024

“Both full-service and fast food restaurant customers are skewing a bit more toward higher income levels and college graduates,” says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI. Chains affected include McDonald’s (visits down ~2.5

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 19, 2023

Cava Foods, Inc., is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of its packaged CAVA Spicy Hummus due to the potential for the product to contain undeclared sesame, which is a food allergen. link] Cava Foods, Inc., a subsidiary of Cava Group, Inc. in Washington D.C., a Subsidiary of Cava Group, Inc. a subsidiary of Cava Group, Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Tampa Bay Fisheries, Dover, FL, is recalling one lot of frozen Whole Foods Beer Battered Pollock Fillets after it was discovered that the label failed to declare soy on the label, thus an undeclared allergen. 2 LOTS OF 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET “BEER BATTERED COD FILLET” (12OZ) CARTONS WITH UPC 9948248051, LOT# 32348201 AND BEST BY: 02/22/2025.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

[link] Weis Markets Issues an Allergy Alert for Weis Quality Premium Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen Summary Company Announcement Date: August 31, 2023 FDA Publish Date: August 31, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy Reason for Announcement: Undeclared egg Company Name: Weis Markets Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Gaws Gourmet Foods of Marysville, MI, is recalling three varieties of 8” deli subs, and two varieties of breakfast bagel sandwiches because they may contain undeclared sesame. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Recalls Kimchi Hot Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: December 26, 2023 FDA Publish Date: December 26, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Fish Company Name: World Varity Produce, Inc. Brand Name: World Varity Produce, Inc. World Variety Produce, Inc.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Seneca Foods Corporation is announcing a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contains beef gravy. Consumers with this product should return it for a full refund to the retail outlet where it was purchased. This recall only affects Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy product sold by Hy-Vee.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

[link] Braga Fresh Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Salad Kits Summary Company Announcement Date: October 18, 2023 FDA Publish Date: October 18, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Produce Reason for Announcement: Undeclared egg. All potentially affected products have been removed from store shelves.

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