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What a Nuclear Verdict Means for a Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

billion in nuclear verdicts in 2023 — a 15-year high. Chamber of Commerce said in a recent report that the number of verdicts above $100 million reached a record in 2023, up nearly 400% from 2013 as reported in The Wall Street Journal’s 2024 piece, “‘Nuclear’ Jury Verdicts Rise Alongside American Anger.”

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Tech Will Be Essential to Boost Food Safety and Quality in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

As we close out 2022, food production is at risk. We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 million tons of grain.

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Come to Salinas for my Birthday – and some Food Safety

Bill Marler

I am looking forward to speaking again at The Western Food Safety Conference presented by Hartnell College May 3-4, 2023.

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STOP accepting applicants for 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship

Bill Marler

The national nonprofit public health organization STOP Foodborne Illness is accepting applicants for its 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship. The fellowship program is a partnership with the Michigan State University Online Food Safety Program. Applications must be submitted by March 31.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the reporters at Food Safety News

Bill Marler

While you are eating and watching football today, the staff at FOOD SAFETY NEWS are reporting on how to protect you and your family from the food we eat. FOOD SAFETY NEWS was founded in 2009 when print and broadcast media were facing consolidation and steep budget cuts. 1, 2023 – Dec. 1, 2023 – Dec.

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Building a Culture of Consistent Foodservice Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

Professionals in the restaurant industry are acutely aware of the importance of food safety, but its day-to-day implementation continues to be a challenge. Research shows that out of two million restaurant inspections between September 2022 and 2023, handwashing was the most common FDA food code violation (six percent), and 5.6

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. "With consumer behaviors now firmly established around off-premise dining solutions due to the pandemic, off-prem will remain a prevalent option for 2023. For part two, click here.