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.

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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. The Gen Z Influence This tasteful group of about 70 million Americans craves authenticity in every bite, from organic street foods to diverse global cuisines. Gen Z demands transparency and ethical practices in the food industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2024

The NCR Voyix 2024 Digital Commerce Index revealed nearly half (48 percent) of consumers dine out less than they used to because inflation is top of the menu. Some brands’ apps even track mobile-order customers’ location to help ensure their food is fresh, whether it’s a burger or a salad.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

Where to Tap into Hidden Revenue If you want to boost profits, the quickest way isn’t to raise menu prices or cut portions, it’s to go straight to the source of your costs: manufacturers, distributors, and beverage companies. Stop Overpaying Your Distributors In 2024, Sysco reported a gross profit of $14.6

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 29, 2024

In light of the the Listeria-related recall associated with product from Ohio-based Weirs Farm s, other food companies and distributors are issuing recalls. dba Supreme Produce) is assisting in a Kroger Store recall for items purchased from Weirs Farm Inc. Supreme Service Solutions LLC. Company Name: Supreme Service Solutions LLC.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2024

Celebrities such as Katy Perry, Blake Lively, Kylie Minogue and Bella Hadid are helping to boost the booze-free band wagon by launching non-alcoholic beverages. In Causeway Solutions’ April 2024 survey, we asked more than 800 U.S. Adults 55+ interest in non-alcoholic beverages drops to only 10 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

Restaurant leaders representing nearly 3,700 QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and fine dining locations shared 2024’s top challenges and opportunities alongside plans for investment in back-of-house technology, increased sales, and team training, benefits, and support. More than 68 percent reported implementing sustainability practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This finding from Expert Market’s 2024 F&B Industry Report sheds light on a clear culinary gap within the industry's workforce. This insight seems unsurprising, considering that data from April 2024 revealed 43 percent of small business owners in the US were unable to pay their full rent on time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

So what should have happened in the purchasing process to prevent this type of issue? Have an approval process for ingredients prior to purchase to ensure food safety parameters including allergens. Food and Drug Administration. The labels have been updated and any future possibility of cross contact has been eliminated.

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FMT Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in human and animal nutrition, announced today its outlook on the flavor and color trends that will drive product innovation in 2024. Color is at the epicenter of the food, fashion and content that the world consumes,” said Moeller.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Asli Fine Foods of Woodridge, IL is recalling Asli Cinnamon Powder 7 oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Lead. link] Asli Fine Foods. Product description: plastic bag 7oz Asli Cinnamon Powder LOT# DDDLUS UPC# 703440150723 Please see below picture for reference, No illnesses have been reported to 08/29/2024.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

IHA Beverage of Commerce, CA is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder 4oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. No illnesses have been reported as of 11/18/2024. Food and Drug Administration. Product was distributed mostly through California retail stores and a few stores across the US.

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is issuing a recall of 111 cases of Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon in twin 12oz package, UPC 0 96619 25697 6, Lot# 8512801270, Best-by-Date 11/13/2024 due to laboratory testing confirming Listeria monocytogenes on October 21, 2024. This product was distributed between October 9, 2024 to October 13, 2024.

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Food Safety Tech

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

From June 24, 2024 through July 15, 2024, TraceGains conducted an online survey of 483 food and beverage industry suppliers to better understand supplier readiness and drivers for change and found most suppliers stuck in the past, unprepared for change with legacy processes despite a willingness and understanding on the benefits for modernizing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. This is according to a survey conducted by TD Bank at the 2024 Restaurant Finance and Development Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The recalled “Enoki mushrooms 200 gram” were distributed in West Virginia in multiple retail store locations and were sold on 8/20/2024 and 8/23/2024 with 240 cases for each date. HH Fresh Trading received notice on 10/11/2024 and that the Enoki 200 gram test revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on 9/9/2024.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Walters LLC dba Elevation Foods is recalling 1,668 units of mislabeled Hannaford Seafood Salad 12oz because it contains an undeclared Soy allergen. These labels were created for an upcoming formulation change and were shipped to Elevation Foods in error. Danvers, Massachusetts. Company Name: R.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Mars Petcare US is voluntarily recalling 315 bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food in the 44 lb. Voluntarily Recalls 315 Bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, 44 lb. link] Mars Petcare US, Inc. Product 44 lb.

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FoodInsight

JUNE 27, 2024

Some things you grow accustomed to expecting, like clockwork, each year—New Year’s Day, Tax Day, and for many food and nutrition stakeholders: the IFIC Food & Health Survey. Food & Nutrition Insights Are More Important Than Ever Much has happened since 2005 when the first IFIC Food & Health Survey was released.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The recalled cucumbers were sold between October 12, 2024, through November 26, 2024, and are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. may be associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses between October 12 – and November 15, 2024. 29, 2024) – Baloian Farms of Arizona Co.,

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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? Another advisory was issued in February of 2024 for a canner of acidified products.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Sugar Foods, a company headquartered in California, is recalling 3.5 On November 19, 2024, the firm was contacted by a consumer stating the pouches contained Crispy Onions instead of the Tortilla Strips. link] Sugar Foods Recalls Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style 3.5 No illnesses have been reported to date.

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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. 2024 83012 SIDE ID, TIME Kroger Super Sweet Corn, net wt.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

plastic bags with BEST BY 11-21-2024, UPC: 8 13098 02018 4, Lot Code: bak144-6806 due to contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. On 11-29-2024 the firm was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services that the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. No other bagged greens are included in this recall.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The pizzas are no longer available for purchase. Consumers who have purchased these Pizzas are urged not to consume them. The affected product, Connies Thin Crust Cheese Pizza, has expired as of 11/27/2024. The pizzas are no longer available for purchase. link] Palermo Villa, Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Consumers would have been able to purchase these chips as early as November 3, 2024. bags of Lays Classic Potato Chips that may contain undeclared milk, after being alerted through a consumer contact. The product included in this recall was distributed to certain retail stores and e-commerce distributors in Oregon and Washington.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Babcock Dairy of Madison, Wisconsin, is expanding its November 7, 2024 recall for Orange Custard Chocolate Chip ice cream that may be labeled as Chocolate Peanut Butter. 17 and 30, 2024. 4, 2024, when a customer reported the mislabeling. 4, 2024, when a customer reported the mislabeling. 17, 2024) or 09 3024 (Sept.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

KALO Foods, LLC of Stokesdale, NC is recalling Single Slice Carrot Cake UPC 8 53407 00418 4 due to a undeclared soy. On March 1, 2024, the firm was notified by one of their customers, that packages labeled as Carrot Cake, but the ingredient panel on the bottom is for Chocolate Cake. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

When perusing through news sources, one comes across interesting (to me, and perhaps you) news items on food that are not food-safety related. opening Fall of 2024. Have you purchased a blueberry pie and wondered where the blueberries are at? Goes into effect April 15, 2024. Is gravy the next ketchup? But how much?

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Richelieu Foods Inc. Wheeling Illinois has voluntarily recalled the 365 Whole Foods Market Vegan Ultimate Veggie Thin Crust Pizza, LOT CODE 06152024 with a best by date of 6/15/2024 because it may contain trace amounts of an undeclared Milk allergen. link] Richelieu Foods Inc. Richelieu Foods Inc.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

This is the same recall announced by customers selling these products, including Amazon, Costco Wegmans, Giant Eagle, on December2, 2024 and not an expansion or different recall. Evidently, 11 people with allergies to milk still purchased and ate this product. Lifestyle Evolution Inc., EST) or contact@nugonutriton.com.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its pints of "Tomato Basil with Rice EXP 3/22/2024" 16 Oz containers because they contain Butternut Squash Bisque resulting in soy being undeclared on the label. The recalled "Tomato Basil With Rice EXP 3/22/2024" was distributed locally in the state of NY to the following retail stores: Food Garden Market.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JULY 10, 2024

Reser’s Fine Foods Beaverton, OR is voluntarily recalling Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad 48oz (3LB) with a Use By Date of JUL/26/24 due to the possibility of pieces of hard plastic foreign material in the package. Consumers who purchased this product may return it to the store for a full refund or discard the item.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

The recalled Food Club All Purpose Flour was distributed retail stores in Ohio and New York. Consumers who have purchased 5 lb. Food Club All Purpose Flour Best if Used by 03/07/2025 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. The product comes in a 5 lb.,

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Recalls Read-To-Eat Products Manufactured Between 11/4 and 11/13/24 Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: November 28, 2024 FDA Publish Date: November 28, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness/Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Gracie’s Kitchens Inc.

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