Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The CDC misses the point; granted, food service workers are not more at risk of getting hepatitis A because of their occupation, but they are a risk for spreading it to customers. As of February 2, 2023, there have been a total of 44,779 cases with a 61% hospitalization rate (approximately 27,342 hospitalizations).

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

FDA provided an update on the E.coli STEC linked to onions served on fast food chain hamburgers. There are now 104 cases with 34 hospitalizations and one death. coli O157:H7: Onions (October 2024) FDA’s investigation and sample analysis are ongoing. Food service customers who were impacted have been contacted directly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Customers expect efficient and convenient payments, and restaurants must adapt to meet those demands Tap-to-pay, tableside QR codes, tablets — you name it — help the food service industry embrace flexible and intelligent payment systems. An added benefit: restaurants can also capture and analyze valuable customer data.

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AHF

JANUARY 3, 2025

As we start 2025, and bid farewell to a remarkable 2024, AHF is excited to charge into 2025 with renewed commitment to leading the way in healthcare foodservice, senior dining, and hospitality. 2024 coming soon. AHFs chapters hosted many virtual educational opportunities and networking events throughout 2024.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Article contributed by Gregg Kligman, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP The minimum wage and various wage credits available to employers in New York are changing as of January 1, 2024. New York’s meal credits for hospitality employers will be increased as shown below in chart #4.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

According to a study from Hospitality Technology, 78 percent of restaurant IT budgets will increase in 2024. Restaurants are already becoming more technologically forward, from interactive QR code menus to tap-to-order kiosks to reservation apps like OpenTable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2024

Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization designated “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected” as the theme for World Food Safety Day (June 7) 2024.

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Thomas Cuisine

JANUARY 15, 2025

We are thrilled to share this press release from EIN Presswire about our growth in 2024! “ Thomas Cuisine, a foodservice management company dedicated to their real food mission, is reflecting on a transformative year marked by significant growth, innovation, and meaningful partnerships.

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Total Food Service

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The US Pizza Team Competition stage will feature head to head battles between talented pizzaioli and pizza acrobats from across the nation, all vying for the Grand Prizes in both Culinary and Acrobatics of a trip to compete in the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy, April of 2024.

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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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Food Safety Tech

MARCH 18, 2024

With 519 outbreaks recorded between August 1, 2023 and January 15, 2024 — a sharp rise from the previous year’s numbers — the need for proactive measures to curb its spread is evident. They have been the food service industry “go to” for years and they are effective. Items must be clean before they can be sanitized.

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AHF

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Your 2024 AHF Board of Directors (BOD) and Industry Advisory Board (IAB) recently gathered in Dallas for our annual in-person meeting. Together, the AHF community is poised to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, ensuring a vibrant future for self-operated healthcare foodservice, senior dining and hospitality.

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LTI, Inc.

APRIL 24, 2024

Jonesboro, GA – April 24, 2024 – LTI, Inc., leading manufacturer and designer of modular and custom serving systems, advanced technologies and decor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Prange as regional sales director for the east region, effective Monday, April 22, 2024.

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Total Food Service

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Initially met with skepticism, self-service ordering kiosks have become an integral part of the hospitality sector. With over 65% of quick-service customers 1 opting for kiosk-based ordering, the labor shortages have acted as a catalyst, propelling businesses to explore automated solutions. billion by 2024.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

There are now 77 cases with 22 hospitalizations and 1 death across 13 states. Fast Facts Cases: 75 (26 new) Hospitalizations: 22 (12 new) Deaths: 1 (0 new) States: 13 (3 new) [link] Outbreak Investigations & Safety Advisories FDA Human Foods Progra m Outbreak Investigation of E. CDC provided an update of the E.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 8, 2023

“As the country’s leading culinary nonprofit in support of the independent restaurant industry, the James Beard Foundation will continue to leverage its unique position within the chef-operator community to advance our recently announced policy priorities and mobilize for meaningful change on behalf of a more equitable and sustainable food culture.”

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Culinary Services Group

MARCH 13, 2024

At the start of 2024, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) rolled out new requirements on what certifies an RD to practice. RDs typically have a degree in nutrition science, meaning they receive training in food science, safety, and service.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Advertisements ABOUT CARBONATE : Carbonate is a brand communications and creative services agency specializing in food, beverage, restaurants, hotels, and hospitality tech/startups. The post Your 2024 Marketing Checklist: 9 Strategies to Boost Your Brand in the New Year appeared first on Total Food Service.

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AHF

MARCH 12, 2024

AHF would like to congratulate AHF past-president, David Reeves, MBA, System Director, Food and Nutrition Services at Lee Health on his remarkable achievement of being awarded the prestigious 2024 Silver Plate Award by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) for healthcare.

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Total Food Service

AUGUST 14, 2023

As you’re intimately aware, few industries have changed more in recent years than food and beverage. A handful of F&B architecture, design, and management firms share their insights and forecasts for 2024 with you. These are the same principles that we use as the foundation of the design concept of the space.

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Culinary Services Group

APRIL 24, 2024

The more we learn about the health of older adults, the more we know that proactively addressing dietary health concerns is something every senior should have access to – especially in places like assisted living communities, hospitals , and inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where traditionally, food hasn’t been a central focus for leadership.

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AHF

JULY 8, 2024

Equipment Recommendations – Espresso Machines: Operators exchanged recommendations on the best espresso machines for high-volume hospital settings. Operators are also invited to join AHF’s quarterly Pediatric Check-In Chats to discuss challenges unique to pediatric hospitals and share effective solutions. >>

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AHF

JUNE 18, 2024

From managing unexpected equipment failures to optimizing services, the spirit of camaraderie and resourcefulness shone bright. Harnessing the Power of AI: Delving into the realm of artificial intelligence, discussions explored the potential applications of AI in healthcare food service operations.

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Total Food Service

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Food was always this incredible storytelling vehicle.” As Wilson looks at writing the next chapter of her iconic career, she is set to open another Melba’s Restaurant in Newark in the fourth quarter of 2024. She was recently re-elected to a second term as the President of the New York City Hospitality Alliance. “We’re

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Total Food Service

AUGUST 21, 2023

The need for hospitality and convenience presents new challenges and many ways to address them. The deadline to claim 2020 credits is April 15, 2024, and the deadline to claim 2021 credits is April 15, 2025. Our dedicated Restaurants and Hospitality Industry Practice is here to help your business succeed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. The global food delivery market is expected to grow to 11.4

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Healthier Hospitals. It wouldn’t be an unusual tally of meals consumed by a patient admitted to a hospital for heart disease or stroke. It’s clearly not health food, yet it’s the type of sustenance offered at hospitals every day nationwide. Council introduced the Healthy Hospitals Amendment Act of 2019.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

On October 30, 2024 FDA and CDC updated information on E. There are now 90 cases with 27 hospitalizations and 1 death. On October 22, 2024, Taylor Farms recalled yellow onions that were supplied to McDonald’s and other food service customers. Food service customers who were impacted have been contacted directly.

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Culinary Services Group

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Harri and CGA’s Working in Hospitality survey, which surveyed over 500 hospitality employees from various kitchen settings, shows that a person’s work environment really does matter. Over 65% of hospitality employees say they chose the right industry, reporting that hospitality offers a “good and worthwhile career.”

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Illnesses started on dates ranging from March 11, 2024, to May 23, 2024 (see timeline). Of 164 people with information available, 68 have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. June 12, 2024 CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. to certain states.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Ocean Spray is joining forces with Massachusetts Restaurant United and the COREcares Foundation for this hospitality stimulus, in addition to offering discounts on the brand’s cranberry products to support restaurants on the road to recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. billion by 2024. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.

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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. As in-person dining was restricted in many countries throughout 2020, the success of takeout and delivery services soared, as consumers sought to satisfy their appetite. ” State of Spirits.

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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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