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FDA Relaxes Nutrition Facts and Menu Labeling Requirements for Restaurants and Food Manufacturers During COVID-19 Emergency

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two temporary food labeling guidance documents that attempt to balance industry supply and demand during the novel coronavirus pandemic. allergen information required by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. .” Department of Health and Human Services.

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Everything Restaurants Have Ever Wanted to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

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Other than healthcare, the industry most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic is the hospitality and food services industry. In the food service industry, this raises a question as restaurants may, when combined within one company, have more than 500 employees. Are restaurants eligible for PPP loans?

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National Restaurant Consultants: Expert Advice on Reopening

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While the list is not exhaustive or all-inclusive, it is a general overview of action items food service operations should follow. The entire guidelines document, available here , outlines the major components of each of these categories, including what we have determined are the top-priorities.

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How Business Insurance Could Save Your Restaurant from COVID-19

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This world-altering development—part of a rational and effective public health strategy to slow the spread of disease and help our health care system cope with the devastating illness—has also been a widespread and immediate economic disaster for the nation’s restaurant and food service sector. Document Everything.

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Investing In Digital Technology Is Investing in Food Safety

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Employee turnover has been higher than ever since the COVID pandemic, with hourly turnover hovering around an unbelievable 194% in the food service industry. Make sure that your team is trained and that you have documentation to prove it. Time and money are two of the most significant factors.

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What Should a Return to Work Program Include?

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Creating an effective Return to Work (RTW) program offers benefits to both the employer and the injured worker in the food service industry. Documents for internal case management. Items to document: Important dates and outcomes (employee contacts, exam & therapy visits, etc.). Policies and Responsibilities.

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Post-COVID Outlook and Recovery for Restaurants

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Before coronavirus, the food service industry was the second-largest private sector employer in the United States. Enrolling to receive the Employee Retention Credit and maximizing your benefit goes beyond simply filling out a form or questionnaire – you need to document how you qualify. The Impact of COVID.