Bill Marler

DECEMBER 5, 2023

MPR reports that Minnesota health officials say there are now 20 confirmed cases of salmonella in the state linked to contaminated cantaloupe — including two deaths. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration first issued a national recall of some brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupe on Nov. 9; that recall has since been expanded. The Minnesota Department of Health is working with the state Department of Agriculture, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the out

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The pandemic dealt a mighty blow to the bar and restaurant industry, where social distancing replaced friends and families gathering together to share stories, celebrate milestones, and create lasting memories. As the doors began to reopen, slowly and cautiously, restaurants and bars, still coping with labor shortages and inflation, had one new challenge to overcome — higher expectations.

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Food + Tech Connect

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Image Credit: New York Times Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. In a groundbreaking move, the UK government has unveiled a landmark £2 billion plan to support the advancement of its biotech ecosystem, with a particular focus on the cultivated meat and fermentation industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this episode of the Making Dough Restaurant Show , host Hengam Stanfield logistic tips for the holidays and winter weather. She offers nine tips for restaurant owners and managers to conquer the unique challenges that cold weather brings and explores the cozy side of winter hospitality.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

The new retail options offer speed and convenience at University of Southern Indiana.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

This and a move to minimize college dining hall calorie count visibility are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Keeping track of inventory is paramount to ensuring smooth operations of your bar and maximizing profitability. The days of manual inventory management are long gone, replaced by advanced bar inventory management software that can streamline processes, minimize losses, and enhance overall efficiency.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A question that often arises is, "Does a food production establishment require both a HACCP plan and a Food Safety Plan?" The answer to this question depends on country- or region-specific legal requirements, among other factors.

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Food Safety Tech

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In September, Jim Jones, former EPA employee and member of the Reagan-Udall Expert Panel for Foods, became the first FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. He is tasked with reorganizing the agency to develop better coordination among the multiple departments involved in the regulation of human foods in the U.S., as well as allocating resources to better protect consumer.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified two types of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances—perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)—as “carcinogenic to humans” and “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” and noted that the general population’s main route of exposure to these chemicals is through food and drinking water.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on specific alerts.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Cousins Maine Lobster has announced its expansion to Chicago and surrounding markets with a seven-unit franchise deal. The development, consisting of two restaurants and five food trucks, will be led by brothers, Yunus and Thameem Shahul, who have launched five markets with the brand since 2018. Their first Chicago food truck, targeted to launch early 2024, will offer Maine lobster rolls.

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Food Safety Tech

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Businesses often overlook the power of well-executed, competent complaint-handling systems in boosting business growth. Data from ABa Quality Monitoring Ltd revealed nearly 70% of customers are more likely to stick with a company if their complaints are resolved, and this figure jumps to an impressive 95% if complaints are addressed immediately. Every company faces distinct operational challenges that can result in missed deadlines, product holds, supply chain disruptions and customer complaints

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Hotel set to become the first five-star hospitality project in the year-round resort of Poiana Brasov.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Few understand what it takes to succeed in providing a unique food, beverage and merchandise experience for the nation’s sports and entertainment patron. One that does: Dan Smith , President of Legends Hospitality , has more than 40 years of experience, directing all aspects of multi-regional food service and merchandise operations. Since joining Legends at the company’s inception, Dan has been instrumental in spearheading partnerships with some of Legends’ most notable clients, including Yank

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HACCP Mentor

DECEMBER 5, 2023

There is vast amount of information out there on the do’s and don’ts of formulating your HACCP plan. Some aspects … 5 HACCP myths you need to stop believing READ MORE » The post 5 HACCP myths you need to stop believing appeared first on HACCP Mentor.

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the CAMBRO blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

When the stockings are all hung by the chimney with care, chefs have visions of Cambro containers dancing in their heads. Delight the chef in your life with the gift they really want: Cambro! Whether your loved one is a professional chef, gets creative making bread or simply enjoys hosting friends on the weekends, there is a Cambro product that will make them scream with delight when they open it!

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Five organizations will collectively receive $1.1 million in grant money to research barriers to federal child nutrition program participation and identify ways to increase access.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Until early next year, California is considering the Proposition 12 products already in the pipeline. After that, the state plans to close its market to pork products from locations that don’t comply with California animal housing standards. Last May, the U.S. Supreme Court found that California Proposition 12, banning pork products from pigs housed in cages or group pens that are too crowded, did pass Constitutional muster.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announces the opening of Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata. Located in proximity to the Kolkata International Airport, hotel blends its colonial design with its contemporary setting in the smart city of New Town.

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Under SB 720, public and private schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast and serve students free breakfast and lunch each day would be eligible to receive additional funding from the state.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In an era of rising operational costs and sustained labor challenges, operational efficiency in hotel back offices has become paramount. Uncover simple steps to automating many aspects of a back office that will improve hotel operations, reduce costs, and decrease your hotel’s environmental footprint.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Scientists have given details about different Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, norovirus, and Cryptosporidium outbreaks in various countries. Presentations at the European Scientific Conference on Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology (ESCAIDE) covered outbreaks in Turkey, Kazakhstan, and Portugal. In January 2023, after dinner at a factory in Turkey with 165 evening shift workers, 38 people with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and facial flushing were admitted to hospitals.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Austin, Texas — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce BAE Ventures as the sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Europe. The successful featuring hospitality technology start-ups will conclude the first day of HFTP’s inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) symposium on Tuesday, 20 February 2024.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Namandjé N. Bumpus, Ph.D., current Chief Scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will become the next FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner when Janet Woodcock, M.D. retires in early 2024. One of her main priorities is to assist in the proposed reorganization of a unified Human Foods Program, including creating a new model for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA).

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Surrounded by wine country, a national park, and world-renowned surf spots, Portugal’s Immerso Hotel is setting a new standard for hospitality in the coastal town of Ericeira. One of the newest members of Design Hotels, the property places guests in communion with nature while maintaining a distinct design language and offering cuisine crafted by celebrated chef Alexandre Silva.

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FoodService Director

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Just in time for finals week, fans can get a Taco Bell SOS Kit delivered to their dorm room, designed to be eaten in bed.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Housed in one of Palma’s oldest buildings, the newly opened Nobis Hotel Palma offers contemporary luxury steeped in 1,000 years of history. Interior design by the award-winning team at Wingårdhs and architecture by the Spanish studios Jordi Herrero Arquitectos and Eduardo Garcia Acuna Arquitectos reimagines the historic setting and reveals its centuries of layers while infusing it with new life.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

FoodChain ID recently acquired Organic Certifiers Inc., one of the first certification bodies accredited in the U.S. for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program.

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