Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. This vibrant sector, a cornerstone of the global economy that tantalizes taste buds and fuels job markets, is bracing for transformation that will redefine its future. However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

According to Food Safety News, the number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches continues to grow, and some adults are now reported in the outbreak. The outbreak has been traced to three brands of cinnamon applesauce: Wanabana, Schnucks, and Weis. Astrofoods produced all three in Ecuador and used cinnamon from the supplier Negasmart.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The U.S. restaurant industry will continue to shake off the aftereffects of the pandemic in 2024, but that doesn’t mean the challenges that remain are easily dispelled. Even though cooling inflation is a positive, it’s still running ahead of the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target and has not yet resulted in relief on costs. Stubbornly high interest rates also keep operators squeezed by the cost of money, both long-term debt and revolving credit lines.

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Fast Casual

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The holidays are upon us and 2023 is almost over, which means it's time for us to reveal the year's most-read stories.

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Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The European Commission has officially voted to renew approval of the use of glyphosate in the EU until December 15, 2033.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the hospitality industry, hoteliers are constantly seeking innovative strategies to enhance guest satisfaction, optimize operations, and boost revenue. As we step into 2024, one transformative approach stands out: adopting a mindset similar to that of scientists. This article delves into why and how hoteliers should embrace experimentation, the test-and-learn approach, and continuous innovation to stay competitive and successful.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

An outbreak of E. coli has sickened at least 30 people in the United Kingdom. The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland (FSS), and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned people that a type of raw milk cheese may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Four of Mrs. Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese products have been recalled as a precaution.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As consultants who are often brought on by hotel owners to represent their interests as asset managers, one of the first tasks we undertake to familiarize ourselves with the brand or property is to peruse the reviews and other feedback data. And we mean ‘peruse’ in its literal definition; we read through the entirety of TripAdvisor, OTA reviews and other survey channels, never settling for the aggregate metrics as presented.

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the CAMBRO blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, it’s time to reflect on the insightful, innovative and downright captivating content that graced the digital pages of the Cambro Blog. In the ever-evolving landscape of culinary excellence, foodservice trends and cutting-edge industry solutions, our blog has been a beacon of knowledge, keeping readers abreast of the latest and greatest.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The scarcity of skilled Revenue Managers in the flourishing hotel industry is indeed a puzzle worth dissecting. Despite a forecasted 10.63% growth in overall demand, the industry grapples with a shortage of adept individuals capable of steering revenue optimization amid this surge. While discussions often revolve around workforce migration from the hospitality sector or the challenges posed by the Gen Z workforce, I believe the root of this scarcity lies within our foundational training structur

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

World Variety Produce, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling Melissa's Kimchi Hot 14 oz, because of mislabeling of allergen ingredient "Fish" was not listed in the ingredient panel within the allergen information panel. The recall was as the result of an internal finding of an product artwork review by Melissa's Design/Artwork department which revealed that the printed artwork was mislabeled and did not have an allergen listing of "Fish".

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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Idaho Central District Health (CDH) recently published a webpage offering a plethora of resources for foodservice managers to help them practice active managerial control (AMC), which involves actively leading employees in food handling practices to reduce the occurrence of foodborne illness risk factors.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Scanga Meat Company, a Salida, Colorado establishment, is recalling approximately 563 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. The raw ground beef products were produced on December 11, 2023. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing and the sampling results showed the presence of E. coli O103. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

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FMT Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The flagship wrap brand by Rebel Foods, the world’s largest internet restaurant, Faasos, steps up its game with the launch of an all-new Shawarma range. Already making waves across 335+ locations in over 75 cities, Faasos’ Shawarma is pegged to be more than a dish but an emotion-binding food enthusiasts nationwide. This significant launch establishes Faasos as the biggest Shawarma player in the country, introducing a line of eight extraordinary Shawarma variants, each promising a seared, smoked,

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In a Warning Letter issued by FDA to a small KY desert company, Deserts by Hellen, FDA identified numerous GMP issues that demonstrate a lack of proper sanitary controls. This is often an issue for small retail operations that grow to where they want to distribute product - it exposes this lack of understanding of what is expected from a GMP perspective.

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FMT Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Simpli Namdhari’s, the leading 100% vegetarian omnichannel retailer, organised a unique event at its Hebbal and Yelahanka stores to celebrate Kisan Diwas. As a part of its Choose Goodness campaign, launched to educate customers about choosing healthy food including fruits and vegetables, Simpli Namdhari’s invited farmers from Bidadi to interact with customers.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

FDA issued a Warning Letter to US Gulf Coast Trading Co, a refrigerated, frozen, and ambient food product warehouse located at in Houston, TX. The primary issue was the lack of pest control, specifically for rodents. Pest Control The biggest concern is the evidence of excessive rodent activity "including rodent excreta pellets (REPs) in numbers too numerous to count (TNTC), gnaw marks in food and food packaging, nesting material, live maggots, and other apparent excrement throughout your facilit

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Federal, state, and local officials investigated dozens of foodborne outbreaks during 2023, with some ongoing as the year ended. One common denominator among the outbreaks is that far more people are likely to have gotten sick than were confirmed ill in each outbreak. Based on its research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that for every confirmed case of Salmonella, there are 29 patients.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Two food importers were issued Warning Letters for non-compliance with Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). Like many of the other importers who are sighted, these two importers did not have a program in place. As you know, the FSVP requires that companies conduct a hazard analysis for the products they import and then verify controls are in place for any identified significant hazard controlled by the foreign company.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Tampa Bay Fisheries, Dover, FL, is recalling one lot of frozen Whole Foods Beer Battered Pollock Fillets after it was discovered that the label failed to declare soy on the label, thus an undeclared allergen. Product was distributed nationwide. There have been no reported cases of illness. [link] Tampa Bay Fisheries, Inc. Dover, Florida is Voluntarily Recalling 1 Lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Beer Battered Pollock Fillets and 2 Lots of 365 Beer Battered Cod Fillet Due to an Undeclared Soy Allerg

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

FDA issued a Warning Letter to a NY Cheese processor. In brief, they were found to have an ongoing Listeria issue as identified in 2 023 recall situation for Listeria as well as an recall in 2017. During a June 2023 inspection of the facility, FDA found Listeria in the facility as well as identified many GMP issues related to cleaning and poor equipment.

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