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Understanding the Restaurant Cybersecurity Threat Landscape

Modern Restaurant Management

Cyber risks have been around for a long time, but that doesn’t mean they’re static. Attacks are growing more sophisticated and more expensive. The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was almost $4.5 million, a figure that’s more than 15% higher than just three years prior. Statista’s market insights forecast the global cost of cybercrime will increase from $9.22T in 2024 to $13.82T in 2028.

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Is it Worth Investing in a Bar Liquor Inventory Control Scale?

Sculpture Hospitality

Elevate your bar's efficiency with a Liquor Inventory Control Scale. Discover the benefits for precise pours, cost savings, and improved profit margins.

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Novel Technology Shows Promise as Scalable PFAS Decontamination Method for Water

Food Safety Magazine

University of Rochester scientists have successfully demonstrated the ability of a novel electrocatalysis method to remove a harmful and pervasive type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) from water.

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Hatco’s CEO To Retire This Week

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Hatco Corp. CEO David Rolston’s anticipated retirement is set for this Friday, April 5. Rolston has been at Hatco for 30 years, including nearly two decades as its president and CEO. Beyond Hatco, Rolston has served on the NAFEM Board for several years and been engaged with NAFEM committee activities for over 15 years.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

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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How music affects restaurant foot traffic, revenue

Fast Casual

Nearly 80% of people notice the music being played in restaurants and research has proven music has a lasting impact on consumer spending habits.

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Chipotle, Dog Haus among fast casuals giving freebies on National Burrito Day

Fast Casual

National Burrito Day is April 4. Here's what some fast casuals are offering up for the annual celebration.

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FSANZ to Hold Stakeholder Forum

Food Safety Magazine

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) will be holding a hybrid stakeholder forum on June 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. The agency is also seeking public comment on two Food Standards Code amendments.

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Northern Arizona University leans into reuse

FoodService Director

The university has recently implemented a required reusable container system at select campus restaurants.

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Romer Labs' AgraStrip Pro Ochratoxin A WATEX Test Kit for Wheat Receives USDA-FGIS Approval

Food Safety Magazine

Romer Labs has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Federal Grain Inspection Service (USDA’s FGIS) for its AgraStrip® Pro Ochratoxin A WATEX® test kit, which facilitates the quantitative determination of ochratoxin A in wheat.

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Tuk Tuk The Night Noodle Market at The Fatty Bao

FMT Magazine

Mark your calendars! The Fatty Bao Bengaluru is hosting a lively Asian Night Market on Friday, April 12th, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM at their Lavelle Road outlet. This market is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to everyone. Whether you’re a food enthusiast, looking to support local businesses, or simply seeking a fun night out, this event offers something for everyone.

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California Nut Butter Producer Issued Warning Letter for Ineffective Food Safety Plan

Penn State Food Safety Blog

The internet has opened the door to many food operations to sell products. People often base their decision for purchasing based upon that website. Unfortunately, there is little more to go on than that. But is that enough? Recently, FDA inspected a Berkley California operation, Living Tree Community Foods, Inc. ([link] and found that they were not producing foods to the required food safety standards.

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The Great Eastern Home’s Tableware Collection Redefines Aesthetic Elegance

FMT Magazine

Immerse yourself in the world of fine dining with The Great Eastern Home’s latest Tableware collection, a stunning ensemble that goes beyond the ordinary. This thoughtfully curated collection comprises an impressive range of glassware, crockery, tea sets, and cutlery, showcasing a captivating blend of exquisite craftsmanship and enduring elegance.

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Illinois Animal Feed Facility Recalls Multiple Lots of Feed After Equipment Failure Results in Misformulated Products

Penn State Food Safety Blog

ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM, is recalling a multitude of animal feed products produced at manufacturing facility in Quincy, Illinois due to that specific lots may contain elevated levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and/or chloride and may harm chickens, swine, beef cattle and equine After receiving a customer complaint related to swine refusing to eat feed from a single lot of MoorMan’s ShowTec Sale Burst w/DF DEN, ADM immediately investigated and discovered that the co

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Bioplastics Packaging Market

FMT Magazine

Introduction: The global bioplastics packaging market is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by the escalating demand for sustainable packaging solutions across industries. With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 12.5% from 2023 to 2033, reaching a valuation of about US$ 23,818.9 million, the market presents a compelling opportunity for stakeholders.

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Minnesota Firm Recalls Candies After Mislabeling Issue Results in Undeclared Almonds

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Abdallah Candies of Apple Valley, MN is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Abdallah Candies 8 oz. sea salt almond alligators. The products have a chocolate covered cherries label with code 0315 on the bottom of the box. The boxes do contain sea salt almond alligators but have an incorrect ingredient label. Sea salt almond alligators contain almonds as an ingredient, which was not declared on the ingredient label.

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UFlex begins Commercial Production of Poly-Condensed Polyester Chips in Panipat, India and a CPP Packaging Film production in Russia

FMT Magazine

UFlex, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, announces a significant milestone in its global journey of expansion and innovation. Starting March 31, 2024, the company has successfully commenced commercializing poly-condensed polyester chips at its manufacturing facility in Panipat, India. In addition, it announced the commissioning of a 6.5-meter-wide Cast Polypropylene (CPP) Film Line with an installed capacity of 18,000 metric tons per annum (MTPA) in Russia t