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More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining

Food Management

Healthcare foodservice provider Morrison Healthcare has worked with ChefWorks to launch a sustainable chef coat made from upcycled plastic bottles.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

A new year is creeping up on us again, bringing fresh opportunities—and challenges—for restaurant operators. With so much already on your year-end plates, how can you find the time to lay the groundwork for team and business success in 2025? Below, I’ve outlined nine key HR and payroll items to prioritize over the coming weeks that will also start next year off right.

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15 Reasons Why School Food Professionals Do What They Do

Chef Ann Foundation

School food professionals pour skill and dedication into their work each day, and their reasons for doing so are as unique and inspiring as they are. We share 15 reasons why they're motivated to support students with healthy, scratch-cooked school food.

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Three Ways to Transform Seasonal Hires into Permanent Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

Following a year of turbulent hiring trends , inflated expenses, and uncertain demand, 2025 could be the “year of retention” for restaurants. As labor costs rise and compliance becomes trickier to navigate, keeping high-performing employees on staff will prove a vital cost-saving measure. A staff of skilled, experienced team members keeps dining rooms running smoothly, boosts efficiency in the kitchen, builds goodwill with customers, and pushes restaurants to innovate – all of

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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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It's Time to Reformulate Deli Meats to Reduce the Risk of Listeria monocytogenes

Food Safety Magazine

This article explores the use of growth inhibitors into formulations for deli meats to mitigate Listeria monocytogenes contamination, and provides guidance for the various options of effective compounds, including clean-label ingredients, to reduce the risk of Listeria contamination in deli meats.

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Samsung, SoundHound AI among 2024 Automation and Self Service award winners

Fast Casual

The Self-Service Innovation Summit announced the winners of its fifth annual Automation & Self-Service Awards on Dec. 10, recognizing the most innovative solutions in kiosks, vending, artificial intelligence and more.

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Debuts TRYP Brand in Queensland’s Gold Coast

Hospitality Net

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the worlds largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with 25 brands and approximately 9,200 hotels in more than 95 countries, is excited to announce the grand opening of TRYP by Wyndham Southport Gold Coast, in partnership with Azzura Investments Limited. This marks the debut of the TRYP by Wyndham brand in Queenslands Gold Coast, further expanding the companys footprint in the region and broadening the accommodation choices for travelers across the

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Top 5 reasons to attend RFIS in Myrtle Beach

Fast Casual

The early bird deadline ends Friday, Dec. 20.

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Al Habtoor Palace Partners with IDeaS to Implement AI-driven Revenue Management

Hospitality Net

IDeaS, a SAS company and the worlds leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has announced that it has partnered with Al Habtoor Palace in Dubai to deploy IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS).

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Grubhub sold at a 90% loss: What does it mean for the future?

Fast Casual

The Grubhub sale isn't just an isolated incident; it's an indicator that the current model is not sustainable.

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Why Should Midscale Hotels Enhance Consumer Appeal and Demand

Hospitality Net

I have explored the evolving preferences of modern guests/travelers, uncovering key trends that will shape the hospitality industrys future. Whether guests seek a beachside retreat or long-term stays, the future of hotels focuses on personalized experiences and tech-forward journeys, regardless of whether the property is mid-scale or upscale.

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264. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 264 – Revolutionizing Restaurant Analytics with RAD: A Deep Dive into the Future of Data-Driven Decisions

The Restaurant Technology Guys

In today’s ever-evolving restaurant industry, leveraging data effectively is no longer a luxuryit’s a necessity. On a recent episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, Jeremy Julian, Chief Revenue Officer of Custom Business Solutions, sits down with the co-founders of RAD, Jeff Porter and Ryan Burhorn, along with guest James McGehee from Daves Hot Chicken.

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EFSA Concludes Safety of Cricket Species Used for Food

Food Safety Magazine

In a novel food safety assessment, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that a type of house cricket ( Acheta domesticus ) is safe under the proposed food uses and use levels.

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Aflatoxins and Proper Grain Storage: What You Need to Know

Probe It Food Safety

Have you ever opened a bag of rice only to be hit with a musty smell that’s definitely not on the recipe card? While aflatoxins themselves are odourless, the presence of mould that produces them might be detectable. This could be a sign of something you really don’t want in your food: aflatoxins. What Are Aflatoxins Anyway? Aflatoxins are toxic substances produced by certain types of mould, specifically Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, most commonly found in grains lik

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Researchers Discover Amino Acid That Inhibits Illness-Causing Sporulation of Clostridium perfringens

Food Safety Magazine

Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have discovered the ability of an amino acid to inhibit Clostridium perfringens spore formation in the human gut, a process that causes foodborne illness.

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Nutrizoe Launches Healthy Snacking Range ‘SnackEasy’ to Support Wholesome Pregnancy Nutrition

FMT Magazine

Nutrizoe, a homegrown women’s wellness and nutrition brand specialising in maternal care, has launched SnackEasy a pioneering snack range crafted specifically for pregnant women. This launch stems from Nutrizoes extensive research to understand the unique challenges expectant mothers face when choosing snacks that are both tasty and nutritious.

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How Often Must a Meat Slicer Be Cleaned and Sanitized When In Constant Use?

FoodDocs

Before and after using a meat slicer, always perform pre- and post-operational maintenance to ensure safety. See the step-by-step sanitizing guide.

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Celebrate the Holiday Season with Cornitos – A Crunchy Tale of Festive Flavors

FMT Magazine

The air is crisp, the lights are twinkling, and the holiday season is finally here! Its the time of year when every moment feels like a celebration, every gathering a memory in the making. And whats a celebration without the perfect snacks to match the joy of the season? This year, Cornitos is here to sprinkle a little extra magic into your holidays with a medley of flavors that promise to keep the cheer alive, one crunch at a time.

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Uncovering the Hidden Triggers Behind the Surge in Food and Beverage Recalls—Part 1

Food Safety Magazine

Despite new regulations, food safety programs, and third-party audits, food recalls are expected to reach a five-year high. This article speculates about the reasons for this trend, and identifies a list of precursors that, if identified and addressed, could close critical gaps and help prevent recalls.

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IDS Next Recognised as a Qualified Phase 2 E-Invoicing Solution Provider by ZATCA, KSA

Hospitality Net

Intellect Data Systems Arabia Limited (IDS Next), a leading provider of smart hospitality solutions, has officially been recognised by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) as a qualified provider of Phase 2 E-Invoicing solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This recognition strengthens IDS Nexts position as a key player in Saudi Arabias digital transformation efforts.

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Cognitive Security, a Growing Concern for Food Safety: Part 2

Food Safety Magazine

Coordination across the agricultural, food safety, cybersecurity, and emerging cognitive security landscape must become a top priority and be seamlessly integrated across the international and national biodefense enterprise.Part 2 of this column series explores food safety and business decision-making in the face of cognitive security threats.

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Wisconsin Firm Recalls Frozen Pizza Due to Potential for Plastic

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Palermo Villa, Inc.of Milwaukee, WI is issuing a recall of 1,728 Connies Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas because of a possible plastic foreign contaminant. This recall alert, which is being conducted under the full cooperation of the FDA, is being issued out of an abundance of caution in the event that a product remains in a consumers freezer. The pizzas are no longer available for purchase.

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New Microbial Risk Model Could Help Produce Industry Make Informed Control Strategy Choices

Food Safety Magazine

Development of a new microbiological risk assessment model, led by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, could help the produce industry determine the best risk management strategies for a diverse range of production scenarios.

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CA Firm Recalls Various Snacks Due to Lack of Allergen Declarations on Labels

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Cal Yee Farm LLC of Suisun Valley, California is recalling snack products including chocolate and yogurt covered products (Dark Chocolate Walnuts, Dark Chocolate Raisins, Dark Chocolate Almonds, Yogurt Coated Almonds and Dark Chocolate Apricots [sold under Cal Yees or Cal Yee Farm brands]), Tropical Trail Mix, Butter Toffee due to undeclared allergens.

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New VariFlow Belt Conveyor From Bosch Rexroth Enables Smooth Transport of Diverse Goods

Food Safety Magazine

The new VarioFlow belt conveyor variant from Bosch Rexroth is suitable for the mass transport of unstable or bulk, film-packed products, and can also be used to convey large or wide products, as well as deep-drawn plastic trays.

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Cambro’s Business of the Week: Kelly’s Greens

the CAMBRO blog

After 20 years in corporate America, Erin Kelly decided she would turn a setback into a life changing career move.Now, she is living her dream: selling delicious cannabis gummies and bakery items at Kelly’s Greens Cannabis Boutique and Grand Cafe. Working closely with Wisconsinorganic hemp farms to obtain premium hemp, Kelly then hand-extracts and transforms it into small-batch, handcrafted full-spectrum CBD treats.

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Campylobacter Causes Most UK Foodborne Illnesses, but Outbreak Detection is Lacking

Food Safety Magazine

The latest UK Food Security Report (UKFSR) has been published by the UK Government. A trend noted in the report is that, despite Campylobacter causing the most foodborne illnesses, outbreak detection is hindered by the lack of a required national typing scheme.

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Genesis Foods Upgrades Your Workday with Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder

FoodLogiQ

For food developers, creating recipes and labels involves countless decisions, often with legal and food safety implications. With stakes that high, every task must be completed with precision and care. Thats why were excited to share th updates we made to Genesis Foods in Q4 2024. These enhancements are designed to simplify your daily work , support data accuracy, and provide the insights you need to create recipes and labels with confidence.

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Building and Designing a Bar

Chef's Deal

Building and designing a bar is a highly rewarding venture in the foodservice and hospitality industries, with over 63,000 businesses in the U.S. bar and nightclub sector generating more than $37 billion annually (Statista). A thoughtfully designed and well-built bar attracts a loyal clientele and drives significant revenue by creating a functional and inviting space.

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HSC Documents Funding Boost for School Health Services

Healthy Schools Campaign

Photo by Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for EDUimages The goal of this new guidance is to facilitate and improve access to quality healthcare services and improve the health of communities. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Over the past decade, states have been able to connect more children with health services where they already spend the majority of their time: in school.

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