Yay Lunch! aims to elevate school dining
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Charlottesville, Va., firm Yay Lunch! taps local caterers, chefs to provide school meals and snacks.
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Costco recalls organic chicken bone broth
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Costco is recalling Organic Chicken Bone Broth sold between Sept.8, 2022, through Sept. 22, 2023. “The product may have the potential for non-pathogenic microbial contamination, which may result in product bloating, shortened shelf-life, and potential for early spoilage,” according to a recall letter sent to Costco shoppers. Description: Culinary Treasures 32oz Organic Chicken Bone Broth Costco item #1095592 Retail UPC: 67200055858 (Carton) 67200055865 (Club Pack) Lot Code: 98E08242 Best Before
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Levy rolls out more new football concessions treats
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Dishes debut at NFL’s Ford Field and for Ohio State, Purdue, University of Missouri and UCLA
Revolutionizing Restaurant Financial Compliance with the AI-Powered Future
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
A staggering amount of money passed through restaurants every year. In the US alone, restaurant sales are forecast to hit $997 billion during 2023, according to the latest National Statistics. Restaurants process customer orders and payments, use reservation systems, deal with invoices from suppliers, run staff payroll and more. This involves them processing credit card details and handling other personally identifiable information, such as customers’ names, telephone numbers, and home add
Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024
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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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6 Ways IoT Asset Tracking Ensures Safe Distribution and Better Traceability
Food Safety Tech
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Internet of Things (IoT) sensors are being used in industries across the spectrum, and their potential is far from being realized. The data provided via IoT asset tracking technologies, in particular, can enhance traceability and product integrity, leading to safer food and reducing costly losses. Following are six ways IoT tracking sensors support food safety, traceability and accountability.
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Tahina recalled in Canada after testing finds Salmonella
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Ararat Trading (2002) Corp. is recalling Ararat brand Tahina from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. According to the CFIA, the recalled products were distributed in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. Recalled products: Brand Product Size UPC Codes Ararat Tahina 600 g 8 80002 40102 5 PROD DATE: 03.12.2021 EXP DATE: 03.12.2023 LOT NO: 031221-01 TR-27-K-000027 As of the posting of this recall, the
Ep. 154: Guzzle, Ham, Lewis, Pierce: 30th Anniversary and Ongoing Implementation of FDA's Food Code
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This episode of Food Safety Matters features a discussion about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Food Code in light of its 30 th anniversary. We are joined by two retail food safety regulators from FDA and two environmental health specialists with experience in Food Code adoption and implementation.
California Proposed Ban on Food Additives Moves to Governor
Food Safety Tech
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
California Assembly bill AB 418 , authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills) and co-sponsored by Consumer Reports and the Environmental Working Group (EWG), has passed the state Senate and Assembly is now in the hands of Governor Gavin Newsom. If signed into law, the bill would ban the use of brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate , propyl paraben and Red Dye No. 3 as additives in food and drink products sold in the state.
New Leader To Step Up at Krispy Kreme
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Josh Charlesworth, a six-year employee of Krispy Kreme, has landed in a sweet spot at the global doughnut chain. On Jan. 1, 2024, he will take the reins as president and CEO of the brand—which is currently riding four consecutive quarters of double-digit organic revenue growth while expanding globally. Charlesworth joined the brand in 2017, having held roles including chief financial officer and.
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New FDA administrator says he is ready to cooperate to restructure the agency
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration’s first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, Jim Jones, started his work yesterday and sent the below letter to colleagues. FDA Commissioner Robert Calif appointed Jones after the agency’s embarrassing turmoil over the lack of a clear chain of command on the food side of its responsibilities. Internal staff and administrators, consumer groups, and an outside review panel from the Reagan Udall Foundation agreed that changes were needed.
Pizza Group USA Selects National Service Provider
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
A slice of Pizza Group USA customers’ satisfaction has been entrusted in family-owned Malachy Parts & Service. This month, Malachy announced itself as the new national service provider for the Houston-based manufacturer of conveyor and deck ovens. As such, it will handle all service-related issues for the brand’s equipment, from dispatching service agents to selling OEM parts nationwide.
Commercial Refrigeration Safety Features You Need In 2024
Burkett Restaurant Equipment
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
In order to understand commercial refrigeration safety, we must understand the innovative safety features that are transforming the way we keep things cool. Whether you’re in the restaurant business, catering industry, or any field... The post Commercial Refrigeration Safety Features You Need In 2024 appeared first on Burkett Restaurant Equipment.
Pizza Group USA Selects National Dispatch Provider
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
A slice of Pizza Group USA customers’ satisfaction has been entrusted in family-owned Malachy Parts & Service. This month, Malachy announced itself as the new national dispatch provider for the Houston-based manufacturer of conveyor and deck ovens. As such, it will handle all service-related issues for the brand’s equipment, from dispatching service agents to selling OEM parts nationwide.
Chicharrones recalled after illegal importation from Honduras
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Del Valle Import and Export LLC, a distributor and importer in Kenner, LA, is recalling 1,271 pounds of ready-to-eat pork chicharrones that were imported from Honduras, a country ineligible to export pork products to the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. “FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ pantries.
Revolutionizing Late-Night Dining with AutoFry: Streamlining Menus
Total Food Service
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Article contributed by Danielle Fantasia, Sales & Marketing, for Motion Technology Inc. In the fast-paced world of the foodservice industry, innovation is key to attracting and retaining customers, especially in the competitive late-night dining scene. AutoFry – a cutting-edge, automated, ventless, and electric deep-fryer is reshaping the way restaurants streamline their menus and win over the hearts (and appetites) of late-night patrons.
Netherlands records spike in outbreaks in 2022
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
There was a significant increase in the number of outbreaks and people sick in them in 2022 in the Netherlands, according to recent figures. In 2022, 1,165 outbreaks were reported, with 4,470 people falling ill. In 2021, there were 838 outbreaks with 3,517 cases. The specific causes of the rise are uncertain but could be due to factors such as better reporting or staff shortages and a lack of knowledge and experience in the industry.
Gary Green to retire as COO of Compass Group, North America
FoodService Director
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Green has worked for the foodservice provider for nearly 40 years.
Officials investigate Salmonella rise in Finland
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Authorities in Finland are investigating a recent increase in Salmonella Enteritidis infections. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) and the National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) reported that 50 people have become ill from across the country during August and September. In 2022, only five domestically acquired Salmonella Enteritidis infections were recorded in the same period.
How can I avoid double-booking catering gigs?
FoodService Director
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Even if your catering proposals have a low conversion rate, it’s a good idea to put a time limit on them and keep track of which proposals went out for each event date, Advice Guy says.
Campylobacter in Chicken
Food Safety Guru
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Tip of the Week Many chickens are infected with Campylobacter Bacteria. Campylobacter is killed when you cook to a core temperature above 75°C but the main hazard is the handling and preparation of raw chicken To keep food safe and avoid cross contamination of Campylobacter in your kitchen, follow these rules:– Clean and sanitise worktops used to receive poultry deliveries and wash hands Store raw meats/poultry separate from ready to eat foods (bottom shelf in fridge) Prepare raw meats/poultry
**ICYMI You Can Watch It Here** RTN Town Hall: Flash RFI - Loyalty
Restaurant Technology Network
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Watch as Angela Diffly, Co-Founder of RTN, hosts a lively discussion with Biiky, Paytronix, & Par/Punchh as they share with us what they are focusing on when it comes to enhancing the guest experience, harnessing data and maximizing lifetime customer
USDA Begins Sampling for Drug Residues in Cattle Claimed to be “Raised Without Antibiotics”
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a new exploratory sampling program for antibiotic residues in cattle that are claimed to be raised without antibiotics.
ICYMI - RTN Town Hall: Flash RFI - Loyalty
Restaurant Technology Network
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Watch as Angela Diffly, Co-Founder of RTN, hosts a lively discussion with Biiky, Paytronix, & Par/Punchh as they share with us what they are focusing on when it comes to enhancing the guest experience, harnessing data and maximizing lifetime customer
Jim Jones Begins First Day as Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods With a Message for FDA Staff
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
September 25, 2023 marks the first day of work for James (Jim) Jones, M.S., the first ever Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). His first order of business was to release a memo to FDA staff.
How to Choose the Best Industrial Mixer: Your Complete Guide
Chef's Deal
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Industrial mixers are commercial-grade kitchen equipment used in the foodservice business. An industrial mixer blends, mixes, grinds, whips, and combines numerous food ingredients, making it convenient for different purposes, from making dough to preparing sauce and pastry creams and even shredding chicken and making juice using different attachments.
Cake Product Recalled for Undeclared Peanut After Incorrect Sticker Label Applied
Penn State Food Safety Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
David’s Cookies is recalling 960 units of “Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake” lot # BS23212 that has been sold in Walmart retail stores across the country after the company mislabeled the Ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake as “Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake” a name that does not depict peanut as a key ingredient and does not declare the peanut allergen warning on the label.
Agriculture Up Close: Curtis Institute of Music Connects with Lancaster County Farms
Bon Appetit Management Company
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The Curtis team, left to right: Jaz Muniz, food service worker; Warren Griffin, cook; Diana Ciarlante, cashier; Bianca Daniels, cashier/food service worker; Tom Dicicco, executive chef; Antoine Cook, cook; Tracy Coleman, -front of house and catering supervisor; Natalie Armentrout, director of dining; Stella Muncan, food service worker. A farmer and member of the Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative (LFFC) points out the crop of squash blossoms he’s cultivating on his farm.
SC Firm Expands Recall Ice Cream Product After State Lab Detects Listeria in Additional Lot
Penn State Food Safety Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Life Raft Treats is expanding their recall of their Not Fried Chicken 64 oz bucket, Not Fried Chicken 2.5 oz bar UPC 8 60006 18210 6 and Life Is Peachy 6 count box ice cream products, to include the BEST BY DATES up to and including AUG 08282024 due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. The initial recall was issued on Sept 6 and included all with BEST BY DATES up to and including AUG 8212024.
Interview with Chef Cori of Unilever Food Solutions
Food Service Direct
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
09/25/23 Interview with Chef Cori of Unilever Food Solutions An exclusive interview with Unilever's Chef Cori Boudreaux where he reveals one of his favorite recipes! Follow Chef Cori on LinkedIn and on @Chef.Cori.B on Instagram Our FSD Chef Series continues with Unilever Corporate Chef, Cori Boudreaux, as we discuss his career, favorite recipes, and more!
ND Establishment Recalls Frozen Meat Pizza Products For Undeclared Soy
Penn State Food Safety Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Green Valley Foods, a Devils Lake, N.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,062 pounds of frozen meat pizza products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens - the product contains soy, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing when in-plant personnel identified and verified that the product contained soy, which was not declared on the label.
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