Food Safety Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of food manufacturing, employee training and education play a pivotal role in achieving operational excellence, maintaining the highest quality standards, ensuring food safety, and establishing a robust food safety culture within an organization.
Food Safety News
JANUARY 28, 2024
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.
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Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 24, 2024
During the COVID-19 pandemic, QR codes took center stage in the restaurant industry. The technology allowed patrons to bypass physical menus and access digital menus instead, lowering the risk of spreading the virus. But QR codes offer much more than a pathway to a menu on our phones. Businesses use the 2D barcode in new, exciting ways every day. For example, Pizza Hut used QR codes to turn pizza boxes into an augmented reality game of Pac-Man, while Chili’s promoted the technology at its
Bill Marler
JANUARY 29, 2024
In the United States a total of 407 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella were reported from 44 states: Alaska (1), Arizona (15), Arkansas (2), California (56), Colorado (11), Connecticut (2), Florida (4), Georgia (8), Illinois (22), Indiana (9), Iowa (12), Kansas 2, Kentucky 10, Maryland 9, Massachusetts 2, Michigan 7, Minnesota 29, Mississippi 1, Missouri (15), Montana (3), Nebraska (7), Nevada (8), New Hampshire (1), New Jersey (8), New Mexico (2), New York (14), No
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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.
Restobiz
JANUARY 23, 2024
Loyalty programs have been popping up everywhere in the last few years, as restaurants focus on getting to know their customers and using data to better manage the business. However, loyalty programs continue to evolve as consumer preferences change, and 2024 brings a new level of personalization to loyalty as we know it. Studies show […] The post What restaurant loyalty programs look like in 2024 appeared first on Restobiz.
Food + Tech Connect
JANUARY 29, 2024
Image Credit: Vegconomist 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. Twelve European Union Agriculture Ministers have united to advocate for a reevaluation of the regulatory approval process for cultivated meat within the EU.
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Chef Ann Foundation
JANUARY 3, 2024
As the Chef Ann Foundation enters its 15th year of advancing school food change, CEO Mara Fleishman reflects on the organization's past, present, and future.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 8, 2024
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here. QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.
Bill Marler
JANUARY 6, 2024
Parents are understandably angry at a company – someone in the cinnamon supply chain – would intentionally add significant about of dangerous metals that would eventually end up in the bodies of U.S. children. As I said to the USA Today – Yesterday: “I have never seen chromium being found in foods before, but we have also never seen these high of levels of lead either,” food safety lawyer Bill Marler told USA TODAY.
Culinary Digital
JANUARY 2, 2024
In the ever-evolving food industry landscape, one concept stands out as a catalyst for operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improved customer satisfaction: streamlined menu options. Whether you run a bustling kitchen, manage a dynamic catering service, or are involved in any food-related business, your menu choices can significantly impact your organization’s success.
Food + Tech Connect
JANUARY 8, 2024
Image Credit: AgFunder News 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 other news, we’ve wrapped the first season of our podcast in partnership with AgFunder: New Food Order, a nuanced investigation into the business of tackling our climate and social crises through food and agriculture.
Sculpture Hospitality
JANUARY 9, 2024
Running a successful bar isn’t just about delighting your customers, it’s also about managing inventory effectively. Here’s how to do it successfully.
Food Safety News
JANUARY 15, 2024
Two bills introduced into the Arizona Legislature may signal that the 2024 sessions of those “Laboratories of Democracy” will be something of an “alt-meat” grinder. Arizona State Rep. David Marshall, R-Snowflake, and four co-sponsors have introduced House Bill 2121, prohibiting cell-cultured animal products. HB2121 prohibits anyone in Arizona from offering to sell or produce a cell-cultured animal product for human consumption.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 3, 2024
At the beginning of the year, we like talking about trends. They seem like anchors for the new year. Trends create frameworks to understand where to start and what to focus on. I want to highlight trends in restaurant promotion for 2024. We will discuss how to build customer communication and what aspects to prioritize to make your establishment stand out and thrive.
Bill Marler
JANUARY 23, 2024
47 sick in 22 states. As of January 17, 2024, a total of 47 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 22 states – Arizona 2, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1, Idaho 1, Illinois 1, Kentucky 1, Maryland 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, Nebraska 3, New Jersey 1, New York 4, Ohio 11, Oregon 1, Pennsylvania 3, Texas 3, Utah 1, Vermont 1, Virginia 1, Washington 5, Wisconsin 2.
Wasserstrom
JANUARY 25, 2024
Maintaining a squeaky-clean commercial kitchen is paramount for food safety and operational efficiency. In this article, we highlight five important, yet often overlooked, areas in your commercial kitchen that deserve regular cleaning attention. Cleaning Zones That Require Your Special Attention While thorough sanitizing and cleaning routines are standard practice, certain areas can unintentionally fall through […] The post Commercial Kitchen Cleaning: Are You Missing These 5 Areas?
Food Safety Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
The cannabis industry is no exception to the potential risks of PFAS contamination, ranging from possible health and safety implications to a business' litigation risk.
Sculpture Hospitality
JANUARY 18, 2024
There’s no denying it, 2023 was a difficult year for restaurants and bars. Consumer spending slowed down, interest rates were much higher than the previous few years, the costs of food and beverage stock increased , and staff were difficult to both find and retain.
Food Safety News
JANUARY 5, 2024
This time, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture executed a duly issued search warrant on Amos Miller and Miller’s Organic Farm. The state’s responsibility was to determine if raw eggnog and other unpasteurized, raw dairy products produced by Miller were responsible for positive Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli tests in Michigan and New York, causing human illnesses.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 31, 2024
Will 2024 be a comeback year for restaurants? Despite challenges including inventory costs, commission fees and staff turnover, many restaurant owners are expressing optimism about moving forward, according to TouchBistro’s 2024 State of Restaurants Report. Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services.
Bill Marler
JANUARY 10, 2024
As of January 8, 2024, FDA has received 87 confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled product. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met FDA’s complainant definition, are between zero and 53 years of age and the median age is one year old. Total Complaint/Adverse Event Report: 87* Report Date Ranges: October 17, 2023 – January 3, 2024 States with Complaint/Report: AL (1), AR (1), CA (1), CT (1), FL (1
Agroknow
JANUARY 31, 2024
Passion is energy*, from focusing on what really excites you. And this is something drives people together towards a common goal. That is the reason behind all Agroknow’s actions over the year. To drive passion into the hearts of its employees. And what a year 2023 has been! Full of adventures and excitement. Adventures aiming to educate, refresh our minds and hearts, bring closer together, challenge us, help us learn a bit more about each other and discover what connects and brings value to our
Food Safety Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2024
A new study has found microplastic particles in 88 percent of protein food samples across 16 types, with no statistical difference in microplastics concentrations between land- and ocean-sourced proteins.
Sculpture Hospitality
JANUARY 30, 2024
Effective inventory management is the cornerstone of success for your restaurant. Strategic inventory management can reduce waste, increase your company’s profit margins and help deliver a superior customer experience.
Food Safety News
JANUARY 12, 2024
The Quaker Oats Company is expanding their Dec. 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks because of potential Salmonella contamination. The products listed below are sold throughout the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan. This recall applies to the specific products listed below, in addition to the products announced on Dec. 15, 2023.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 31, 2024
Looking around the lively atmosphere of any restaurant, there are no doubt patrons capturing and sharing fun memorable moments. These genuine snapshots—when shared on social media—can help paint an authentic picture of your business, and create a powerful word-of-mouth effect. This type of user-generated content (UGC) has emerged as a key tool in the digital marketing landscape, offering brands a genuine and engaging way to connect with their target audiences.
Bill Marler
JANUARY 25, 2024
This just came up on the FDA Outbreak Table: What is Listeria? Listeria is a bacterium that causes a serious infection called listeriosis. Around 300 deaths in the United States are caused by Listeria infection each year, according to estimates from a 2011 CDC report. Listeria bacteria are most found in raw foods. Vegetables can be contaminated by soil and water carrying bacteria.
Culinary Digital
JANUARY 16, 2024
When a menu selection is reduced, several changes and improvements can occur in kitchen operations. These changes are generally geared toward streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and maintaining or even improving the quality of the dishes being prepared. Here’s what typically happens when a menu selection is reduced: Simplified Kitchen Workflow: A condensed menu leads to a simplified kitchen workflow, significantly reducing the complexity of culinary operations.
Chef Ann Foundation
JANUARY 11, 2024
Because of their sheer scale, school meal programs have an outsized impact on the nation’s food system. Strengthening relationships between schools and community-based food system stakeholders can build more nourishing, sustainable, and equitable school meal programs.
Sculpture Hospitality
JANUARY 23, 2024
Bars and pubs face stiff competition to attract and retain customers. In fact, the market size - measured by revenue - of the bars and nightclubs industry reached $35.3bn in 2022 , an increase of 10.8 percent from the previous year.
Food Safety News
JANUARY 31, 2024
A bipartisan pair of U.S. Senators have introduced legislation banning the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) from including cell-cultivated meat products on its menu. The NSLP is the federally assisted meal program in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It serves more than 4,9 billion lunches annually to more than 30 million children in about 100,000 schools.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 30, 2024
Ambitious restaurateurs often want to expand quickly to capitalize on initial success. However, rapid growth without an intentional strategy frequently erodes quality, culture and profits over time. Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. There’s an art to scaling any small business intelligently.
Bill Marler
JANUARY 2, 2024
The sad thing about doing this kind of work for over 30 years is that my memory still functions and I recall too much. On New Years Eve Day, FSIS push out the following recall notice: Valley Meats, LLC, a Coal Valley, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S.
Food Safety Magazine
JANUARY 5, 2024
Recent testing for phthalates and bisphenols like BPA in foods found all but one sample to contain phthalates and 79 percent of samples to contain bisphenols. Phthalates were present at worryingly high levels, although levels of bisphenols have decreased since 2009. The study was conducted by Consumer Reports.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 24, 2024
The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration announced today it has selected Cornell alumnus Keith Barr ’92, IHG’s former chief executive officer, as the recipient of the 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. The award will be presented at the Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards ceremony in New York City on June 4, 2024.
Sculpture Hospitality
JANUARY 16, 2024
Managing a restaurant involves meticulous attention to detail, including keeping track of your equipment inventory.
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