August, 2023

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A picture is worth far more than a 1,000 words

Bill Marler

Perhaps millions in punitive damages and criminal fines for “conscious disregard to a know risk?” People always ask my why do leafy green E. coli outbreaks keep happening. I think the bottom line is that retailers, restaurants, growers, processors and the government simply do not give a cow’s pie about the sickened and/or dead consumers – they are simply the cost of doing business or staying in office.

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Harpeth Hall School earns allergy-friendly certification

Food Management

SAGE Dining Services, Harpeth Hall School's foodservice contractor, spearheaded the certification process.

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Use technology to get more Gen Z diners into your restaurant

Restobiz

Restaurant operators are always looking for new ways to connect with their customers to engage and encourage return visits. From your website to your loyalty program, looking at real data is the best way analyze who is visiting, how often, what they are ordering, how much they are spending, and more. Getting specific on generational […] The post Use technology to get more Gen Z diners into your restaurant appeared first on Restobiz.

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Explore ‘Responsible’ Innovation at Expo East 2023

Food + Tech Connect

This is a sponsored post from the Innovation Experience , part of Natural Products Expo East in Philadelphia, September 21-23, 2023  Join us at the Innovation Experience to learn, taste, discuss, and gain a greater understanding of the new technologies, business models, and philosophies that will enable you to thrive in the increasingly complex food value chain.

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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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Planning for the Future: What’s the Best Way to Forecast?

Modern Restaurant Management

In this current economic climate, it can be a challenge for restaurant owners to adequately plan for the future while dealing with the day-to-day necessities. To learn about best financial planning practices, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus, which provides financing for small and medium sized businesses.

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Remembering that Ice Cream with Listeria can be Deadly

Bill Marler

Real Kosher Ice Cream, of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling soft serve on the go ice cream and sorbet cups, because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall is the result of an individual becoming ill and reporting to have eaten this product. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture tested samples of product and one sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: This is what healthcare dining innovation looks like with Chef Jeffrey Quasha

Food Management

Morrison Healthcare’s Senior Director of Culinary Innovation gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the way healthcare dining evolves, ultimately achieving the very real power to heal patients, staff, community.

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Use your personal brand to build your restaurant business

Restobiz

By Matt Parkin In the dynamic world of the hospitality industry, your personal brand emerges as an asset for your business. It’s not just a name; it’s a blend of your expertise, vision, and values – a recognizable mark of who you are. Think of it as a unique tag that people associate with you, […] The post Use your personal brand to build your restaurant business appeared first on Restobiz.

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Governments Develop Plant-Based Meat Products, AI Could Fuel Eating Disorders + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs 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. Governments worldwide are taking significant strides towards sustainability by supporting the development of plant-based meat products, with Taiwan and Saudi Arabia recently announcing funding and startup initiatives.

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Avoiding Mistakes in Loyalty Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

Viewers of "The Bear" understand how viral trends tempt first-time guests, but how do restaurants convert those novelty-seekers into brand champions and realize long-term value? Loyalty expert Hope Neiman, CMO at Tillster, says these are the four things she sees that restaurants often get wrong when building loyalty programs + brand champions: Lack of clarity and consistency.

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Company recalls “India Seeds” because they are actually highly toxic oleander

Food Safety News

Todorganic Inc. of Middleburg, FL, is recalling its Nuez de la India Seeds because FDA analysis has determined that the seeds appear to be Thevetia peruviana, or yellow oleander. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides that are highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal.

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After Netflix Poisoned – What would I do with a Food Safety Magic Wand?

Bill Marler

Over two months ago, while watching the premiere of the documentary, “Poisoned,” at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, I got thinking again about how little in the past 30 years I feel I have moved the needle on food safety – pathogens and certainly, human nutrition. Now that “Poisoned” is up on the Netflix platform, it has become the most watched documentary in the world – at least for the last few days.

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Think fast and grab these grab-and-go menu ideas

Food Management

The flavors, fun and functionality of menu items at your c-store, counter or cart could be the difference between grabbing customers or getting passed by. At the moment, these are the items getting grabbed the most. Plus: Campus c-store stars and special Q & A on meal kits for seniors in independent living.

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How AI is helping diners make smarter decisions

Restobiz

By Charli Tanner AI has already started to change the way we live our lives, from creating recipes to writing restaurant reviews. While technology comes with its pros and cons, it looks like AI is here to stay. This article will take a look at the ways in which AI can influence your customers’ decisions […] The post How AI is helping diners make smarter decisions appeared first on Restobiz.

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5 Benefits of Using Bar Liquor Inventory Software

Sculpture Hospitality

The emergence of bar liquor inventory software has transformed the way bars and restaurants handle their stock. Here are the top five benefits.

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Transforming Restaurant Design

Modern Restaurant Management

Despite advanced technologies, restaurant architectural design processes have not evolved. While other industries have redefined and recreated themselves through digital transformation, architectural design, and processes have largely remained unchanged. This is no longer scalable for addressing the needs of today’s customers, who expect digital experiences that accelerate projects, increase efficiency, and remind them of the consumerized digital experiences they enjoy in their personal li

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FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

Food Safety News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has escalated efforts to ensure the safety of infant formula production by issuing warning letters to three major manufacturers: ByHeart Inc., Mead Johnson Nutrition (Reckitt), and Perrigo Wisconsin, LLC. According to the FDA, this action is occurring within the context of its ongoing commitment to enhance regulatory oversight and reflects the agency’s determination to ensure optimal conditions for producing infant formula.

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream – without Pathogens

Bill Marler

Thanks to the 1920’s song. The good thing about both practicing food law for a long time and having a foodborne epidemiologist on staff is that we have the history of these outbreaks at our fingertips. Year State Agent Ill Hospitalized Died Brand 2023 Washington Listeria 6 6 3 Frugals 2023 NY and PA Listeria 2 2 0 Real Kosher 2021-2022 Multistate Listeria 23 22 1 Big Olaf Creamery 2014 Washington Listeria 2 2 0 Snoqualmie Ice Cream 2010-2015 Multistate Listeria 10 10 3 Blue Bell 2008 Vermont E.

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Flexible station concept addresses company's post-pandemic foodservice needs

Food Management

Greens+, a chef-crafted concept from contract firm Continental, delivers six distinct flavor profiles served in a bowl, salad or wrap.

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Building a connection with your customers

Restobiz

The secret to long-term, loyal restaurant customers is connection. Developing a relationship with your guests will leave them wanting to visit you again and again, telling their friends, and helping you build your profits. Not only can customer retention provide steady, reliable revenues, but it also means that your customers will stick by you in […] The post Building a connection with your customers appeared first on Restobiz.

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What Restaurant Employees Want From Management

Wasserstrom

The restaurant industry is a competitive one. Management and owners are under pressure to keep their restaurants profitable. This pressure may lead to setting unrealistic expectations for their front-of-house (FoH) and back-of-house (BoH) employees to stay ahead of the competition. For this article, we asked foodservice industry employees about common problems they face with management and […] The post What Restaurant Employees Want From Management appeared first on The Official Wasserstro

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Chefs on the Line

Modern Restaurant Management

General Mills Foodservice is putting the Chefs of the Mills to the test against back-of-house obstacles in its new “Chefs on the Line” video series, Each episode will challenge General Mills Foodservice’s resident culinary experts with the high-stakes scenarios that foodservice operators face every day. In the first episode, General Mills Foodservice corporate chefs Ted Osorio and Jessie Kordosky must throw together a brunch service with no staff, using only what’s on han

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Ice cream company recalls dozens of products because of Listeria contamination.

Food Safety News

The Ice Cream House voluntarily recalls all dairy ice cream products and non-dairy (Parve) frozen dessert products because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were sold at the Ice Cream House in Brooklyn, NY, and through retail supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio, according to the company’s recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration this afternoon.

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In the United States is it safer to eat Pet Food than Poultry?

Bill Marler

And, why does the FDA consider Salmonella an adulterant in all foods and the USDA/FSIS does not? According to the FDA , “[p]athogenic bacteria (e.g., Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes) are considered adulterants in both human and animal food. Although many animals consuming this food may not become sick themselves, they can become carriers and expose their human family members to pathogenic bacteria.

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5 things: Food trucks remain at UCLA due to dining staff shortages

Food Management

This and a strike involving cafeteria workers forcing a Louisiana school district to cancel classes are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Are restaurant surcharges a growing trend?

Restobiz

As restaurants continue to look for creative ways to get ahead in today’s economy, some operators are adding surcharges to the bill. While many diners balked at rising tipflation earlier this year, surcharges may be easier to swallow, as the industry starts to make changes for the better. Typically, the surcharges look like a line […] The post Are restaurant surcharges a growing trend?

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Top 10 Features Your Food Inventory Software Must Have

Sculpture Hospitality

Food inventory software helps you streamline operations, minimize waste and maximize profits. Here are the top 10 features to look for in a solution.

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Propel Your Restaurant Chain to Sophisticated Analytics with Better Data Management  

Modern Restaurant Management

There have never been more ways for restaurants to capture information about customers. Yet, restaurateurs often struggle to keep pace with marketing trends. Yes, data is more abundant than ever, but data is only a tool. It isn’t useful in its own right. It needs to be used in a way that has utility for restaurateurs before it can take your restaurant to new heights.

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Trader Joe’s crackers recalled over metal found in product

Food Safety News

Treehouse Foods of Oak Brook, IL, is recalling 13,000 cases of Trader Joe’s Multigrain Crackers with Sunflower and Flax Seeds because of pieces of metal found in the product. According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on Aug. 15, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled products were sold in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.

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It has nearly been six years since over 1,000 people were sickened and over 200 died from Listeria-tainted Polony in South Africa

Bill Marler

I new journal article on the polony tragedy was just published: “Cost estimation of listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes) occurrence in South Africa in 2017 and its food safety implications.” Some main points: Estimate the loss of 204 that died was at least $240,000,000 US Hospitalization costs were at least $10,400,000 US Loss to businesses was at least $15,000,000 US This does not even account for future medical expenses and/or lost productivity to those that survived and who have life-altering