Bill Marler
AUGUST 31, 2023
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.
Food Management
AUGUST 29, 2023
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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Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 30, 2023
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.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 30, 2023
Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, of Poth, TX, is recalling approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) The issue was reported to FSIS after the ground beef product was submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis and the sample tested presumptive positive for E. coli O157:H7.
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Fast Casual
AUGUST 31, 2023
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Bill Marler
AUGUST 10, 2023
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.
Food Management
AUGUST 4, 2023
Finding sufficient and compliant products, as well as enough bodies to prepare and serve them, are top-of-mind issues for school foodservice operators in the coming year.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 31, 2023
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.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 31, 2023
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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Food Safety Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2023
A team of scientists is developing a rapid sensor-based decision-making system to assess and mitigate Salmonella contamination across the entire poultry supply chain, with an emphasis on improving health equity by leveraging data to help disproportionately affected communities make informed food safety decisions.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
AUGUST 24, 2023
Gerry A. Fernandez, the founder and president of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, will turn the page on a new chapter in 2024. After 27 years at the helm of MFHA, Fernandez today announced his intention to retire on Dec. 31, at which time he will transition to an advisory role. MFHA will conduct a national search for his successor.
Bill Marler
AUGUST 4, 2023
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.
Food Management
AUGUST 31, 2023
SAGE Dining Services, Harpeth Hall School's foodservice contractor, spearheaded the certification process.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 29, 2023
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
Food Safety News
AUGUST 31, 2023
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.
Food Safety Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2023
On August 24, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signed a Regulatory Partnership Arrangement (RPA) with Ecuador’s Vice Ministry of Aquaculture and Fisheries (VMAF) to strengthen the food safety of Ecuadorian shrimp intended for sale in the U.S. market.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
AUGUST 24, 2023
It has been a bustling year for Subway, which is currently riding a 10-quarter positive sales streak. The 37,000-unit chain has new slicers, a new Innovation Center, new leaders and, yet, it has more to announce. Today, Aug. 24, the chain shared that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of the private equity firm Roark Capital.
Food Safety Tech
AUGUST 23, 2023
James “Jim” Jones will serve as the FDA’s first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. Per the FDA’s announcement , Jones, in this new executive position will lead the charge in setting and advancing priorities for a proposed unified Human Foods Program (HFP). Program areas would include food safety, chemical safety and innovative food products, including those from new agricultural technologies, that will bolster the resilience of the U.S. food supply in the face of climate change and globalizati
Food Management
AUGUST 25, 2023
Greens+, a chef-crafted concept from contract firm Continental, delivers six distinct flavor profiles served in a bowl, salad or wrap.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 28, 2023
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
Food Safety News
AUGUST 30, 2023
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.
Food Safety Experts
AUGUST 25, 2023
What are Stress and Burnout? Stress, in the right doses, can actually be beneficial. This positive stress, termed “eustress,” aids in sharpening our focus. It’s the adrenaline rush you feel when facing a looming deadline, the energy surge just before a presentation, or the alertness you experience when trying to locate your keys while running late!
Foodservice Equipment Reports
AUGUST 23, 2023
A longtime employee of the Ali Group is taking on new responsibilities at the start of next month. Ryan Blackman, currently the senior director of marketing and communications at the Ali Group, has been appointed as the company’s vice president of marketing and communications, the Ali Group announced today, Aug. 23. In his new role, Blackman will be responsible for all of the Ali Group’s marketing.
Fast Casual
AUGUST 24, 2023
Although it's too early to tell if all-things pumpkin will increase traffic this year, it's a likely outcome based on the past 20 years. Most chains have already rolled out their fall LTOs, hoping to get a piece of the pie.
Food Management
AUGUST 18, 2023
Fresh Ideas rolls out efficient, tech-smart Picadeli salad bar at Maryville University.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 28, 2023
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.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 31, 2023
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.
Food Safety Tech
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Kraft Heinz Company has appointed Carlos Abrams-Rivera CEO and a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2024. Until then, Abrams-Rivera will continue in his role as President of the North America Zone with the added responsibilities of becoming President of Kraft Heinz, effective immediately. Abrams-Rivera will take over as CEO from Miguel Patricio, who has served as the Company’s CEO since 2019 and Chair of the Board since 2022.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
AUGUST 24, 2023
Shelving, cart and heated cabinet manufacturer Metro, an Ali Group company, has announced a promotion and several hires for its strategic accounts team. Heath Taylor has become senior strategic accounts manager. As national strategic accounts manager for the past seven years, Taylor has brought a unique understanding of kitchen design and workflow processes to the strategic accounts team.
Food Quality & Safety
AUGUST 21, 2023
In the U.S. and Europe, food manufacturers are preparing for a number of new regulations that target per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of “ forever chemicals ” that persist in the environment and can harm human health. Testing for PFAS and tracing them through supply chains and life cycles is a daunting task, but labs are rising to the challenge.
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