Food Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
FM Top 50 cross-market foodservice management firm has released its 2024 culinary trends for education, healthcare and commercial cuisine sectors as well as environmental services.
Chef Ann Foundation
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Chef Ann Foundation has partnered with the Virginia Department of Education to identify barriers and capacity to procure, process, and serve more fresh, locally sourced food in the school meal programs of divisions across Virginia. The project focuses on bringing more scratch cooking, culturally inclusive meals and local procurement to these divisions.
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Bill Marler
DECEMBER 29, 2023
According to news reports, a person has died in Scotland after falling ill with E coli O145, in what appears to be the first death linked to an outbreak that has affected at least 30 people. The UK Health Security Agency said the death “has been associated with this outbreak” and added later that it occurred in Scotland but was unable to provide more information about the case.
Restobiz
DECEMBER 12, 2023
These days, competition is fierce as QSRs compete with takeout and delivery, convenience stores, gas stations, and most recently, grocery stores. Some QSRs are taking steps to simplify service with kiosks and faster drive-thrus, connecting with customers by going greener, or delivering seasonal LTOs to get guests coming in. With so many options for diners […] The post What’s trending with QSRs appeared first on Restobiz.
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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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Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 27, 2023
As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. This vibrant sector, a cornerstone of the global economy that tantalizes taste buds and fuels job markets, is bracing for transformation that will redefine its future. However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer
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Food Management
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Pacific Northwest specialties will be highlighted at traditional New Year's Day game at Seattle's T-Mobile Park
Chef Ann Foundation
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Get ready for a taste of innovation that goes beyond the lunch tray! In this blog, we delve into the details of the unique approach the Fairfax County Public School food service team in Virginia is taking towards salad bars and celebrating diversity.
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 14, 2023
At least 125 children impacted. According to reporting in Politico, Tainted cinnamon applesauce pouches that have sickened scores of children in the U.S. may have been purposefully contaminated with lead, according to FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones. “We’re still in the midst of our investigation. But so far all of the signals we’re getting lead to an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain and we’re trying to sort of figure that out,” Jones said in an excl
Restobiz
DECEMBER 13, 2023
By Peter Dougherty In an ever-evolving industry, restaurant operators are continually seeking innovative ways to increase revenue and elevate the overall guest experience. Traditionally, surge pricing has been considered a strategy to manage demand during peak hours. However, in recent years, guests have become more conscious about spending and surge pricing has become unpopular with […] The post Navigating the surge to offer an enhanced customer experience appeared first on Restobiz.
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Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 12, 2023
If you've been paying attention to the tech scene, you have surely noticed a significant upswing in interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. It seems almost everyone, from social media influencers to evening news anchors, is extolling the capabilities of this emerging tech. From softwares like ChatGPT to self-driving cars like the Tesla Model 3, AI and automation are making remarkable strides In the restaurant industry, these solutions are streamlining various aspects, includ
Sculpture Hospitality
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Managing inventory is a crucial aspect of running a successful restaurant business. An efficient and well-organized inventory strategy can help you control costs, reduce waste, and ensure that you have the right ingredients on hand to meet customer demand.
Food Management
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Sodexo managed program contributes to school being ranked #16 on the 2023 Princeton Review Top 50 Green Colleges list.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Valley Meats, LLC, in Coal Valley, Ill., has recalled approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to USDA’S Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). About E. coli infections Anyone who has eaten any of the implicated products and developed symptoms of E. coli infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible food poisoning.
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 20, 2023
What are they thinking – not! Product Recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products. Information on lot codes and UPCs can be found in the firm’s recall announcement. Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including three packs Recalled Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack Recalled Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches Symptoms of Lead Toxicity Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status.
Chef Ann Foundation
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Get ready for a taste of innovation that goes beyond the lunch tray! In this blog, we delve into the details of the unique approach the Fairfax County Public School food service team in Virginia is taking towards salad bars and celebrating diversity.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 18, 2023
A new year brings new beginnings and opportunities for transformation in the restaurant industry. It’s the perfect time to look back on a few things we learned in 2023 – based on recent survey data from our restaurant partners – as well as what we predict for the industry in 2024. A Look Back at 2023 To gauge the state of the restaurant industry, including the industry’s most pertinent worries around food and labor costs, Restaurant365 conducted a survey of over 730 custo
Sculpture Hospitality
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Independent business ownership and franchising are two predominant pathways for entrepreneurs looking to establish their presence in the hospitality industry.
Food Management
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This and a robot that delivers food and snacks to resident rooms in an Ohio skilled nursing center are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Nestlé has recalled infant formula in several countries because of the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. The affected product is EXPERT PRO HA 1, which has different batch numbers depending on the country it was marketed. Infant formula from Germany was sent to Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Sweden, according to a notice on the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF).
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Marler Clark has been retained to help dozens of victims. To date 466 sick, 190 hospitalized with 10 deaths – these numbers will rise this week after CDC updates case count. Hardest hit are children under 5 and adults over 65. Trufresh began this recall after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) determined that Malichita cantaloupes have possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Magazine
DECEMBER 26, 2023
With each passing year, new and emerging technologies and techniques that have promise for advancing food safety are developed and validated. This article summarizes the top food safety innovations of 2023, based on audience interest.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Not much sours a customer’s perception of a restaurant as fast as unwieldy lines and long waits. Especially for fast-paced establishments, managing wait time expectations is a significant challenge and can cause patrons to leave — or, worse, never return. Although management can’t always eliminate the wait for service entirely, they can use modern technology to set reliable wait time expectations from the start.
Sculpture Hospitality
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Keeping track of inventory is paramount to ensuring smooth operations of your bar and maximizing profitability. The days of manual inventory management are long gone, replaced by advanced bar inventory management software that can streamline processes, minimize losses, and enhance overall efficiency.
Food Management
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The year’s top healthcare stories tracked how dining operations in hospitals and medical centers tackled issues like sustainability and the use of technology.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in cinnamon applesauce pouches continues to grow, and some adults are now reported in the outbreak. The outbreak has been traced to three brands of cinnamon applesauce: Wanabana, Schnucks, and Weis. Astrofoods produced all three in Ecuador and used cinnamon from the supplier Negasmart.
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 4, 2023
San Diego – 12 with Salmonella: County of San Diego health officials are reporting three additional cases of Salmonella illness linked to unpasteurized or “raw” milk from a producer in Fresno, CA. This brings the total number of local cases to 12, including three people who were hospitalized. The cases began in late September and the most recent person became ill on Oct. 17.
Food Safety Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Concerns around food safety and scalability have surfaced since the successful launch of cultivated meat products in the U.S. This article summarizes recent regulatory developments that provide insight on how the current U.S. regulatory framework addresses food safety within the cultivated meat space.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In the dynamic and ever-evolving restaurant industry, culinary experiences are shaping customer preferences. After all, this business is all about people with customers at the forefront of decisions being made. In order to achieve long-term success and build essential brand credibility, restaurants must cultivate meaningful experiences and relationships to help drive growth and expansion.
Wasserstrom
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Crafting a well-read mission statement for your restaurant is more important than ever. In this article, we explain what mission statements are, why they are important, how to get started, and provide examples for inspiration. What Is a Mission Statement? A mission statement articulates the core reason the restaurant exists, beyond simply serving food.
Food Management
DECEMBER 12, 2023
This and Aramark CFO Tom Ondrof announcing his retirement are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
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