Food Safety Tech

JULY 22, 2024

The review in the July 2024 Journal of Food Protection , “Potential for Glove Risk Amplification via Direct Physical, Chemical, and Microbiological Contamination,” sheds light on critical issues within the glove manufacturing industry and their implications for food safety. As food industry executives and professionals, it is crucial to understand these challenges and implement effective strategies to mitigate glove risks.

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Restobiz

JULY 15, 2024

By Samantha Clark As the foodservice industry continues to change and evolve, modern payroll tools are transforming restaurants by streamlining operations, enhancing accuracy, and improving employee satisfaction. Traditional payroll methods in restaurants are not only time-consuming but are also prone to errors, leading to dissatisfaction among staff and administrative burdens for management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

When we talk about the “restaurant of the future,” labor compliance isn’t exactly the flashiest or most exciting topic to include—certainly not when juxtaposed with salad-making robots and personalized digital menus. But beyond its legal necessity, ensuring compliance with employment laws is critical to shaping a better experience for employees and customers alike.

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Wasserstrom

JULY 24, 2024

The topic of inclusion is now at the forefront of American discourse. Yet we have overlooked, forgotten, or were completely unaware of one population: the millions of people with disabilities that are not able to use standard public restrooms. Imagine a child not being able to go on field trips with their classmates, because the […] The post Adult Changing Stations Are a Necessity for Inclusive Public Buildings appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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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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Sculpture Hospitality

JULY 30, 2024

From crisp vegetables to perfectly aged steaks, the quality of your ingredients directly impacts the satisfaction of your customers. Today’s patrons want fresh dishes, and being the restaurant to serve them will keep them coming back for more.

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Food Safety Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

The Federal Food Administration Act has been introduced to the U.S. Senate. The bill aims to remove responsibility for overseeing the U.S. food supply from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and give it to a newly created Federal Food Administration.

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Restobiz

JULY 29, 2024

With patio season in full swing, it’s important to make the most of the opportunity to see higher revenues before the colder weather arrives. Filling those patio seats can help you get ahead, bring in new customers, and develop relationships that will have guests visiting year-round. Operators leveraging technology can improve the outdoor dining experience, from […] The post Using technology to boost patio sales appeared first on Restobiz.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2024

Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. At issue was a $28.6 million jury verdict against a bar awarded to a young woman catastrophically injured when she was hit by a pickup truck driven by an underage 20-year-old who had been drinking at the bar.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JULY 1, 2024

Another AI pilot is spreading its wings. Taco John’s, a nearly 400-unit QSR, has been testing voice AI in the drive-thru of one of its Minnesota restaurants since April. In June, it announced it would add the tech to a second location, in Wyoming, by this August. After completing the pilot phase, Taco John’s says it intends to roll out voice AI at its franchised locations this year.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JULY 23, 2024

Are you excited by the allure of owning your own bar? The camaraderie, the creativity, and the chance to be the neighbourhood hangout is all pretty enticing.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2024

Booking.com recently dropped the price parity clause in the European Union. This move has caused a wave of questions and uncertainty in the hotel industry. How will the platform respond to hotels that decide to offer lower rates on their own websites to promote direct sales? The answer could redefine the relationship between OTAs and hotels, creating a scenario full of opportunities and challenges.

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Food Safety Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

In a new scientific opinion, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warns that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to critical antibiotics is increasing in some Vibrio species, and that the prevalence of the pathogen is expected to increase globally due to climate change.

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Fast Casual

JULY 9, 2024

To stay afloat amid rising prices of food and labor, restaurants must use inventory management systems, handhelds, loyalty programs, menu auditing, QR codes and other restaurant-specific technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2024

Restaurants receive huge amounts of feedback from customers — in survey responses, via social media, on review sites, and more. This unstructured feedback — text responses about your restaurant — holds valuable insights into what’s going right or wrong at your locations, all of which drives repeat visitors, retention, and loyalty.

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Food Safety Tech

JULY 13, 2024

The produce industry handles an estimated six billion cases of produce in the U.S. each year. [i] Because a significant portion of this produce travels through the supply chain to reach customers, many produce companies already have traceability program in place. With the finalization of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods [ii] (Food Traceability Rule), the question is whether

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JULY 25, 2024

Insinger Machine Co. is announcing the passing of its chairman, Robert A. Cantor, who was at the helm for nearly four decades. He was a fourth-generation executive leader.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 19, 2024

The hospitality industry, particularly the resort sector, is on the cusp of significant transformations. Over the next decade, technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and a heightened focus on sustainability will redefine the landscape of resorts. This article delves into the key trends and predictions shaping the future of resorts, offering insights into what guests and industry stakeholders can expect in the coming years.

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Food Safety Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

The Think Tank on the Future of Food Safety Auditing was formed in response to an urgent need for innovation in food safety auditing. Based on the insights and recommendations from the Think Tank, industry must embrace transformative change in food safety auditing practices, as discussed in a recently released whitepaper.

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Fast Casual

JULY 31, 2024

Eran Hollander, chief product officer of HungerRush, reveals how the right restaurant POS system will optimize efficiency and profitability and increase customer satisfaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2024

Imagine your wait staff getting your restaurant ready for the day when the heat index outside exceeds 100 degrees. The temperature is so oppressive that employees immediately crank up all the air conditioning units. An hour later, when sweltering guests crowd in, your team is too distracted to turn some units down. High electric bills and wasted energy are the last things on their minds.

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Burkett Restaurant Equipment

JULY 24, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned caterer or just starting, having the right tools is crucial for success. This guide takes a high-level look at selecting, maintaining, and using the best catering equipment and supplies. From... The post Catering Equipment Basics: Delivering Success appeared first on Burkett Restaurant Equipment.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JULY 29, 2024

CFS Brands has added Araven Hospitality-Foodservice, a supplier of smallwares and supplies to the foodservice industry, to its portfolio. In a July 29 announcement, CFS describes Araven as a leading brand in the European market, with its headquarters and primary distribution center in Zaragoza, Spain.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 22, 2024

Hotel performance declined more than expected with the greatest decrease taking place at the beginning of the week (Sunday-Tuesday) and the greatest impact occurring in the Top 25 Markets. A similar pattern was seen in 2019, which followed the same day-of-week calendar, although the decline this year was much more severe. In both 2019 and this year, the impact of July 4th occurring on Thursday reverberated into the following week, particularly the first couple days.

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Food Safety Magazine

JULY 2, 2024

Certain components of the food safety plan, like preventive maintenance and environmental monitoring, can benefit from the predictive characteristics of AI; however, the quality of the data fed into the system is critical.

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Fast Casual

JULY 10, 2024

The Pickle Pad, which recently signed a franchise deal to open in Phoenix, is seeking more franchisees to help grow its footprint throughout the U.S., specifically in the Southeast and Midwest regions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2024

Personalization is key to successful loyalty programs, according to the 2024 Paytronix Loyalty Trends Report. "Top performers are personalizing and using data to segment their customer database," Kristin Lynch, Senior Director of Restaurant Strategy for Paytronix Systems. "They are differentiating, delivering an emotional connection and recognizing their most valuable customers." Lynch has more than 20 years’ experience managing large CPG and retail brands in marketing and

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Food Safety Tech

JULY 12, 2024

On July 2, the Beijing News reported that the state-run oil and grain company, Sinograin was using the same tanker trucks to transport both fuel and food oil products, without any cleaning process between. According to the website, ChinaMediaProject.org, the tankers were transporting soybean oils and syrups together with coal-to-oil (CTL) products, which use coal as a raw material to produce oil and petrochemical products through chemical processing.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JULY 24, 2024

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, a podcast that is the brainchild of General Parts Group lead service technician Pat Finley, will release its centennial episode this week. The Wednesday, July 24 episode—set to be livestreamed at 8 p.m. EST here—will welcome Brad Adcox from the national HVAC manufacturing company Navac.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 10, 2024

I know what you are probably saying to yourself right now: HotelPlanner?!?!?!? Not that old thing again?!?!? Those leads are garbage and they NEVER convert!!! Well…(channeling my inner Chandler Bing)…you could not be more wrong!

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Food Safety Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

USDA-FSIS has published its regulatory framework for Salmonella in raw poultry products, setting an enforceable final product standard for the pathogen that focuses on serotypes of public health significance. The framework also establishes new requirements for sampling and verification, as well as process control.

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