May, 2022

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What’s up with Raw Milk, New York and Listeria

Bill Marler

Two recalls from two farms in two weeks. April 29, 2022: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today warned consumers not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from Thomas Miller DBA Miller Dairy Farm due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Thomas Miller DBA Miller Dairy Farm is located at 51 Transport Lane, Pine Island, New York 10969 in Orange County.

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Managing Inventory with Quality Data and Automation

Modern Restaurant Management

Accurate inventory management is crucial to running a successful business because it directly impacts a company’s bottom line and is key to maximizing profits. Having an accurate handle on inventory enables a business to become more resilient and know what they can sell and when they can sell it, helping mitigate out-of-stock scenarios. At one point, inventory management was a meticulous, lengthy and manual process for the Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC), an independent member-own

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Lavu and Verifone Partner to Provide Unified Payments and Point of Sale Solutions to Restaurants

Lavu

Cross-Distribution Partnership Will Enable Card Present, Card Not Present, Mobile, Peer-To-Peer, and Cryptocurrency Payments at Restaurants Albuquerque, NM (May 19, 2022) — Lavu, a major … Lavu and Verifone Partner to Provide Unified Payments and Point of Sale Solutions to Restaurants Read More ». The post Lavu and Verifone Partner to Provide Unified Payments and Point of Sale Solutions to Restaurants appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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How to Improve Restaurant Purchasing for Higher Profit Margins

Sculpture Hospitality

It’s rare for restaurateurs to get to the next ordering day with no leftovers, no spoilage, and no last-minute menu changes. Even the best restaurant managers struggle with food purchasing and forecasting.

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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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Edible Cannabis Production Kitchen

Mise Designs

This post authored by: Victor and is provided by #1 Commercial Kitchen Design | Restaurant & Hotel Consultant Services - Mise Designs is a chef owned restaurant design consultant specializing in cost-effective hotel, restaurant and commercial kitchen design solutions. A new dawn has arrived for the budding edible cannabis industry, which in a few short years has propelled into a true food and beverage category.

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All I want for my birthday is Salmonella Free Chicken

Bill Marler

Yesterday was my birthday (65) and I missed this posted by Sandra Eskin, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety in Health and Safety: Food Safety is About People. When the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new effort to reduce Salmonella in poultry , we led with the numbers. The number of illnesses due to Salmonella has not decreased over the last two decades.

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How Restaurants Can Drive Profits and Growth During a Perfect Storm

Modern Restaurant Management

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. Additionally, supply chain disruptions remain a huge problem, with 96 percent of restaurant operators saying they experienced supply delays or shortages last year.

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12 Mobile Food Ordering Statistics Showing Rise in Customer Demand

Lavu

In a world where every second counts, mobile food ordering is experiencing exponential growth. Let’s look at some mobile food ordering statistics that show why … 12 Mobile Food Ordering Statistics Showing Rise in Customer Demand Read More ». The post 12 Mobile Food Ordering Statistics Showing Rise in Customer Demand appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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How to Improve Restaurant Purchasing for Higher Profit Margins

Sculpture Hospitality

It’s rare for restaurateurs to get to the next ordering day with no leftovers, no spoilage, and no last-minute menu changes. Even the best restaurant managers struggle with food purchasing and forecasting.

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How to Choose the Best Kitchen Equipment

Lit Supply

Starting a restaurant business can be exhilarating. Your dreams are about to come true. You’re working on a project you’re passionate about. Until you have to buy kitchen equipment, everything is going smoothly. Suddenly, you have a thousand and one brand names to choose from. Even with an accommodating budget, these decisions can be tough.

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How to Use Instagram for Restaurant Marketing

Lithos POS

There will be 4.41 billion social network users in 2025. can you imagine that half of the worldwide population uses social networks? we can use these networks for business opportunities. from large organizations to local businesses that are using these platforms. Let’s take restaurants as an example, using social media for restaurants helps to build a brand, trust, sales, and also customer loyalty. “86% of Millennials will try a new restaurant after seeing food-related content online

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Abbott enters Consent Decree with FDA on Cronobacter infant formula outbreak and recall

Bill Marler

Here are the highlights of the Consent Decree : Abbott has agreed to take corrective actions following an FDA inspection of its Sturgis, Michigan facility. Abbott Nutrition will be required to retain an independent expert to review the Sturgis facility’s operations to ensure compliance with the law. It also includes requirements for testing products, as well as ceasing production, and promptly notifying the FDA should contamination be detected.

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Why Recipe Writing is Pivotal for Professional Kitchens

Modern Restaurant Management

If you want to make money selling food, you need good recipes. A professional kitchen’s main responsibility is to turn out a consistent, quality product so whether you’re working in a restaurant, a manufacturing facility or any other food preparation business, if you can’t turn out a quality, consistent product, you are unlikely to have a successful business.

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How Much Does a Self-Order Kiosk Cost? Pricing & Considerations

Lavu

If you run a fast casual or quick service restaurant, you have the option of improving the customer experience by using self-order kiosks. Self-ordering kiosks … How Much Does a Self-Order Kiosk Cost? Pricing & Considerations Read More ». The post How Much Does a Self-Order Kiosk Cost? Pricing & Considerations appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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7 Ways to Reduce Food Costs in Your Restaurant

Sculpture Hospitality

Managing food costs is critical to running a successful restaurant. But while there are many ways to manage spending, there’s little you can do if you don’t accurately know what your food costs are. That’s why the first thing you should do, before implementing any cost savings strategies, is determine how much your restaurant is spending on food.

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140: Equal Eats & College Dining

Eating at a Meeting

A Special Food Allergy Awareness Week Episode First 30 minutes: Kyle Dine and his family love to travel. But dining out while traveling can be hard when he has allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, egg, and mustard and his wife has celiac disease. He started his company Equal Eats after having a full-blown anaphylactic reaction in a European restaurant because the tree nut cashew got lost in translation between him and the waiter.

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Why Making Custom Meals Matters

American Dining Creations

College meal plans are convenient for many students. They provide an easier alternative to cooking, quick and easy payment methods and options for every meal of the day — all with the swipe of a card. However, a limited dining hall menu can lessen the appeal of getting a meal plan, especially for students who need options that accommodate their special dietary needs and preferences.

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House and Senate Oversight on Cronobacter and Infant Formula this week

Bill Marler

What we know: There have been four sick with two dead from Cronobacter sakazakii linked to Abbott’s manufacturing plant. Now the House and Senate are set to ask questions of the Industry and FDA about how the outbreak happened and how it impacted the supply of infant formula. Formula Safety and Supply: Protecting the Health of America’s Babies – Wednesday, May 25 at 11am , House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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Emerging Trends in Restaurant Benefits

Modern Restaurant Management

For restaurants, the health care expenditure will increase, and it’s not just the cost of health care. With winter behind us and summer approaching, it is time to begin planning for the 2023 benefits plan year. ‘Tis the season for plan review, benchmarking and forecasting. The key to success in this process is viewing the trends and national data through the prism of a restaurant operator.

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Unintended Food Contact Surfaces

MSU Agrifood Safety Produce Bites

Food contact surfaces are extremely important to keep clean in order to reduce the spread of pathogens. When we think of areas that produce comes into contact with, we typically think of a table or a harvest container, but what are some other surfaces that aren't usually considered? In this episode, Produce Safety Technicians Micah Hutchison and Landen Tetil talk about certain food contact surfaces that may be unintentional and how you can keep these areas clean.

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4 Ways Restaurants Can Deal With Rising Inflation Costs

Sculpture Hospitality

When costs go up, restaurants have to look for creative ways to reduce their spend and maintain healthy profit margins.

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140: Equal Eats & College Dining

Eating at a Meeting

A Special Food Allergy Awareness Week Episode First 30 minutes: Kyle Dine and his family love to travel. But dining out while traveling can be hard when he has allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, egg, and mustard and his wife has celiac disease. He started his company Equal Eats after having a full-blown anaphylactic reaction in a European restaurant because the tree nut cashew got lost in translation between him and the waiter.

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6 Reasons to Be Excited About Getting Back in the Office

American Dining Creations

You’ve probably experienced an upside-down work environment in one way or another since COVID-19 arose in 2020. You may have had to switch your employees to remote work or use new safety precautions in the office, both of which can hinder regular social interaction. Thankfully, COVID restrictions have eased considerably, and employees are returning to in-person work again.

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Frozen pizzas from the Nestlé Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up likely have sickened several hundred

Bill Marler

“In the United States, Escherichia coli O157:H7 causes ?73,000 infections and 60 deaths annually (1). Infection progresses to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in 2% to 15% of cases (2).”. According to Sante Publique reports , as of 04/25/2022, 55 confirmed cases have been identified, of which 53 are linked to STEC O26 strains, and 2 to STEC O103 strains.

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How ‘Phygital’ Marketing Improves Customer Engagement for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

One of the most impactful ways to target your audience is through location-based marketing. Nine out of 10 people who own a smartphone use it for information regarding their location, which allows vendors to access relevant and timely data in a nonintrusive way. Customer engagement is guaranteed to increase as customers interact with your restaurant through a dedicated mobile app or QR code system.

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Top 5 foodservice trends & how technology can help kitchens thrive

Culinary Digital

Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, the foodservice industry has proven resilient. However, it will never be the same. The pandemic accelerated many trends that will continue to impact the foodservice industry for decades to come. For the industry to fully rebound and thrive in a post-COVID era, foodservice operations must foster a deep understanding of these trends, the challenges they present, and the methods for overcoming them.

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Bar Inventory: 5 Ways to Store Alcoholic Beverages & Extend Shelf Life

Sculpture Hospitality

As with any product in your bar or kitchen, different types of alcoholic beverages in your bar inventory have different shelf lives.

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139: Psycho-Social Impact of Food Allergies

Eating at a Meeting

Food Allergy Awareness Week Epsiode. Having a food allergy can create a heavy burden for individuals — children and adults alike — constantly having to think about and managing EVERY bite, spill and crumb because a single mistake — a morsel, a touch, or inhalation of a food protein — can be deadly. Join Tracy on Friday, May 13 as she talks with licensed clinical therapist, Lisa Rosenberg, about the BEST part of having food allergies and the advice she would give to someone who is just starting t

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Salmonella Peanut Butter Outbreaks – what have we learned since 2008?

Bill Marler

Friday night the FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, reported that they are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products produced at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Total Illnesses: 14, Hospitalizations: 2, Last Illness Onset: May 1, 2022.

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Food Safety News tops 4,000,000 monthly page views

Bill Marler

I have been and am so proud of the work that Dan, Coral, Joe, Jonan and Cookson do to make this online paper devoted to all things food safety. It shows in the nearly 50,000 subscribers and now shows in the increasing page views from 2009 (the beginning) to the present. Thanks so much to the team. Your tireless work makes things better. Please take the time to subscribe by going to [link].