December, 2024

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Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners

Food Management

Kevin Kebea, senior director of menu enablement and strategy for the foodservice provider, joins us for this episode of Onsite with FSD to discuss findings from a recent series of menu interventions, developed in partnership with Drexel Food Lab.

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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant experience has quickly become a digital landscape. With cashless transactions and delivery services becoming the norm, diners are enjoying faster, more streamlined dining journeys. But this technology adoption has also introduced new cybersecurity vulnerabilities. In 2025 and beyond, restaurant executives should be on the lookout for increasing point-of-sale (POS) systems attacks, AI-powered social engineering tactics, and greater supply chain cyber vulnerabilities.

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How high-volume restaurants can eliminate barriers to great customer experiences

Restobiz

By Sander Meijers Running a high-volume restaurant is no small feat. The number of orders, diverse customer preferences, and the need for impeccable service can create a whirlwind of challenges. Despite the economic pressures induced by recent inflation and reduced customer spending, the question arises, how are some establishments soaring while others falter?

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15 Reasons Why School Food Professionals Do What They Do

Chef Ann Foundation

School food professionals pour skill and dedication into their work each day, and their reasons for doing so are as unique and inspiring as they are. We share 15 reasons why they're motivated to support students with healthy, scratch-cooked school food.

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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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FAO Encourages All Countries to Monitor for HPAI H5N1 Spread to Cattle

Food Safety Magazine

In light of the global Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1) outbreak, and considering the virus spread from poultry to dairy cows in North America, FAO has published recommendations for monitoring for HPAI H5N1 in cattle.

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Stony Brook University spotlights a Zimbabwean recipe as part of its Cooking from Home program

Food Management

A Master of Social Work student teamed up with the university’s dining team to prepare Sadza Nemuriwo Unenyama, a Zimbabwean recipe featuring beef stew, cornmeal and collard greens.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

A new year is creeping up on us again, bringing fresh opportunities—and challenges—for restaurant operators. With so much already on your year-end plates, how can you find the time to lay the groundwork for team and business success in 2025? Below, I’ve outlined nine key HR and payroll items to prioritize over the coming weeks that will also start next year off right.

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Robotics and customer-centric tech will empower restaurants in 2025

Restobiz

By Raymond Pan As 2025 approaches, the global food and beverage industry stands at a daunting crossroads on the quest for greater profitability and sustainable growth. Evolving consumer preferences, dwindling foot traffic, and soaring costs have created a landscape fraught with challenges yet brimming with potential. For FSR and QSR operators, thriving in todays unpredictable […] The post Robotics and customer-centric tech will empower restaurants in 2025 appeared first on Restobiz.

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15 Ways Your $15 Powers School Food Change

Chef Ann Foundation

As we wrap up 2024 and our 15th anniversary celebration, our last blog of the year highlights the real-world impact of your donations.

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Top Ten Food Safety Innovations of 2024

Food Safety Magazine

This years Top Ten Food Safety Innovations list was chosen based on which discoveries and technologies attracted the most attention from Food Safety Magazine readers, including new detection methods for chemical and microbiological contaminants, novel processing technologies, preharvest interventions for microbial risks, and others.

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Lessons from a Winner: Tips for Leveraging Foodservice Upgrades

the CAMBRO blog

After a few years, every foodservice business realizes they need to upgrade some of their equipment. When Alex Sherry, owner of Majka Pizza , won $10,000 worth of Cambro products in collaboration with Trimark USA , he was able to make significant improvements to the storage equipment theyd been using since he and his wife, Chutharat Sae Tong, opened their restaurant in 2020.

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Union City Public Schools: Cuisines around the world, yet with a taste of home

Food Management

The Chartwells K12 team aims to offer students familiar favorites as well as dishes that push them to try something new.

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The Future of Dining in 2025 Is Smarter, Simpler, and More Personal

Modern Restaurant Management

The QSR industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads of innovation and expectation. After a year defined by the rapid adoption of AI and other technologies, not every new tool has shown promise. At the same time, a rise in fast-food prices driven by inflation is reshaping consumer behavior, with many customers now treating fast food as a splurge rather than a convenience.

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QSRs continue to evolve through 2025

Restobiz

Value, technology, and sustainability were hot topics this year, as diners continue to watch their pennies. This fall saw many QSRs creating value meals and offering LTOs to compete in this space, many extending those deals as momentum grew, along with adding technology to improve operations and help address some of the labour shortages into […] The post QSRs continue to evolve through 2025 appeared first on Restobiz.

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How to Calculate Restaurant Food Cost Percentage

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a restaurant is no walk in the park. If youre in the industry, youll already know how crucial it is to keep track of your expenses (especially in these days of inflation).

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EU Officially Adopts Ban on BPA in All Food Contact Materials

Food Safety Magazine

On December 19, the European Commission officially adopted a sweeping ban on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA), as well as some other bisphenols considered harmful, in all food contact materials. Industry will be allowed an 18-month transition period.

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Preparing Your Venue for NYE: Efficiency, Safety, & Satisfaction

Wasserstrom

For many restaurants, bars, and other hospitality venues, New Year’s Eve (NYE) is a night of heightened emotions, increased alcohol consumption, and a surge in customer traffic. This article outlines strategies for establishments looking to prepare for a successful NYE celebration. We focus on topics including operational efficiency, managing guest expectations, and safety precautions.

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How Minneapolis Public Schools successfully reduced added sugars at breakfast

Food Management

Over the past few years, the nutrition team at ones of Minnesota's largest school districts has reworked its breakfast offerings to include more protein-heavy menu items made in-house.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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How this High-Volume Caterer Drastically Reduced Single-Use Plastic

the CAMBRO blog

One of the core company values at Jeffrey A. Miller Catering (JAM) is sustainability. They had already started sourcing more ingredients locally and reduced the use of disposable products in some areas, but when Research and Development Chef Derek Steel looked at how they were storing and transporting ingredients he saw a big problem. JAM makes everything in a central commissary and dispatches it on trucks to 16 locations around the Philadelphia area.

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Key Hospitality Technology Trends to Watch in 2025

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry is undergoing a significant transformation due to advances in technology. Innovations in software, hardware, and digital solutions are revolutionizing guest experiences and streamlining operations for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

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Campylobacter Infections From Chicken Consumption Costs Australia Over $110 Million Annually

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study estimated the economic impact of foodborne campylobacterosis contracted from chicken consumption in Australia to be more than $110 million USD annually, with chicken consumption linked to 30 percent of all Campylobacter infections recorded in the country.

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FDA updates nutritional requirements a food must meet to use the claim “healthy” on the package

Food Safety Tech

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today it has updated the nutritional requirements a food must meet to use the claim “healthy” on the package, which includes criteria a food must meet to use the healthy claim on the package. The FDA also is exploring the development of a symbol to represent the claim healthy to make it easier to spot foods that can be the foundation of healthy eating patterns.

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More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining

Food Management

Healthcare foodservice provider Morrison Healthcare has worked with ChefWorks to launch a sustainable chef coat made from upcycled plastic bottles.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: The 2025 Restaurant Tech Forecast: Sunny with Some Disruption Ahead

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has been in the eye of the storm, driven by shifting consumer behaviors, rapid advancements in technology, and the race to dominate emerging formats. As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear these forces will only accelerate in 2025, bringing both challenges and opportunities for operators. Here are my predictions for the trends that will shape the restaurant industry in the year ahead—and how businesses can emerge stronger by embracing them.

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Voice AI leads AI race, bringing opportunities, challenges

Fast Casual

At this years Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader roundtable: Executive predictions" session, which brought together industry leaders to explore innovations in automation, artificial intelligence, and customer experience.

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Conakry opens, elevating hospitality in Guinea’s capital

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Conakry, a landmark addition to Guineas vibrant capital. Located in the bustling Kip neighborhood, this contemporary beachfront property combines modern elegance with breathtaking ocean views, offering an unparalleled experience for business and leisure travelers alike.

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Building a Skilled and Capable Workforce for the Food Industry: Simplifying Food Safety Language

Food Safety Magazine

Improving food safety practices does not necessarily require a complete overhaul of systems. Sometimes, the solution lies in simplifying the language we use.

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Adapting Food Safety Testing to meet Modern Demands

Food Safety Tech

Confidence in food safety has hit an all-time low in the U.S., according to a recent Gallup poll [i]. Food recalls have dominated the news recently, ranging from harmful pathogens and allergy risks to non-food materials contaminating the food supply. There is a more general awareness of how our food impacts our overall physical and mental health and rising concerns over what ingredients may have the most significant effects.

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K-12 operators still dealing with supply chain challenges, but procurement disruption is easing

Food Management

A new report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveals that 95% of K-12 operators surveyed experienced at least one supply chain-related challenge last school year.

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