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Smart Steps to Cut Down on Restaurant Food Waste

Sculpture Hospitality

No matter what type of bar or restaurant you run, there’s a high chance that food waste is a huge problem. In fact, according to RTS , the restaurant industry spends close to $162 billion on wasted food.

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5 things: Compass North America saw 17.4% revenue increase in fiscal 2023

Food Management

This and student dining hall workers unionizing at a Massachusetts college are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Thanks to Perdue Extension – Ideas for a safer Cantaloupe – Hot Water

Bill Marler

The use of good cleaning and sanitizing practices is crucial during production and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of microbial contamination. The implementation of such practices is standard in most production facilities because soil, compost, water, personnel, and/or harvesting/processing equipment can all be sources of harmful microbes that could result in a foodborne illness.

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Today’s tipping trends

Restobiz

Tip-flation and fee fatigue have been in the news as high inflation continues and consumers look to save their pennies. With costs continuing to rise, are consumers tipping and how do they feel about the shift in tipping culture? Reports show that consumers have negative feelings towards tipping, with about 30 per cent of consumers […] The post Today’s tipping trends appeared first on Restobiz.

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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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Ten Ways You Can Make Your Food and Beverage Business a Great Place to Work

Modern Restaurant Management

Have you ever noticed how great service in restaurants and cafes can make your day? It’s all thanks to the fantastic employees who enjoy their work. When bosses in food and beverage places make their workers excited about their jobs, it can lead to happier customers. Why Happy Workers Matter Think of happy employees as the special ingredient that makes a food and beverage business successful.

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What is it with Cantaloupe and Bacteria?

Bill Marler

I wrote this blog a decade ago – some things have not changed. What do Cantaloupes and Baseball have in Common? At Least Baseball Won’t Kill You. I stopped being a fan of Alex Rodriquez years ago when he left the Mariners, so I was not that particularly bothered when he was banned from baseball for steroid use. A-Rod’s banning, along with the past steroid-induced sins of Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds and others, show that player punishment or embarrassment does not always stop the crime.

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Scientists urge Anisakis focus after parasite findings

Food Safety News

Researchers have found Anisakis larvae in tested samples of fish in Slovakia and called on authorities to step up monitoring of marine parasites. Scientists revealed extensive infection of fish products with Anisakis larvae and seropositive cases in a group of volunteers regularly eating fish products. Anisakiasis is a parasitic disease caused by anisakid worms.

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Surprise and Delight: How to Build Better Leaders

Modern Restaurant Management

There is no single path to success in the restaurant industry. With a passion for service, a keen understanding of people, and genuine support and guidance from industry veterans, an ambitious individual can climb the ranks while making a tremendous impact in their organization each step of the way. Training programs are an essential tool for developing these future restaurant leaders, and in an industry where surprise and delights are key components of a memorable experience, a one-size-fits-al

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5 tech things: Robotic health food restaurant opens in New York City

Food Management

This and a Florida Chick-fil-A unit offering drone delivery are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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What is Listeria and Listeriosis?

Bill Marler

Listeria is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is ubiquitous and can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. The Prevalence of Listeria in Food and the Environment Listeriosis is one of the most important bacterial infections worldwide that arises mainly from the consumption of contaminated food. [1] The disease is caused by Listeria monocytogenes , which is considered an opportunistic pathogen that affects mainly those with underlying immu

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New infections from Listeria linked to fresh peaches, nectarines and plums

Food Safety News

A new outbreak of infections from Listeria has sparked a recall of whole, fresh peaches, plums and nectarines. The recall implicates 12 fresh fruits sold under at least three brands. The HMC Group Marketing Inc. company issued the recall for the fruit, which has been distributed nationwide. Click here to view packaging that can help consumers determine whether they have the fruit on hand.

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New EU Regulations for Wine Ingredients and Nutritional Labeling Come Into Effect December 8

Food Safety Magazine

Beginning December 8, 2023, the EU will require ingredients and nutrition labeling for wine and wine products.

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Embracing AI without killing the restaurant budget

Fast Casual

Leaders from Five Guys, BurgerFi, Papa Johns and Primanti Bros. shared how their brands are embracing AI without breaking the bank in a Fast Casual Executive Summit panel sponsored by Upside.

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What is Salmonella and Salmonellosis

Bill Marler

It has long been said that, in 1885, pioneering American veterinary scientist, Daniel E. Salmon, discovered the first strain of Salmonella. Actually, though, Theobald Smith, research-assistant to Dr. Salmon, discovered the first strain of Salmonella — Salmonella Choleraesuis. But being in charge, Dr. Salmon received all of the credit. [1] Today, the number of known serotypes of Salmonella bacteria totals over two thousand.

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More children added to patient list as outbreak of lead poisoning linked to applesauce spreads

Food Safety News

Public health officials have identified more children with elevated levels of lead in their blood after eating certain brands of cinnamon applesauce. The count as of today, Nov. 22, stands at 52, up from 34 on Nov. 16, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The patients range from less than 1 year old to 4 years old and come from at least 22 states.

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Going Green, Saving Green: Energy Efficiency Tips for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

In the highly competitive restaurant industry, where profit margins are often razor-thin, every penny saved and every green initiative adopted can have a profound impact on the bottom line. In recent years, the food service industry has witnessed a growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, making it imperative for restaurant owners and managers to seek out energy consumption curtailment strategies while ensuring a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for their patrons and staff.

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3 small fast casual brands proving catering technology is affordable

Fast Casual

CEOs of Thai Chili2go, Dillas Quesadillas and Eatzi's Market & Bakery reveal how affordable catering technologies are helping to grow their businesses.

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A sampling of Cantaloupe Outbreaks and Lawsuits

Bill Marler

Marler Clark has been in the middle and in the lead for all the Cantaloupe Outbreaks over the last decades.

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Dozens of ice cream products recalled in four states after testing finds Listeria

Food Safety News

Wilcox Ice Cream of East Arlington, VT, is recalling all flavors of Wilcox brand ice cream, yogurt, and ice cream bars, as well as Leonardo’s brand gelato, because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Vermont Department of Agriculture notified the company that one lot of the Super Premium Mint Chip manufactured on 11/14/23 could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Four Points by Sheraton Opens in Hungary

Hospitality Net

Following the successful summer trial, the inauguration of the Four Points by Sheraton Budapest Danube hotel took place in Újlipótváros. This marks the debut of Marriott International’s special brand in Budapest. Accent Hotel Management operates this new hotel, which boasts 105 guest rooms and a rooftop bar offering breathtaking panoramic views. Nestled right along the banks of the Danube, this establishment enhances the tourist offerings of the 13th district.

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EU to Renew Approval of Toxic Herbicide Glyphosate for Next 10 Years, Sparking Controversy

Food Safety Magazine

The European Commission is poised to make the controversial decision to renew ten-year approval of the use of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto-Bayer’s Roundup product line, which has come under fire in recent years for its association with cancer.

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Marler Clark investigates Listeria outbreak tied to Peaches

Bill Marler

The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms, is voluntarily recalling peaches, plums and nectarines sold in retail stores between May 1 and November 15, 2022 and between May 1 and November 15, 2023. The fruit is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes , an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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One dead in the Listeria outbreak was traced to fresh peaches

Food Safety News

A Listeria outbreak traced to peaches has turned deadly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this afternoon that of the 11 confirmed patients, one has died. The patients are spread through seven states across the country. All 10 of the surviving patients have been hospitalized. “The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses.

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IHG debuts Vignette Collection brand in Doha

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of its first Vignette Collection hotel in Doha in partnership with Hospitality for Success H4S Hotels & Residences, one of Al Baladi Holding companies. Set to open by the end of Quarter 1, 2024, Velero Hotel Vignette Collection Doha Lusail is IHG’s fifth Vignette Collection hotel signing in the MEA region, following those in Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait.

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Sanitary Design: Finding the Right Conveyor Belt System

Food Safety Tech

Sanitary or hygienic design supports food safety by ensuring that the equipment you bring into your facilities does not pose a risk to the food you produce and that it can be properly maintained and sanitized. When it comes to purchasing a new conveyor belt system, there are several considerations, as well as standards and regulations, that can and should guide your decision.

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Marler Clark investigates Salmonella Outbreak linked to Cantaloupe

Bill Marler

As of November 17, 43 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 15 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 17, 2023, to November 6, 2023. Of 30 people with information available, 17 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. At least 17 people are believed to have fallen ill from Salmonella-contaminated cantaloupes, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said late Friday.

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Nearly 150 sick in Salmonella outbreak affecting 11 countries

Food Safety News

Eleven countries, including the United States, have recorded almost 150 Salmonella infections that could be linked to tomatoes. Since January 2023, 149 cases of Salmonella Strathcona have been reported. Germany has the most patients, with 47, while Italy has 34. Most people fell sick between August and October. The U.S. has eight cases. Six interviewed sick people had been to Spain, Italy, Croatia, France, and Slovenia.

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Four Points By Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre Makes Its First Debut

Hospitality Net

Debuting as the first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and the fourth in Malaysia, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre celebrates its opening just in time for the year-end festivities. The opening comes hot on the heels of the recent reopening of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre in October 2023, together forming Marriott Bonvoy’s first dual-branded property in Malaysia.

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Italy Bans Cell-Based Meat

Food Safety Magazine

On November 16, the Italian Chamber of Deputies voted to pass a law that would ban the sale of cultivated meat in the country.

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24/7 Restaurant Equipment Welcomes Jeanette Catena

Foodservice Equipment Reports

The dealership 24/7 Restaurant Equipment, based in Toms River, N.J., has announced the appointment of Jeanette Catena as its business development manager. In her new role, Catena will help drive 24/7’s growth strategy and foster key partnerships within the foodservice equipment industry. She will play a crucial role in enhancing the New Jersey and New York City market presence and expanding 24/7.

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