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Smart Supply Chain Management Can Reduce Food Waste and Improve Margins in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Around 33 to 40 percent of food goes to waste each year. A large chunk of that comes down to complex problems in global food supply chain management that most restaurants have little control over. What restaurants can do, however, is re-think how their direct food supply is managed – from transport to inventory control. It may be a small part of the overall supply chain, but how food gets to a restaurant has significant implications.

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BIM for efficient restaurant design and renovations

Restobiz

By Jeremy Godenzi Restaurant design and renovation projects have a particularly complicated set of responsibilities. On the one hand, there are all the practical issues. Construction work needs to be as efficient as possible so that business isn’t unnecessarily delayed, and the final space needs to function properly for both servers and guests. The demand […] The post BIM for efficient restaurant design and renovations appeared first on Restobiz.

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University of Vermont chef brings vegan kale gnocchi to Sodexo’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

Food Management

Ryan Hickey, a Sodexo executive chef at the University of Vermont, is the U.S. finalist for Sodexo’s Cook for Change competition. Here’s a look at what inspired his winning dish and how he considers sustainability in the kitchen.

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Cambro’s Business of the Week: Cali Dumpling

the CAMBRO blog

Restaurant owners Candace and Allan Tea originally founded Cali Dumpling as a way for their employees to support their families during the pandemic. When their grassroots dumpling delivery service gained popularity, they realized they were onto something. Today, Cali Dumpling has grown into into a full-fledged business sold online, in select stores in Southern California and in their recently opened restaurant in Orange, Calif.

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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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Turning Tables with Video Testimonials: A New Recipe for Restaurant Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

Customers are spoiled for choice with restaurants. Incorporating video testimonials into your restaurant marketing strategy can showcase authentic experiences that build trust and engage prospective customers, turning them into loyal regulars. Few businesses rely on reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations as much as restaurants. But with third-party review sites, your restaurant can get lost in the shuffle.

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258. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 258 – Innovating the Dining Experience: How Technology is Transforming Blaze Pizza

The Restaurant Technology Guys

In today’s ever-evolving restaurant industry, staying ahead of the curve requires not only maintaining excellent food quality but also enhancing operational efficiency and guest experience with cutting-edge technology. A noteworthy example of this transformation is Blaze Pizza, a brand that has significantly evolved its operations, spearheaded by its CTO, Chris Demery.

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5 Senses, 1 Goal: Inclusive Dining for Memory Care Residents

Culinary Services Group

Across the United States, a growing crisis demands attention: the care and support of individuals living with dementia. Memory care communities play a vital role in addressing this need. Did you know that there are 20 states in the U.S. that don’t have a high enough neurologist-to-person (with dementia) ratio — there aren’t enough doctors to care for people with this degenerative disease.

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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

Seamless restaurant operations, where the crew anticipates customers’ and coworkers’ needs and easily course-corrects, require more than technical know-how and vetted organizational systems. Instead, these smooth interactions are more likely attributable to soft skills like problem-solving and empathy that allow teams to work together and deliver exceptional service, turning one-time customers into lifelong fans.

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Heritage Restaurant Brands Unveils Concept

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Heritage Restaurant Brands debuted a concept this week called Press Quesadilla Grill. Heritage describes it as a “California Coastal Fresh experience.” Its menu features herb-infused proteins, fire-grilled salsas and fresh pressed tortillas. Guests can choose from quesadillas, bowls, burritos, nachos and salads. Press opened in San Luis Obispo, Calif., where Heritage is based.

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Boba is big business: Here’s how to start sipping

Food Management

On this episode of Onsite with FSD, we get to pose all of our boba questions to Rex Huang, VP of Product & Beverage Innovation for Botrista, a San Francisco-based beverage platform that’s working with colleges to bring on the boba tea programs.

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The Tipping Point of 2024: Data Takes Center Stage As the New Currency for Hospitality

Hospitality Net

2024 marks a tipping point for the hospitality industry - it’s the year in which we witnessed a pivotal transformation where data has all but surpassed even dollars as the primary currency. It empowers informed decision-making, elevates operational efficiency, and guides budget plans. Without reliable data, hotel executives risk navigating blindly through an increasingly intricate and competitive landscape—a scenario that’s not only irksome but downright dangerous and commercially reckless.

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Moving Beyond Hourly Wages Toward Supporting Employees as Whole Individuals

Modern Restaurant Management

Staffing and retention is often cited as a main pain point by restaurant operators. So what can they do to compete for talent, hire effectively and retain staff in the long-term? One industry insiders says pay increases are just part of the package as operators are increasingly leveraging benefits to differentiate themselves. "Our compensation data indicates a shift towards more comprehensive benefits and total compensation packages, moving beyond traditional hourly wages and annual salaries

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Kitchen Robotics Players Make a Deal

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Autonomous robotic delivery company Serve Robotics is picking up Vebu, the companies announced this week. Vebu is the manufacturer of the avocado-processing cobotic prototype, Autocado—one of two automated creations currently being tested by Chipotle in California.

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Food waste solutions company celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with New England colleges

Food Management

Vanguard Renewables has helped colleges in New England to turn organic waste into renewable energy.

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Alumni Association of Glion Launches the second edition of the Glion Alumni Accelerator Program to boost Hospitality innovation

Hospitality Net

The Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE) and its Alumni Association (AAG) are proud to announce the launch of the second edition of the Glion Alumni Accelerator Program. Following the success of the inaugural initiative in 2023, this program offers Glion students and alumni a unique opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial ideas through mentorship, access to investors, and industry support.

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What Can Growing Businesses Learn from Enterprise Restaurant Loyalty Programs?

Modern Restaurant Management

Loyalty programs are the secret sauce for keeping customers hooked, whether you're a cozy corner café or a massive restaurant chain. It's not just about making customers come back — loyalty programs boost revenue, offer valuable insights about your diners, and give you that extra edge in today’s super-competitive market. In a world where third-party delivery apps dominate, securing customer loyalty through personalized rewards and direct communication is the equivalent o

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MFHA Schedules Post-Election Webinar

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Operators looking for tips on managing workplace dynamics post-election day can tune in for a free webinar hosted by the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance. The webinar will take Thursday, November 7, at 2 p.m. EST. Erika Cospy Carr, head of MFHA, and Dr. Bill Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels, a non-profit aimed at bringing Americans together, will present.

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UBS Arena partners with hospital to introduce healthy stadium fare and other news you may have missed

Food Management

Catch up on news you may have missed this week with the latest installment of 5 things with FSD.

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Canadian Food Agency Releases Investigation Report on 2024 Listeria Outbreak Linked to Plant-based Milks

Penn State Food Safety Blog

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a report of their investigation into the August 2024 Listeria outbreak linked to plant based milks produced by Joriki, Inc, a third-party manufacturer based in Pickering, Canada producing product for Danone, Canada. The company issued a recall for almond, coconut, and oat milks after 15 hospitalizations and 3 deaths.

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TGI Fridays Files Voluntary Chapter 11

Modern Restaurant Management

TGI Fridays Inc. filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the Northern District of Texas on November 2. In a statement, the owner and operator of 39 domestic restaurants in the casual dining chain, says its expects to use the time and legal protections made available through the Chapter 11 restructuring process to allow the company to explore strategic alternatives in order to ensure the long-term viability of the brand. "The next steps announced today are di

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Sandwich Shop Fattens US Development Pipeline

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Potbelly is Georgia-bound for the first time after inking a 15-unit agreement with current franchisee Royal Restaurant Group, according to a Nov. 8 release. The shops will all be in the greater Atlanta region. Development is expected to begin in January 2026, with three openings anticipated each year thereafter. Last October, Royal Restaurant Group signed on for a 40-unit agreement.

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After-school meal participation is increasing

Food Management

A new report by the Food Research Center (FRAC) reveals that after school-meal participation has risen, but is still not back to pre-pandemic levels.

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Rice Decarbonization: Reducing the World’s Most Essential Grain’s Carbon Footprint

Forward Fooding

Rice is not just a staple food that feeds over half of the world’s population. It’s also a contributor to climate change. While the world focuses on obvious emission sources like transportation and energy, rice cultivation quietly generates global greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the entire aviation industry. But the agrifood system is waking up from this reality and rice decarbonization innovators are finding ways to lower rice’s GHG emissions.

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Imported Enoki Mushrooms Recalled for Listeria After Sample Tests Positive

Penn State Food Safety Blog

HH Fresh Trading Corp of California is recalling its 200g of Taiwan Enoki because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled “Enoki mushrooms 200 gram” were distributed in West Virginia in multiple retail store locations and were sold on 8/20/2024 and 8/23/2024 with 240 cases for each date. HH Fresh Trading received notice on 10/11/2024 and that the Enoki 200 gram test revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on 9/9/2024.

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How to Calculate Restaurant Labour Cost, and Efficiently Manage It

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a restaurant is like conducting an orchestra. Every single piece of your business needs to be perfectly in tune to ensure your venture has long-term profitability.

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Michael Symon joins Sodexo’s Kitchen Works as a culinary ambassador

Food Management

Celebrity chef, restaurateur and TV personality Michael Symon, will create seasonal menus for Kitchen Works with the goal of celebrating diverse communities and flavors.

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Contextualizing AI: How an AI-powered Staff Interface Improves Guest Experience

Hospitality Net

As the closing part for the Thematic with Oracle Hospitality focusing on how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will help hoteliers, this latest panel discussion [link to video] is truly superb 50-minute conversation with Jason Bryant and Tanya Pratt, two senior leaders at Oracle Hospitality.

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Expansion of Recall for Soft Ripened Cheeses with Potential for Listeria

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Savencia Cheese USA expanded its recall of select soft ripened cheeses manufactured in the Lena manufacturing facility after an environmental sample was found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes. "Through routine testing, it was identified that processing equipment at the site may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While finished product testing has not identified contaminated product, we have initiated a voluntary recall to retrieve the potentially affected product.

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The CSIR-CFTRI has been Active in Developing a Range of Innovative Products

FMT Magazine

The CSIR-CFTRI (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Food Technological Research Institute) has been active in developing a range of innovative products tailored for industry applications. These developments often focus on food processing, preservation, and nutrition enhancement. These innovations not only support industry needs but also contribute to public health and sustainability goals.

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Aramark shows support to its communities in the face of Hurricane Helene

Food Management

Matt Rogers, regional vice president for the foodservice provider, joins the podcast to discuss his experience in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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October Roundtable talk: When we invest in people, we surpass our goals

Food Recovery Network

During our October Roundtable Talk, a recurring theme emerged, woven into each of the goals we achieved this past year and stitched into the larger goal we unfurled for this upcoming program year: when we invest in the people within our movement, we surpass our goals. I invite you to read the update below and follow along by listening to our recorded conversation.

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Soft Ripened Cheeses Recalled after Environmental Sample Positive for Listeria

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Savencia Cheese USA is recalling select soft ripened cheeses manufactured in our Lena manufacturing facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Through routine testing, it was identified that processing equipment at the site may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While finished product testing has not identified contaminated product, the company initiated a voluntary recall to retrieve the potentially affected product.

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5 Ways to Improve Inventory Accuracy with LithosPOS Software

Lithos POS

Effective inventory management is essential for both retailers and restaurants. Poorly managed inventory can lead to missed sales opportunities, increased waste, and unhappy customers. With the right Point of Sale (POS) software , businesses can avoid these problems and streamline their warehouse processes. LithosPOS software, a cloud-based POS solution , is designed to automate inventory management, providing real-time updates and data-driven insights to optimize inventory accuracy.

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Universal free school meals drives school meal participation in Michigan

Food Management

Also is this week’s K-12 legislative update: Massachusetts Senators introduce bill to provide additional funding for school breakfast.

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Top 5 takeaways from 2024 The Hospitality Show in San Antonio Last Week

Hospitality Net

Couldn’t make it The Hospitality Show this year or just curious for a quick rundown? Let’s hit rewind and check it out together.

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Indiana Firm Recalls Sandwiches Made with Recalled Soft Cheese

Penn State Food Safety Blog

CIBUS Fresh, Noblesville, Indiana, is recalling CIBUS Fresh products containing Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie, 2/3lb due to supplier notification of a possible Listeria monocytogenes. This cheese was recalled on 11/5/24 by Savencia Cheese. [link] CIBUS Fresh, is Recalling CIBUS Fresh Products Containing Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie, 2/3lb Due to Supplier Notification of a Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Summary Company Announcement Date: November 06, 2024 FDA Publish Date: November 08, 2024 P