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How To Calculate Reorder Points For Your Bar Or Restaurant

Sculpture Hospitality

Effective inventory management is critical when it comes to operating a thriving bar or restaurant. There are many important elements that will help you master inventory management including forecasting from forecasting to ordering processes.

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Acute Lead Toxicity in children prompts warning from FDA in WanaBana fruit pouches

Bill Marler

The FDA issued this warning this morning – Recall underway. Summary of Problem and Scope The FDA was recently made aware of a developing investigation by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) regarding four children with elevated blood lead levels, indicating potential acute lead toxicity.

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How restaurants can navigate fee fatigue

Restobiz

By Brittain Brown “Fee fatigue” refers to the endless surcharges associated with purchasing services – a thorn in the side of restaurant operators. To stay competitive, restaurants have had to continually upgrade their technology to meet industry demands, but more systems mean more hidden expenses. This exhaustion can be attributed to a variety of sources […] The post How restaurants can navigate fee fatigue appeared first on Restobiz.

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Here’s what they are serving at NBA areas this season

Food Management

Basketball fans are in for a treat from concessions firms operating at National Basketball Asssociation venues around the country during the 2023-24 season.

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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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It’s Hectic Season for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s a trend well-known to restaurant operators, and yet each year brings the same scramble: young people who provided a ready supply of flexible labor over the summer simultaneously change their patterns – resigning to focus on school, moving back to college, or limiting their availability to accommodate other activities. In 2021, for example , 36.6 percent of teens 16-19 had jobs during the summer, dropping to 30.5 percent during the school year.

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Will 2024 bring relief to restaurateurs?

Restobiz

The past few years have seen record-breaking inflation, unrelenting labour shortages, and continuing supply chain disruption, as the foodservice industry strives to recover. With some improvement in these conditions recently, is there relief in sight for restaurateurs in the coming year? The first step in looking ahead is understanding the major obstacles and pinpointing potential […] The post Will 2024 bring relief to restaurateurs?

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This Colorado university created a sports bar concept from scratch

Food Management

Burgers with the works and a hoppin’ atmosphere have made the campus University Center a destination.

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Influencer Marketing for Restaurants: An Expert’s Guide to Boosting Your Bookings

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant owner, you’ll know just how powerful word-of-mouth can be. All it takes is one negative review or piece of criticism, and instantly, potential might customers turn away from your business and toward a competitor. After all, when it comes to choosing where to eat, we tend to prioritise the opinions and experiences of others over most other factors – it’s no wonder influencers have become such a powerful tool for restaurants in boosting their bookings.

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Excessive levels of lead in baby food found to have impacted at least 4 children

Food Safety News

The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test, according to the public warning from the Food and Drug Administration.

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FDA Proposes to Stop Allowing Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food, Says Red Dye 3 May Be Next

Food Safety Magazine

Due to concerns about harms to human health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed to revoke the regulation that authorizes the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. The agency also announced its intent to review three other possibly toxic, FDA-regulated food additives that were recently banned in the state of California, and announced that a decision about red dye 3 is forthcoming.

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Levy offers special treats for World Series games at Chase Field

Food Management

Exclusive F&B items range from tenderloin steak nachos to a mango margarita.

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‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, 48 million people get sick and 3,000 die from (preventable) foodborne illness in the United States. From mystery meat in chemical buckets and mouse prints in soda syrup to tears in a parking lot and threats of being shot, Francine L. Shaw's “ Who Watches the Kitchen ?” takes readers on a rollicking, astonishing journey through the hidden truths of the foodservice industry.

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Dog food recalled after government testing shows Salmonella contamination

Food Safety News

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling their Breeders Choice 2# log dog food Lot# 8/2/24 UPC 8 54298 00193 1 because of Salmonella contamination. On Oct. 27, the firm was notified by the Food and Drug Administration that the dog food tested positive for Salmonella. Salmonella can infect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to

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PPE & Sanitation Items: Your Winter Essentials

Wasserstrom

With the increased risk of illness during the colder months, it’s important to keep extra PPE supplies in-house, to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria, and to keep our guests and employees healthy. Stock Up on Extra PPE & Sanitation Supplies This Winter There are several reasons why it’s important to keep extra PPE […] The post PPE & Sanitation Items: Your Winter Essentials appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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New York’s Union College fast tracks dining hall expansion, modernization

Food Management

American Dining Creations addressed dining limitations in multi-million-dollar project at Union College.

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Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Business Ready For Cold and Flu Season

Modern Restaurant Management

Let’s face it, at some point during the cold and flu season, you’re at higher risk of having a sick employee working at your establishment. In fact, the CDC notes between nine and 41 million illnesses occur annually in the United States. As a restaurant owner, you want to be able to ensure your establishment can operate with healthy employees.

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Sliced mushrooms recalled because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Food Safety News

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling President’s Choice brand sliced white mushrooms after tests showed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The implicated mushrooms were distributed in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia and possibly other provinces and territories, according to the recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

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Capriotti’s, Wing Zone, Swamp Dawg, Goodcents execs talk growth with lean teams

Fast Casual

Restaurant labor shortages have become a pervasive issue, affecting both corporate and store-level operations. Three restaurant executives discussed labor issues and how tech can help at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in October.

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5 tech things: Food lockers to help address food insecurity discretely at Pitt

Food Management

This and food delivery firm Flytrex getting FAA approval to expand its drone operations are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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Restaurant SEO: Four Easy Steps to Improve Your Online Presence

Modern Restaurant Management

If you’re looking to rank higher on Google and land in front of more customers, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, you’ll learn how to improve your restaurant’s online presence and how it will land you in front of thousands of hungry customers in your local area. The best part? It’s just four steps, and you don’t need an entire marketing team to do it.

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Study Suggests Strong Link Between PFAS Consumption and Thyroid Cancer; No End to PFAS Exposure in Sight

Food Safety Magazine

A recent study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has provided strong evidence linking the ingestion of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are present in food packaging and pervasive in drinking water, to thyroid cancer.

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Positive test for Salmonella prompts recall of whole cantaloupes in Canada

Food Safety News

Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono is recalling whole cantaloupes in Canada because of contamination with Salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reports that the cantaloupes were distributed in the provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec, with the possibility that there was wider distribution. The Malichita brand cantaloupes were sold between Oct. 22 and Nov. 1.

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5 things: Carton shortage threatens school milk programs across multiple states

Food Management

This and the positive effects of climate labeling on dining hall menu choices are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Lawyers Guide to Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. The industry spends more than an established $2B for slip and fall-related injuries, and this number is rising by 10 percent each year, according to an NFSI study.

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FAO/WHO: Science Supports Health Benefits of Fish Consumption, but More Research Needed on Harm From Contaminants

Food Safety Magazine

A recent Joint Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Consultation on Risks and Benefits of Fish Consumption has concluded that, while the nutritional and health value of eating fish is undeniable, more research is required about the toxic effects of exposure to methylmercury and dioxins from consuming fish.

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UK reports spike in Cryptosporidium cases

Food Safety News

Scientists in the United Kingdom have reported an ongoing nationwide increase in cases of cryptosporidiosis. The rise in infections was first noted in August and is mainly due to Cryptosporidium Hominis, although there are also hundreds of Cryptosporidium parvum cases. There have been 2,411 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK with 2,032 in England, 163 in Wales, 127 in Scotland and 89 in Northern Ireland from mid-August to early October.

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Here’s what they are serving at NHL areas this season

Food Management

Hockey fans are in for a treat from concessions firms operating at National Hockey league venues around the country during the 2023-24 season.

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Flying High in Atlanta

Modern Restaurant Management

The team at Forbes goes behind the scenes with Randy Hazelton, CEO of H&H Hospitality, which operates concession stands in major U.S. airports, co-owning more than 20 franchises with nearly 100 employees.

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PFAS in Food Packaging: Is it Time to Consider a Change?

Food Safety Magazine

PFAS concentrations, which do not break down easily in the body, tend to increase rather than diminish over time. In light of these concerns and the prevalence of PFAS in consumer products like food packaging, many state and local governments, as well as public interest organizations, have begun enacting or promoting legislation that would regulate the implementation of PFAS in consumer products.

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The food industry, especially meat producers, appears to be at the center of stepped-up child labor enforcement

Food Safety News

Ever since federal penalties totaling $1.5 million were imposed earlier this year on 13 meat plants contracting in eight states with Packers Sanitation Services Inc. for employing children in critical food safety jobs, the story has not gone away. Child labor restrictions typically fall under federal or state Labor Departments. Still, there’s now been confirmation that both the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, are now ful