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Remembering that Ice Cream with Listeria can be Deadly

Bill Marler

Real Kosher Ice Cream, of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling soft serve on the go ice cream and sorbet cups, because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall is the result of an individual becoming ill and reporting to have eaten this product. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture tested samples of product and one sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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Broward County Schools pilots Universal Free Lunch

Food Management

Florida district is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students during the 2023/24 school year through CEP and a new pilot program for Universal Free Lunch.

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How AI is helping diners make smarter decisions

Restobiz

By Charli Tanner AI has already started to change the way we live our lives, from creating recipes to writing restaurant reviews. While technology comes with its pros and cons, it looks like AI is here to stay. This article will take a look at the ways in which AI can influence your customers’ decisions […] The post How AI is helping diners make smarter decisions appeared first on Restobiz.

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Governments Develop Plant-Based Meat Products, AI Could Fuel Eating Disorders + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. Governments worldwide are taking significant strides towards sustainability by supporting the development of plant-based meat products, with Taiwan and Saudi Arabia recently announcing funding and startup initiatives.

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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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Creating Vibrant Visual Palettes for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Multidisciplinary designer Marissa Zajack is deeply passionate about food and the art of dining. “I seize every opportunity to intertwine my design expertise with the restaurant industry,” she said. “My fascination lies in crafting exceptional experiences for diners, be it through captivating branding concepts or innovative interior design.” One recent effort is Funke, the newly opened Beverly Hills restaurant from Chef Evan Funke.

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Marler Clark hired by 5 of 10 people sickened by Hepatitis A with Costco purchased frozen strawberries

Bill Marler

Ten people in Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii have contracted Hepatitis A linked to the consumption of frozen strawberries. Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate that frozen organic strawberries, imported fresh from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico in 2022, are the source of this outbreak. The hepatitis A virus strain causing illnesses in this outbreak is genetically identical to the strain that caused a foodborne hepatitis A outbreak in 2022 , which was linked

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Bar Efficiency: Measuring Success

Sculpture Hospitality

Wondering what bar efficiency is measured by? In this guide, we look at everything you need to know to successfully measure bar success, and grow.

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QSR Brands Can Leverage Technology to Genuinely Resonate with and Add Value to Guests’ Lives

Modern Restaurant Management

In the wake of the pandemic, businesses across various sectors rapidly embraced digital experiences to adapt to the changing landscape. Among these industries, the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector stood at the forefront of this seismic shift. Forced to navigate restaurant closures and a surge in food delivery, QSRs swiftly implemented changes to their online ordering, delivery systems, and in-house experiences.

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Aramark reports 16% Q3 revenue increase for U.S. Food/Support Services unit

Food Management

Unit's revenue growth helped by higher per capita spending in the Sports & Entertainment business and increased return-to-work volume in Business & Industry.

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Welbilt Highlights Leadership Appointments

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Kevin Clark, CEO of Welbilt, today announced two organizational changes, effective Sept. 1. Nick Patterson has earned the title of senior vice president of technology, Welbilt. In this new role, while maintaining leadership of KitchenConnect, Patterson also will support technology development and innovation endeavors across the Welbilt brand portfolio.

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Ice cream recalled after illness sends two consumers to the hospital; testing confirms Listeria contamination

Food Safety News

Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling soft serve On The Go ice cream and sorbet cups, because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall is the result of an individual becoming ill and reporting to have eaten this product. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture tested samples of product and one sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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The #1 Recruiting Strategy

Modern Restaurant Management

Below is an excerpt of " How to Hire: The Essential Guide to Recruit & Retain the Right People " by Clint Smith, Founder and CEO of CareerPlug. He wrote the book to give owners and operators a playbook to achieve hiring success. How to Hire covers everything you need to hire the right people, including: Clarifying mission/vision/values Understanding who you need Attracting high-quality candidates Running an effective hiring process Building a winning culture Recruiting is hard.

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Trending this week: Colleges looking to automate dining in face of enrollment drop, study finds

Food Management

This week on Food Management, 5 tech things: Colleges looking to automate dining in face of enrollment drop, study finds ranked as the weeks to story.

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UK FSA: Slushies Unsuitable For Children Under 4 due to Glycerol

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a new voluntary guidance for industry on glycerol in slush-ice drinks, advising that they should not be sold to children four years of age and under.

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Tech24 Picks Up Pronto Repairs

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Tech24 announced today it made its 18th acquisition when it picked up Pronto Repairs, a provider of foodservice and commercial HVAC equipment repair and maintenance services for hospitals and medical centers in the New York City area. The acquisition expands Tech24’s technician coverage in the New York City metropolitan area and its service to the healthcare segment.

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Unlocking the Benefits of Commercial Refrigeration and Walk-In Coolers

Modern Restaurant Management

In the world of food service and hospitality, proper refrigeration is crucial for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods. From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals, commercial refrigeration plays a vital role in preserving the freshness of food and beverages. One essential component of commercial refrigeration systems is the walk-in cooler.

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Compass Community Living rebrands as CCL Hospitality Group

Food Management

Nationwide hospitality unit of Compass Group provides dining and support services for senior living, healthcare and behavioral health communities.

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Immediately Actionable Insights for Produce Safety from 2023 CPS Research Symposium

Food Safety Magazine

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) recently published key takeaways from its 2023 Research Symposium regarding a variety of topics including foodborne pathogens, cleaning and sanitation, floodwater hazard mitigation, and other areas.

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Culinary Innovation: Creating Delicious, Accessible, and Adventurous Foods 

Tyson Food

Discover the culinary innovations at Tyson Foods with Chef Ale (Alejandra Serna-Cardona), who drives food innovations to satisfy the diverse preferences and tastes of our consumer base. The post Culinary Innovation: Creating Delicious, Accessible, and Adventurous Foods appeared first on Tyson Foods.

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Best Smart Technology Upgrades for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Creating a great ambiance in your sports bar or restaurant is a good way to attract new customers. People who regularly go to sports bars and restaurants want the best technology available to watch the big game. This includes televisions, audio systems, lighting, and even security. Upgrading your establishment with the latest tech can help bring in customers and keep your regulars coming back.

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5 tech things: Pitt to open Amazon Just Walk Out store on campus

Food Management

This and Aramark’s plans for tech innovations on campuses this fall are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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Manufacturer To Officially Open US Headquarters

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Hot holding equipment manufacturer Flexeserve, founded in the U.K., will host a grand opening of its U.S. headquarters and culinary support center in Southlake, Texas, on August 24. Event highlights include a presentation by Darren McGrady, personal chef to the royal family for 15 years, a U.S. versus U.K. chef battle, product demonstrations and live music.

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From 'Poisoned' to Protected: A Case for Chlorine Dioxide in Food Safety

Food Safety Magazine

Exploring solutions to the food safety issues unveiled in Netflix's 'Poisoned,' this article examines the potential of chlorine dioxide in revolutionizing standards for water treatment and pathogen control in food processing.

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Cleaning Agents: The Overlooked First Element of an End-to-End Sanitization Process

Modern Restaurant Management

Dining out: One of the great pleasures of life, especially for those who hate, dislike or just don’t have the time to cook on a given day. But as much as we hate to yuck your yum, did you know the Food and Drug Administration has found that up to 60 percent of delis, fast food and full-service restaurants fail to comply with the cleaning objectives for food contact surfaces set forth by the Food Code ?

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Tampa Bay Kitchen Company offers great food, amenity spaces and high-tech convenience for Citi employees and guests

Food Management

Citi and Aramark Workplace Hospitality collaborated to create a model workplace dining/socializing amenity at Citi’s Tampa campus.

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Chefs, Consultants Talk Off-Premise Dining, Technology

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Off-premise dining, menu ordering technologies, outdoor seating and alcohol to-go were a few talking points during July’s Chefs’ Perspectives. The virtual roundtable, hosted by FER and manufacturer RATIONAL, aims to help operators navigate the future of foodservice. The July event welcomed Midwest-based attendees Tigist Reda, owner/operator, Demera Ethiopian Restaurant; Dustin Urbanik.

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A Review of Outbreak Investigations of Salmonella Infections Associated with Cashews and Cashew-Containing Food Products in the U.S.

Food Safety Magazine

Salmonella spp. have long been associated with low-moisture foods such as nuts and nut-derived products, with varying prevalence observed in tree nuts, including cashews, at retail. Virtually all cashews are imported to the U.S. Some nuts, including cashews, are imported as a "raw" product (i.e., one that has not been subjected to a process to adequately reduce pathogens, such as a kill step).

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Barbie on the Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

“Barbie” is heating up the summer box office and making a cultural statement that’s being reflected in restaurant menus. The team at SpotOn found that restaurants have recently added more than in 200 Barbie-themed items to their menus, including Barbie Sparkle Punch and Barbie Beach Burgers. In celebration of the movie, a Barbie Lemonade was added to the menu at The SisterYard.

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5 things: Grants target school nutrition programs in small and rural districts

Food Management

This and Waldo County General Hospital cafe offering local farm products to go are some recent stories you may have missed

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Pollo Tropical To Join Authentic Restaurant Brands Portfolio

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Authentic Restaurant Brands, comprising Primanti Bros Restaurant & Bar, P.J. Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant and Mambo Seafood, will add Pollo Tropical to its portfolio. ARB, part of the investment firm Garnett Station Partners, announced August 7 it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical.

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