Sat.Jul 22, 2023 - Fri.Jul 28, 2023

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It is good to be recognized for hard work, dedication and ethics

Bill Marler

I just got this email from a lawyer that I have worked with several times over the years. I hope all lawyers get an email like this once in their practice – mine is pushing 36 years. Retirement has freed me of the political and financial strains of formal law firm culture, liberating my mind to see the practice, and the practitioners, as they are. I wanted to reach out to you to tell you that in my view you stand out in the crowd for many reasons.

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Sodexo works with Marshall University on high-volume composter

Food Management

The XACT Systems BioReactor is West Virginia’s first commercial composter and the first technology of its kind in the world to be used at a university, according to Marshall’s Sustainability Department.

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Healthy School Food Pathway Fellows are Halfway There

Chef Ann Foundation

As they approached the midpoint of the Healthy School Food Pathway (HSFP) Fellowship, the program’s inaugural cohort visited the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition (CICN) in Oxford, MS! Read on to learn about the Fellows’ exciting experience learning and practicing fundamental culinary skills for operating scratch-cook school meal programs.

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Meat Eaters Reportedly Produce 4x More GHGs, WeightWatchers Bets on Drugs + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: New York Times 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. A landmark study reveals how adopting a vegan lifestyle could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, shedding light on the statistic that meat-eaters produce four times more green house gases than their vegan counterparts.

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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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Seriously, why in hell are the USDA and CDC not protecting the public from Salmonella Infantis in Chicken?

Bill Marler

The CDC is reporting that a number of infections from a persistent strain of Salmonella are linked to chicken. It is currently legal for producers, distributors and retailers to sell Salmonella contaminated poultry in the United States. A citizen petition to make it illegal to sell poultry contaminated with any one of 31 strains of Salmonella — including the persistent strain referenced by this CDC report — has been filed with the U.S.

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Uncover Your Restaurant’s Uniqueness: A Path to Standing Out

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators are always looking for new tools, promotion channels, and advertising options, but they might not be quite sure what they need to say to tempt a potential guest. Before dealing with promotion of any kind, you should determine your restaurant’s base: the value of the establishment, its uniqueness, target audience, and the place that the restaurant occupies in the minds of guests.

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Enhancing Restaurant Operations: Achieving Continuous Improvement

Sculpture Hospitality

In the ever-evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, standing out and thriving requires more than just offering great food. It demands a relentless pursuit of excellence, a commitment to continuous improvement, and an unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional experiences for customers.

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Romaine Lettuce recalled due to Rodent S**t

Bill Marler

C&E Farms Inc., of Oxnard, CA, is recalling certain bins of romaine lettuce because the product may be contaminated with rodent droppings. According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on June 16, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled product was distributed in Massachusetts and Minnesota. Recalled products: Romaine lettuce packed in bulk 45-pound mini-bins 2580 mini-bins Code: Tierrasol 23-26R08 Anyone who purchased the recalled product should immediately dispose

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Cura Hospitality brings SoGood! seasonal program to senior living complex

Food Management

Messiah Lifeways residents see, learn, taste benefits of monthly seasonal ingredients through Elior North America program.

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Embracing AI: A Recipe for Success in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t new, but suddenly it’s everywhere. Stories of its perils or profits appear in everything you read, scroll, listen to, or watch, making it difficult to separate hype from help. Our Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) team believes AI falls into the latter category. We also believe in the fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key ingredient for success.

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Healthy School Food Pathway Fellows are Halfway There

Chef Ann Foundation

As they approached the midpoint of the Healthy School Food Pathway (HSFP) Fellowship, the program’s inaugural cohort visited the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition (CICN) in Oxford, MS! Read on to learn about the Fellows’ exciting experience learning and practicing fundamental culinary skills for operating scratch-cook school meal programs.

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FDA Investigating Cyclospora, E. coli, Salmonella and Hepatitis A Outbreaks

Bill Marler

It has been a busy July.

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FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: From casino to cafeteria, Stony Brook University Hospital’s Chef Jim Kellenberger rolls dice on meaningful onsite chef life

Food Management

This winner in the Best Sustainable category of FM’s Healthcare Recipe Contest talks to us about the freight farm and rooftop garden that made an amazing, award-winning, totally low carbon-footprint salad, along with his unique chef journey.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Supply Chains: The Impact of AI on Transparency, Validation, Verification, and Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. It can help improve restaurants’ transparency, validation, verification, and communication, driving key performance indicators (KPIs) like increased customer satisfaction, trust, and loyalty. AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand.

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What’s the Difference Between Mindful and Intuitive Eating?

FoodInsight

Have you ever heard the phrase “ mindful eating ”? IFIC’s 2023 Food and Health Survey found it to be the second most popular diet or eating pattern in the U.S., with 17% of Americans saying they followed it in the last year. But what about “intuitive eating”? This eating style is often used interchangeably with mindful eating, but are they really the same?

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ECDC, EFSA Release Investigation Report on Multi-Country Foodborne Illness Outbreak of Salmonella Seftenberg

Food Safety Magazine

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) recently published a summary of a joint investigation of a multi-country foodborne illness outbreak of Salmonella Seftenberg that was possibly linked to cherry-like tomatoes.

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Best Concepts: Sampling event featured dietetic student recipes using ingredients from minority/woman-owned businesses

Food Management

“Taste and See” held at Loyola University of Chicago has been named winner of the 2023 FM Best Concept Award in the Best Special Event category.

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A Better Approach for Unbanked Restaurant Employees

Modern Restaurant Management

More than 75 percent of Americans say that increasing financial stress is impacting their productivity at work. Financial insecurity has hit all-time highs in many segments of the workforce, including the restaurant and quick service restaurant (QSR) industries, whose workers tend to be more underserved with less access to affordable banking services.

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Knock Out/KO Criteria IFS FOOD version 8

Food Safety Experts

Knock Out/KO IFS FOOD Version 8 and the scoring System Knock Out Criteria IFS FOOD Version 8. Let’s explore IFS Food version 8’s Knock Out criteria and clarify them. IFS Scoring System IFS Food version 8 Ensuring food safety and quality is vital in the industry. International standards like IFS play a crucial role. In this article, we’ll explore the IFS scoring system and KO criteria used to assess compliance with IFS Food Requirements.

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New Boutique Hotel, The Radical, Set for October Opening in Asheville’s River Arts District

Hospitality Net

The Radical, a bold, daring new boutique hotel is set to join the River Arts District this fall. Now accepting reservations for stays as of October 8, 2023, The Radical transforms a once abandoned 1920s’ warehouse into Asheville’s newest destination, introducing 70 unmistakable guest rooms and suites alongside ambitiously original culinary concepts.

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Best Concepts: Central Table Eatery brings healthy, abundant choices to Pennsylvania hospital

Food Management

Morrison Healthcare’s new food hall at Lancaster General Hospital has been named Best of Show in the FM 2023 Best Concept Awards.

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Expert Insights on Restaurant Real Estate and Site Selection

Modern Restaurant Management

In today's ever-evolving economic climate, characterized by escalating retail prices and a limited number of desirable properties, restaurants face a significant challenge in finding suitable locations that align with their criteria. Creating a specialized real estate strategy has become more essential than ever for brands. Small Footprint Model Papa Johns has effectively navigated the real estate market by embracing innovative design strategies and maximizing the flexibility of its floor pl

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Addressing the Food Safety Challenges of the Plant-Based Food Industry

Food Safety Magazine

Traditional dairy processors have begun to develop various milk alternatives alongside their standard product lines to adapt to shifting consumer demand. To effectively analyze and test traditional product lines while overcoming the difficulties of testing novel plant-based milk, they must have access to adaptable instruments and accommodate specific food safety concerns.

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Addressing Food Safety Challenges During Research and Development

Food Safety Tech

Waiting until a product is at the tail end of R&D to examine potential food safety and regulatory compliance issues can lead to unnecessary delays and tension between teams, according to experts at the 2023 IAFP Conference in Toronto. Wendy White of the Georgia Tech Manufacturer Extension Program and Kory Anderson of Cargill co-moderated the panel discussion, “From Bench-top to Scale Up: The Unspoken Food Safety Challenges of Research and Development.

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SNF announces 2023 equipment grant recipients 

Food Management

Five school nutrition professionals are being awarded between $20,000 and $100,000 of equipment grants for their school meal programs.

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Fiscal Flavor: Where Tax Credits and Incentives Add Zest to Every Bite

Modern Restaurant Management

As a restaurant owner, managing your finances effectively is crucial for the success and growth of your business. One area that can significantly impact your bottom line is understanding and utilizing tax credits and incentives available to restaurant owners. These incentives can help reduce your tax liability, increase cash flow, and promote business expansion.

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Ingredient Innovations in 2023: What’s New in Our Food?

FoodInsight

Many of us like to sample new foods we come across in the grocery store—why not try an exciting, even innovative product we may have heard about from a friend, family member, or social media? The IFIC 2023 Food and Health Survey found that 42% of consumers have encountered food or nutrition information on social media, and that of that subgroup, more than half (51%) have tried a new recipe and 41% have bought a new brand or product because of what they have seen promoted there.

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Defrosting Food Safely

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week Defrost food under controlled temperature conditions in the fridge Freezing food at -18°C will put any bacteria present on pause, but it will not generally kill it. Therefore, you must defrost under controlled temperatures in the fridge (keeping the food below 8°C) to ensure that any bacteria does not revive as the food defrosts. Do not defrost in the kitchen or in the sink – always plan ahead and defrost overnight under controlled conditions in the fridge.

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15 cool products from the NACUFS National Conference

Food Management

The 2023 NACUFS National Conference in Baltimore included an Exhibitor Showcase of vendors showing their latest products, and here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.

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Save Money with Used Restaurant Equipment from Burkett

Burkett Restaurant Equipment

Used commercial restaurant equipment is what got us started in this industry. Today Burkett is one of the largest and most reputable dealers of refurbished restaurant equipment in the U.S. It’s been our specialty since 1977! In the years since, we’ve created our own reconditioning process to bring you the best used equipment on the market, for the best value.