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Culinary trends preview for 2024 from Metz Culinary Management

Food Management

FM Top 50 cross-market foodservice management firm has released its 2024 culinary trends for education, healthcare and commercial cuisine sectors as well as environmental services.

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Despite lead risk Dollar Tree still has WanaBana Applesauce on store shelves

Bill Marler

What are they thinking – not! Product Recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products. Information on lot codes and UPCs can be found in the firm’s recall announcement. Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including three packs Recalled Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack Recalled Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches Symptoms of Lead Toxicity Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status.

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What Does 2024 Look Like for the Restaurant Industry?

Modern Restaurant Management

A new year brings new beginnings and opportunities for transformation in the restaurant industry. It’s the perfect time to look back on a few things we learned in 2023 – based on recent survey data from our restaurant partners – as well as what we predict for the industry in 2024. A Look Back at 2023 To gauge the state of the restaurant industry, including the industry’s most pertinent worries around food and labor costs, Restaurant365 conducted a survey of over 730 custo

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Celebrating Diversity with Salad Bars in Fairfax County Public Schools

Chef Ann Foundation

Get ready for a taste of innovation that goes beyond the lunch tray! In this blog, we delve into the details of the unique approach the Fairfax County Public School food service team in Virginia is taking towards salad bars and celebrating diversity.

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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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Sodexo Live! Unveils special menu for NHL Winter Classic

Food Management

Pacific Northwest specialties will be highlighted at traditional New Year's Day game at Seattle's T-Mobile Park

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Transforming Customer Experiences: Four Ways to Embrace Innovation in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

In the dynamic and ever-evolving restaurant industry, culinary experiences are shaping customer preferences. After all, this business is all about people with customers at the forefront of decisions being made. In order to achieve long-term success and build essential brand credibility, restaurants must cultivate meaningful experiences and relationships to help drive growth and expansion.

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Nestle recalls infant formula due to Cronobacter risk

Food Safety News

Nestlé has recalled infant formula in several countries because of the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. The affected product is EXPERT PRO HA 1, which has different batch numbers depending on the country it was marketed. Infant formula from Germany was sent to Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Sweden, according to a notice on the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF).

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5 things: Grocery and restaurant aggregators push for corporate snack and meal business

Food Management

This and Hawaii looking to increase local food in its school meals are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Marler Clark retained by E. coli victims linked to Huntley High School

Bill Marler

I have been doing this kind of work for over 30 years and I seldom have seen such a detailed report as this done in any outbreak. Kudos to the folks at McHenry County and others involved in the investigation. Below are the bullet points – full report can be found HERE. We do represent several of the kids impacted and will determine next steps after a few more reads of the report.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights. Click here for the first part. In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. One significant issue was the industry's struggle to fully adapt to the post-pandemic world.

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Quaker Oats recalls granola bars and granola cereal over Salmonella concerns

Food Safety News

The Quaker Oats Company is recalling certain granola bars and granola cereals because of potential Salmonella contamination. The products listed below are sold throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan. As of the posting of this recall, Quaker has received no confirmed reports of illness related to the products covered by this recall. Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them.

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Notre Dame's secret ghost kitchen is a hit with students

Food Management

Despite zero marketing, the delivery-only concept has gone viral on campus.

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FDA Update on Lead Poisoning in Children due to Applesauce

Bill Marler

“ No safe level of lead in children’s blood has been identified. CDC does not use the term “elevated blood lead levels” when recommending what actions to take based on a child’s blood lead level (BLL).” CDC FDA’s onsite inspection of the Austrofoods facility in Ecuador has ended. However, the FDA investigation of the elevated lead levels in recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches continues.

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2024 Emergency Planning for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Picture this – it’s 5 a.m. and you receive a frantic call about the state of your restaurant. In the hospitality industry, the last thing you want is a phone call from the alarm company at an early morning hour about a fire, break-in or other disaster at your business. Taking proactive measures and having plans in place will allow your business to react quickly to help minimize the impact of an emergency.

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Independent Business Ownership Vs. Franchise: Which is Better For You?

Sculpture Hospitality

Independent business ownership and franchising are two predominant pathways for entrepreneurs looking to establish their presence in the hospitality industry.

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5 tech things: Chipotle invests in high-tech farming solutions

Food Management

This and a mile-long underground automated package delivery system being piloted in a Georgia suburb are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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Celebrating Diversity with Salad Bars in Fairfax County Public Schools

Chef Ann Foundation

Get ready for a taste of innovation that goes beyond the lunch tray! In this blog, we delve into the details of the unique approach the Fairfax County Public School food service team in Virginia is taking towards salad bars and celebrating diversity.

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Pet food recalled after testing finds Salmonella and Listeria

Food Safety News

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling certain 2 pound logs of Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix because of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect 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 these products.

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Cultivated Meat: How FDA and USDA are Addressing Food Safety

Food Safety Magazine

Concerns around food safety and scalability have surfaced since the successful launch of cultivated meat products in the U.S. This article summarizes recent regulatory developments that provide insight on how the current U.S. regulatory framework addresses food safety within the cultivated meat space.

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Top 12 technology stories of 2023

Food Management

The year’s top tech stories focused on the expansion of automated production and service outlet solutions across the onsite dining landscape.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights. Click here for the first part and here for the second one. BrewLogix sees consumers of craft beverages moving from a “consumption creates the experience” mindset to an “experience creates consumption” mindset.

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Cleveland salad producer recalls products for Listeria

Food Safety News

Over the weekend, Herold’s Salads of Cleveland recalled assorted deli salads in various sizes. Recalled products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. About Listeria Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause severe and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about possible Listeria exposure.

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2024's Top 3 restaurant trends: Better back-office tech, smarter operations, more staff support

Fast Casual

Tony Smith, CEO and co-founder of Restaurant365, reveals that the majority of respondents from a 5,500- location study are planning digital, operational and physical investments.

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Best of Show Roll Call

Food Management

Here are the FM Best Concept Awards Best of Show winners for the past 15 years…

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights. This year has shown us that the demand for drive-thru is growing, and continues to meet consumer demands with quick, efficient, and convenient service. As the pioneer of the double drive-thru, as we see competitors begin to adopt our double-lane model, we view it as a testament to our proven concept and continued success.

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Bean sprouts recalled after testing finds Listeria

Food Safety News

Chang Farm of Whatley, MA is recalling 12 oz Nature’s Wonder Mung Bean Sprouts, with a sell-by date of Dec. 13, 2023, because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after a random sample was collected and analyzed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), which resulted in confirmation of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.

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Mercure Tokyo Hibiya Opens in the Heart of Japan’s Theater and Entertainment District

Hospitality Net

THE CLASSIC YET MODERN URBAN HOTEL, WELCOMES TRAVELERS UNDER THE DESIGN CONCEPT OF "STAGE ART".

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Gong cha, Pepper Lunch, Krystal leaders to talk issues facing today's franchisors

Fast Casual

Six speakers will discuss challenges facing restaurants at the Franchising Think Tank at the Restaurant Franchising Innovation Summit March 24 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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RSI Employee Climbs The Ranks

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Refrigerated Specialist Inc. has added a fourth service zone, and it’s tapping internal talent to lead it. Anibal Delgado, who joined RSI as an entry-level PM tech in 2015, was announced this week as the new north zone technician supervisor. He will support customers with their equipment as well as support service techs on his team. Further, in support of office admin teams.

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More than 200 children affected by excessive levels of lead in applesauce

Food Safety News

Federal officials are reporting that the patient count in an outbreak of lead poisoning traced to imported cinnamon applesauce stands at more than 200, with all of those affected being six years old or younger. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention keep separate lists of those affected by the applesauce, which has been found to have five thousand times the amount recommended for safe consumption.

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