Bill Marler

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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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Food Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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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Chef Ann Foundation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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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Chef Ann Foundation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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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Food Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“ 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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Food Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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

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Food Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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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Food Safety Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Food Management

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 16, 2023

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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Fast Casual

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Food Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Restaurateur Ameneh Marhaba has fire in her belly — and it’s not just her “Hot Keyeh Sauce.” Fueled by the legacy of a courageous father and guidance of a resilient mother, Marhaba has transformed a lifetime of cooking for survival into a career slated to hit a major milestone in 2024 with the opening of her first permanent Little Liberia location.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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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Foodservice Equipment Reports

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, is pleased to introduce ’Novotel Living Bangkok Sukhumvit Legacy,’ a contemporary extended stay concept and forward-thinking extension of the Novotel brand, in the heart of Thailand’s capital. The new Novotel Living address is designed to meet the growing demand of life balance seekers in search of a home away from home while traveling, regardless of the duration of their stay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The restaurant industry has been put through a meat grinder the last three years with pandemic lockdowns in 2020 and inflation and labor issues dominating most of 2021 and 2022. This year was the first year that restaurant owners had a chance to breathe and get their business back to baseline after spending the last two years recovering from pandemic losses.

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