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The next generation of diners

Restobiz

There have been countless studies on the dining habits of Millennials, Gen Z, and even the boomers, but the next generation to watch out for is the Alpha generation. Born after 2010, these school-aged customers are growing up tech-focused, globally informed, and have different likes and needs when they visit a restaurant. These factors make […] The post The next generation of diners appeared first on Restobiz.

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Students are psyched about vending machine meal delivery

Food Management

A Louisiana school district stocks vending machines with house-made salads and sandwiches, expanding daily meal options and boosting student participation.

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UK to Fast Track Cultivated Meat Approval, Global Framework For Regen Ag, US Farm Bill Expires + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: Green Queen 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. In recent headlines, the UK explores a potential game-changing deal with Israel to fast-track cultivated meat approval, addressing food security and sustainability concerns.

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IoT Is Revolutionizing The Way Restaurants Operate and Manage Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

IoT has become an indispensable tech solution for the restaurant industry. Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. In fact, leveraging IoT is revolutionizing the sector by optimizing supply chain management, enhancing the customer experience, and facilitating data-driven decision-making.

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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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How AI enhances the dining experience

Restobiz

By Dawn Castell The restaurant industry has always been at the forefront of innovation and adaptation, and today, it stands on the cusp of a technological revolution with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in customer service. From deciphering customer preferences to tailoring menus offerings, and implementing AI for seamless payment processes, we will delve […] The post How AI enhances the dining experience appeared first on Restobiz.

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Carniceria Guanajuato Salmonella Outbreak hospitalizes 17

Bill Marler

Food Safety News reports: Chicago’s Department of Public Health has confirmed 55 Salmonella infections stemming from the outbreak at an Avondale taqueria, Carniceria Guanajuato, up from 20 last week. At least 17 people have been hospitalized as of Sept. 30. An investigation into the source of the bacteria is ongoing. The restaurant remains closed as owners work with public officials to bring the eatery up to safety standards.

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Developing a Safety and Sanitation Schedule for Your Commercial Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

As a business owner, ensuring the proper sanitation of your commercial ice machines and refrigeration units is critical for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for your customers and employees. By implementing effective training programs for your staff, you can reduce the risk of contamination, improve the quality of your products, and protect your reputation.

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Study Raises Infant Formula Preparation Concerns

Food Safety News

Many infant formula preparation devices do not produce hot water to kill harmful bacteria, according to a study by Swansea University scientists. Powdered infant formula (PIF) is reconstituted into liquid form by adding water. PIF cannot be made sterile and contains bacteria, including Salmonella and Cronobacter. The National Health Service (NHS) follows the World Health Organization (WHO) advice that water used to make infant formula should be boiled and cooled so that it is at a temperature of

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5 tech things: Americans open to robot and drone food delivery, survey finds

Food Management

This and Notre Dame’s late night ghost kitchen are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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Tara in a Smoothie cause of Liver Disfunction

Bill Marler

Patient A: “… in May and June 2022 contain- ing tara flour, a natural ingredient that has been linked to liver enzyme elevation [4,5]. In May, she began to feel unwell after consuming a whole smoothie and was found to have elevated liver enzymes two days later. In June, she had consumed another whole smoothie the day before her symptoms recurred. She was advised to stop consuming the smoothie, and since then has had no further episodes of liver injury.

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Tech to Trash Can – How Technology Is Redefining Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. According to Feeding America , nearly 40 percent of all food in the U.S. is wasted each year, about 119 billion pounds, estimated at over $408 billion. Wasting food while seeing people go hungry is only one aspect of the problem – consider the environmental resources needed to produce, package, and transport, and food waste grows even more concerning.

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The Impact of Overpouring on Bar Profits: A Guide to Prevention

Sculpture Hospitality

Overpouring may sound like an innocent enough word, but its impact on bar profits can be huge. The practice of overpouring – pouring more than the standard serving size of alcohol or other liquids – can quietly drain profits, leaving business owners scratching their heads.

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5 things: Congress battles over school milk policy with separate bills

Food Management

This and USC planning to replace compostable takeout containers with reusable metal containers are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Brewing?

Bill Marler

My phone and email has been buzzing with reports of Salmonella illnesses in multiple states. The folks sickened are being told that they are part of a multi-state Salmonella outbreak, but are not yet being told what has sickened them. Interesting times.

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Personalizing the Dining Experience Through Music (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

In this episode of The Main Course , hosted by MRM Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia examines music and its impact on the dining experience with guest Ross Honey, President and CEO at TouchTunes.

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Glyphosate Use Must Be Curbed, But Alternatives Might Pose Equal Food Safety Risk

Food Safety Magazine

Although the use of glyphosate on crops poses a food safety risk and its use should be curbed, completely banning the substance too early may lead to farmers using chemical alternatives that are just as harmful to human and environmental health, according to experts from Wageniningen University and Research (WUR).

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Trending this week: Walk Thru Bru concept brings grab and go to stadium beverage sales

Food Management

This week on Food Management the top story was Viewpoint: Smart Kitchens—the sustainable future of cooking. Smart kitchen technology is being quickly adopted by the food service sector, and with good reason.

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Toss or wash those usable grocery bags before they kill you

Food Safety News

Those reusable grocery shopping bags have made the list of things to avoid at the grocery shore. So called one-time grocery plastic bags are now banned in many locations in the country, and in its recent posting of four foods to avoid at the grocery store, the liberal HuffPost Life had added a caution to its list about the food safety danger of the reusable shopping bags that many are now forced to use because of government dictates.

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LSM in Action: A Restaurant Brand’s Secret Weapon

Modern Restaurant Management

Ray Kroc, McDonald’s Founder/Fast Food Innovator, said it best, “Look after the customer and the business will take care of itself.” This business is all about people. You have to be able to adapt, evolve and ignite areas of the business with customers always being at the forefront of decisions being made. Engaging with customers on a local level is crucial for achieving long-term success, especially in a customer-driven competitive market.

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10 Ways to Prevent Burnout Among Your Restaurant Staff

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a restaurant or bar is as much about managing your team as it is about delivering great food and drinks to customers. There’s no doubt about it, the hospitality industry, known for its long hours and fast-paced environment, is susceptible to staff burnout.

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Student-run cafe opens in Wisconsin high school

Food Management

Cedarburg High School’s Bulldog Cafe serves National School Lunch Program-compliant items as well as Aramark Java City Coffee items, including made-to-order beverages, freshly baked pastries, sandwiches, and snacks.

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Ham sold at Costco recalled over Listeria contamination

Food Safety News

Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats Inc. is recalling Kirkland Signature Master Carve Half Ham, Natural Juices Boneless Smoked Half Ham sold at Costco stores because of potential Listeria contamination. The recalled product was available for purchase Sept. 26-29, 2023. The recalled product was sold at Costco stores in Northern California, the Bay Area and in western Nevada.

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Marler Clark retained by family of teen with HUS to investigate Huntley High School E. coli Outbreak

Bill Marler

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) and Huntley Community School District 158 are working collaboratively to respond to a recent outbreak of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) at Huntley High School. There are now currently nine confirmed cases of STEC, all of which involve students. The first case was identified on Sunday, September 17.

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“WTF?” is precision fermentation?

Forward Fooding

It’s unlikely that you haven’t heard of precision fermentation, the new technology coined as the “most important green technology” that is expected to rival basic commodities such as cheese, milk and even possibly meat; but precision fermentation can be a little difficult to understand. Terms like “microbes” and “bioreactors” are often thrown around with overly technical terminology that can make your head spin.

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5 things: Free meals for all students is best way to combat hunger, report concludes

Food Management

This and a mobile fresh produce market “living lab” at University at Buffalo are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles

Food Safety News

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health officials across several states are actively investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections, which has been linked to the handling of small turtles. As of the latest update, the outbreak has resulted in 59 reported illnesses across 18 states, with 33 new cases since the initial report on Aug. 18, 2023.

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Unlocking the Promise of IoT in Food Safety and Transparency

Food Safety Tech

In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring food safety and efficiency is crucial for food businesses. Fortunately, technological advancements, including the Internet of Things (IoT), have revolutionized the way the food industry operates. By leveraging IoT, food businesses can drive efficiency, enhance food safety, mitigate risks and boost transparency throughout the supply chain.

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Accor announces 2025 Opening for Swissôtel in Antalya, Turkey

Hospitality Net

Accor has joined hands with Fenix Companies Group to introduce Swissôtel Antalya Kalkan in Turkey.

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3 Key focus areas for improving guest satisfaction

Food Management

In the ever-evolving, competitive restaurant industry, guest satisfaction has emerged as the cornerstone of success. Delivering exceptional dining experiences goes beyond offering delicious dishes. While a complex combination of factors keeps diners coming back for more, restaurant operators can start with the following three steps to elevate the customer experience.

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New Salmonella outbreak underway; FDA looking for source of the pathogen

Food Safety News

Federal public health officials have begun an investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Thompson infections but have not yet identified a source. The Food and Drug Administration announced the outbreak yesterday afternoon, saying that 64 people have been confirmed infected so far. The agency did not release any patient information and did not report where the patients live.

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