Bill Marler
AUGUST 31, 2023
Perhaps millions in punitive damages and criminal fines for “conscious disregard to a know risk?” People always ask my why do leafy green E. coli outbreaks keep happening. I think the bottom line is that retailers, restaurants, growers, processors and the government simply do not give a cow’s pie about the sickened and/or dead consumers – they are simply the cost of doing business or staying in office.
Food Management
AUGUST 29, 2023
The flavors, fun and functionality of menu items at your c-store, counter or cart could be the difference between grabbing customers or getting passed by. At the moment, these are the items getting grabbed the most. Plus: Campus c-store stars and special Q & A on meal kits for seniors in independent living.
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Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Fortunately, all of these can be prevented by knowing the top mistakes and implementing best practices to avoid them. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 30, 2023
Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, of Poth, TX, is recalling approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) The issue was reported to FSIS after the ground beef product was submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis and the sample tested presumptive positive for E. coli O157:H7.
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Bill Marler
AUGUST 28, 2023
I new journal article on the polony tragedy was just published: “Cost estimation of listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes) occurrence in South Africa in 2017 and its food safety implications.” Some main points: Estimate the loss of 204 that died was at least $240,000,000 US Hospitalization costs were at least $10,400,000 US Loss to businesses was at least $15,000,000 US This does not even account for future medical expenses and/or lost productivity to those that survived and who have life-altering
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Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 30, 2023
In this current economic climate, it can be a challenge for restaurant owners to adequately plan for the future while dealing with the day-to-day necessities. To learn about best financial planning practices, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus, which provides financing for small and medium sized businesses.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Todorganic Inc. of Middleburg, FL, is recalling its Nuez de la India Seeds because FDA analysis has determined that the seeds appear to be Thevetia peruviana, or yellow oleander. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides that are highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal.
Bill Marler
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Arkansas Department of Health continues to investigate an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) (presumably E. coli O157:H7) infections in Northwest Arkansas. Symptoms have been reported by approximately 100 students who attend the University of Arkansas including several hospitalizations at Mercy Rogers Hospital and Children’s in Little Rock.
Food Management
AUGUST 31, 2023
SAGE Dining Services, Harpeth Hall School's foodservice contractor, spearheaded the certification process.
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Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 31, 2023
Viewers of "The Bear" understand how viral trends tempt first-time guests, but how do restaurants convert those novelty-seekers into brand champions and realize long-term value? Loyalty expert Hope Neiman, CMO at Tillster, says these are the four things she sees that restaurants often get wrong when building loyalty programs + brand champions: Lack of clarity and consistency.
Wasserstrom
AUGUST 31, 2023
The restaurant industry is a competitive one. Management and owners are under pressure to keep their restaurants profitable. This pressure may lead to setting unrealistic expectations for their front-of-house (FoH) and back-of-house (BoH) employees to stay ahead of the competition. For this article, we asked foodservice industry employees about common problems they face with management and […] The post What Restaurant Employees Want From Management appeared first on The Official Wasserstro
Food Safety News
AUGUST 31, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has escalated efforts to ensure the safety of infant formula production by issuing warning letters to three major manufacturers: ByHeart Inc., Mead Johnson Nutrition (Reckitt), and Perrigo Wisconsin, LLC. According to the FDA, this action is occurring within the context of its ongoing commitment to enhance regulatory oversight and reflects the agency’s determination to ensure optimal conditions for producing infant formula.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
From functional foods to nostalgic flavors, these are the hottest food trends coming to college campuses this year.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 29, 2023
Despite advanced technologies, restaurant architectural design processes have not evolved. While other industries have redefined and recreated themselves through digital transformation, architectural design, and processes have largely remained unchanged. This is no longer scalable for addressing the needs of today’s customers, who expect digital experiences that accelerate projects, increase efficiency, and remind them of the consumerized digital experiences they enjoy in their personal li
Sculpture Hospitality
AUGUST 28, 2023
Navigating the entrepreneurial world can be a thrilling yet daunting adventure. One critical decision that every aspiring entrepreneur faces is whether to start a brand-new business or buy into an established franchise.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 30, 2023
The Ice Cream House voluntarily recalls all dairy ice cream products and non-dairy (Parve) frozen dessert products because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were sold at the Ice Cream House in Brooklyn, NY, and through retail supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio, according to the company’s recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration this afternoon.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Aramark Sports + Entertainment is bringing a fresh new lineup of culinary concepts and innovative technology that will increase speed of service to the 14 collegiate football facilities where it operates.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 28, 2023
General Mills Foodservice is putting the Chefs of the Mills to the test against back-of-house obstacles in its new “Chefs on the Line” video series, Each episode will challenge General Mills Foodservice’s resident culinary experts with the high-stakes scenarios that foodservice operators face every day. In the first episode, General Mills Foodservice corporate chefs Ted Osorio and Jessie Kordosky must throw together a brunch service with no staff, using only what’s on han
Chef Ann Foundation
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship empowers school food operators to run successful scratch-cook operations that benefit students, staff, and the environment.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Treehouse Foods of Oak Brook, IL, is recalling 13,000 cases of Trader Joe’s Multigrain Crackers with Sunflower and Flax Seeds because of pieces of metal found in the product. According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on Aug. 15, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled products were sold in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.
Food Management
AUGUST 31, 2023
Menu refreshes, globally-inspired meal concepts and expanded early-bird and late-night hours are some of the enhancements to the program.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 28, 2023
There have never been more ways for restaurants to capture information about customers. Yet, restaurateurs often struggle to keep pace with marketing trends. Yes, data is more abundant than ever, but data is only a tool. It isn’t useful in its own right. It needs to be used in a way that has utility for restaurateurs before it can take your restaurant to new heights.
Chef Ann Foundation
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship empowers school food operators to run successful scratch-cook operations that benefit students, staff, and the environment.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
State health officials have linked eight cases of cryptosporidiosis and one case of E. coli O111:H8 illness to raw milk from a farm in Hillman, MN. The Minnesota Department of Health urges anyone who recently purchased milk from Healthy Harvest Farm and Kitchen to discard the product and not consume it. The milk may be labeled natural A2 milk, and consumers may be unaware that the milk has not been pasteurized.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Stacked new menus, new local partners, and other hospitality and premium service offerings are set to debut across the 10 universities the company serves.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The food your restaurant serves should taste good, look appealing, and be safe! Each year, food safety breaches sicken 48 million people in the United States and, of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. Prioritize food safety and avoid mistakes that could contribute to these statistics – like serving undercooked burgers, allowing employees to work when ill, accepting a delivery of temperature-abused products, etc.
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
For National Food Safety Education Month 2023, organizations, academia, and regulatory agencies are offering free resources, training, and educational content about food safety.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 30, 2023
More than 130 people have fallen sick in 11 countries with contaminated chicken meat from Poland suspected as being the source of infection. An analysis by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) focused on two sub-clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis sequence type (ST) 11 with 134 cases mostly reported between January and August 2023.
Food Management
AUGUST 31, 2023
This week on Food Management the top story was Flexible station concept addresses company's post-pandemic foodservice needs.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 31, 2023
It's important to have a restaurant public relations (PR) strategy in place. PR for restaurants won’t just help give your brand name a more positive ring. It will also boost your restaurant's presence. The ultimate result? An increase in sales. Who wouldn’t want that? Here are five PR tips you can follow to ensure your restaurant’s success. 1.
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