Sat.Aug 26, 2023 - Fri.Sep 01, 2023

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A picture is worth far more than a 1,000 words

Bill Marler

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.

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Think fast and grab these grab-and-go menu ideas

Food Management

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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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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Nearly 2,000 pounds of ground beef products recalled after testing finds E. coli

Food Safety News

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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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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It has nearly been six years since over 1,000 people were sickened and over 200 died from Listeria-tainted Polony in South Africa

Bill Marler

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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Chefs on the Line

Modern Restaurant Management

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

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Company recalls “India Seeds” because they are actually highly toxic oleander

Food Safety News

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.

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What is the latest on the E. coli Outbreak tied to the University of Arkansas

Bill Marler

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.

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Harpeth Hall School earns allergy-friendly certification

Food Management

SAGE Dining Services, Harpeth Hall School's foodservice contractor, spearheaded the certification process.

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Propel Your Restaurant Chain to Sophisticated Analytics with Better Data Management  

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

Food Safety News

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.

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What Restaurant Employees Want From Management

Wasserstrom

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

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Chartwells Higher Education shares top 5 food trends for the 2023 fall semester

Food Management

From functional foods to nostalgic flavors, these are the hottest food trends coming to college campuses this year.

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Planning for the Future: What’s the Best Way to Forecast?

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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Should You Buy a Franchise or Start Your Own Business?

Sculpture Hospitality

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.

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Ice cream company recalls dozens of products because of Listeria contamination.

Food Safety News

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.

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Aramark launches dozens of new branded concepts for 2023 college football kick-off

Food Management

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.

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Avoiding Mistakes in Loyalty Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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Fellowship Seeks Next Cohort of School Food Changemakers

Chef Ann Foundation

The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship empowers school food operators to run successful scratch-cook operations that benefit students, staff, and the environment.

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Trader Joe’s crackers recalled over metal found in product

Food Safety News

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.

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University of Nevada, Reno transforms campus dining experience for 2023-24

Food Management

Menu refreshes, globally-inspired meal concepts and expanded early-bird and late-night hours are some of the enhancements to the program.

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Transforming Restaurant Design

Modern Restaurant Management

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

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Fellowship Seeks Next Cohort of School Food Changemakers

Chef Ann Foundation

The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship empowers school food operators to run successful scratch-cook operations that benefit students, staff, and the environment.

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Nine raw milk illnesses linked to Hillman, MN farm

Food Safety News

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.

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Sodexo Live! Kicks off college football season with new hospitality offerings

Food Management

Stacked new menus, new local partners, and other hospitality and premium service offerings are set to debut across the 10 universities the company serves.

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Prioritize Food Safety This Month and Throughout the Year

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes (and Why You Should)

Fast Casual

Leave with a better understanding of key areas where consistency is king in the restaurant industry, and gain some helpful tips for implementing repeatable processes that set your business up for success.

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A Smorgasbord of Resources, Learning Opportunities in Celebration of National Food Safety Education Month

Food Safety Magazine

For National Food Safety Education Month 2023, organizations, academia, and regulatory agencies are offering free resources, training, and educational content about food safety.

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Trending this week: Universities pour on the tech solutions as new academic year begins

Food Management

This week on Food Management the top story was Flexible station concept addresses company's post-pandemic foodservice needs.

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Five PR Tips Your Restaurant Should Follow

Modern Restaurant Management

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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