Restobiz
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Today’s crowded marketplace means there’s fierce competition for restaurants to stand out and cultivate customer loyalty. With the average consumer belonging to 16.7 loyalty programs, how can you make yours special, add value, and have it work for your business? Loyalty programs are not a new invention, but these days, we are seeing them evolve, […] The post The evolution of QSR loyalty programs appeared first on Restobiz.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Satisfying the needs of a hybrid workforce while offering variety in smaller footprint outlets and dealing with remote production kitchens are some issues facing designers of B&I meal program facilities.
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Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
The most current numbers. Alberta Health Services says there are 142 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli linked to an outbreak at Calgary daycares There are 31 patients that are or have been hospitalized linked to the outbreak. There are also 11 children with hemolytic uremic syndrome. What is E. coli? Escherichia coli (E. coli) are members of a large group of bacterial germs that inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and other warm-blooded animals.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Ensuring food safety is essential for restaurant brands and others within the food industry. A weak food safety culture can have severe consequences, including product recalls, foodborne illnesses, reputational damage, diminished customer loyalty, and financial losses. Restaurants and other food businesses must prioritize building and maintaining a strong food safety culture to mitigate these risks.
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Restobiz
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
By Damon Shrauner In the ever-evolving culinary industry, AI-driven kitchen automation is emerging as a transformative force, reshaping the traditional paradigms of food preparation and service. As the demands for efficiency, consistency, and evolution continue to rise, the convergence of automation and AI is not only redefining the way kitchens operate but also reimagining the […] The post AI-driven kitchen automation is a transformative force appeared first on Restobiz.
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Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
I laugh sometimes that I spend 100% of my time suing companies for poisoning their customers and 100% of my time trying to convince them to do the opposite. As I have said far too frequently over the last 30 years – “there is a business reason and a moral reason not to poison your customers.” This month, besides the 323 people with acute liver failure I need to help, the half a dozen sickened or killed by milkshakes tainted with Listeria, the 109 sickened by E. coli in 2022 that Wendy’s ignores
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The Millennial generation is a force to be reckoned with, not only in the housing market but also in the dining industry. As Millennial homeownership surpasses Millennial renters for the first time, restaurants have a golden opportunity to engage this valuable demographic through targeted new mover marketing strategies. Millennials have been charting a new course for home ownership, with the number of Millennial homeowners reaching a staggering 18.2 million in 2022.
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Gone are the days of outdated manual processes holding back your restaurant’s potential. As technology continues to evolve , automation tools have opened up a world of possibilities for streamlining your operations and maximizing profitability.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
As labor shortages continue to impact onsite dining operations, solutions focus on delivering flexibility for both employer and employee.
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Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
According to press reports, the number of lab-confirmed cases of E.coli connected to an outbreak at Calgary daycares has ballooned to 128, Alberta Health Services said in an update Thursday. There are 11 Calgary daycares which have been issued a closure order until further notice following an outbreak of the shiga toxin-producing E. coli, which can cause health serious issues.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Without customer loyalty, it’s difficult to succeed in any business, particularly when you’re competing in a crowded landscape like hospitality. Customer retention plays a significant role, with existing customers spending two-thirds more than new ones and 70 percent of Americans considering loyalty programs as a top reason to be faithful to their favorite brands.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
PBM Nutritionals, LLC is recalling Parent’s Choice brand Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula and Tippy Toes brand Sensitivity Premium Infant Formula because of an inadvertent release of rejected product to the market. According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on June 16, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in Illinois, Alabama, Iowa, Georgia, Mississippi, Indiana, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New H
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
This and Montclair State launching a mandatory commuter meal plan this fall are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Trader Joe’s Recent Recalls – since July Texas Tamales – Milk allergen not disclosed Multigrain Crackers – Metal Almond Cookies – Rocks Broccoli Cheddar Soup – Insects Falafel – Rocks
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Think of commercial ice equipment like your vehicle. Once you buy it, you still have to budget for ongoing maintenance and repair expenses that will come up as long as you drive the car. Choose not to perform the recommended maintenance on your vehicle, and eventually you’ll run into major problems that cost you much more than the maintenance would’ve.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Empacadora Frape, USA LLC in Houston, TX, is recalling 20,455 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) pork chicharron and pork carnitas products that were not presented for import reinspection into the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products, and it was determined that the products were not presented for reinspection.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
This week on Food Management the top story was Chartwells Higher Education shares top 5 food trends for the 2023 fall semester.
Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
I have been spending the long Labor Day weekend digging deep into the state health departments, FDA and CDC documents surrounding the 2022 Wendy’s E. coli Outbreak that sickens 109, putting dozens in the hospital, with several children suffering acute kidney failure. Here is the FDA Traceback Diagram – expect subpoenas.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Though Fortune Business Insights projects the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry will grow from $862.05 billion to $1,467.04 billion by 2028, the reality is that owners are making the most of every dollar to maximize profit. With margins ranging from six to nine percent , even the smallest gain in efficiency and reduction of loss can make a significant impact on the bottom line.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Hillshire Brands Company, a St. Joseph, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,876 pounds of blended meat and poultry smoked sausage products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat blended meat and poultry smoked sausage items were produced on June 14, 2023.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
This and an Amazon Just Walk Out store opening in a California retirement community are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.
Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Lucky Dogs – There should be a law? Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus produced at its Mount Pleasant, Texas production facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella 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 product
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The Joint Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) will hold a meeting on September 18–22, 2023 in Rome, Italy to discuss food attribution, analytical methods, and indicators of viruses in foods.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Conagra Brands, Inc., a Marshall, MO establishment, has recalled approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, according to USDA’S Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The frozen chicken strips entrees were produced on June 20, 2023, July 11, 2023, and July 17, 2023.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
This and a Georgia college dining hall serving first responders in Hurricane Idalia’s wake are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
Food Quality & Safety
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
To ensure that only the best and safest food products reach consumers, processors constantly test and monitor contaminants in their inbound raw materials, which is not an easy feat. That’s where high-sensitivity analysis and accurate data comes in, allowing decision makers at the quality management level to effectively screen raw materials to determine their suitability for use, and to ensure product value, safety, and compliance.
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Titanium dioxide has been removed from the list of chemicals that would be banned as food additives under California Assembly Bill 418, which was recently named the California Food Safety Act.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Life Raft Treats is recalling Not Fried Chicken buckets, Not Fried Chicken bars and Life Is Peachy box ice cream products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. On Sept. 5, 2023, the firm was notified by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) that their Not Fried Chicken ice cream treat tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Menu selections are designed to be unique South Texas takes on traditional football favorites.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
On August 30, 2023, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees. If enacted, the rule would guarantee overtime pay for salaried workers earning less than $55,068 a year. The rule would raise the minimum salary required to invoke the “white-collar” exemption to overtime from the current $684/week ($35,568 ann
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