Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2025

As the restaurant industry moves into 2025, design is taking center stage as a key driver of guest experience, operational efficiency and brand storytelling. Today’s diners expect more than just good food—they seek environments that captivate, connect and surprise. Mintel’s 2024 Global Consumer Trend ‘Relationship Renaissance’ revealed that coming out of the pandemic, consumers expressed an eagerness to seek connection with purpose.

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Food Management

JANUARY 7, 2025

Sodexos Food Hives feature products from local partners as well as women and minority-owned businesses

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Restobiz

JANUARY 10, 2025

ByMadan Kanala In the fast-paced world of restaurant operations, downtime can lead to significant disruptions, lost revenue, and a tarnished reputation. When critical equipment like ovens, refrigerators, or dishwashers fail, it can halt service, spoil food, and cause delays that frustrate customers. However, thanks to advancements in predictive technology, restaurant operators now have the tools […] The post Predictive technology transforms restaurant operations appeared first on Restobiz.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

The time is now for food safety professionals to heighten vigilance pertaining the dairy chain and raw milkbefore the hypothetical risks of avian influenza H5N1 contamination become a reality. NEHAs raw milk policy underscores the dangers of raw milk, advocating for policies that prioritize public health.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2025

When someone mentions “accountability,” do you have a visceral reaction? What about your team—do they see it as a chance to shine or a reason to worry? For many, the mere mention of accountability in meetings or performance reviews feels like a reprimand. A hard line. A reminder to “do your job right.” But what if accountability didn’t feel so harsh and instead inspired pride and ownership?

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Wasserstrom

JANUARY 10, 2025

The perennial tension between front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) staff is a persistent challenge within the foodservice industry. In this article, we explore potential causes of the tension between the FOH and BOH and offer a solution that will help improve operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and employee camaraderie: cross-training.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2025

FDA issued a new final guidance for industry on the action levels for lead in processed food intended for babies and young children. Action levels are levels of a contaminant at which the agency may consider a food to be adulterated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 6, 2025

It's no surprise that the food industry will be impacted by many variables this year including inflationary trends, tariffs and other policy changes, as well as labor costs, and climate change. "Variables that will have an immediate impact on business in 2025, " said Phil Kafarakis, president & CEO of the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA). "Whether or not the proposed tariff hikes come to be, several serious strategic issues continue to be debated in

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Food Management

JANUARY 6, 2025

HUGS Training Academy at Dallas College teaches students with intellectual or developmental disabilities the skills they need to enter the foodservice industry.

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Fast Casual

JANUARY 7, 2025

Voice technology and its transformative potential took center stage at the Self-Service Innovation Summit 2024, hosted by Networld Media Group in Miami, Florida.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2025

FDA has released four new guidance documents to help industry comply with food labeling regulations concerning allergens and plant-based alternatives to animal foods, as well as food safety regulations for ready-to-eat (RTE), low-moisture foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

At this time of year, restaurant operators often search for ways to be more efficient, reduce costs and be more profitable. To learn more about how cooking oil management can help with this goal, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to John Michals, COO of Filta Environmental Kitchen Services. What are common misconceptions restaurant operators have regarding the impact of cooking oil on sustainability?

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Food Management

JANUARY 9, 2025

Heres what will be trending in the segment this year, according to Aramark SeniorLife+.

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Fast Casual

JANUARY 8, 2025

Younger consumers want swicy, swalty and newstalgic menu items.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 9, 2025

As we approach 2025, the hospitality sector is gearing up for a tech-based transformation. Several key trends and developments are expected to revolutionise the industry, empowering businesses to remain competitive, streamline operations, and enhance guest experiences.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

An internal audit is an intensive assessment of all elements making up the food safety management system. It helps determine if the system is effective and is being properly maintained.

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Food Management

JANUARY 6, 2025

A new report from the Food Research and Action Center found that 7,717 school districts took advantage of the program during the 2023-24 school year which allows schools to feed all students at no charge.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 7, 2025

Running a successful restaurant takes a lot of workgood food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere all play a part. But one aspect can easily slip under the radar: managing inventory.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2025

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, a leading hospitality brand renowned for its exceptional properties across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has joined Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the worlds largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order that mandates state agencies explore the food safety of ultra-processed foods, food dyes, and "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) ingredients, and recommend actions to mitigate the adverse health effects.

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Food Management

JANUARY 7, 2025

Also in this weeks K-12 legislative update: California Governor Gavin Newsom issues an executive order to direct state agencies to research the potential harms of ultra-processed foods and additives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2025

Winter is here, and patios that once buzzed with life are now feeling the chill. Just a few weeks ago, they were alive with laughter and conversation, but without the right preparation, these valuable spaces — and your revenue — could face a long, cold, quiet winter season. For many restaurateurs and brewery managers, outdoor patios and beer gardens are key moneymakers during warmer months.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 8, 2025

What makes a good hotel room? Its a simple question but it doesnt have a short answer. There are certain things we can take as a given: cleanliness, functionality, comfort. Without these basics, guests are never likely to be satisfied.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to strengthen its inspection efforts to safeguard the nations food supply, according to a recent report published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). FDA says it needs more inspectors to meet its targets.

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Food Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

Rather than hibernate, make the best of the chilly season with these vibrant recipes that awaken all the senses, including prize-winning pear tacos, red raspberry coffee cake, big ol cinnamon rolls, spicy tofu and more.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 7, 2025

New York-based Winholt Equipment has expanded its sales team in the Northeast and Central regions of the country. Mike Carlson has returned to the company as regional sales manager, Northeast foodservice. In his new position, he will oversee the sales strategy for the Northeast region, working closely with Winholt’s foodservice reps, Tri-Sate Marketing and SESCO.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 8, 2025

DUKES London, a distinguished five-star hotel nestled in the heart of St Jamess, Mayfair, is embarking on an ambitious renovation project - marking an exciting new chapter in the hotels storied history, with a redesign set to be unveiled by late 2025.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Microplastics are widely present in commonly eaten Oregon seafood, according to a study led by Portland State University researchers.

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Food Management

JANUARY 9, 2025

Keep up to date with the latest in foodservice news with 5 things with FSD.

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Eating at a Meeting

JANUARY 6, 2025

On this weeks Eating at a Meeting Live, Im sit down with Ali Cox, the Founder & CEO of Noble West, an award-winning marketing consultancy specializing in the entire agricultural ecosystem to explore how event professionals on both sides of the table planners and food service teams can bridge the gap between farm and table. As a fifth-generation farmer, Ali combines her deep-rooted understanding of farming with cutting-edge marketing strategies to help brands tell the story behind their in

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