Food Safety News
MARCH 10, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) is to create a network to help countries with surveillance of foodborne diseases. The first meeting of the WHO Alliance for Food Safety is scheduled in Geneva, Switzerland, in May with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Disease (DFWED).
Restobiz
MARCH 15, 2024
Standing out from the crowd is vital for restaurants still on the road to recovery and while you might have some tried and true practices, this year offers some marketing trends that can help you get ahead in some new ways. Looking to switch up your marketing strategy and offer something new to your audiences? […] The post Restaurant marketing in 2024 appeared first on Restobiz.
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Food + Tech Connect
MARCH 13, 2024
Image Credit: AgFunder News 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. Agrifoodtech startups faced a significant setback in 2023 as their investment share plummeted by 50%, comprising only 5.5% of global venture capital funds, down from 6.7% in 2022 and 7.6% in 2021.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 15, 2024
The most popular way to pay at restaurants is through card transactions, whether it's credit or debit. According to a PYMNTS study , 68 percent of consumers use their credit cards to purchase food at a restaurant, equating to $29.8 billion in sales in February 2022. While credit cards seem easy and simple for consumers, the payment method impacts a restaurant's bottom line more than guests realize.
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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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Bill Marler
MARCH 10, 2024
According to Food Safety News, the outbreak strain has been found at a farm that supplied the milk used to make Mrs Kirkham’s unpasteurized cheese, which was linked to an E. coli outbreak in the UK. In total, 36 confirmed and one probable Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O145 infections have been reported, with 29 in England and eight in Scotland since late July 2023, with most falling ill in November.
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Sculpture Hospitality
MARCH 12, 2024
Building a successful business in the restaurant industry involves more than just crafting delicious dishes - it requires a strategic approach to all areas of your business, such as inventory management and restaurant marketing.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 13, 2024
The restaurant industry has always been dynamic and challenging, but the labor shortage has pushed it to a critical juncture. Establishments are grappling with a complex crisis characterized by empty seats in dining areas and behind the scenes, where a shortage of skilled workers is keenly felt. To revitalize the workforce and enhance operational efficiency, it is imperative that we boldly explore innovative solutions across reskilling, retention, and robotics.
FoodService Director
MARCH 15, 2024
The foodservice provider’s DefaultVeg initiative is launching at nearly 400 college campuses.
Wasserstrom
MARCH 12, 2024
Understanding the different types of coffee certifications help people leverage their purchasing power to support initiatives that prioritize our ecosystems and improve the lives of farmers. Our guide sheds light on the world of coffee certifications to help foodservice professionals to make informed choices that align with their values as well as choices that resonate […] The post Coffee Certifications: A Guide for Foodservice Professionals appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.
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Food Safety News
MARCH 15, 2024
A report has been released in relation to an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Tennessee, with health authorities linking the cases to attendance at an animal exhibit. The outbreak, which occurred between September and October 2023, has raised concerns about the safety measures in place at such events. The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) Northeast Regional Office was first alerted to the outbreak on Oct. 3, 2023, following reports of two STEC cases.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 14, 2024
The event planning industry is experiencing a significant transformation. This renaissance, characterized by a blend of tradition with technology, is reshaping the essence of wine selection, moving away from the notion that tech seeks to replace tradition. Instead, it introduces a narrative of harmonious enhancement, where data-driven precision and the sommelier's artistry converge, creating a personalized wine journey for every guest's palate.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 12, 2024
art’otel, the contemporary lifestyle hotel brand owned by PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts and is made famous since 1989 by the success of its Park Plaza properties, is pleased to announce art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio, its flagship European hotel set to open in the first half of 2024. art’otel Rome Piazza Sallustio, a new premium lifestyle hotel with art and gastronomy at its core, lands in the heart of the I
Food Safety Tech
MARCH 11, 2024
As the global food industry continues to evolve, the importance of ensuring food safety has never been more critical. Various standards and certifications, such as GFSI, Organic, Global GAP, HACCP, and ISO standards, have been established to address different aspects of food safety. However, the proliferation of these diverse standards pose a significant challenge — especially for small businesses — in terms of cost, complexity, and overall compliance.
Food Safety News
MARCH 11, 2024
Jen’s Breakfast Burritos, LLC, of Auburn, WA is recalling approximately 144 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burrito products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine product testing and the results indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 15, 2024
Tipping has gotten out of control, according to nearly three in four Americans who took part in WalletHub's Tipping Survey. Approximately 78 percent think automatic service charges should be banned. "More and more types of establishments are starting to ask for tips, and suggested tip amounts are growing higher, so it’s understandable that people are frustrated, especially when this issue comes alongside inflation,” said Cassandra Happe, WalletHub Analyst. “Tipping is s
Hospitality Net
MARCH 12, 2024
Scandic has signed a long-term lease agreement with property developer SRV for a new 144-room Scandic Go in Oulu, Finland. The hotel will be centrally located in northern Finland’s largest city and is expected to open during the second half of 2025.
Food Safety Magazine
MARCH 13, 2024
Missouri and Washington are the latest states to introduce bills to ban the same four food additives as the California Food Safety Act : brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3.
Food Safety News
MARCH 9, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on specific alerts.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 12, 2024
To reduce menu confusion and minimize price sensitivity, Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill recently rolled-out a rengineered and easier-to-read menu. The fast-casual Mexican chain's legacy menu had complicated triple-tier pricing that was thought to psychologically drive more mid-tier buying behavior, but the complex product suite of 80-plus items made fresh daily, plus thousands of permutations in choices, also lent itself to a visually crowded menu as well as one that was challe
Hospitality Net
MARCH 12, 2024
New hotel opens in Lima and unveils gastronomic experiences in partnership with renowned chef.
FoodService Director
MARCH 14, 2024
The Chicago chef blends taste memories from his childhood in Sao Paulo with Midwestern ingredients and live-fire cooking for a unique culinary experience.
Fast Casual
MARCH 13, 2024
Joshua Chapman reveals the best way to respond to bad reviews.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 14, 2024
In celebration of Pi Day, the team at Otter dug into the one billion+ orders they’ve processed to discover pizzeria and pizza chain trends. They've also shared about shifts and growth in the pizza industry and three ways to increase a pizzeria or pizza chain’s cash flow. Ways to Increase Cash Flow Pay attention to internal issues and delivery orders – especially during peak hours.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 13, 2024
Indoor and outdoor autonomous mobile robot (AMR): ’GAEMI’. Winners of the Grand Prize in the public design category respectively.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 15, 2024
MAFSI announced on March 14 the recipients of its 2024 awards. The honorees were celebrated in January at the MAFSI 2024 Conference at the La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, Calif. The awards recognize individuals and organizations with exceptional performance, dedication and leadership within the foodservice industry and the association.
Food Safety Magazine
MARCH 14, 2024
Researchers have created a coating for galvanized steel food containers that repels bacteria and fungi, is mud-resistant, and reduces the risk of corrosion.
Food Safety Tech
MARCH 12, 2024
EAGLE Certification Group’s Brad Rush and Vital Farm’s Robert Clark are the recipients of the 2024 SQF Excellence Awards , presented by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association. The winners were announced this week at the 2024 SQF Unites conference in New Orleans. Rush was recognized with the Excellence in SQF Auditing Award while Clark received the Excellence in SQF Practitioner Leadership Award.
Hospitality Net
MARCH 13, 2024
Rhocelli Wright, Customer Success Manager at Revinate, introduces the 2024 Hospitality Benchmark Report, a cornerstone for hoteliers navigating the industry’s complexities.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
MARCH 14, 2024
On Thursday, March 21, Chick-fil-A will open its first mobile pickup restaurant in New York City, where it will fulfill online and mobile app orders. The restaurant will use geofencing to remain in the know on guest arrivals, and digital boards inside the restaurant will show order status.
the CAMBRO blog
MARCH 11, 2024
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