Restobiz

AUGUST 25, 2023

Restaurant operators are always looking for new ways to connect with their customers to engage and encourage return visits. From your website to your loyalty program, looking at real data is the best way analyze who is visiting, how often, what they are ordering, how much they are spending, and more. Getting specific on generational […] The post Use technology to get more Gen Z diners into your restaurant appeared first on Restobiz.

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Food + Tech Connect

AUGUST 25, 2023

This is a sponsored post from the Innovation Experience , part of Natural Products Expo East in Philadelphia, September 21-23, 2023  Join us at the Innovation Experience to learn, taste, discuss, and gain a greater understanding of the new technologies, business models, and philosophies that will enable you to thrive in the increasingly complex food value chain.

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Food Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

This and a strike involving cafeteria workers forcing a Louisiana school district to cancel classes are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Bill Marler

AUGUST 25, 2023

Listeria bacteria found in all milkshake flavors sold at Frugals restaurant at 10727 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma, WA are associated with a foodborne listeriosis outbreak linked to six hospitalizations and three deaths. Investigators found Listeria in the ice cream machines, which were not cleaned correctly. No other Frugals restaurants are believed to be affected.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Restaurant loyalty programs are nothing new so what can restaurants do to stand out from the competition and better engage with guests to build relationships? Many are trying out subscription models to see if they can benefit restaurants and guests. To learn more about how loyalty programs are evolving, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Joseph Yetter, the General Manager of Punchh, a PAR Technology Company.

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Food Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

Greens+, a chef-crafted concept from contract firm Continental, delivers six distinct flavor profiles served in a bowl, salad or wrap.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2023

On August 24, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signed a Regulatory Partnership Arrangement (RPA) with Ecuador’s Vice Ministry of Aquaculture and Fisheries (VMAF) to strengthen the food safety of Ecuadorian shrimp intended for sale in the U.S. market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

While AI has potential benefits to numerous, critical industries, there’s a huge learning curve for the development of a true AI solution, and there are significant limitations to its effectiveness during this learning period. While it’s promising, it’s not the magic bullet to increase your revenue in 2023. Conversely, proven solutions exist that can increase your guest personalization and drive new revenue, today.

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Food Safety Experts

AUGUST 25, 2023

What are Stress and Burnout? Stress, in the right doses, can actually be beneficial. This positive stress, termed “eustress,” aids in sharpening our focus. It’s the adrenaline rush you feel when facing a looming deadline, the energy surge just before a presentation, or the alertness you experience when trying to locate your keys while running late!

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Food Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

Meal programs also unique to Saint Marys include gluten-free offerings prepared fresh at the Mayo Clinic Certified Gluten-Free kitchen, special meals for extended stay patients in transplant units, a specialized pediatric menu, and human milk and formula prepared by certified nutrition techs in the Nutritional Lab.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 24, 2023

Gerry A. Fernandez, the founder and president of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, will turn the page on a new chapter in 2024. After 27 years at the helm of MFHA, Fernandez today announced his intention to retire on Dec. 31, at which time he will transition to an advisory role. MFHA will conduct a national search for his successor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 21, 2023

As an investor in some of America’s most iconic brands, I’ve identified some key elements that every food brand can focus on in 2023 to grow and scale their business. When looking to invest in a food concept, we look for these seven elements: 1. Strong Unit Economics and Profitability In 2023, investors are looking for businesses that have their fundamentals down and are disciplined in their operations.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 24, 2023

Salmon’s Meat Products of Luxemburg, WI, is issuing a recall for a variety of ready-to-eat meat products sold at retail stores throughout Northeast Wisconsin because of contamination from Listeria monocytogenes. According to the company’s recall notice the recalled products are: Sliced Homestyle Summer Sausage, approximately 16 oz. packages, packed with “Best if used by” dates of 09/30/23 and before Cracker-sized Sliced Summer Sausage, approximately 8 oz. packages, packed with “Best if used by”

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Food Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

The final rule impacts the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 24, 2023

It has been a bustling year for Subway, which is currently riding a 10-quarter positive sales streak. The 37,000-unit chain has new slicers, a new Innovation Center, new leaders and, yet, it has more to announce. Today, Aug. 24, the chain shared that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of the private equity firm Roark Capital.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

Unfortunately, scams are everywhere. The National Restaurant Association puts restaurant losses due to fraud as much as four percent of sales annually. What exactly are these scams, and how can restaurant owners protect themselves? In this episode of The Main Course , hosted by MRM's Barbara Castiglia , speaks with David McClellan , the president, and CEO of Social Catfish , a company dedicated to preventing online scams through reverse search technology.

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Fast Casual

AUGUST 24, 2023

Although it's too early to tell if all-things pumpkin will increase traffic this year, it's a likely outcome based on the past 20 years. Most chains have already rolled out their fall LTOs, hoping to get a piece of the pie.

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Food Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

This and a robot delivering Subway orders to travelers at the Cincinnati Airport are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 24, 2023

Shelving, cart and heated cabinet manufacturer Metro, an Ali Group company, has announced a promotion and several hires for its strategic accounts team. Heath Taylor has become senior strategic accounts manager. As national strategic accounts manager for the past seven years, Taylor has brought a unique understanding of kitchen design and workflow processes to the strategic accounts team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

Today’s restaurant operators and managers should recognize the importance that music plays in creating an inviting atmosphere. Countless studies support the value of music in restaurants and hospitality in helping to create a customer experience. One study from 2019 from HUI Research suggests that music is not only a key part of creating a restaurant’s brand experience, but choosing the right music can actually lift sales by almost 10 percent.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 23, 2023

James “Jim” Jones will serve as the FDA’s first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. Per the FDA’s announcement , Jones, in this new executive position will lead the charge in setting and advancing priorities for a proposed unified Human Foods Program (HFP). Program areas would include food safety, chemical safety and innovative food products, including those from new agricultural technologies, that will bolster the resilience of the U.S. food supply in the face of climate change and globalizati

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Food Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

Here’s a look at onsite dining at some of the largest hospitals in the U.S.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 23, 2023

A longtime employee of the Ali Group is taking on new responsibilities at the start of next month. Ryan Blackman, currently the senior director of marketing and communications at the Ali Group, has been appointed as the company’s vice president of marketing and communications, the Ali Group announced today, Aug. 23. In his new role, Blackman will be responsible for all of the Ali Group’s marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

Commercial ice machines are an indispensable part of various businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and bars. While many factors contribute to the efficiency and performance of these machines, the quality of the water used plays a significant role. The water composition in different cities can vary greatly, and this can have a profound impact on the functionality and lifespan of commercial ice machines.

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Food Safety Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule to revise the standard of identity and the standard of fill of container for canned tuna. If finalized, the proposed rule would, among other things, revise the weighing methods used to determine the standard fill of container, allow the use of safe and suitable flavorings and spices as optional ingredients, and clarify that the use of a packing medium is optional.

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Food Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

This and a health system partnering with a local organic farm to supply it with fresh produce are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

AUGUST 23, 2023

RATIONAL USA has announced the following updates to its key accounts team: Brian Hageman Robin Mooney Cindy Selby Other recent appointments at RATIONAL USA include Stuart Schwadron to director iVario USA, product management in June and Billy Buck to the role of vice president of culinary (US) in the spring.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2023

Even among current business owners, there are a lot of misconceptions about interaction between consumers and staff members. Here are a few that are related to phones in the restaurant industry. 1. Phone calls are going to become obsolete in the near future. Due to the rise of automation, technology, texting, chatting, and other forms of easy communication, some people erroneously believe that phone calls are going to become obsolete.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Company has appointed Carlos Abrams-Rivera CEO and a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2024. Until then, Abrams-Rivera will continue in his role as President of the North America Zone with the added responsibilities of becoming President of Kraft Heinz, effective immediately. Abrams-Rivera will take over as CEO from Miguel Patricio, who has served as the Company’s CEO since 2019 and Chair of the Board since 2022.

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Food Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

New menus with more scratch cooking and a new cafe using produce grown on the campus are some recent enhancements.

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