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A few heroes of Poisoned – Darin Detwiler

Bill Marler

When you are sitting comfortable at home feeding your kids or going out to dinner, remember that there are a lot of people that have your back. I will be profiling them over the coming days as Poisoned begins streaming on Netflix. Darin has always been one of my heroes – even before he became a Netflix star. Dr. Detwiler is a well-respected food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author.

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Back to School: Food and labor costs will continue to challenge K-12 meal programs in 2023-24

Food Management

Finding sufficient and compliant products, as well as enough bodies to prepare and serve them, are top-of-mind issues for school foodservice operators in the coming year.

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Cultivated Meat Up for European Regulatory Approval, Inside John Mackey, Walter Robb & Betsy Foster’s New Health Startup + More

Food + Tech Connect

Image Credit: Courtesy 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. Aleph Farms, in partnership with Migros, Switzerland’s leading food enterprise, has made strides towards introducing cultivated meat in Europe with a groundbreaking regulatory application.

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Building a connection with your customers

Restobiz

The secret to long-term, loyal restaurant customers is connection. Developing a relationship with your guests will leave them wanting to visit you again and again, telling their friends, and helping you build your profits. Not only can customer retention provide steady, reliable revenues, but it also means that your customers will stick by you in […] The post Building a connection with your customers appeared first on Restobiz.

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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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What Parents need to know about E. coli induced HUS

Bill Marler

Acute hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Post-diarrheal hemolytic uremic syndrome (D+HUS) is a severe, life-threatening complication that occurs in about 10 percent of those infected with E. coli O157:H7 or other Shiga toxin-producing (Stx) E. coli (STEC). The cascade of events leading to HUS begins with ingestion of Stx-producing E. coli (e.g., E. coli O157: H7) in contaminated food, beverages, animal to person, or person-to-person transmission.

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Serving Up Conversions: How to Create the Perfect Video Sales Letter for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Video marketing through social media opens up a world of opportunities for restaurants to grow their brands and bring new customers through their doors. Food-related content has been a staple of social media since its inception, as it brings users closer to a world of exciting dishes than ever before. While it gives restaurants the chance to connect with their target market in unprecedented ways, it also introduces new competition, from other local restaurants to world-class chefs to viral home

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Responding to online reviews: a cheat sheet for restaurants

Restobiz

By Mark Plumlee In today’s digital age, online reviews play a critical role in a restaurant’s reputation, which can directly affect the bottom line. A recent survey showed that 90 per cent of consumers read online reviews before visiting a business, and 88 per cent trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. Therefore, it’s […] The post Responding to online reviews: a cheat sheet for restaurants appeared first on Restobiz.

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After Netflix Poisoned – What would I do with a Food Safety Magic Wand?

Bill Marler

Over two months ago, while watching the premiere of the documentary, “Poisoned,” at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, I got thinking again about how little in the past 30 years I feel I have moved the needle on food safety – pathogens and certainly, human nutrition. Now that “Poisoned” is up on the Netflix platform, it has become the most watched documentary in the world – at least for the last few days.

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5 things: Importance of healthy food options expected to drive hospital foodservice market growth

Food Management

This and Washington University adding five local minority/women-owned restaurants to its campus dining mix are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Engineered for Success: Boosting Profits through Intelligent Menu Planning

Modern Restaurant Management

In the demanding world of the restaurant industry, success is not solely reliant on exceptional food and service. Behind the scenes, strategic decisions greatly impact a restaurant's bottom line, and at the forefront of these is the art of menu engineering. Far from just a list of dishes, a well-engineered menu is a powerful tool that can significantly increase a restaurant's efficiency and profitability.

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Are restaurant surcharges a growing trend?

Restobiz

As restaurants continue to look for creative ways to get ahead in today’s economy, some operators are adding surcharges to the bill. While many diners balked at rising tipflation earlier this year, surcharges may be easier to swallow, as the industry starts to make changes for the better. Typically, the surcharges look like a line […] The post Are restaurant surcharges a growing trend?

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A few of the Heroes of Poisoned – Sarah Sorscher

Bill Marler

When you are sitting comfortable at home feeding your kids or going out to dinner, remember that there are a lot of people that have your back. I will be profiling them over the coming days as Poisoned begins streaming on Netflix. Sarah Sorscher – Director of Regulatory Affairs, Center for Science in the Public Interest Bio of Sarah: Sarah Sorscher is an experienced advocate with a passion for public health who fights for a safer, healthier, more transparent food system by promoting consumer s

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5 things: Hospital’s “little free pantry” addresses community food insecurity

Food Management

This and a study showing the benefits of synchronizing school meals with the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans standards are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Taco Tuesdays Showcases the Risk of Trademarks

Modern Restaurant Management

TACO TUESDAYS: The story of a now-defunct trademark and the risk of trademarks becoming so general with time that they can no longer be protected. TACO TUESDAYS as a Registered Trademark Since 1979, Taco John’s (a regional taco chain based in Wyoming) has used TACO TUESDAYS to promote their restaurant. In 1989, Taco John’s successfully registered the trademark TACO TUESDAYS for restaurant services outside of New Jersey, since a New Jersey restaurant, Gregory’s, had shown earlie

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Advantage of Starting an Online Franchise: Is it Right For You?

Sculpture Hospitality

Do you have experience in the hospitality industry, but are ready to take the next step in your career and regain control of your life by running your own business? If so, you might be considering operating your very own franchise business.

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Ohio Distributor Refreshes Executive Leadership Team

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Kappus Co., a Cleveland-based foodservice equipment, parts and service provider, has appointed Paul Geist as its general manager, the company announced today. In the role, Geist will oversee sales, service, operations, marketing, finance, IT and human resources. Geist brings over 25 years of manufacturing, operations and financial leadership experience to his new position.

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FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: K-12 cafeteria whisperer Kern Halls talks design, participation and more

Food Management

Ingenious Culinary Concepts takes school lunchrooms from ‘blah’ to welcoming, fun and bound to get kids hyped up. Kern Halls, owner and founder, lends us some inspiration for back to school with a fresh new attitude.

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What’s Next for the Restaurant Industry? (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

Amid a climate of recovery and relentless transformation, the restaurant industry braces for new challenges and opportunities. Fresh off a year marked by tremendous disruption, the sector is projected to record a staggering $997 billion in sales this year. Yet, this growth comes at a time of significant menu price inflation and continued impacts from the pandemic.

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FDA to Hold Public Listening Session on Recall Modernization

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a free, hybrid public listening session on recall modernization on September 29, 2023. The listening session will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share information and feedback about topics related to recall modernization for FDA-regulated products.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Announces a New Allergy?Friendly Option Will Join Its Iconic Cookie Welcome

Hospitality Net

To celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, August 4, DoubleTree by Hilton, known for the beloved signature cookie welcome, announced that starting today, it will begin offering a new allergy-friendly soft chocolate chip cookie, alongside the original DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, extending the iconic welcome to even more guests.

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5 tech things: Colleges looking to automate dining in face of enrollment drop, study finds

Food Management

This and a senior community operator embracing robotic dining help are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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How to Attract and Retain Gen Z Talent (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

When it comes to running a restaurant, Gen Z is becoming the prevailing generation to attract and retain. While you may have thought them previously to be in the minority, it is expected that Gen Z will become 30 percent of the workforce by the year 2030. This, coupled with the fact that job transitions are up 80% from year to year for Gen Z, it is time to pay close attention.

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Choosing the Best Chafing Dishes for Your Restaurant or Hotel

Rosseto

As a restaurant owner or a catering company, you understand the importance of presentation when it comes to your buffet equipment. The way you present your food can significantly impact your guests’ dining experience. One key aspect of this presentation is the chafing dish you use. With so many options available, how do you choose the perfect chafing dish for your establishment?

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NARMS Releases 2020 Report on AMR Trends in Foodborne Pathogens

Food Safety Magazine

The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) recently published its 2020 Integrated Summary, which includes data providing phenotypic and genomic antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends for Salmonella , Campylobacter , generic Escherichia coli , and Enterococcus isolated from retail meat and food-producing animals.

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What To Know About Preservatives in Food

FoodInsight

While many of us strive to cook meals using fresh ingredients, busy schedules over the course of our week often lead to home-cooking burnout and the desire for delivery or takeout—sometimes before we’ve used all the food we bought on our weekly grocery run. One food-industry invention that can keep items in our fridge or pantry fresher for longer. Preservation.

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Overcoming Addiction in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

I knew I had hit rock bottom as an addict when I did a drunken face plant onto the concrete sidewalk near the restaurant I owned and then used super glue to put my face back together. It was as bad as it sounds. But things got worse. For some of us who are addicted to drugs or alcohol or both, rock bottom isn’t low enough to motivate change. My lowest of lows came not long after that while riding with my mother in her car.

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Clark Associates Bids Adieu to This Summer’s Interns

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Clark Associates’ 2023 summer internship program has concluded, seeing participation from 138 individuals hailing from 59 colleges, universities and tech schools. This year’s participants came from schools including Yale, Carnegie Mellon University, High Point University, Penn State University, University of Pittsburgh, Liberty University, Grove City College, Elizabethtown College.

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Italy Submits Draft EU Legislation to Ban Cell-Based Meat and Plant-Based Protein Labeled as Meat

Food Safety Magazine

With a draft legislation recently introduced to the European Commission, Italy is seeking to prohibit the production and marketing of cell-based meat, as well as the sale of plant-based proteins labeled as meat.

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USDA FSIS To Host Virtual Public Meeting on Cyclospora Cayetanensis in Produce

Food Safety Tech

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) and the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) will be holding a virtual public meeting on August 30, 2023, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET to discuss and vote to adopt NACMCF’s recent report on Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce. Written comments must be submitted by August 25, 2023.

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Overcoming Addiction in the Restaurant Industry, Part 1

Modern Restaurant Management

I knew I had hit rock bottom as an addict when I did a drunken face plant onto the concrete sidewalk near the restaurant I owned and then used super glue to put my face back together. It was as bad as it sounds. But things got worse. For some of us who are addicted to drugs or alcohol or both, rock bottom isn’t low enough to motivate change. My lowest of lows came not long after that while riding with my mother in her car.