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How Solar Power Can Help a Restaurant’s Bottom Line

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, food waste in the restaurant industry reaches losses that are in the billions. And, while there are multiple points of waste throughout the food supply chain, imagine if it were possible to limit losses due to power outages. The savings from batteries has the potential of being huge toward your bottom line.

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Five Ways Technology is Transforming the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Food contamination and the outbreak of epidemics is serious business. Quality control is not just about maintaining the safety of the food supply chain. It is also about quality assurance which comes with transparency throughout the supply chain. Quality Control. Accounts Payable Automation.

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Decreasing Food Waste Through Advances in Cold Chain Management

Modern Restaurant Management

So, how can we both solve the food waste issue and ensure better food availability? Waste can occur anywhere along the food supply chain, which includes production, processing, distribution, and consumption. The food waste equation incorporates all these stages to address and curb waste along each step.

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Reducing Waste, Raising Safety: Smart Strategies for Managing Food Waste

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In the face of increasing food prices and an ever-increasing demand for foodservice operations to reduce the amount of food wasted, foodservice operators are increasingly looking to implement and develop programs to help stem the amount of food wasted in their businesses.

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Insanitary conditions – Rodents and live and dead insects prompt FDA to seize 25,000 boxes of spices and food additives from Lyden Spice Corporation

Bill Marler

The food products seized at the property include more than 25,000 boxes/bags of bulk ready-to-eat spices and food additives, such as monosodium glutamate, crushed red chili and sesame seeds. The FDA investigators also observed live and dead insects on food packaging, as well as apparent bird droppings in the food storage area.

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Managing Food Safety During the Foodservice Holiday Rush

FoodHandler

The holiday season is a time of increased activity and demand in foodservice operations, from catering large events to preparing meals for many holiday parties.

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Understanding Flour Weevils: Identification, Prevention, and Elimination Strategies

Probe It Food Safety

Flour weevils, commonly known as flour bugs, are unwelcome guests that can infiltrate your pantry and contaminate your food supplies. These pests are notorious for their ability to spread rapidly, contaminating food supplies and becoming a significant problem if not addressed promptly. How Do They End Up in Your Flour?