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Equipping Educational Foodservice: What to Consider

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Students today, from K-12 to college and universities, have high expectations around their foodservice and dining experiences. Key takeaways: Schools must cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences while ensuring food safety. See consideration 6: food safety. More than 30 percent of those costs go to waste.

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Germiest Surface Areas In Restaurants

Food Safety Tech

Ice machines used to produce ice for food storage are more likely to be contaminated than ice used for drinks, highlighting a key vulnerability in restaurants that use ice machines to perform both functions. Ferris, K., & Webb, G. Journal of Food Safety , 37 (1), e12287. link] Ibrahim, K., Sani Professional.

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Understanding the Costs of Unsafe Food

Food Safety Tech

This can include the use of solar-powered refrigerators or evaporative coolers, which can help to preserve food products and prevent spoilage. Governments and NGOs can also provide education and training on proper food storage and preservation techniques, such as canning or drying, to reduce food waste and improve food safety.