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Gluten-free Idaho Potato Pound Cake

Food Management

Gluten-free baked goods have come such a long way. This blogger-developed recipe uses alternative flours to make the magic happen and tops it all off with whipped cream and fresh raspberries.

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Best Practices for Dealing with Fluctuating Food Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Successfully navigating fluctuating food costs, especially with volatile ingredients like eggs, requires a multi-faceted approach, Mike Stasko Jr., Vice President of Brand Strategy for Sunny Street Cafe, tells Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. By combining proactive planning, strategic menu adjustments, operational efficiency, and strong vendor relationships, businesses can effectively manage these challenges while prioritizing customer satisfaction and food safety.

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Food Safety in Transition: Looking Toward FSMA 204 Compliance

Food Safety Magazine

This article discusses the challenges facing the food industry with only one year left until the FSMA 204 compliance deadline.

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Getting into the Cooperative Spirit with Tollgate Farms and Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy

Bon Appetit Management Company

Calves and cows at Tollgate Farm. Set amidst the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley, Tollgate Farm spans 140 picturesque acres in Ancramdale, New York, near the border of Massachusetts and Connecticut. On a crisp morning recently, I took the 45-minute drive from Vassar College to the farm to meet the Davenport family, who have been raising cows here since 1986, along with Courtney Roberts, the sales and marketing manager for Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy.

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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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New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals

Food Management

Also in this weeks K-12 legislative update: Nebraska lawmakers reintroduce a universal free school meals bill and a new Arkansas bill would provide universal free school breakfast to students.

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Smokey Mo's president explains how brand operates in competitive market

Fast Casual

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, talks to Craig Haley, president of barbecue brand Smokey Mo's TX BBQ.

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Cuts to Medicaid Could Harm Students

Healthy Schools Campaign

By Anne Dwyer, Hannah Green and Jessie Mandle With Congress contemplating major cuts to Medicaid, health services provided to school-age children covered by Medicaid could be threatened. Services provided in schools increase access to care for school-age children, who make up nearly one-third of all individuals covered by Medicaid.* In addition, research has shown that Medicaid-eligible students are more likely to graduate from high school and complete college, enabling them to become productive

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Gluten-free Peanut Butter Crackers

Food Management

Perfect for a gluten-free snack, the peanut butter flavor and crunchy sunflower seeds make this treat extra craveable.

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Bakery Cafe Targets 50% North American Growth in 2025

Foodservice Equipment Reports

This year, Paris Baguette expects to expand its 200-unit count across North America, with plans for 100-plus new cafes. Currently, 78 leases are signed. The additions are set to grow the chain’s presence to span at least 35 states, with new market targets including Connecticut, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Indiana, Idaho and Delaware.

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Multi-Channel Marketing for Hoteliers: The Ultimate Guide

Hospitality Net

Ever wondered how your hotel can rise above the noise in todays hyper-competitive, digital-first world? Its all about showing up where your guests arewhether theyre scrolling through your website, or on TikTok and Instagram for travel inspiration or planning trips. Multichannel marketing isnt just a buzzword; its your secret weapon to capture attention, connect with diverse audiences, and turn lookers into bookers.

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Forecasting flavors: The taste of 2025

Fast Casual

Lab-grown meat, tropical fruits, dates, mushrooms, cottage cheese are in demand.

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Mango Habanero Guacamole

Food Management

Sweet heat is trending big time, so this guac featuring Frank's RedHot Mango Habanero is right on time.

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USDA FSIS Issues Report on Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak

Penn State Food Safety Blog

USDA-FSIS issued a report on the Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak that was linked to liverwurst product. The report provides information on facility findings as well as issues that need to be corrected within the FSIS inspection process. For the facility findings, there is no specific issue is presented on how the specific product became contaminated, but rather generalized issues and trends noted by inspectors.

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Sandra Eskin leaves USDA for STOP Foodborne Illness as the new CEO, officially Leading the Nonprofit on Feb. 24

Food Safety Tech

Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) , a national public health nonprofit dedicated to preventing foodborne illness and advocating for stronger food safety policies, announces thatSandra Eskinwill assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on February 24, 2025. Eskin, a respected leader in food safety, most recently at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has a long track record of food safety advocacy.

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Carl Bachmann Leads East Coast Pizza Brand

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Carl Bachmann has taken on the role of president and COO at Riko’s Pizza, a Stamford, Conn.-based pizza concept with 12 units. Bachmann most recently served as CEO at BurgerFi Int’l., which includes the brands BurgerFi and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. Prior to that, he spent six years at Smashburger where he served as COO and later, president and CEO.

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Gluten-free Potato Pistachio Lemon Cake

Food Management

Mashed potatoes mean this gluten-free cake stays soft and doesn't dry out and the pistachio and lemon flavors make this the perfect not-too-sweet dessert.

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FDA Revokes the Authorization for the Use of FD&C Red No. 3

Penn State Food Safety Blog

The FDA is amending its color additive regulations to no longer allow for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs in response to a 2022 color additive petition. FD&C Red No. 3 is a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color. FD&C Red No. 3 has been primarily used in certain food products, such as candy, cakes and cupcakes, cookies, frozen desserts, and frostings and icings, as well as certain ingested drugs.

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MGM Grand Announces $300 Million Room And Suite Remodel

Hospitality Net

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is revealing details surrounding its $300 million remodel encompassing all of the hotels 4,212 rooms and suites within its main tower. The transformation, which is slated for completion in December 2025, is set to enhance the overall guest experience with modern, sophisticated design elements inspired by the flair of the disco era.

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Cooking Up a Strike: 2 Ways This Bowling Alley Streamlined Their Kitchen

the CAMBRO blog

When a chef finds a solution to a problem in the kitchen, it can feel better than bowling a strike on a packed Saturday nightwithout bumpers no less. Chef John Lambe and his team at Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater provide elevated bar fare cooked from scratch for customers enjoying vintage bowling lanes and live shows. While everything was fun and games in the front of house, Lambe had two storage problems in the kitchen that were a constant gutter ball. 1.

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Gluten-free Blueberry Almond Power Muffins

Food Management

Created by Sally of Sally's Baking Addiction, these gluten-free muffins have what it takes to power up the morning, including Greek yogurt, almond flour, almond butter and zero gluten.

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FDA Requring Manufacturers of Raw Pet Food To Reanalyze Food Safety Plans for HPAI

Penn State Food Safety Blog

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that it is necessary for manufacturers of cat and dog foods who are covered by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) rule and using uncooked or unpasteurized materials derived from poultry or cattle (e.g., uncooked meat, unpasteurized milk or unpasteurized eggs) to reanalyze their food safety plans to include Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus (specifically H5N1) as a known or reasonably foresee

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Celebration of Craft Chocolate

FMT Magazine

By:Rema Sundar Chocolates! The word itself brings a happy mood, thinking of the rich, delectable taste and feel of this treat, sometimes sweet and sometimes bitter. The popularity of chocolates is that it is relished by people across continents and age groups; truly a universal delicacy. Such is the emotion behind chocolates and their making is that it is celebrated in festivals across the world.

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Bill Introduced in Minnesota to Require Phthalate Testing for Packaged Foods

Food Safety Magazine

Minnesota Senator Heather Gustafson has introduced SF 188, a bill that would require manufacturers of packaged foods to test their products for phthalates and disclose the results online.

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K-12 Packaging Marketing Case Study fruithaven Snack

NewPoint Marketing

NewPoint K-12 packaging marketing case study: Discover how Cherry Central created a captivating packaging design for their fruitHaven snacks. The post K-12 Packaging Marketing Case Study fruithaven Snack appeared first on NewPoint Marketing.

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California Company Recalls Corn Puff Snack for Undeclared Milk

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is recalling 2.46 oz packages of Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack Curry Flavor. The product contains the undeclared milk. The recall was initiated after discovering that the product contained an undeclared allergen (milk). The last distribution of the product in the marketplace was on January 10, 2025.

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FSSAI Establishes July 1 as the Annual Compliance Deadline for Food Safety and Labelling Regulations

FMT Magazine

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently announced that July 1 will be the annual compliance deadline for food businesses. Therefore, they must adhere to all the regulations related to safety and labelling. The agenda is simple, as the regulatory body wants to streamline these practices and make sure that companies consistently adhere to food safety norms and are able to implement transparency.

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Former USDA-FSIS Top Official Assumes Role of CEO at Stop Foodborne Illness

Food Safety Magazine

Stop Foodborne Illness has announced that Sandra Eskin, who most recently served as USDAs Deputy Under Secretary, where she oversaw the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), will assume the role of STOPs CEO in February.

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Guest self-service saves hotels 6,000+ hours and drives revenue

Hospitality Net

Self Service Touchpoints proven to generate 2.6% incremental revenue growth and free up 6000 hours of labour time for hoteliers thanks to 2.4million tech savvy travellers.

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Pepper Lunch Signs First Pacific Northwest Development Deal

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Pepper Lunch has made plans to expand into Oregon. The brand, which started out in Japan and now has 500 locations in 17 countries, signed a deal with Peter T. Ng, local developer and owner of Seventh and Monroe, that includes five locations across the state.

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How Quick Commerce Is Revolutionising Food Delivery?

FMT Magazine

The quick commerce is changing the meaning of food delivery and ensuring that ultra-fast services can be implemented nationwide. All this is happening especially because everyone wants to target consumers with fast and convenient service demand. Industry leaders like Blinkit, Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto are already in the race and delivering everything related to the daily needs of the masses.

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