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A picture is worth far more than a 1,000 words

Bill Marler

Perhaps millions in punitive damages and criminal fines for “conscious disregard to a know risk?” People always ask my why do leafy green E. coli outbreaks keep happening. I think the bottom line is that retailers, restaurants, growers, processors and the government simply do not give a cow’s pie about the sickened and/or dead consumers – they are simply the cost of doing business or staying in office.

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FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: This is what healthcare dining innovation looks like with Chef Jeffrey Quasha

Food Management

Morrison Healthcare’s Senior Director of Culinary Innovation gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the way healthcare dining evolves, ultimately achieving the very real power to heal patients, staff, community.

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Avoiding Mistakes in Loyalty Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

Viewers of "The Bear" understand how viral trends tempt first-time guests, but how do restaurants convert those novelty-seekers into brand champions and realize long-term value? Loyalty expert Hope Neiman, CMO at Tillster, says these are the four things she sees that restaurants often get wrong when building loyalty programs + brand champions: Lack of clarity and consistency.

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Harpeth Hall School earns allergy-friendly certification

Food Management

SAGE Dining Services, Harpeth Hall School's foodservice contractor, spearheaded the certification process.

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Five PR Tips Your Restaurant Should Follow

Modern Restaurant Management

It's important to have a restaurant public relations (PR) strategy in place. PR for restaurants won’t just help give your brand name a more positive ring. It will also boost your restaurant's presence. The ultimate result? An increase in sales. Who wouldn’t want that? Here are five PR tips you can follow to ensure your restaurant’s success. 1.

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University of Nevada, Reno transforms campus dining experience for 2023-24

Food Management

Menu refreshes, globally-inspired meal concepts and expanded early-bird and late-night hours are some of the enhancements to the program.

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Trending this week: Universities pour on the tech solutions as new academic year begins

Food Management

This week on Food Management the top story was Flexible station concept addresses company's post-pandemic foodservice needs.

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FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

Food Safety News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has escalated efforts to ensure the safety of infant formula production by issuing warning letters to three major manufacturers: ByHeart Inc., Mead Johnson Nutrition (Reckitt), and Perrigo Wisconsin, LLC. According to the FDA, this action is occurring within the context of its ongoing commitment to enhance regulatory oversight and reflects the agency’s determination to ensure optimal conditions for producing infant formula.

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What Restaurant Employees Want From Management

Wasserstrom

The restaurant industry is a competitive one. Management and owners are under pressure to keep their restaurants profitable. This pressure may lead to setting unrealistic expectations for their front-of-house (FoH) and back-of-house (BoH) employees to stay ahead of the competition. For this article, we asked foodservice industry employees about common problems they face with management and […] The post What Restaurant Employees Want From Management appeared first on The Official Wasserstro

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Trader Joe’s crackers recalled over metal found in product

Food Safety News

Treehouse Foods of Oak Brook, IL, is recalling 13,000 cases of Trader Joe’s Multigrain Crackers with Sunflower and Flax Seeds because of pieces of metal found in the product. According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on Aug. 15, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled products were sold in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.

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Harvesting Connections: Perspectives on Creating Memorable Farm-to-Table Events with Farmers and Chefs: Part I – The Farmers

Burkett Restaurant Equipment

In a world where culinary innovation meets sustainability, the concept of farm-to-table dining has flourished, fostering an exquisite experience that reconnects diners with the origins of their food. In this first of two-part Q&A blog series, we dig into the benefits of forging partnerships between local farmers and passionate chefs to create unforgettable events from the farmer’s perspective.

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Oregon invests $9 million to become one of 29 states approved to inspect meat

Food Safety News

By legislative action, Oregon is putting up $9 million for the Oregon Department of Agriculture to conduct state meat inspections. Oregon’s State Inspection Program meets the same regulatory safeguards that USDA requires. Before the Oregon State Inspection Program was officially sanctioned by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), all meat for wholesale distribution had to come from federal inspection sources.

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How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes (and Why You Should)

Fast Casual

Leave with a better understanding of key areas where consistency is king in the restaurant industry, and gain some helpful tips for implementing repeatable processes that set your business up for success.

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5 Innovative Ways to Use Cambro Products

the CAMBRO blog

Cambro has long been a trusted name in the foodservice industry, known for their high-quality, durable, and functional offerings. From food storage to meal transportation, their products have revolutionized the way kitchens and dining establishments operate. However, we’ve frequently seen people take it a step further. We rounded up 5 ways people have unlocked the potential of our containers and equipment in ways you might never have imagined. 1.

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Unlocking commercial kitchen efficiency with thermal printing technology

Fast Casual

In the modern, professional kitchen, precise control over heat and temperature has transformed how technology integrates into culinary operations. Such advancements have opened the door for the use of connected thermal printers, which bring a range of benefits previously unsuitable for the hotter, more humid kitchens of the past.

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Atwell Suites Plans Hotel adjacent to The Pass Casino in Henderson, NV

Hospitality Net

Located adjacent to both The Pass Casino and America First Center, Atwell Suites Henderson - at the Pass will anchor the ongoing redevelopment of the city’s Water Street district. In addition to 90 guest suites, the hotel will offer a pool and fitness center, an inviting bar with small plates available in the evenings, and a TV lounge, board games and puzzles for further guest gathering and engagement.

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Veteran Chef John Agnello Brings Innovative Concept to Far Rockaway, NY

Total Food Service

The beer industry has witnessed a significant transformation over the years, with a growing emphasis on consumer involvement and personalized experiences. In line with this trend, Queens beer aficionados were introduced to a novel concept when John Agnello introduced the concept of “pour your own beer” to the region at his Tap This restaurant in Rockaway Beach.

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Sparking WanderLOVE: The 2023 HSMAI Adrian Awards

Hospitality Net

The Adrian Awards have been a symbol of excellence in hospitality advertising, digital marketing, and public relations for over six decades. The stage is set for the 2023 HSMAI Adrian Awards back in New York City. This year’s theme, WanderLOVE, is the clarion call to those who hold travel in their hearts year-round, an anthem celebrating captivating campaigns, ads, and experiences that have kindled an unwavering devotion to exploration across the globe.

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Several food poisoning outbreaks probed in Hong Kong

Food Safety News

Public health officials in Hong Kong have investigated a number of recent food poisoning cases linked to a range of different foods. Earlier this week, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health revealed a suspected puffer fish poisoning case and reminded people not to consume puffer fish. The patient is an 84-year-old man who developed dizziness, finger numbness and shortness of breath about one hour after eating cooked puffer fish, which was caught by himself on the sam

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First Hospitality to Operate Lively Hotel

Hospitality Net

First Hospitality, national hotel operations and development company, assumed management and operations of the Lively Hotel in Oklahoma City, further advancing the company’s growth into larger urban city destinations.

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Mixed views from local authorities on remote assessments

Food Safety News

A limited review of remote audits in England has revealed a mixed reaction from local authorities. The study evaluated remote assessments for Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) re-rating inspections in England. The Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) COVID-19 recovery plan enabled local authorities to conduct an FHRS re-inspection under certain conditions remotely.

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Atwell Suites Plans Hotel in Fort Worth, TX

Hospitality Net

Featuring 96 modern and inviting guest suites and amenities mirroring the Henderson property, Atwell Suites Fort Worth North is a short drive to both Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and hundreds of corporate offices within the city’s central business district. The hotel will operate under the ownership of Sequoia Hospitality, a Texas-based developer whose portfolio includes an adjacent Candlewood Suites property in Fort Worth likewise scheduled to break ground later this year.

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5 food trends gaining steam this semester

FoodService Director

Chartwells Higher Ed predicts menus will spotlight nostalgic foods, functional ingredients and plant-based fare.

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How Restaurant Ice Machines Enhance Customer Experience in Foodservice Business?

Chef's Deal

Restaurant ice machines enhance customer experience in foodservice businesses by providing aesthetically pleasing and refreshing ice cubes for beverages and producing various other types of ice for purposes such as display and storage. By investing in a capable and modern restaurant ice machine, you can create high-quality ice and contribute to the overall experience of customers in your establishment.

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UK Postpones Implementation of New Food Import Controls by Three Months

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Government has delayed the introduction of new food import controls under the Border Target Operating Model (TOM) to the end of January 2023, postponing the requirement for the inspection and certification of medium- and high-risk animal products and produce entering the country.

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Summer 2023 FoodLogiQ Release

FoodLogiQ

The Trustwell Summer 2023 release for FoodLogiQ products brings a navigation makeover, enhanced insights, and new dashboard documentation widgets.

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Food Safety Validation for your business

HACCP Mentor

Food safety validation is an important part of any HACCP-based food safety program. It provides the confidence that your food … Food Safety Validation for your business READ MORE » The post Food Safety Validation for your business appeared first on HACCP Mentor.

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Elevate Your Boutique Experience with the Right POS System

Lithos POS

The boutique store is one of the lucrative businesses. In 2023, there are 178,366 clothing boutique businesses in the US, showing a 1.7% rise from 2022. Technology gives more ways to expand and succeed in their business. It is really important to invest in the right technology for the growth of the business. As a boutique store business owner, you need to invest your money to automate and simplify your business.

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FDA Publishes Updated Seafood List Guidance for Industry

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published updates to The Seafood List—FDA’s Guide to Determine Acceptable Seafood Names: Guidance for Industry.

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How Eileen Andrade transformed her grandmother's Cuban diner into an elegant fine-dining restaurant

FoodService Director

Amelia’s 1931 offers a sophisticated Korean-Latin menu and swanky decor in a Miami neighborhood dominated by more casual spots.

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Craftable Brings Diverse Platform of Solutions to Nation’s Restaurateurs

Total Food Service

It became easy Pre-Pandemic for restaurant and operators to see their POS as the be-all and end-all of the tech side of their daily operation. As business changed and priorities and profit niches evolved into areas including takeout and delivery , it became clear that operators needed a platform not just a POS. When Craftable first started over ten years ago, there was a serious need in the hospitality industry—for a service that could help managers in all branches of food service to keep track