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5 things: Food trucks remain at UCLA due to dining staff shortages

Food Management

This and a strike involving cafeteria workers forcing a Louisiana school district to cancel classes are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Fighting Fraud and Scams (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

Unfortunately, scams are everywhere. The National Restaurant Association puts restaurant losses due to fraud as much as four percent of sales annually. What exactly are these scams, and how can restaurant owners protect themselves? In this episode of The Main Course , hosted by MRM's Barbara Castiglia , speaks with David McClellan , the president, and CEO of Social Catfish , a company dedicated to preventing online scams through reverse search technology.

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2023 Hospital Power Players

Food Management

Here’s a look at onsite dining at some of the largest hospitals in the U.S.

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Top 10 Features Your Food Inventory Software Must Have

Sculpture Hospitality

Food inventory software helps you streamline operations, minimize waste and maximize profits. Here are the top 10 features to look for in a solution.

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Mayo Clinic St. Marys adds plant-based patient menu options, upgrades retail dining venues

Food Management

Meal programs also unique to Saint Marys include gluten-free offerings prepared fresh at the Mayo Clinic Certified Gluten-Free kitchen, special meals for extended stay patients in transplant units, a specialized pediatric menu, and human milk and formula prepared by certified nutrition techs in the Nutritional Lab.

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Back to School With Chris Derico, SNA President

Foodservice Equipment Reports

It’s back to school for students. To find out the latest happenings in K-12 foodservice, FER recently checked in with Chris Derico, child nutrition director for Barbour County Schools, Philippi, W.Va. He also serves as the 2023-2024 president of the School Nutrition Association. Derico has spent his career as an educator, administrator and child nutrition director.

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'It's a revolution': Jars by Fabio Viviani brings playfulness back to desserts

Fast Casual

Jars by Fabio Viviani is a dessert concept that could be coming to a town near you. Though the brand has one unit open in Chicago, it has sold more than a hundred franchise units both domestic and overseas.

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USDA-FSIS Finds Appendix B Guidance for Cooling to Control Clostridium perfringens is Adequate, Will Not Revise

Food Safety Magazine

Based on the results of a recent Clostridium perfringens Market Basket Study, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) has concluded that the guidance currently being used for the cooling of large-mass, non-intact ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products is adequate and does not merit revision.

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Virtual Breakfast Session on August 24th Discusses Food Inflation

Total Food Service

Click here to view previous Virtual Breakfast Sessions from L.Sashin and Associates, and Total Food Service Join Total Food Service and L. Sashin & Associates on August 24th at 9:00am ET for Virtual Breakfast Session #45: “Food Inflation and Your Restaurant ” Like any other business, inflation hits a restaurant in many ways. There’s rising labor costs, there’s the ever-inflating egos of some diners who have taken McDonalds old motto, “Have it your way” to a level of “Have it MY way or the BY

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Aramark doubles down on virtual dining with new mobile ordering platform

FoodService Director

The Drop will offer contactless, digital-only ordering and payment for pick-up or delivery at approximately 20 campuses this school year.

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How to Apply for FDA’s VQIP and Maintain VQIP/TPP Compliance

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a new Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) resource to help importers understand eligibility criteria and answer questions prior to submitting an application, as well as to outline the steps for foreign supplier audits under the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program (TPP).

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USDA announces 2023 Team Nutrition Grant recipients

FoodService Director

Eight state agencies and two school food authorities received $9.4 million in federal funding to improve students’ nutrition.

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Survey Reveals Mexican Produce Exporters’ Positive Response to, Challenges Meeting FSMA Requirements

Food Safety Magazine

A recent survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA’s ERS) has revealed the Mexican horticultural sector’s response to and challenges with the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FDA’s FSMA) since its implementation in 2011.

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McCain Spreading Smiles by turning any Ordinary Day into a Fryday

FMT Magazine

McCain Foods, India’s leading frozen food brand recently launched its ‘Fryday Campaign’ for their range of products including their flagship Smiles, Fries and appetisers. The campaign builds on the powerful insight that Fridays hold a special place in everyone’s hearts. It’s the day when we can let go of the week’s hustle and bustle, gather with loved ones, and indulge in the joy of good food and great company.

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New COMPASS® Optical Sorters from Key Technology

Food Safety Magazine

Key Technology recently introduced its new COMPASS® family of food optical sorters, ideal for sorting processed, frozen, and pre-processed vegetables and fruits, nuts, leafy greens, potato chips, confections, and other food products.

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Summer 2023 Newsletter

FoodInsight

To savor the last tastes of summer, we've rounded up our best content including tips on grilling, how to maximize your produce, and more.

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Q&A with Chris Derico, President, School Nutrition Association

Total Food Service

Last month, the School Nutrition Association (SNA) introduced Chris Derico , SNS, as the association ’s president for the 2023-24 school year. Chris Derico is also the Child Nutrition Director for Barbour County Schools in Philippi, West Virginia. He will now be representing SNA’s 50,000 school nutrition professional members nationwide. Throughout his career, Derico has worked as an educator, administrator and child nutrition director, advocating on the importance of school meals to students’ ac

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RTN Workgroup: Segmentation & The Importance of Asking the Customer

Restaurant Technology Network

By: MaryBeth Maskovas, Founder, Lead Analytics & Optimization Consultant, Insight Lime

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Moran Tabbed To Create Blaze Pizza International Growth

Total Food Service

The growth of pizza around the world has been nothing short of remarkable over the years, with its popularity transcending borders and cultures. This iconic Italian dish has captured the hearts and taste buds of people from diverse backgrounds, making it a universal favorite. One of the primary reasons for the global expansion of pizza is its versatility.

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RTN's AI Share Group Spotlights Real-World Use Cases

Restaurant Technology Network

Restaurant applications are leaning into AI to improve efficiencies and boost bottom lines.

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Iconic Chef Wolfgang Puck Team Brings Vibrant Sensibility to Las Vegas Eatery

Total Food Service

The profound influence of Wolfgang Puck on the culinary landscape of Las Vegas cannot be overstated. This maverick chef has left an indelible mark, shaping and transforming the vibrant restaurant scene in this desert oasis. With his discerning culinary acumen, Puck has navigated the intricacies of flavor and presentation, captivating the palates of locals and tourists alike.

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AI Isn’t the Magic Marketing Bullet Restaurants Think It Is

Modern Restaurant Management

While AI has potential benefits to numerous, critical industries, there’s a huge learning curve for the development of a true AI solution, and there are significant limitations to its effectiveness during this learning period. While it’s promising, it’s not the magic bullet to increase your revenue in 2023. Conversely, proven solutions exist that can increase your guest personalization and drive new revenue, today.