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Study links aspartame consumption to learning and memory deficits in mice

Food Safety News

Researchers from the Florida State University College of Medicine have unveiled findings from an ongoing study revealing a potential link between aspartame consumption and learning and memory deficits in mice. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener widely used in various food and beverage products since the 1980s. It is commonly found in diet drinks, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast cereal, toothpaste, and even medications such as cough drops and chewable

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Tahini – From Tiny Seeds to Powerful Paste

Total Food Service

There are many ingredients that straddle this fine line between the dog days of summer and the start of the long-awaited fall season. But one in particular that comes to mind is tahini, with its earthy flavor that teeters on slightly bitter, yet creamy and lightly nutty. With its long history across multiple cultures as a staple ingredient, what better way to celebrate this transitional period of the year than by learning all about this powerhouse of a paste and its humble origin, the sesame s

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Kentucky health officials are combating a Salmonella outbreak

Food Safety News

Multiple reports of possible Salmonella illness are under investigation by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH). The local and state agencies are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak in Campbellsville, KY. By Friday, September 22, 2023, 13 cases of illness were reported. Six cases have been confirmed as salmonella, while the remaining seven are categorized as probable salmonella.

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California Based Backbar Sets Sights On Reinventing Keys To Maximizing Beverage Profits

Total Food Service

For all of the change the food service world has seen including takeout & delivery and the impending arrival of robotics, beverages are often overlooked. California-based beverage dispenser Backbar believes that beverage profits need to be looked at once again carefully. With that mission in mind, the company is revolutionizing the way beverages are designed and dispensed in high-end and casual bars and restaurants alike.

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FSA reveals outbreaks stable and incidents down

Food Safety News

According to the latest data, there has been an annual decline in the number of incidents and recalls handled by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The FSA unit that deals with incident response and prevention said challenges include the increasing demands of foodborne outbreak management, the need to adapt after Britain’s EU exit, and the impact of supply chain disruption such as that caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Middle East hospitality investment outlook reveals USD1.9 trillion worth of hotel and residential projects under development

Hospitality Net

Dubai, UAE. 24 September 2023. Hospitality and residential projects worth US$D1.9 trillion are under development in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Egypt accounting for 90 per cent (US$1.7 trillion) of investment, according to key data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit, taking place in Abu Dhabi, 25-27 September 2023.

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197. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 197 – ConverseNow Is A Voice Ai Product Designed For Restaurants

The Restaurant Technology Guys

In this episode, the Restaurant Technology Guys interview Ben Brown of Converse Now, a company that provides voice AI solutions for restaurants. Ben shares how voice AI can help restaurants automate their ordering process, reduce errors, increase sales, and enhance customer satisfaction. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities of implementing voice AI in restaurants, and how Converse Now can help you get started.

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Beyond Pizza at Brik Oven

FMT Magazine

Bangalore’s most popular pizza brand Brik Oven brings you the first edition of Beyond Pizza. This edit is an after-hours burger special, on 23rd September’23 at 11 PM, at the brand’s Indiranagar outlet. Taking late-night feasting to an all-new level, Brik Oven brings you a delectable late-night burger pop-up experience that promises to tantalize your taste buds.

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Food recalls this week - a round-up

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Undeclared peanut and sesame seeds in a batch of Bombaymix Sweet and Spicy Ethnic Snacks CFIA LittleOak brand infant formula products not approved for sale in Canada Super brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes FDA/FSIS Green Valley Foods, a Devils Lake, N.D. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,062 pounds of frozen meat pizza products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S.

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Maverick & Farmer marks International Coffee Day with a three-day experiential celebration

FMT Magazine

Artisanal coffee brand Maverick & Farmer celebrates all things coffee with a host of hands-on, sensorial experiences at their cafes in Ulsoor and Koramangala from 30th September to 2nd October. Blending artistry with innovation, the event will see exclusive coffee mixology sessions, a ‘Making South Indian Filter Coffee Sexy’, home brewing and kombucha brewing workshops, a home barista championship and live acoustic performances.

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Trailblazing Plant-Based Chef Nina Curtis Makes “Herstory”

Total Food Service

Cooking with the First Female Executive Chefs at a Historic White House Plant-Based Dinner The White House made history with its first-ever plant-based state dinner, which honored the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a strict vegetarian. This monumental occasion was further celebrated by the fact that the main contributors behind the event were all women.

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FSSAI initiates Prosecution Against FBOs found Violating food Safety laws

FMT Magazine

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the country’s apex food regulator, has taken stern action against Food Business Operators (FBOs) found to be violating food safety laws. According to the records, 1,411 prosecution cases have been initiated against FBOs found violating the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 since April 1, 2023.

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CSIR- CFTRI Emphasises on ‘Healthy Diet Going Affordable for all’ with activities

FMT Magazine

CSIR – CFTRI focuses on ‘Healthy Diet Going Affordable for all’. This is in an effort to create awareness about the importance of nutrition and its role in leading a healthy and disease-free life. This was in sync with the National Nutrition Week observed annually between September 1 and 7 following an initiative taken by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.

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No Nutritional info on Alcoholic Beverage label, Specifies FSSAI

FMT Magazine

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has stated that there should not be any nutritional info on the label of an alcoholic beverage. The food regulator has notified amended regulations, in this regard, stating that except energy content, the label should not carry any nutritional info. Called the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2023, the regulation read, “Alcoholic beverage shall not contain any nutritional information on the label