Food Safety Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of food manufacturing, employee training and education play a pivotal role in achieving operational excellence, maintaining the highest quality standards, ensuring food safety, and establishing a robust food safety culture within an organization.
Food Safety News
JANUARY 28, 2024
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.
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Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 24, 2024
During the COVID-19 pandemic, QR codes took center stage in the restaurant industry. The technology allowed patrons to bypass physical menus and access digital menus instead, lowering the risk of spreading the virus. But QR codes offer much more than a pathway to a menu on our phones. Businesses use the 2D barcode in new, exciting ways every day. For example, Pizza Hut used QR codes to turn pizza boxes into an augmented reality game of Pac-Man, while Chili’s promoted the technology at its
Bill Marler
JANUARY 19, 2024
In the United States as of today, a total of 407 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella were reported from 44 states (Alaska 1, Arizona 15, Arkansas 2, California 56, Colorado 11, Connecticut 2, Florida 4, Georgia 8, Illinois 22, Indiana 9, Iowa 12, Kansas 2, Kentucky 10, Maryland 9, Massachusetts 2, Michigan 7, Minnesota 29, Mississippi 1, Missouri 15, Montana 3, Nebraska 7, Nevada 8, New Hampshire 1, New Jersey 8, New Mexico 2, New York 14, North Carolina 7, North Dakot
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GFI
JANUARY 31, 2024
January 31, 2024 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Looking ahead In 2024, we are focused on bringing increased energy and enthusiasm to the alternative protein space. Each of us who work at GFI operates from a unique vantage point across the alternative protein sector and is well-suited to catalyze meaningful change in the areas that will have the most impact.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 24, 2024
The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration announced today it has selected Cornell alumnus Keith Barr ’92, IHG’s former chief executive officer, as the recipient of the 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. The award will be presented at the Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards ceremony in New York City on June 4, 2024.
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Food Safety News
JANUARY 15, 2024
Two bills introduced into the Arizona Legislature may signal that the 2024 sessions of those “Laboratories of Democracy” will be something of an “alt-meat” grinder. Arizona State Rep. David Marshall, R-Snowflake, and four co-sponsors have introduced House Bill 2121, prohibiting cell-cultured animal products. HB2121 prohibits anyone in Arizona from offering to sell or produce a cell-cultured animal product for human consumption.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 8, 2024
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here. QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.
Bill Marler
JANUARY 6, 2024
Parents are understandably angry at a company – someone in the cinnamon supply chain – would intentionally add significant about of dangerous metals that would eventually end up in the bodies of U.S. children. As I said to the USA Today – Yesterday: “I have never seen chromium being found in foods before, but we have also never seen these high of levels of lead either,” food safety lawyer Bill Marler told USA TODAY.
Food Safety Tech
JANUARY 3, 2024
We live in an age where cybersecurity risks are everywhere—from the emails we receive to the online platforms we use. And industries, such as the food industry, that are part of our nation’s critical infrastructure are key targets for cybercriminals. In September 2021, the FBI’s Cyber Division alerted companies that the Food and Agriculture industry was among the most susceptible to cyberattacks in the U.S.
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Hospitality Net
JANUARY 24, 2024
The newest Ritz-Carlton is official, joining the luxury brand’s portfolio of more than 100 hotels and resorts worldwide. Named The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas as of today, the 400-acre property is set in the rolling hills of a former family ranch just minutes from downtown Dallas.
Food Safety Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
The cannabis industry is no exception to the potential risks of PFAS contamination, ranging from possible health and safety implications to a business' litigation risk.
Food Safety News
JANUARY 12, 2024
The Quaker Oats Company is expanding their Dec. 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks because of potential Salmonella contamination. The products listed below are sold throughout the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan. This recall applies to the specific products listed below, in addition to the products announced on Dec. 15, 2023.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 15, 2024
In a few weeks, bars and restaurants will be filled with hungry and thirsty football fans celebrating their favorite team. Now is the time to get your plays in order to be a winner this Super Bowl Sunday. Themed Menus for the Win : Want to show support for this year’s best teams? Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
JANUARY 2, 2024
Following a bumpy road of pandemic closings and restrictions, reopenings and variant surges, the past year brought relative calm. “2023 has been the most normal year for the restaurant industry since 2019,” says Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of research for the National Restaurant Association. Despite fears of a recession, the economy held up and consumer spending remained strong for.
Food Safety Tech
JANUARY 16, 2024
Novolyze, developer of food safety and quality digitalization technology and solutions, was recognized as the Most Innovative Food Safety and Quality Software Company of 2023 by New World Report ’s Software and Technology Awards. The Software and Technology Awards, now in their fourth year, recognize companies across North and South America that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and a commitment to advancing technology.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 17, 2024
Hilton yesterday debuted Hilton for Business, a new, digital-forward travel program that empowers professionals running small- and medium-sized businesses to simplify travel management while enhancing rewards and discounts for their loyalty.
Food Safety Magazine
JANUARY 5, 2024
Recent testing for phthalates and bisphenols like BPA in foods found all but one sample to contain phthalates and 79 percent of samples to contain bisphenols. Phthalates were present at worryingly high levels, although levels of bisphenols have decreased since 2009. The study was conducted by Consumer Reports.
Food Safety News
JANUARY 5, 2024
This time, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture executed a duly issued search warrant on Amos Miller and Miller’s Organic Farm. The state’s responsibility was to determine if raw eggnog and other unpasteurized, raw dairy products produced by Miller were responsible for positive Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli tests in Michigan and New York, causing human illnesses.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 3, 2024
At the beginning of the year, we like talking about trends. They seem like anchors for the new year. Trends create frameworks to understand where to start and what to focus on. I want to highlight trends in restaurant promotion for 2024. We will discuss how to build customer communication and what aspects to prioritize to make your establishment stand out and thrive.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
JANUARY 2, 2024
There was a time when fine dining on cruise ships had its limits. Not so anymore. Of the foodservice offerings on newer ships, like Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, “I’ve never seen anything like it in all the work I’ve done landside,” says one marine equipment manufacturer. At Virgin Voyages’ Gunbae Korean BBQ concept, there’s at-table cooking, with a glass dome above tables serving as a hood.
Food Safety Tech
JANUARY 9, 2024
On January 8, the FDA Coordinated Outbreak Response & Evaluation (CORE) Network released its first annual report summarizing the investigations of foodborne outbreaks and adverse events in FDA-regulated human foods for the 2022 calendar year. In 2022, CORE evaluated 65 incidents, responded to 28 and issued advisories for 11. These numbers show a slight increase from 2021 when 59 incidents were evaluated with 19 responses and 10 advisories.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 30, 2024
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has made its debut in New Zealand’s largest city with the opening of InterContinental Auckland. Gracing the city’s waterfront at the halo address of One Queen Street, InterContinental Auckland anchors the one billion dollar (NZD) Commercial Bay lifestyle precinct, which houses the city’s latest upscale office, retail, social, and dining hub.
Food Safety Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2024
For those leading the food and beverage industry, there is tremendous opportunity for growth—but with growth comes risks that can negatively impact operations, profitability, and reputation.
Food Safety News
JANUARY 31, 2024
A bipartisan pair of U.S. Senators have introduced legislation banning the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) from including cell-cultivated meat products on its menu. The NSLP is the federally assisted meal program in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It serves more than 4,9 billion lunches annually to more than 30 million children in about 100,000 schools.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 31, 2024
Will 2024 be a comeback year for restaurants? Despite challenges including inventory costs, commission fees and staff turnover, many restaurant owners are expressing optimism about moving forward, according to TouchBistro’s 2024 State of Restaurants Report. Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
JANUARY 25, 2024
This month, Olivia Smith has been elevated to serve as the assistant executive director of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association. In this role, one of her main initiatives will be to grow the group’s young professional programs. A member of the association’s team for five years, Smith previously served as its membership administrator.
The Restaurant Warehouse
JANUARY 25, 2024
???️ Need to store and enjoy sandwiches, lunch, and dinner on-the-go? Our new Grab-and-Go Refrigerators has got you covered! Conveniently keep your meals fresh and tasty even on the busiest days. Say goodbye to soggy sandwiches! ? Introducing our new line of Grab-and-Go refrigeration for breakfast, Lunch, and dinner. The grab and go refrigerators designed to make your customers back-to-school and post-vacation routine a breeze.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 19, 2024
Four months after New York City’s restrictive short-term rental rules went into effect, a new analysis of publicly available data reveals no discernible improvement in rental prices or housing inventory in the city.
Food Safety Magazine
JANUARY 15, 2024
A recent publication from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has provided an in-depth review of early warning systems for food safety risks, an explanation of available open access tools, and the potential applications of Big Data and artificial intelligence (AI) in the field.
Food Safety News
JANUARY 1, 2024
Those well-funded animal activists ran a marathon ending Jan. 1 with full implementation of California’s Proposition 12. The first day of 2024 marks the successful end to more than six years of political efforts. Proposition 12 was a 2018 ballot measure passed overwhelmingly by California voters. Prop 12 put unprecedented prohibitions on selling food from farm animals not housed under specific standards.
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