Bill Marler
AUGUST 31, 2023
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.
Food Management
AUGUST 31, 2023
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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Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 30, 2023
In this current economic climate, it can be a challenge for restaurant owners to adequately plan for the future while dealing with the day-to-day necessities. To learn about best financial planning practices, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus, which provides financing for small and medium sized businesses.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 30, 2023
Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, of Poth, TX, is recalling approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) The issue was reported to FSIS after the ground beef product was submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis and the sample tested presumptive positive for E. coli O157:H7.
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Sculpture Hospitality
AUGUST 15, 2023
The emergence of bar liquor inventory software has transformed the way bars and restaurants handle their stock. Here are the top five benefits.
Food Safety Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2023
A team of scientists is developing a rapid sensor-based decision-making system to assess and mitigate Salmonella contamination across the entire poultry supply chain, with an emphasis on improving health equity by leveraging data to help disproportionately affected communities make informed food safety decisions.
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Food Management
AUGUST 29, 2023
The flavors, fun and functionality of menu items at your c-store, counter or cart could be the difference between grabbing customers or getting passed by. At the moment, these are the items getting grabbed the most. Plus: Campus c-store stars and special Q & A on meal kits for seniors in independent living.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 31, 2023
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.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 31, 2023
Todorganic Inc. of Middleburg, FL, is recalling its Nuez de la India Seeds because FDA analysis has determined that the seeds appear to be Thevetia peruviana, or yellow oleander. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides that are highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
AUGUST 24, 2023
Gerry A. Fernandez, the founder and president of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, will turn the page on a new chapter in 2024. After 27 years at the helm of MFHA, Fernandez today announced his intention to retire on Dec. 31, at which time he will transition to an advisory role. MFHA will conduct a national search for his successor.
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Food Safety Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2023
On August 24, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signed a Regulatory Partnership Arrangement (RPA) with Ecuador’s Vice Ministry of Aquaculture and Fisheries (VMAF) to strengthen the food safety of Ecuadorian shrimp intended for sale in the U.S. market.
Bill Marler
AUGUST 18, 2023
Thanks to the 1920’s song. The good thing about both practicing food law for a long time and having a foodborne epidemiologist on staff is that we have the history of these outbreaks at our fingertips. Year State Agent Ill Hospitalized Died Brand 2023 Washington Listeria 6 6 3 Frugals 2023 NY and PA Listeria 2 2 0 Real Kosher 2021-2022 Multistate Listeria 23 22 1 Big Olaf Creamery 2014 Washington Listeria 2 2 0 Snoqualmie Ice Cream 2010-2015 Multistate Listeria 10 10 3 Blue Bell 2008 Vermont E.
Food Management
AUGUST 16, 2023
The newly built Reber-Thomas Dining Center features a 2,700-seat capacity, state-of-the-art dining technology, and 27 food stations, including an allergen-friendly zone, a front-facing bake shop and an exhibition kitchen station for hosting student cooking classes.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 28, 2023
General Mills Foodservice is putting the Chefs of the Mills to the test against back-of-house obstacles in its new “Chefs on the Line” video series, Each episode will challenge General Mills Foodservice’s resident culinary experts with the high-stakes scenarios that foodservice operators face every day. In the first episode, General Mills Foodservice corporate chefs Ted Osorio and Jessie Kordosky must throw together a brunch service with no staff, using only what’s on han
Food Safety News
AUGUST 30, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns the public not to eat mussels from a certain area following Canadian tests that showed Salmonella and E. coli contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency tested mussel meats on Aug. 21 and found the contamination, according to the FDA’s warning posted this afternoon. The Canadian agency informed the FDA of the testing results on Aug. 23.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
AUGUST 24, 2023
It has been a bustling year for Subway, which is currently riding a 10-quarter positive sales streak. The 37,000-unit chain has new slicers, a new Innovation Center, new leaders and, yet, it has more to announce. Today, Aug. 24, the chain shared that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of the private equity firm Roark Capital.
Food Safety Experts
AUGUST 25, 2023
What are Stress and Burnout? Stress, in the right doses, can actually be beneficial. This positive stress, termed “eustress,” aids in sharpening our focus. It’s the adrenaline rush you feel when facing a looming deadline, the energy surge just before a presentation, or the alertness you experience when trying to locate your keys while running late!
Bill Marler
AUGUST 1, 2023
“Lettuce” make it clear that lettuce from California and Arizona have been problematic over the last 20 years. We – Government, Industry and Consumers need to do more. Watch the trailer and was the full documentary streaming August 2. Here is what Canada Health Officials just posted about importing (or not) lettuce from California. If poisoning US citizens doesn’t do the trick and change grower/processor behavior, perhaps the Canadians setting standards (that the US doesn’t even do) will make a
Food Management
AUGUST 4, 2023
Finding sufficient and compliant products, as well as enough bodies to prepare and serve them, are top-of-mind issues for school foodservice operators in the coming year.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 23, 2023
Restaurant loyalty programs are nothing new so what can restaurants do to stand out from the competition and better engage with guests to build relationships? Many are trying out subscription models to see if they can benefit restaurants and guests. To learn more about how loyalty programs are evolving, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Joseph Yetter, the General Manager of Punchh, a PAR Technology Company.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 31, 2023
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.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
AUGUST 24, 2023
Shelving, cart and heated cabinet manufacturer Metro, an Ali Group company, has announced a promotion and several hires for its strategic accounts team. Heath Taylor has become senior strategic accounts manager. As national strategic accounts manager for the past seven years, Taylor has brought a unique understanding of kitchen design and workflow processes to the strategic accounts team.
Food Quality & Safety
AUGUST 21, 2023
In the U.S. and Europe, food manufacturers are preparing for a number of new regulations that target per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of “ forever chemicals ” that persist in the environment and can harm human health. Testing for PFAS and tracing them through supply chains and life cycles is a daunting task, but labs are rising to the challenge.
Food Safety Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule to revise the standard of identity and the standard of fill of container for canned tuna. If finalized, the proposed rule would, among other things, revise the weighing methods used to determine the standard fill of container, allow the use of safe and suitable flavorings and spices as optional ingredients, and clarify that the use of a packing medium is optional.
Food Management
AUGUST 8, 2023
Florida district is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students during the 2023/24 school year through CEP and a new pilot program for Universal Free Lunch.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 21, 2023
As an investor in some of America’s most iconic brands, I’ve identified some key elements that every food brand can focus on in 2023 to grow and scale their business. When looking to invest in a food concept, we look for these seven elements: 1. Strong Unit Economics and Profitability In 2023, investors are looking for businesses that have their fundamentals down and are disciplined in their operations.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 31, 2023
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.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
AUGUST 23, 2023
A longtime employee of the Ali Group is taking on new responsibilities at the start of next month. Ryan Blackman, currently the senior director of marketing and communications at the Ali Group, has been appointed as the company’s vice president of marketing and communications, the Ali Group announced today, Aug. 23. In his new role, Blackman will be responsible for all of the Ali Group’s marketing.
Tyson Food
AUGUST 17, 2023
Wellness Month reminds us of the importance of our physical & mental well-being. Learn about Tyson's commitment to accessible well-being benefits and programs. The post Celebrating National Wellness Month at Tyson Foods appeared first on Tyson Foods.
Food Safety Magazine
AUGUST 30, 2023
A recent study of the microbiological profiles of disposable gloves intended for ready-to-eat (RTE) food handling found the presence of bacteria to be much higher on gloves with visible damage than intact gloves, underlining the importance of regular glove changes, especially when damaged.
Food Management
AUGUST 11, 2023
This and Zoom (of all companies!) promoting return to office for its staff through premium amenity offerings are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
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