Bill Marler

JULY 28, 2022

Mr. Revive, what the hell are you thinking? Where are United States and Canadian health officials? As I said the other day, for nearly a month we have known about the likely link between Revive Mango & Pineapple smoothies and an ingredient known as Tara. To date, in addition to the nearly 350 Daily Harvest cases (also with an ingredient known as Tara), we are representing over two dozen people that have suffered acute liver failure linked to Mango & Pineapple.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), U.S. restaurant sales are expected to return to pre-pandemic trajectory and reach $898 billion in 2022. Given that businesses grow by acquiring new customers, many national QSR brands rely heavily on advertising to increase exposure. In 2021, QSR brands spent an estimated $1.8 billion on national television advertisements, and digital spend is also on the rise given the increasing influence of social media platforms like TikTok.

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Lavu

JULY 27, 2022

High-quality food photography is no longer something that is “nice to have” at your restaurant. It’s something that customers are beginning to expect, and it … 3 Essential Food Photography Ideas for Your Restaurant Read More ». The post 3 Essential Food Photography Ideas for Your Restaurant appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Eating at a Meeting

JULY 25, 2022

Brian Peterson is a 5th grade teacher, a beekeeper, and gardener. On this episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE he's going to share how and why pollinators are so important to the food and beverage industry and meetings. As founder of the nonprofit Bees in the D, he's aiming to bring back Michigan’s declining pollinator population and educating us all on the complexities and importance of bees and pollinators to not only our food industry but our ecosystem as a whole.

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Bill Marler

JULY 29, 2022

Over the last 30 years I have gotten to know many that work or worked at both the FDA and CFIA. I have supported their work and have spoken at many of their conferences. However, shocked and disappointed are too light of words to describe their failure to live up to their Mission Statements: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security … of our nation’s food supply, ….

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

We’re constantly being bombarded by messages about how important it is to own your customer data. But what does that actually mean, and how does it increase sales? Customer data is only one segment of the information you need for good sales insights, marketing information, and business analytics. First, let's take a look at all three segments.

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Eating at a Meeting

JULY 25, 2022

Brian Peterson is a 5th grade teacher, a beekeeper, and gardener. On this episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE he's going to share how and why pollinators are so important to the food and beverage industry and meetings. As founder of the nonprofit Bees in the D, he's aiming to bring back Michigan’s declining pollinator population and educating us all on the complexities and importance of bees and pollinators to not only our food industry but our ecosystem as a whole.

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Bill Marler

JULY 28, 2022

For nearly a month we have known about the likely link between Revive Mango & Pineapple smoothies and an ingredient known as Tara. To date, in addition to the nearly 350 Daily Harvest cases (also with an ingredient known as Tara), we are representing over two dozen people that have suffered acute liver failure linked to Mango & Pineapple. Monday we filed two lawsuits against Revive (a Canadian company) in New York Federal Court.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

… and bring them back to restaurants for more. Digital loyalty programs surged 124 percent during the height of the pandemic, helping restaurants drive more frequent visits and higher check averages from devoted customers, according to market researcher NPD Group. The popularity of online ordering is motivating big fast-food chains to use rewards programs to hold onto new mobile app customers.

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Bill Marler

JULY 25, 2022

Sometimes my Blog Posts take time to come true. Today’s News: Blog Post 2015: A federal Grand Jury indicted Kruse in 2020 after a five-year investigation. Kruse, was indicted separately on October 20, 2020 in connection with his alleged role in covering up from customers what the company knew about the contaminated ice cream. As a corporate entity, Blue Bell pleaded guilty in a related case in 2020 to two counts of distributing adulterated food products in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, an

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Bill Marler

JULY 27, 2022

For nearly a month we have known about the likely link between Revive Mango & Pineapple smoothies and an ingredient known as Tara. To date, in addition to the nearly 350 Daily Harvest cases (also with an ingredient known as Tara), we are representing over two dozen people that have suffered acute liver failure linked to Mango & Pineapple. Monday we filed two lawsuits against Revive (a Canadian company) in New York Federal Court.

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Bill Marler

JULY 27, 2022

According to a posting on Food Safety Canada’s website : Romaine lettuce imported from the United States (U.S.) have been associated with several outbreaks of foodborne E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in Canada and the U.S. Food safety investigations from U.S. authorities have identified a recurring geographical area as the source of the outbreaks. This area encompasses the California Salinas Valley counties of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey.

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Food Safety 206

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2022

As inflation hammers restaurants, here are four ways to audit the true cost of HR. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and an unforgiving labor market have created a perfect storm for restaurant owners and operators. The mounting headwinds are unrelenting. While many establishments have tried to combat these disruptions by increasing pay, minimizing menus, raising prices, or simply cutting staff and operating hours, there are other strategies that can ease the burdens of the current operating e

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders to give us their insights into how the industry has been doing so far this year and where they feel it's going. “It is an extremely challenging time for the restaurant industry as restaurateurs grapple with the difficulty of operating within an uncertain post-pandemic sales environment while simultaneously combating historic levels of food inflation, labor shortages and ongoing supply-chain issues.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 25, 2022

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reported that for the first six months of fiscal year 2022 (October 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022), labor unions filed 58 percent more representation petitions than they did during the same period a year earlier. According to a National Public Radio analysis, the accommodations and food services industry makes up nearly 28 percent of new union election petitions (a huge jump from the fewer than four percent of union election petitions coming from the in

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