Food + Tech Connect

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Image Credit: The Guardian Every week we track the business, tech and investment trends in CPG, retail, restaurants, agriculture, cooking and health, so you don’t have to. Here are some of this week’s top headlines. In today’s evolving landscape of the food industry, a recent report reveals staggering global health and environmental costs, amounting to a whopping $10 trillion annually.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

I am off to New York for a Court hearing on November 13th, but also attending The Critics Choice Association (CCA) Gala and Awards Ceremony the evening before. I hope my tux fits. The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has announced the nominees for the Eighth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards (CCDA). The winners will be revealed at a Gala Event on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan.

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Here are a baker's dozen highlights from FM's coverage of the dining and concessions markets in arts and entertainment facilities over the past year.

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Restobiz

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Restaurant theft is something that operators have to deal with, and although traditional methods of surveillance might have done the trick in the past, technology can help you step up your efforts. AI is not just useful for an improved dining experience, it can also help you increase security and lower restaurant theft. Shoplifting accounts […] The post How AI can help mitigate restaurant theft appeared first on Restobiz.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The future is digital. Restaurant brands around the world are finding that their audience is craving something more than pretty pictures of delectable dishes, but rather a need for community and discussion. They want engaging content that keeps them entertained. Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

As of October 24, 2023, 41 jurisdictions, including 40 states and New York City, have reported a total of 2,272 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis. These individuals had not traveled outside of the United States during the 14 days before they got sick. This is an increase of 315 cases since the last update on August 31, 2023. Sick people ranged in age from 2 to 96 years, with a median age of 51, and 57% were female.

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Sculpture Hospitality

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In the constant challenge to increase bar profits, inventory management stands as the unsung hero. Yet many businesses owners and bar managers are failing to maximize their bar liquor inventory in a way that drives revenue opportunities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The restaurant workforce is largely back to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a much-needed reprieve amidst the larger, ongoing hospitality labor crisis. However, the typical increase in consumers wanting to dine out during the holiday season – not to mention the continued demand for take-away and delivery services – could disrupt this balance, even as businesses attempt to bolster their staff with seasonal hires.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The CDC has been reporting on an ongoing person to person outbreak of Hepatitis A for years. Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following as of October 6, 2023: • Cases: 44,915 • Hospitalizations: 27,445 (61%) • Deaths: 423 Now, the CDC has just reported : Preventable Deaths During Widespread Community Hepatitis A Outbreaks — United States, 2016–2022 Hardly a week goes by tha

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Global offerings at the center of Metz Culinary Management's celebration of meatless dining.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Following consumer complaints, Tyson Foods Inc. of Berryville, AR, is recalling 29,819 pounds of fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty product that may be contaminated with metal pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen dinosaur shaped “Fun Nuggets” were produced on Sept. 5, 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Purchasing commercial ice and refrigeration equipment can be a significant financial burden on your business. The high upfront costs, ongoing maintenance expenses, and potential equipment obsolescence can quickly eat into your budget. However, there is a more cost-effective solution: leasing. Overcoming High Initial Costs One of the primary challenges in purchasing commercial ice and refrigeration equipment is the upfront cost.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & Raw Farm Recalls and Outbreaks 2006-2023 Started OPDC in 2000 [link] Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020 Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls and Outbreaks September 2006 Raw Milk E.coli Outbreak: 6 ill/2 HUS [link] September 2007 Raw Cream Listeria Recall [link] December 2007 Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak: 8 ill [link] September 2008 Raw Cream Campylobacter Recall [link] November 2011 Raw Milk E.coli Outbreak: 5 ill/3 HUS [link] M

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Salute Hospitality includes a visual transformation as well as healthier options, including choices from Aramark’s Eat Well suite of nutritionally balanced menu offerings.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Abbott Laboratories is recalling more than 226,000 packets of Similac brand Probiotic Tri-Blend baby food because of “serious adverse reactions to product in preterm infants.” The company initiated the recall on Oct. 31 and it is ongoing. It was just posted by the Food and Drug Administration on its “access data” website. The recall notice does not specify what kind of reactions have been reported and does not say how many babies are involved.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Following the removal of COVID restrictions by the World Health Organization (WHO) in May of this year, food and beverage (F&B) remains one of the industries best positioned for unprecedented growth; the road to pandemic recovery has affected the revenue and profit models of every restaurant or F&B operation; and while the current environment is forcing leaders to think outside the box, become strategically creative (and therefore more responsive), the fundamental landscape of the indust

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Report Date Ranges: October 17, 2023 – November 1, 2023 States with Cases: AR (1), LA (1), MD (1), MO (1) NC (2), Unknown (1) According to the CDC, exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health and cause well-documented health effects , including damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning and behavior problems, and hearing and speech problems.

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The year’s top B&I stories tracked how the corporate dining market dealt with the challenges posed by the emerging hybrid workplace environment.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

One person has been hospitalized and six additional people are sick in a widespread outbreak of Salmonella Kiambu infections traced to pet food, according federal public health officials. Six of the seven patients are children one year old or younger, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The patients are spread across seven states: California, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Florida, Alabama and Hawaii.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The restaurant business is a particularly tough one. Customers constantly expect the best service, meaning that restaurants have to control many more factors than other businesses. Some elements of the customer experience restaurants must consider creating an exceptional customer journey include staff friendliness, wait times, quality of products, and more.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The FDA is busy trying to keep our food supply save and get dangerous foods off the market.

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This dining director changes at Virginia Tech and Iowa State University are some of the stories you may have missed recently

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency’s ban on the insecticide chlorpyrifos was arbitrary and capricious, mainly because the two-year-old decision to ban it was rushed. Consequently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has vacated the 2021 ban and ordered EPA to think about how it regulates one of the most widely used insecticides in the United States.

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Fast Casual

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, produced by Networld Media Group, will host its eighth annual event there in Kansas City, March 24-26. The early bird deadline ends Nov. 17.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A federal appeals court has overturned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2021 ban on all uses of the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos in food crops.

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This and CBORD announcing its Excellence Award winners are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The FDA has received more reports of illnesses in children related to applesauce products and two more companies have issued recalls of their products because of high levels of lead. The implicated products are all lot codes and expiration dates of: Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches Recalled Schnucks brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack Recalled Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches (i.e., specific lots of UPC 041497216123) WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Foodservice equipment manufacturer Atosa USA will have several leadership changes kick in Jan. 1, 2024. The newly announced appointments are as follows: • Jennifer Ward (pictured above) will take a new role as chief revenue officer. Ward, who has been with the manufacturer since 2018, currently serves as Atosa’s VP of sales. In her new position, Ward will oversee sales, marketing.

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Total Food Service

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Q&A with Chef Drew Anderson , Chef de Cuisine, KAI, Phoenix, Arizona The Phoenix restaurant KAI , located at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, set against the backdrop of the Komatke Mountain Range and located on the Gila River Indian Community, features a menu rich in creativity, history and Native American culture. KAI celebrates Native American cuisine with global accents to help tell the story of The Akimal O’otham and The Pee Posh peoples while highlighting the culture and history of t

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This and record-setting World Series concessions sales are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to revoke the regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. The action comes after BVO landed on a list of ingredients recently banned by California. The FDA concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found the potential for adverse health effects in humans.

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