Food Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
FM Top 50 cross-market foodservice management firm has released its 2024 culinary trends for education, healthcare and commercial cuisine sectors as well as environmental services.
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 20, 2023
What are they thinking – not! Product Recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products. Information on lot codes and UPCs can be found in the firm’s recall announcement. Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including three packs Recalled Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack Recalled Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches Symptoms of Lead Toxicity Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status.
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Restobiz
DECEMBER 18, 2023
By Mo Chaar The challenges for the restaurant industry seem to be never-ending, with operational costs, labour shortages, pandemic debt, and bankruptcies all on the rise. Recently, Restaurants Canada stated that 50 per cent of Canadian foodservice operators are operating at a loss or just breaking even, compared to only 12 per cent from pre-pandemic […] The post How restaurants can leverage technology to drive loyalty and boost profits appeared first on Restobiz.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 18, 2023
A new year brings new beginnings and opportunities for transformation in the restaurant industry. It’s the perfect time to look back on a few things we learned in 2023 – based on recent survey data from our restaurant partners – as well as what we predict for the industry in 2024. A Look Back at 2023 To gauge the state of the restaurant industry, including the industry’s most pertinent worries around food and labor costs, Restaurant365 conducted a survey of over 730 custo
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Food Management
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Pacific Northwest specialties will be highlighted at traditional New Year's Day game at Seattle's T-Mobile Park
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 16, 2023
In the United States as of December 15, 302 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 42 states. Of 263 people with information available, 129 (49%) have been hospitalized. Four deaths have been reported, three from Minnesota and one from Oregon. States impacted: Alaska 1, Arkansas 2, Arizona 14, California 14, Colorado 9, Connecticut 2, Florida 1, Georgia 6, Iowa 8, Illinois 18, Indiana 7, Kansas 2, Kentucky 8, Massachusetts 2, Maryland 6, Michigan
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Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In the dynamic and ever-evolving restaurant industry, culinary experiences are shaping customer preferences. After all, this business is all about people with customers at the forefront of decisions being made. In order to achieve long-term success and build essential brand credibility, restaurants must cultivate meaningful experiences and relationships to help drive growth and expansion.
Food Management
DECEMBER 20, 2023
This and a mile-long underground automated package delivery system being piloted in a Georgia suburb are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 22, 2023
As of December 22, there have been 164 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Soahanina, Sundsvall and Oranienburg illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: British Columbia (18), Alberta (4), Ontario (21), Quebec (111), Prince Edward Island (2), New Brunswick (2), Nova Scotia (4) and Newfoundland and Labrador (2). Additional Salmonella infections are under investigation and more illnesses associated with this outbreak may be confirmed.
Chef Ann Foundation
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Get ready for a taste of innovation that goes beyond the lunch tray! In this blog, we delve into the details of the unique approach the Fairfax County Public School food service team in Virginia is taking towards salad bars and celebrating diversity.
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Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Picture this – it’s 5 a.m. and you receive a frantic call about the state of your restaurant. In the hospitality industry, the last thing you want is a phone call from the alarm company at an early morning hour about a fire, break-in or other disaster at your business. Taking proactive measures and having plans in place will allow your business to react quickly to help minimize the impact of an emergency.
Food Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The year’s top tech stories focused on the expansion of automated production and service outlet solutions across the onsite dining landscape.
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Product Recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products. Information on lot codes and UPCs can be found in the firm’s recall announcement. Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including three packs Recalled Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack Recalled Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches Symptoms of Lead Toxicity Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Nestlé has recalled infant formula in several countries because of the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. The affected product is EXPERT PRO HA 1, which has different batch numbers depending on the country it was marketed. Infant formula from Germany was sent to Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Sweden, according to a notice on the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF).
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights. Click here for the first part and here for the second one. BrewLogix sees consumers of craft beverages moving from a “consumption creates the experience” mindset to an “experience creates consumption” mindset.
Food Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
This and Hawaii looking to increase local food in its school meals are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 17, 2023
United States Outbreak More patients have been identified in the Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe. The outbreak is now spread across 42 states. Since the most recent update, on Dec. 7, another 72 patients have been confirmed, bringing the total number of sick people to 302. Of 263 people interviewed so far, half have been hospitalized. Four people have died, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Sculpture Hospitality
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Independent business ownership and franchising are two predominant pathways for entrepreneurs looking to establish their presence in the hospitality industry.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The Quaker Oats Company is recalling certain granola bars and granola cereals because of potential Salmonella contamination. The products listed below are sold throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan. As of the posting of this recall, Quaker has received no confirmed reports of illness related to the products covered by this recall. Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them.
Food Management
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Despite zero marketing, the delivery-only concept has gone viral on campus.
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 22, 2023
I have been doing this kind of work for over 30 years and I seldom have seen such a detailed report as this done in any outbreak. Kudos to the folks at McHenry County and others involved in the investigation. Below are the bullet points – full report can be found HERE. We do represent several of the kids impacted and will determine next steps after a few more reads of the report.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Restaurateur Ameneh Marhaba has fire in her belly — and it’s not just her “Hot Keyeh Sauce.” Fueled by the legacy of a courageous father and guidance of a resilient mother, Marhaba has transformed a lifetime of cooking for survival into a career slated to hit a major milestone in 2024 with the opening of her first permanent Little Liberia location.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling certain 2 pound logs of Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix because of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Food Management
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Here are the FM Best Concept Awards Best of Show winners for the past 15 years…
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 19, 2023
“ No safe level of lead in children’s blood has been identified. CDC does not use the term “elevated blood lead levels” when recommending what actions to take based on a child’s blood lead level (BLL).” CDC FDA’s onsite inspection of the Austrofoods facility in Ecuador has ended. However, the FDA investigation of the elevated lead levels in recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches continues.
Food Safety Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Concerns around food safety and scalability have surfaced since the successful launch of cultivated meat products in the U.S. This article summarizes recent regulatory developments that provide insight on how the current U.S. regulatory framework addresses food safety within the cultivated meat space.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 16, 2023
Over the weekend, Herold’s Salads of Cleveland recalled assorted deli salads in various sizes. Recalled products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. About Listeria Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause severe and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about possible Listeria exposure.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The restaurant industry has been put through a meat grinder the last three years with pandemic lockdowns in 2020 and inflation and labor issues dominating most of 2021 and 2022. This year was the first year that restaurant owners had a chance to breathe and get their business back to baseline after spending the last two years recovering from pandemic losses.
Total Food Service
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Plant an espresso martini tree, and watch your bottom line grow! (Photo by Guillaume Jubien, courtesy of Grey Goose) Sixty-one years ago, the Broadway show How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was a big hit, telling the story of the rapid rise of a lowly window washer to president of a widget company with aspirations to occupy the White House.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Refrigerated Specialist Inc. has added a fourth service zone, and it’s tapping internal talent to lead it. Anibal Delgado, who joined RSI as an entry-level PM tech in 2015, was announced this week as the new north zone technician supervisor. He will support customers with their equipment as well as support service techs on his team. Further, in support of office admin teams.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Chang Farm of Whatley, MA is recalling 12 oz Nature’s Wonder Mung Bean Sprouts, with a sell-by date of Dec. 13, 2023, because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after a random sample was collected and analyzed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), which resulted in confirmation of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.
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