Food Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Smart kitchen technology is being quickly adopted by the food service sector, and with good reason. It provides numerous benefits, including increased productivity, reduced waste, and a more sustainable operation.
Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
This just landed in my inbox. September 28, 2023 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising businesses to avoid selling and purchasing tara protein powder (tara flour), or products containing this ingredient. Tara protein powder, also known as tara flour, could be classified as a novel food (or novel food ingredient), but has not been assessed for safety by Health Canada.
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Food + Tech Connect
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Image Credit: Green Queen 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. The EU has finalized a law designed to curb greenwashing, banning labels including ‘carbon-neutral,’ ‘natural,’ and ‘biodegradable.’ To be turned into a law, the proposal will need to get final approval from the EU Parliament and Council, which is e
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
For restaurant owners, there are a number of issues in their workplace keeping them up at night and hindering them from successfully managing and operating their restaurant efficiently. As a firm that specializes in working with clients in the restaurant industry, we regularly assist restaurant owners with many of these issues, particularly in areas like tax compliance, payroll, bookkeeping, and providing sound financial advice to help manage cash flow and business growth strategies.
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Food Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Morrison Healthcare welcomes Chef Douglas Katz as the newest member of the culinary leadership team at the Cleveland Clinic.
Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
The CDC this week reports finding the spread of Angiostrongylus cantonensis , (Rat Lungworm) into Georgia. Originally described in Asia, where most human infections are reported, is now endemic in different regions of the world. In the United States, A. cantonensis was initially reported in Hawaii, and later in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida, likely introduced by infected rats and gastropods through trade routes, such as on merchant ships.
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Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. The data suggests guests are willing to tip more for great service when digital tools are available to ease the payment process. Key findings include: Tipping is on the rise : Good news for servers: diners aren’t skimping on tips.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
This and Sodexo engaging three tech startups to help manage healthcare and senior living accounts are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.
Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) and Huntley Community School District 158 are working collaboratively to respond to a recent outbreak of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) at Huntley High School. There are currently seven confirmed cases of STEC, all of which involve students. The first case was identified on Sunday, September 17. At this time, there is insufficient evidence to indicate the source of the illness.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Regal Foods, Inc of Leola, PA, is recalling various seasonings because rodent feces were found in samples of oregano. According to the details published online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on July 20, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Recalled products: REGAL ITALIAN SEASONING 3.25#, 3.25 lb Plastic Bag Product Quantity: 674 lbs Code Information: Code 10201310 REGAL OREGANO LEAVES 20 lbs. , 4 Oz, 1.5 lbs., variou
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Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The U.S. is the second-largest online food delivery market and generated an estimated $218B in revenue in 2022. And experts predict the market will increase close to $500B by 2027. Due to the growth and increased demand, leading food delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub are also facing the growing threat of fraud and abuse on both the customer and driver sides as scams and scammers become more sophisticated.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Four NFL stadiums managed by Aramark Sports + Entertainment have ditched their standalone packaged beer portables in exchange for self-serve markets that offer a wider variety of choices and allow fans to pick out their beverages, verify their age, pay, and get back to the game faster than ever before.
Bill Marler
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
According to Canadian press, the City of Calgary said Wednesday it has laid charges against a shared kitchen — used by several daycares experiencing an E. coli outbreak — for operating without the proper license. This comes after an outbreak of shiga toxin-producing E. coli, which has resulted in 351 lab-confirmed cases and 37 secondary cases, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Eagle Produce LLC of Scottsdale, AZ, is initiating a recall of 6,456 cases of whole cantaloupe with the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella following an FDA test conducted on cantaloupe in a distribution center. The Kandy brand melons were distributed Sept. 5 -16 in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington D.C. an
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. It’s not just about speed, efficiency or frugality – it’s a seamless customer journey.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
This and a partnership that is bringing local organic milk to Vermont schools are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
In the entrepreneurial world, the debate between diving into a hospitality franchise versus starting a “company-owned business” remains evergreen. Each model offers distinct advantages and challenges, so what is the right choice for you?
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Costco is recalling Organic Chicken Bone Broth sold between Sept.8, 2022, through Sept. 22, 2023. “The product may have the potential for non-pathogenic microbial contamination, which may result in product bloating, shortened shelf-life, and potential for early spoilage,” according to a recall letter sent to Costco shoppers. Description: Culinary Treasures 32oz Organic Chicken Bone Broth Costco item #1095592 Retail UPC: 67200055858 (Carton) 67200055865 (Club Pack) Lot Code: 98E08242 Best Before
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, the National Fire Protection Association has declared the public observance of Fire Prevention Week since 1922, marking more than 100 years this year of the public observance. The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
This week on Food Management the top story was Compass North America’s Gary Green to retire after 24 years of leading the company.
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Managing a restaurant is no easy feat, especially in unpredictable weather. Here are some tips that will help you weather the storm and increase profits.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
A recently published study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) shows a potential association between the diagnosis of autism in boys and their mothers’ consumption of diet soda or aspartame during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener widely used in various food and beverage products since the 1980s.
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
To address the trend of food manufacturers intentionally adding sesame to food products that did not originally contain the allergen in an attempt to circumvent allergen cross-contact requirements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its draft guidance for industry on hazards analysis and preventive controls with a new chapter on avoiding allergen cross-contact and proper labeling.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
This and California raising its fast food minimum wage to $20/hour are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
Chef Ann Foundation
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month and we’re celebrating with culturally inclusive school meals.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Researchers from the Florida State University College of Medicine have unveiled findings from an ongoing study revealing a potential link between aspartame consumption and learning and memory deficits in mice. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener widely used in various food and beverage products since the 1980s. It is commonly found in diet drinks, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast cereal, toothpaste, and even medications such as cough drops and chewable
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
With increasing interest in food traceability around the globe and a focus on complying with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Traceability Final Rule, the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) recently released an issue paper that examines traceability fundamentals and is intended as a resource for industry and other stakeholders.
Food Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Department is expanding CEP availability to an estimated 3,000 more school districts in high-need areas.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
PRIDE Centric Resources celebrated member-dealers and manufacturers in September at its annual fall conference, held in Houston. More than 400 industry members attended the four-day event. Winning the Industry Influencer Award was Doug Fryett “for his wide support of several industry channels and for his tireless efforts to educate leaders for today and the future,” the release states.
Food Safety News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act, legislation that would increase and improve USDA’s procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables, is now in the hopper with many supporters. The bill would order USDA to partner with growers, distributors, and food hubs to provide fresh, U.S.-grown fruits and vegetables to community organizations like schools, local food pantries, and youth organizations while prioritizing socially disadvantaged farmers and entities, regional food inequities, and local and
Food Safety Magazine
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Aspartame consumed by mothers during pregnancy or breastfeeding may be associated with autism in their male children, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
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