University of Southern Indiana rolls out ghost kitchen and robot vending machines
Food Management
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The new retail options offer speed and convenience at University of Southern Indiana.
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Building a Healthier Future for Virginia's Kids
Chef Ann Foundation
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The Chef Ann Foundation has partnered with the Virginia Department of Education to identify barriers and capacity to procure, process, and serve more fresh, locally sourced food in the school meal programs of divisions across Virginia. The project focuses on bringing more scratch cooking, culturally inclusive meals and local procurement to these divisions.
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The Produce Industry, the FDA, the Congress and the President have blood on their hands
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 7, 2023
8 dead from cantaloupe – 359 sickened – those numbers will rise. Bring back the MDP ! In the United States, as of December 6, 230 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 38 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 16, 2023, to November 20, 2023. Of 185 people with information available, 96 (52%) have been hospitalized.
Why Setting Wait Time Expectations Is Key to a Good Customer Experience
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Not much sours a customer’s perception of a restaurant as fast as unwieldy lines and long waits. Especially for fast-paced establishments, managing wait time expectations is a significant challenge and can cause patrons to leave — or, worse, never return. Although management can’t always eliminate the wait for service entirely, they can use modern technology to set reliable wait time expectations from the start.
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5 tech things: Levy to debut next-gen fan f&b experience at new Los Angeles arena
Food Management
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This and a robot that delivers food and snacks to resident rooms in an Ohio skilled nursing center are some of the tech-related developments you may have missed recently.
UK’s £2B Cultivated Meat and Fermentation Fund, America’s Aging Immigrant Farmworkers + More
Food + Tech Connect
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Image Credit: New York Times 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 a groundbreaking move, the UK government has unveiled a landmark £2 billion plan to support the advancement of its biotech ecosystem, with a particular focus on the cultivated meat and fermentation industry.
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Have a Winter Hospitality Plan
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In this episode of the Making Dough Restaurant Show , host Hengam Stanfield logistic tips for the holidays and winter weather. She offers nine tips for restaurant owners and managers to conquer the unique challenges that cold weather brings and explores the cozy side of winter hospitality.
Top 15 healthcare food service stories of 2023
Food Management
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The year’s top healthcare stories tracked how dining operations in hospitals and medical centers tackled issues like sustainability and the use of technology.
How to Choose the Best Bar Inventory Management Software
Sculpture Hospitality
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Keeping track of inventory is paramount to ensuring smooth operations of your bar and maximizing profitability. The days of manual inventory management are long gone, replaced by advanced bar inventory management software that can streamline processes, minimize losses, and enhance overall efficiency.
Marler Clark retained in Salmonella Outbreak linked to Raw Milk – Lawsuits filed
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 4, 2023
San Diego – 12 with Salmonella: County of San Diego health officials are reporting three additional cases of Salmonella illness linked to unpasteurized or “raw” milk from a producer in Fresno, CA. This brings the total number of local cases to 12, including three people who were hospitalized. The cases began in late September and the most recent person became ill on Oct. 17.
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FSA issues warning on fake chocolate brands
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned people not to buy or eat several types of counterfeit chocolate bars. The alert comes after reports of fake branded chocolate being found on sale and follows an incident of people falling sick after eating chocolate sold at a market in Mansfield. Products were wrapped in gold packaging or sold in orange boxes marked Caligold.
10 top onsite dining trends we saw in 2023
Food Management
DECEMBER 8, 2023
What were the most significant trends affecting onsite dining over the past year?
The Top Generative A.I. Security Threats Facing the Restaurant Industry
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 8, 2023
How is A.I. being utilized currently in the restaurant industry? From a front-of-house perspective, the restaurant industry is an early adopter of A.I. Many restaurants have announced initiatives to use A.I. for voice ordering applications in drive-thrus, kiosks, and other points of customer interaction. The goals of these use cases include efficiency in ordering processes, both for restaurants and customers, enhanced customer experiences, and an ability to enhance revenue by making customer- sp
Minnesota now has 20 sickened by Salmonella tainted Cantaloupe
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 5, 2023
MPR reports that Minnesota health officials say there are now 20 confirmed cases of salmonella in the state linked to contaminated cantaloupe — including two deaths. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration first issued a national recall of some brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupe on Nov. 9; that recall has since been expanded. The Minnesota Department of Health is working with the state Department of Agriculture, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the out
Many Ready-to-Eat beef and poultry products recalled by New York producer
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Swan Lake, NY-based Pelleh Poultry Corp., is spending the weekend recalling approximately 708 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and poultry products that are likely contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes , according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), The recalled products bear the establishment number “EST. P44121” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Pitt expands frictionless shopping experience with second Just Walk Out deployment
Food Management
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Pitt on the Go, the second University of Pittsburgh retail location offering Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, offers attendees at Petersen Events Center an AI-powered market for snacks and beverages.
The ABC’s to Getting Your Establishment Ready for the Holiday Rush
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 8, 2023
So, you’ve made it to December – great! That means you’re almost done for the year, but it also means the holiday season is here. This is a very busy time for restaurants. In fact, the National Restaurant Association survey notes that 77 percent of consumers cope with holiday demands by letting restaurants do some of their cooking during the holiday weeks.
Ode to the Microbiological Data Program (MDP) – Its past time for a comeback
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 7, 2023
In the last weeks we (and the cantaloupe industry) have been subjected to increasing numbers of illnesses and deaths linked to this popular fruit. In the United States, as of December 6, 230 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 38 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 16, 2023, to November 20, 2023.
Spanish and Italian investigators uncover olive oil fraud
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
A probe into counterfeit oils has led to 11 arrests and the seizure of more than 260,000 liters of olive oil. Europol supported the spin-off food fraud investigation as part of Operation Opson. It was started by the Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) and the Italian Carabinieri. Investigators found the suspects used lampante oil, a lower-quality variant of olive oil, to dilute their product and sell it as virgin or extra virgin.
5 things: University of Minnesota plans $40M in dining hall upgrades
Food Management
DECEMBER 8, 2023
This and a $1.1 million grant program to study access to healthier school meals are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
The Holiday Effect: How Seasonality Impacts Commercial Ice Machine and Refrigeration Production
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 7, 2023
One fundamental principle in the pursuit of business success is to understand the various external factors that can impact operation. In the world of commercial refrigeration and ice production, one such influential factor is seasonality, particularly pronounced during the holiday periods. The Demand Surge During festive seasons, an uptick in production demand is observed in the food and hospitality industries – holiday banquets, community feasts, family gatherings, and festive promotions
Food Safety Plans vs. HACCP—What Does Your Establishment Really Need?
Food Safety Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2023
A question that often arises is, "Does a food production establishment require both a HACCP plan and a Food Safety Plan?" The answer to this question depends on country- or region-specific legal requirements, among other factors.
$3.8 million paid for putting children at risk in dangerous jobs by ‘front companies’
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Monetary penalties for hiring children to do dangerous jobs are continuing to climb, but meat and poultry companies are just not over their appetite for child labor. A Los Angeles-area poultry processor is the latest to pay up, with $3.8 million in back wages, damages, and penalties. Ever since federal penalties totaling $1.5 million were imposed earlier this year on 13 meat plants contracting in eight states with Packers Sanitation Services Inc. for employing children in critical food safety jo
5 things: Church steps in after fire closes school district’s kitchen
Food Management
DECEMBER 5, 2023
This and a move to minimize college dining hall calorie count visibility are some of the stories you may have missed recently.
December 2023 – Total Food Service Digital Issue
Total Food Service
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Click the button above to view fullscreen. Click any advertisement to learn more. Advertisements The Total Food Service December 2023 Digital Issue features exclusive Q&A Interviews with influential chefs, hospitality trendsetters, and foodservice operators, as well as the latest foodservice industry news on products, trends, associations, and events.
WHO Classifies Two Major PFAS as Carcinogenic to Humans, Underlines Risk of Dietary Exposure
Food Safety Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified two types of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances—perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)—as “carcinogenic to humans” and “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” and noted that the general population’s main route of exposure to these chemicals is through food and drinking water.
More children identified in outbreak of lead poisoning traced to applesauce
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Federal officials continue to receive reports of children with elevated levels of lead in their blood. An international investigation of cinnamon in applesauce products is ongoing. As of Dec. 6 the Food and Drug Administration had received reports of 64 “adverse events” in children aged 6 and younger. The children are spread across 27 states. Three applesauce products have been recalled: Wanabana brand applesauce pouches sold nationwide and online and Schnuck’s and Weis brands of pouches sold r
Trending this week: A new campus café with all-day grab-and-go and fine dining-inspired options
Food Management
DECEMBER 7, 2023
This week on Food Management the top story was Independent school power players.
Restaurant Staffing Shortages Don’t Have To Be the Norm
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 6, 2023
More than three years and six million jobs later, the restaurant industry reached a milestone this fall. Employment, after having plummeted into the pandemic pit, completed its climb back to the surface. This is a breakthrough, for sure. The picture could not have been bleaker in 2020, as we all recall. Facing COVID-induced restrictions and worried customers, tens of thousands of restaurants closed within the first year of the pandemic.
Two People Die After Drinking Panera’s Highly Caffeinated Lemonade, Chain Faces Lawsuits
Food Safety Magazine
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Panera Bread is facing wrongful death lawsuits after two customers in vulnerable populations suffered fatal cardiac events following the consumption of the chain’s Charged Lemonade drinks. The lawsuits assert that the drink is not advertised as a dangerously caffeinated beverage.
Canadian company recalls sauces because of potential for botulism poisoning
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Kopi Thyme Inc. is recalling six varieties of its sauces because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism poisoning. The recall was triggered by testing done by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The implicated sauces — listed in the table below — were distributed to British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan and possibly other provinces and territories.
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