Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. These technologies, often unseen but highly influential, are quietly revolutionizing culinary practices and guest experiences. Whether it's the utilization of AI-driven analytics to elevate menu design or the precision of robotics transforming kitchen operations, a new era in dining is taking shape.

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Bill Marler

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. Epidemiologic data show that Raw Farm brand raw cheddar cheese is making people in this outbreak sick. Since the last update, one new illness and one new state were reported.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The FDA has confirmed that lead chromate is the source of lead and chromium in cinnamon applesauce marketed for children and imported from Ecuador. Leaders at the FDA continue to believe the contamination was intentional. The Food and Drug Administration had already confirmed that applesauce samples had as much as 2,000 times the amount of lead considered safe.

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Sculpture Hospitality

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If you're part of the restaurant and bar industry, you know all too well the long hours and intense demands that come with the territory. But what if there's a light at the end of this gruelling tunnel?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. Chick-fil-A and Starbucks launched apps that make their consumers’ journeys more convenient, efficient, and enjoyable. Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste.

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Bill Marler

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

It has been a busy few months on outbreaks and recalls. As of February 15, 2024, a total of 87 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 30 states – Arizona 2, California 1, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1, Florida 2, Idaho 2, Illinois 1, Iowa 2, Kentucky 1, Louisiana 1, Maryland 4, Massachusetts 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 2, Missouri 2, Nebraska 3, New Jersey 5, New York 9, North Dakota 1, Ohio 13, Oklahoma 1, Oregon 1, Pennsylvania 6, Tennessee 1, Texas 8, Utah 1

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA’s ARS) have developed a thermal pasteurization method based on Radio Frequency technology that effectively reduces the presence of Salmonella in intact eggs, in a fraction of the time required for traditional pasteurization.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2024

To promote sustainability and help reduce meat consumption, Mush Foods introduced 50Cut, a mushroom mycelium blend to the US market for chef use in meat, poultry, and fish dishes. To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Mush Foods Culinary Director AJ Schaller. What factors have fueled the increased use of mushrooms in unique ways?

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Bill Marler

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

As of February 13, 2024, FDA has not received any additional confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled product. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met FDA’s complainant definition, are between zero and 53 years of age and the median age is one year old.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Largest ever monetary criminal penalty in food safety matter Family Dollar Stores LLC pleaded guilty Monday to holding food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics under unsanitary conditions related to a rodent infestation at the company’s West Memphis, AR, distribution center. At the same time, criminal information unsealed in federal court in Little Rock, AR, charged Family Dollar with one misdemeanor count of causing FDA-regulated products to become adulterated while being held under insani

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Food Safety Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

A study aims to determine how irrigation water that is treated to control microbial activity may affect pathogens on crop surfaces or soil, with the end goal of developing a quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) for industry to gauge the reduction in microbial risk from treated water applied preharvest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Inaccurate business listings can have a substantial impact on brand loyalty, according to the first release of SOCi Inc.'s 2024 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI), which examines shopper practices and preferences when interacting on and offline with local businesses, including restaurants. Nearly two-in-three (63 percent) have encountered inaccuracies in business listings on major platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Bill Marler

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As of February 16, 2024, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from four states – California, Utah, Colorado and Texas. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 18, 2023, to January 29, 2024. Of 9 people with information available, 4 have been hospitalized and 1 developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 1, 2024

Sigmon Dairy of Rochester, WA, is recalling retail raw whole milk with Best By dates March 4 through March 12 because it may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Listeria in retail raw milk dated March 4, according to an announcement from the dairy.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In a recently published joint report on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Europe for 2021–2022, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) highlight the progress in reducing AMR in some countries, but warn about repeatedly observed resistance to common antibiotics in Salmonella and Campylobacter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Restaurants and franchises face numerous financial challenges that can hinder their success, however, by optimizing their payment processing strategy, these businesses can overcome some of the major obstacles faced by restaurants in their early start, helping them to achieve greater stability and ultimately profitability. Payment processing pricing structures often used by restaurants allow providers to layer their processing fees on top of other underlying debit and credit card fees.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MARCH 1, 2024

Today, more and more fryer models feature automatic filtration. On select models, with the proper filtration paper or carbon pad in its designated place, the setting kicks on after a set number of basket drops. This keeps staff safe, reduces labor tied to manual filtration and extends oil life for better-tasting fried foods.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 1, 2024

MF Meats of Falconer, NY, is recalling 93,277 pounds of raw meat products, which may have been contaminated with non-food grade mineral seal oil, which is not approved for use in meat processing, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The raw meat items were produced from Nov. 26, 2023 through Feb. 16, 2024.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 1, 2024

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort has unveiled the completion of its highly anticipated $26 million property-wide renovation. Nestled along the serene South Carolina shoreline, the resort’s expansive renovation began in August 2022 and encompasses a refreshed front entrance, elevated lobby, 323 upgraded guestrooms and refreshed balconies and an expanded courtyard.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this video, First We Feast features Flavors From Afar , a California restaurant that offers a rotating international menu crafted by refugee chefs. Founded by Meymuna Hussein-Cattan and her mother Owliya Dima, a Somali refugee, Flavors From Afar emerged from the Tiyya Foundation, with a mission to provide resources and support to displaced refugees and asylum seekers.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MARCH 1, 2024

Participants in the FER 2024 Women in Leadership Panel are making an impact in the FE&S industry by building relationships, constantly learning and keeping an eye to the future with a willingness to evolve. In honor of March’s Women’s History Month, meet five leading women, each representing a segment: consultants, dealers, service agents, operators and manufacturers’ reps.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

— OPINION — By Francine L. Shaw The usage of Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in the food service industry has gained significant attention due to its effectiveness in combating various pathogens and reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. In comparison to quaternary ammonium compounds (quats), HOCl offers several advantages that make it a preferred choice for maintaining food safety standards.

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Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Diversity is a core value at Fresh Ideas. A diverse team makes us stronger through different leadership styles, ideas, and creative ways to overcome challenges. We understand the importance of diversity throughout our company, which is why we celebrated our teammates during Black History Month in February. Here are a few of our talented chefs and leaders we recognized: Meet Shackeel, Chef at Doane University.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Oklahoma News Report offers a story on the power of social media. Business is now booming at Spirals thanks to a viral post about the hot dog restaurant.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MARCH 1, 2024

Talk about a busy few weeks as the team at FER hit the road and kicked off conference season with a bang. A top stop was MUFES, FER’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The event was jam-packed with strong speakers, great learnings and a little bit of fun as well.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The Erie County Health Department in Erie, PA, has identified a case of hepatitis A in a restaurant worker. The employee works at Cracker Barrel, which is located at 7810 Interstate Dr. in Summit Township. Customers who ate or drank at the restaurant or ordered or delivered take-out from Jan. 30 through Feb. 21 are asked to watch for symptoms of hepatitis A.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America announced today the latest addition to its All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio with the signing of Marriott Miches Beach, An All-Inclusive Resort, currently the Sunrise Miches Beach Resort in Dominican Republic. Set to undergo a conversion process commencing in the second quarter of 2024, the resort is slated to open its doors under the Marriott Hotels brand in the first quarter of 2025.

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Food Safety Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that, thanks to voluntary phase-out by industry, toxic per- and polyluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold by manufacturers for use in food-contact grease-proofing agents in the U.S. FDA also said it is working towards a validated analytical method that would enable the agency to monitor the market for PFAS in food packaging.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

MARCH 1, 2024

Over half (52%) of American consumers say they could eat pizza at least once a week and not get tired of it, according to foodservice analytics firm Technomic. While a lot of the pizzas needed to meet that huge demand come rolling out of conveyor ovens at major chains, many are baked in deck ovens, especially in smaller chains and independent pizzerias.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

More children have been identified as patients in an outbreak of lead poisonings traced to certain cinnamon applesauce products. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there are now 468 patients spread across 44 states. That’s up from the 422 patients identified in the previous update on Feb. 13. The implicated cinnamon applesauce products — Wanabana, Schnucks and Weis — were recalled in the fall of 2023.

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FoodService Director

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When designing the menu for pasta concept Al Moro, Executive Culinary Director Mike Smith didn’t want to mimic the offerings commonly found at Italian casual dining restaurants.

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