Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The dining landscape is shifting, driven by Gen Z's (currently 11- to 26-year-olds) quest for “genuine” culinary experiences over the conventional allure of "the best" restaurants. Gen Z has an appetite for knowledge that sits at the tip of their fingers, unlike any generation before. They research, investigate and seek out experiences – especially when it comes to restaurants.
Bill Marler
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
As of February 6, 2024, a total of 26 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 11 states: Arizona 4, California 8, Colorado 4, Florida 1, Georgia 1, Nevada 1, North Carolina 1, Oregon 1, Tennessee 2, Texas 2, Washington 1. Two deaths have been reported, one from California and one from Texas. Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 15, 2014, to December 10, 2023.
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Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A federal court has revoked approval of the weed-killing pesticide dicamba. The ruling means farmers may not have access to the popular pesticide during the upcoming growing season. The drift-prone pesticide has damaged millions of acres of crops and wild plants every year since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first approved it in 2017 for spraying on cotton and soybean crops genetically engineered by Monsanto (now Bayer) to survive what would otherwise be a deadly dose.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Using whole-genome sequencing (WGS), U.S. federal and state public health officials recently solved a multistate foodborne illness outbreak investigation that has been ongoing since 2014, with the most recent illnesses being reported in December 2023.
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Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Most restaurant owners work hard to make sure their restaurant is a clean environment that provides a hygienic experience for customers and workers. A clean restaurant improves the overall dining experience and more importantly, prevents people from getting sick while eating your food. Restaurant staffers clean the front and back of the house every night before closing and tidy up before opening every day.
Bill Marler
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following as of January 12, 2024: Cases: 44,947 Hospitalizations: 27,469 (61%) Deaths: 424 Hardly a week goes by that there is not yet another announcement of a hepatitis A positive employee putting co-workers, customers and the restaurant brand at risk. There have been illnesses, deaths, thousands of customers have had to stand in long lines to get preventative vaccines, some restaurants have shuttered and t
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GFI
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
February 9, 2024 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn We need everyone at the table Advances in alternative proteins are happening fast as more researchers and funding flow into the field. To build a truly equitable food system, these opportunities can not be limited to just those from a certain gender, race, or socioeconomic status.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). The data revealed an overwhelming 72 percent of diners plan on ordering pizza this year on either The Big Game, National Pizza Day, or both.
Sculpture Hospitality
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
95 percent of restaurateurs agree that technology improves business efficiency, according to Toast , but why is that? It’s because not only does technology make them more efficient, it also gives them the data they need for success.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Taylor Fresh Canada Foods is recalling certain salad kits because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The salad kits were sold nationwide in Canada under two brands, Taylor Fresh and President’s Choice, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. These products were made using cheese recalled by Rizo-López Foods Inc. in association with an outbreak investigation in the United States.
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Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Aflatoxin-contaminated nuts and seeds dominated mycotoxin notifications made through the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) between 2011 and 2021, according to a recent study.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. After all, the McDonald brothers, with the pivotal support of Ray Kroc, changed our approach to franchising altogether. And it’s safe to say that the food franchising industry brought Henry Ford’s approach to process optimization to a whole new level.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Women’s Foodservice Forum announced February 6 the appointment of two members to its 2024 board of directors, and named the senior leaders who will serve on its board executive committee.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Multiple consumer complaints about rocks in a Trader Joe’s frozen chicken product have sparked a public warning from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. A recall has not been initiated because it is believed that the implicated product is no longer available for purchase, according to the warning notice. The ready-to-eat frozen product was distributed to Trader Joe’s stores nationwide.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
A recent study has demonstrated the protection that multispecies biofilms provide to Listeria monocytogenes against sanitizers, and could help inform more effective sanitation procedures in food processing environments.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
In this video from the Making Dough Restaurant Show – by Hengam Stanfield , she discusses the best practices for launching a restaurant, particularly when cash on hand is limited. She offers insights on pitfalls to avoid using her own experiences as examples.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Restaurants sales could exceed $1.1 trillion this year, marking a milestone for the industry that will employ over 15.7 million people in the U.S. by the end of 2024, according to the National Restaurant Association 2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration has been notified of additional recalls for products made with or containing recalled dairy products from Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. Products from Rizo Lopez have been traced to a decade-long outbreak of Listeria infections that has sickened 26 people and killed two. For additional information about the outbreak investigation, click here.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Researchers studied how dietary patterns relate to levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the human body over time, and found that greater consumption of tea, processed meats, and food prepared outside the home was associated with increased levels of PFAS.
FoodHandler
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
I am starting to feel like a member of the Bad News Bears, the guy that is always focused on the negative. You might recall from one of my January blog posts that we had a few E. Coli outbreaks across the United States in late-December. Now, we seem to have started off the year [.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Middleby brands TurboChef and CookTek have promoted Katie Cox to president and Leslie Banados to senior vice president of sales and marketing. In her new role, Cox will be responsible for the strategic direction of TurboChef and CookTek and will oversee all brand operations, including engineering, manufacturing and accounting.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Simply Fresh Foods LLC is recalling black bean 6 layer dip because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The dip was sold nationwide in Canada under the Rojo’s brand, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The product was made using ingredients recalled by Rizo López Foods Inc. in association with an outbreak investigation in the United States.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
With a $5 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), a multidisciplinary research team is developing sensor-based rapid detection technology, backed by an artificial intelligence (AI) –powered decision support system, to control Salmonella and other foodborne pathogens throughout the poultry supply chain.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The 16th edition of the European Mise en Place Cup (EMCup) took place on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 February in Maastricht. The theme of this edition was "When artificial intelligence meets human intelligence - The rise of a new generation". The winner of the EMCup 2024 is CETT Barcelona school of tourism, hospitality and gastronomy from Spain, followed by HIM Hotel Institute Montreux from Switzerland and Hotel Management School Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Last week’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium, hosted by FER, welcomed one of its biggest groups of attendees in recent years. Overall, more than 120 professionals participated in the 13th edition of the event, which took place in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Several European-funded food safety projects have officially started. The Food Safety for Africa (FS4Africa) project is designed to address traceability, authenticity, and food safety issues in the continent. Challenges aiming to be tackled include mycotoxin contamination in multiple food crops, pesticide residues in grains and vegetables, microbial contamination, particularly E. coli, and food adulteration.
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The objective of a glass and brittle plastic program is to minimize the potential for cross-contamination of food, ingredients, and packaging to ensure that foods and ingredients are safe and will not result in an injury or illness to end users.
Fast Casual
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees will work together for one hour to create over 2,000 hygiene kits stocked with necessities including, toothbrushes, hand sanitizers, water, snacks, tissues and feminine products for survivors of human trafficking.
FoodService Director
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The butter board may have started it all. In the fall of 2022, a Brooklyn, N.Y. TikTok influencer smeared a wooden board with butter, garnished it with culinary flair and served it with bread for dipping. It soon became a viral sensation, professional chefs took notice and it wasn’t long before restaurants, caterers and hotels jumped on the trend. Fast forward to 2024 and TikTok continues its draw as an inspiration for menu ideas.
Food Safety News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Bauman’s County Meat Shop is recalling certain summer sausage products because testing by the Canadian government has shown contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The implicated products were distributed in Ontario. The recalled summer sausage can be identified by the following label information: Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information Bauman’s Country Meat Shop Large Summer Sausage 1 count (~7 lb) 0200200 338006 Packed On 2024.JA23 Best Before 2024.AU10 Sold at Bauman’s Country
Food Safety Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A recent study reviewed the efficacy of environmentally friendly pathogen inactivation methods against Listeria monocytogenes biofilms in food production environments, specifically, electrolyzed water, plasma-activated water, ozone, and enzymes.
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