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Is trying to sell a recalled food product illegal – Hell, yes!

Bill Marler

A week ago one of my food safety followers on Twitter sent me this photo that was apparently circulating offering for sale on eBay a product that was recalled over a decade ago. They asked if it was legal for someone to sell a recalled food product. First, after a quick search on eBay I did not see the product still for sale, but it did pique my interest in the question.

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How Sizing Up The Competition Improves Your Business Plan

Modern Restaurant Management

It may sound like just an excuse to eat out, but experiencing the food and ambience of your competitors is essential to writing a persuasive restaurant business plan. Think about it: you can’t possibly know what your restaurant is up against unless you do your research. Research, in this case, involves visiting, eating at, and making copious notes about the other restaurants in your area.

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The Top Five Trends Impacting Restaurants and Bars in 2022

Sculpture Hospitality

The hospitality industry has experienced some significant changes and challenges over the past couple of years. The pandemic has completely upended the way the industry operates, from how guests are served to the operating hours that both restaurants and bars have.

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Restaurant Recon

The Restaurant Warehouse

Starting a business is risky but with proper planning, research, and the right restaurant equipment it can be successful. In fact, of all the businesses that close in 10 years time only 30% fail in year 2 or 3 which means 70% survive at least two years. Over 50% of those who start up their own company do so because they want to work on what they feel passionate about most while others are willing to take risks for new opportunities such as making more money than other jobs offer them.

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Non Disclosure Agreements in the Food Industry

The Food Law Firm

Non-disclosure agreements are a vital piece of the food industry. Like a handshake, a non-disclosure agreement is the essential gesture that conveys peaceful intentions and good faith. As The Food Law Firm has written about, NDA’s are a great first step towards comprehensively protecting trade secrets, however, they are not without limitations Any food industry NDA should identify “trade secrets”.

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Modern Restaurant Design Trends Shaping the Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

The past few years have been critical for restaurants as owners and operators have had to quickly adapt and modernize alongside the changing climate and consumer demands. It has been a roller coaster for restaurant management as challenges like staffing shortages and mask mandates have made it difficult to keep business alive and thriving. While there’s no crystal clear direction for the industry in 2022, there are restaurant design trends that could help shape the food and beverage scene

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117: Passion for the Planet

Eating at a Meeting

Kicking off the 2022 talking about and celebrating veganism and how it can help us be better stewards for our planet. Who better to help me do this than Veganethical food advisor Chantal Cooke. Her 30+ years as an environmental journalist, founder of UK's only ethically focused radio station PASSION for the PLANET, a long time vegetarian/vegan, she is a wealth of knowledge to start the year and Veganuary.

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How to Negotiate a Copacker Agreement

The Food Law Firm

Before talking to a copacker, a good negotiating strategy is imperative. The first step is to identify the business’ priorities. This article is a lawyer’s perspective on what those priorities should be. A business leader needs to balance the advice of their legal counsel against their business priorities – factors like price, minimum order quantity, quality of final product, etc.

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How Email Marketing Can Boost Your Restaurant Brand

Modern Restaurant Management

Many business owners believe that emailing is an obsolete form of marketing. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Even for a unique niche like restaurants, the power of email marketing can boost brand awareness and ROI. Paired with features like a striking restaurant logo and using a color palette so your brand is easily recognized, emails can help you get the customers you’re after.

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5 Simple Switches to Help You Fall in Love with Eating Right

Morrison Living

One quick search of “eating right” pulls up loads of resources and information about foods to enjoy, foods to avoid, and lifestyle switches to live healthier and longer. However, that can be overwhelming with the number of information and misinformation out there. With the power of Morrison Living’s nutrition and wellness teams, our residents don’t have to do the legwork in figuring out how to “eat right.

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Minnesota, Ohio and Texas illnesses linked to Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infant formula infections – Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare distributed Worldwide

Bill Marler

United State illnesses occurred between 9/6/2021 – 12/18/2021 – First recall 2/17/22. Recalled products were distributed to the following countries in addition to the United States: Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sudan, Taiwan, Tha

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How Is Inflation Affecting Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

You can't scroll news sites without seeing more articles about inflation, but was does it mean for restaurants? Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine quizzed expert Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage, an American Express Company, for her analysis on what restaurants owners need to understand about inflation. Just how does inflation affect restaurants?

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Tips to Keep Your Business Lively During the Winter Months

Modern Restaurant Management

Winter can be a tough season for restaurant and bar owners. The colder months bring a fresh set of challenges to the restaurant and bar scene. Here are a few ideas for restaurant and bar owners to consider in an effort to continue to serve up good eats and top-tier service during the winter season. Keep Customers Informed on Social Media. It is key for restaurant and bars to use social media to communicate with their customers.

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The Sneaky Costs in Guacamole

Modern Restaurant Management

Certainly one thing on everyone’s mind today is price. Inflation, scarcity in the supply chain, and labor constraints have tacked on dollars. It is when these costs sneak in that margins go down. You may think that costs can be passed down to the final consumer, but in reality that is easier said than done. So operators need to think strategically on other areas of savings to recover shrinking margins.

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How to Succeed at In-House Restaurant Delivery Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s essential to adopt sound marketing strategies for your in-house food delivery business. Here are some tips to best advertise that you offer delivery services. Mention In-House Delivery on Your Site. Having a great website for your business is paramount to represent their online presence. Your website should be attractive and user friendly and include all relevant contact information, including in-house delivery.

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Seven Ways Restaurants Can Leverage Gamification to Increase Guest Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

Gamification for restaurants is about finding ways to reward customers for spending their money at a particular restaurant. Say you spend five bucks in MoonDollars coffee shop, and you get rewarded with five redeemable points that you can spend towards another coffee sometime. Or perhaps you get a little stamp on your loyalty card, and your 10th coffee is free.

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Technology Can Help Restaurants During ‘The Great Resignation’

Modern Restaurant Management

Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID. Nowhere is this more clear than in restaurants; many wonder if parts of the workforce left the industry for good and how they will fill that gap. With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams.

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