Sat.Jan 18, 2025 - Fri.Jan 24, 2025

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New Year, New Deals: How Smart Operators Keep More Profit

Modern Restaurant Management

Running a restaurant isn’t just about crafting the perfect plate or creating an unforgettable experience for your guests, it’s about making money. And if you’re not treating every dollar like it’s yours to keep, guess what? It’s going straight into someone else’s pocket. Sure, your suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers are your partners, and some can even become your most trusted advisors.

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New York and Arizona introduce bills banning certain additives in school meals

Food Management

Also in this weeks K-12 legislative update: Nebraska lawmakers reintroduce a universal free school meals bill and a new Arkansas bill would provide universal free school breakfast to students.

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Our Response to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Recommendations

Chef Ann Foundation

The evidence-based recommendations outlined by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee are a positive step forward in ensuring that school meals remain a healthy option for students across the country. Yet, as scientific evidence builds connecting ultra-processed foods to negative health outcomes, we can't afford to wait to make healthy, scratch-cooked, and minimally-processed school meals a national priority.

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7 Ways Schools Can Encourage Healthy Habits Using Salad Bars

the CAMBRO blog

As the new year kicks off, school foodservice directors have a prime opportunity to inspire students to make healthier choices. Salad bars offer a simple yet impactful way to encourage balanced eating while engaging students in the importance of nutrition. We have 7 ways foodservice directors can leverage salad bars to foster healthy habits in schools. 1.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

Modern Restaurant Management

Chatham University and the American Culinary Federation (ACF) are debuting a trio of online courses offering official certification in induction cooking methods. Sales of induction stoves are on the rise in the U.S., representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. Last year, the global induction cooktops market was valued at more than $9B, and is expected to surpass $15B by 2032. “Induction reduces the environmental impact of cooking, gives people effective ways to combat climate change, and div

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Scientists Seek to Develop Improved Tests for Norovirus, Hepatitis A on Berries, Leafy Greens

Food Safety Magazine

Funded by the Center for Produce Safety, researchers with the University of Barcelona and the Spanish Research Council are developing novel testing protocols for norovirus and hepatitis A on berries and leafy greens, enabling faster analysis and reducing false positives.

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Getting into the Cooperative Spirit with Tollgate Farms and Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy

Bon Appetit Management Company

Calves and cows at Tollgate Farm. Set amidst the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley, Tollgate Farm spans 140 picturesque acres in Ancramdale, New York, near the border of Massachusetts and Connecticut. On a crisp morning recently, I took the 45-minute drive from Vassar College to the farm to meet the Davenport family, who have been raising cows here since 1986, along with Courtney Roberts, the sales and marketing manager for Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy.

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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry is fast-paced and demanding, with constant pressures to deliver excellent service while managing operations smoothly. Balancing staff needs, customer expectations, and resource constraints can quickly overwhelm staff and management alike. Discover practical strategies to reduce stress and establish clear standard operating procedures, or SOPs, to create a sustainable work environment.

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A hybrid student-faculty team at Wayne State University is making strides in reducing food waste

Food Management

Wayne State University and University of Windsor are reaching for United Nations sustainable development goals while also working on addressing climate change, economic and health disparities and social inequity.

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USDA Announces Presidential Appointments to Senior Staff

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced several key presidential appointments who will hold senior staff positions at the agency.

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Speaker Spotlight: Evonne Varady, Clean Eatz

Fast Casual

Evonne Varady, founder of Clean Eatz shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2025.

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Best Practices for Dealing with Fluctuating Food Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Successfully navigating fluctuating food costs, especially with volatile ingredients like eggs, requires a multi-faceted approach, Mike Stasko Jr., Vice President of Brand Strategy for Sunny Street Cafe, tells Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. By combining proactive planning, strategic menu adjustments, operational efficiency, and strong vendor relationships, businesses can effectively manage these challenges while prioritizing customer satisfaction and food safety.

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Aberdeen Ridge: Providing community connection through food

Food Management

The dining team at the recently opened senior living community has faced one roadblock after another but has still found ways to engage residents before theyve even stepped foot inside their new home.

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Bill Introduced in Minnesota to Require Phthalate Testing for Packaged Foods

Food Safety Magazine

Minnesota Senator Heather Gustafson has introduced SF 188, a bill that would require manufacturers of packaged foods to test their products for phthalates and disclose the results online.

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Smokey Mo's president explains how brand operates in competitive market

Fast Casual

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, talks to Craig Haley, president of barbecue brand Smokey Mo's TX BBQ.

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How to Promote Your Restaurant’s Transparent Supply Chain

Wasserstrom

Transparency within the foodservice industry is a significant differentiator in 2025. Today’s diners, particularly millennials and Gen Z, prioritize ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility when making decisions about where to eat. Part One of our series provided details into how restaurants can begin their transparent supply chain efforts.

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MMI Dining Systems rebrands as Zest Culinary Services and more news you may have missed

Food Management

Keep up to date with food service news you might have missed with 5 things with FSD.

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Food Safety in Transition: Looking Toward FSMA 204 Compliance

Food Safety Magazine

This article discusses the challenges facing the food industry with only one year left until the FSMA 204 compliance deadline.

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Cooking Up a Strike: 2 Ways This Bowling Alley Streamlined Their Kitchen

the CAMBRO blog

When a chef finds a solution to a problem in the kitchen, it can feel better than bowling a strike on a packed Saturday nightwithout bumpers no less. Chef John Lambe and his team at Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater provide elevated bar fare cooked from scratch for customers enjoying vintage bowling lanes and live shows. While everything was fun and games in the front of house, Lambe had two storage problems in the kitchen that were a constant gutter ball. 1.

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Forecasting flavors: The taste of 2025

Fast Casual

Lab-grown meat, tropical fruits, dates, mushrooms, cottage cheese are in demand.

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Gluten-free Peanut Butter Crackers

Food Management

Perfect for a gluten-free snack, the peanut butter flavor and crunchy sunflower seeds make this treat extra craveable.

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Streamlining Restaurant Renovations with 3D Modeling and Design Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

Have you ever wondered why restaurant renovations are so costly and often delayed? Usually, unexpected design challenges leave owners frustrated. A National Restaurant Association study found that 46 percent of restaurant owners have had to foot budget-busting renovations because of poor planning or miscommunication. Unfortunately, this often results in headaches, lost revenue, and extended downtime However, 3D modeling and design technology are ushering in a much-needed revolution in managing r

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Ali Group Starts 2025 With Acquisition

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Ali Group has acquired JIPA, a manufacturer of advanced electrical multifunctional devices for commercial kitchens. One of its products, for example, can perform the following cooking functions: pressure cooking, frying, braising, grilling and sous vide.

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20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2025

Fast Casual

We are honored to introduce the 2025 class of 20 Brands to Watch, and predict they will continue to help elevate the fast casual industry.

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Gluten-free Blueberry Almond Power Muffins

Food Management

Created by Sally of Sally's Baking Addiction, these gluten-free muffins have what it takes to power up the morning, including Greek yogurt, almond flour, almond butter and zero gluten.

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MGM Grand Announces $300 Million Room And Suite Remodel

Hospitality Net

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is revealing details surrounding its $300 million remodel encompassing all of the hotels 4,212 rooms and suites within its main tower. The transformation, which is slated for completion in December 2025, is set to enhance the overall guest experience with modern, sophisticated design elements inspired by the flair of the disco era.

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Food Safety Culture: Importance, 5 Examples, and How to Improve It

FoodDocs

Discover the importance of food safety culture, five examples of culture in food safety, and how to improve it in your food service or product business.

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Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

Fast Casual

FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.

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Mango Habanero Guacamole

Food Management

Sweet heat is trending big time, so this guac featuring Frank's RedHot Mango Habanero is right on time.

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Consumers in favour of sustainable travel but cost is king, reveals WTTC report

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled its latest report today, exploring the critical gap between travellers desire for sustainable options and their actual behaviour.

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