Eating at a Meeting

JANUARY 25, 2022

When contacting a hotel or other venue to hold a meeting/event there is usually a food and beverage (F&B) contract clause that stipulates the group must spend a minimum amount of money on F&B during the event, providing a source of revenue for the venue. What has to be negotiated as it relates to food and beverage sourcing?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2023

In the food services industry, safety is paramount to protect customers, brand reputation, and, ultimately, profits. Food that is not stored or handled properly can result in serious, even deadly, illnesses. In fact, the World Health Organization reports that on average, 1,600,000 people get sick each day due to unsafe food.

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Food Safety Tech

APRIL 22, 2024

AFFI’s longstanding history of advancing food safety practices across the frozen value chain through scientific research, innovation, education and training is unparalleled,” said AFFI President and CEO Alison Bodor. Join AFFI and Food Safety Tech at The Food Safety Consortium October 20-22, 2024, in Washington D.C.,

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Culinary Digital

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Culinary Digital’s industry thought-leaders have been servicing our clients through this disruption. For insight for the Food Services Industry, we turn to our VP of Products, Abilash Krishnaswamy. We have identified four megatrends that are going to shape the future of food. One sore issue in this pandemic is food waste.

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FMT Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

HL Agro Products, a promising Indian brand for the plant-based food ingredients is exhibiting at the forthcoming edition of Thaifex in Bangkok. The company has the finest line of natural/hulled sesame seeds, food-grade native maize starches, sweeteners & derivatives and is fully equipped to supply internationally.

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Fresh Ideas

APRIL 18, 2024

Gen Zers spend a sizable chunk of their money on food and beverages, take pleasure in experiential dining, and go out of their way to discover top quality products and cuisines. Protein-rich foods offer various health benefits. Convenience Gen Z appreciates quick food service models and items they can enjoy on-the-go.

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Total Food Service

AUGUST 9, 2023

The show’s aisles are packed annually with innovative food & beverage menu ideas and cutting-edge kitchen equipment. Amy Chaffin, Group Director, On Premise Channel Strategy “We are thrilled to demonstrate Coca-Cola’s commitment to innovative beverage solutions for foodservice operators at the show this year.

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NewPoint Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Food Marketing Strategies: Navigating the New Terrain Keeping up with the latest food marketing strategies is more important as we talk with clients across different food, sectors, and sales channels, from CPG to food service and beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2021

The technology behind food lockers and modular marketplaces was already on its way to being recognized for its multiple applications in food service before the pandemic, but now the pace has accelerated. In this episode of The Main Course host Barbara Castiglia speaks with Christine Marcus, founder and CEO of Alchemista.

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Culinary Services Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Millennials and Gen Zeers are known for driving the culinary industry’s latest food trends. And with social media being a driving force behind this exposure to new things to eat, older generations are generally left out of food companies’ marketing efforts. Looking ahead to 2024, the landscape of the food industry is evolving.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the world of food service and hospitality, proper refrigeration is crucial for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods. From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals, commercial refrigeration plays a vital role in preserving the freshness of food and beverages.

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Total Food Service

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Click here to view previous Virtual Breakfast Sessions from L.Sashin and Associates, and Total Food Service Join Total Food Service and L. Our Guest for the September 20th Virtual Breakfast Session: Lou Biscotti – National Leader, Food and Beverage Practice/Partner at Marcum LLP Larry Sashin – Founder and Sr.

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Total Food Service

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A restaurant food supplier reports a contamination of its product. Malicious tampering of a restaurant’s food threatens to cause a reputational disaster. These are just a few examples of the unique exposures restaurants and other types of hospitality entities face when it comes to food-borne illnesses and contamination.

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IN Food Marketing

MARCH 31, 2023

Food shows are a topic we’ve written about on a couple of different occasions over the years ( September 2016 and April 2018 ), but as we find ourselves in a mostly post-restrictions world, it feels fitting to reexamine some of the lessons and recommendations we’ve accumulated from past experiences. Why Attend Food Shows?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2023

The FICA Tip credit (FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act) is a federal income tax credit that was enacted to offer financial relief to businesses in the food service industry that has employees who receive part of their wages through tips given by customers. Your employee's total wages exceed $5.15

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Self-Pour Beverage Systems as a Solution As we transition from identifying the problem to exploring solutions, self-pour technology directly addresses the core issues of inventory shrinkage. This not only minimizes waste due to excessive foam but also maintains the quality of the beverage served, enhancing customer satisfaction.

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Culinary Services Group

APRIL 24, 2024

While seemingly brief and unimportant for senior living communities, food trends are essential to keeping up with the latest generation of older adults. By staying updated on what’s popular, these programs can ensure they serve food that residents love, keeping everyone happy. What foods do they eat the most versus the least?

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Bill Marler

JANUARY 17, 2024

A case-control study, conducted via a RedCap survey with all participants of the BBQ event, and a food preparation review were conducted in response to this outbreak. Food for this event was prepared by a brick-and-mortar restaurant, Piggin’ Out Smokehouse, and then transported by and served from a food truck at the school.

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Food Quality & Safety

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Food and beverage companies use plastics produced through packaging used for products, food and beverage containers, and food service products (such as polystyrene foam containers) and, if passed, the legislation would have a large impact on these organizations.

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Total Food Service

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

56% of diners admit their patience wanes after waiting in line for 5 minutes to order food. If a customer selects a regular-size beverage, the kiosk can suggest upgrading to a larger size for just a little extra. PourMyBeer’s self-serve beverage technology has been adopted by various establishments worldwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2021

government created the Food Safety Modernization Act , which transformed the nation’s food safety system by shifting the attention from responding to foodborne illness to preventing it. This Act prompted even more eyes to focus on the food processing and food service industries to ensure sanitation.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Advertisements Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

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Total Food Service

OCTOBER 25, 2023

General Manager Patrick Wynn understands that to maximize the customer experience at a public golf course, it is imperative to provide exceptional food and beverage offerings. Great food and beverage options have the potential to greatly enhance the overall experience for golfers and guests,” Wynn noted.

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Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Food has the power to bring people together, build relationships, and connect communities. At Frank Phillips College, Director of Dining Services Jerry Odle hosts a variety of events on and off campus. They also cater weddings and other special events and regularly park the Fresh Ideas food truck around the community.

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Food Quality & Safety

AUGUST 21, 2023

No one entity can protect food safety on its own. In FSMA, FDA clearly stated that the role of industry is to produce safe foods. Ensuring that food is safe requires a collaborative approach; government, industry, and consumers must work together to achieve the common goal of protecting public health.

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Culinary Services Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That’s why doing this is a team effort, meaning that everyone contributes to the upkeep of a well-maintained kitchen – and to limit the chances of improperly stored or prepared food and anyone potentially getting hurt. At Culinary Services Group, safety is our top priority. gets sick from contaminated food or drink.

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Forward Fooding

APRIL 10, 2024

On April 9th-11th 2024, w e were delighted to once again support our friends at Sweden FoodTech to bring to life another edition of the Big Meet Summit, which got even bigger this year, for the first time in partnership with Food Service Fair GastroNord. SuperGround is upcycling fish and poultry by-products into tasty human food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

While there is plenty of technology out there to optimize your establishment, one food service trend is becoming a mainstay: Internet of Things. For years, we've seen restaurants add small table kiosks or tablets that allow customers to pay for food. Tableside Ordering & Payment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites SevenRooms, Miso Robotics , PARTech, Delaware North, Illes Foods, Tablelist and Discotech and US Foods. SevenRooms released its “Checking In For F&B” report, which uncovered the most important things to today’s traveler when it comes to food and beverage at hotels.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 16, 2023

This means accounting software that integrates with your POS system and your food and beverage software. Training for customer service: Train your staff to handle various customer service scenarios. Training for food safety: It’s not only the law, but also a moral obligation to serve safe food.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post Don’t Ring In The New Year With Wage And Hour Legal Liability appeared first on Total Food Service. Gregg Kligman can be reached at gkilgman@egsllp.com or via phone at 212-370-1300.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Dianne's Fine Desserts of Newburyport, MA 01950 is voluntarily recalling 512 cases (2048 trays) of Gordon Food Service (GFS) Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Decadent Brownies (GFS#226240) and Sienna Bakery® Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies (GFS#226260) due to inadvertent mislabeling of the inner tray of brownies, resulting in undeclared peanuts.

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Total Food Service

AUGUST 3, 2023

PepsiCo’s menu optimization platform has created a much-needed blueprint for the operator that is looking for a strategy to grow revenue through menu bundling that focuses on using Pepsi’s diverse beverage and snacks portfolio to maximize the value of the guest check. We’ve done 50,000 menus so far, but we have 500,000 more to go.

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Total Food Service

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Cubed Ice vs. Soft Ice When most people think of ice, they think of cubes—the hard, dense ice that you can freeze in trays and find in most restaurant and bar beverages. Either type of soft ice works well for blended cocktails and smoothies, but most business owners serving these beverages will choose nugget ice. Let’s find out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

The food industry has been historically slow to integrate technology and digital solutions. Customers expect efficient and convenient payments, and restaurants must adapt to meet those demands Tap-to-pay, tableside QR codes, tablets — you name it — help the food service industry embrace flexible and intelligent payment systems.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Few understand what it takes to succeed in providing a unique food, beverage and merchandise experience for the nation’s sports and entertainment patron. One that does: Dan Smith , President of Legends Hospitality , has more than 40 years of experience, directing all aspects of multi-regional food service and merchandise operations.

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