FoodDocs

MAY 24, 2024

Discover everything you need to know about the FDA's FSMA 204 final rule, food traceability list, compliance date, and how food safety software can help.

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Agroknow

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the realm of food safety, the landscape seems to be ever-evolving. From the challenges faced by FS/QA teams to the need for effective communication with suppliers on food risk prevention, the food industry seems to be ripe for innovative solutions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

When restaurants, food businesses, and other organizations become ISO certified, they’re showing that they: Prioritize safety, quality, and compliance, following strict guidelines to ensure safe, high-quality foods. Food safety training must be a priority for all employees on an ongoing basis.

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Food Safety Tech

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has launched a new feature on its website that enables software developers to access data on recalls and public health alerts through an application programming interface (API), allowing the public to access critical and timely public health information.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A good first step is to elevate your food safety culture. How Food Safety Culture Has Changed. Food safety used to mean “what you do when no one is watching.” Now, understandably, everyone is watching to ensure safety protocols are being followed. Treat Location Employees Like Assets.

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 8, 2024

On three recent occasions, I have talked with food safety leadership at mid- to large-sized processors about their food safety testing and sanitation programs. In the food and beverage manufacturing and processing industry, resistance has remained very strong within Food Safety & Quality functions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2023

First (and most importantly), you’ll maximize quality and safety while minimizing risk. Tech tools, like SaaS-based quality audit software, provide a more comprehensive view of an organization so operators can clearly see what’s happening. to improve quality, safety, and compliance. Identifying vulnerabilities.

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Total Food Service

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Employee scheduling: Put software in place for employee scheduling to help ensure you have enough team members on your peak hours. The software allows you to allow employees to swap schedules, reducing the burden on management to have to chase everybody down. Ensure that everyone knows the basics of food handling and safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Especially in a time where the industry is in flux because of the pandemic, juggling things like food costs, keeping shifts full and food safety can feel more difficult than ever. Modern restaurant technology can provide peace of mind to operators worried about food safety violations, labor law mistakes, falsified data and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Who makes the magic happen? Cashiers, cooks, and other QSR crew members.

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Probe It Food Safety

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Food Safety audits play a vital role in terms of quality management as well as compliance management for food businesses. The goal is to ensure that the business and the team are following proper guidelines and recommendations to avoid any kind of cross-contamination or spread of food-borne diseases.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Of course, the importance of healthy, functioning supply chains isn’t news to those in restaurant management – they are the lifeblood of the restaurant and food service industries. Increasing Risk of Food Recalls Highlights Need for Planning.

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Food Quality & Safety

MARCH 29, 2024

Food delivery is entering a new era. Improvements in online platforms, triggered in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, have made it easier than ever for consumers to order groceries and prepare food. For companies that provide food delivery services, food safety is a top concern.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. The numerous, significant benefits of using IoT in the restaurant industry include: Enhancing food safety. Did you know that U.S.

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Food + Tech Connect

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Meanwhile, the New York Times sheds light on the challenging circumstances faced by America’s aging farmworkers, predominantly immigrants, who find themselves on the brink of retirement without the safety net of Medicare or Social Security, despite decades of dedicated service to the country’s agricultural sector.

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Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 21, 2023

The food shipping industry has witnessed a surge in demand for more efficient services, and with that comes the need for more effective route planning. The success of food enterprises hinges on timely deliveries and cost optimization. First and foremost, it directly impacts delivery times, ensuring that food reaches customers promptly.

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Agroknow

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

After a first year filled with fruitful collaboration and efforts from the project’s consortium to set the stage for the Pilots, STELAR is ready to kick off Piloting activities revolving around topics of risk prevention in food supply lines , early crop growth predictions , and timely precision farming interventions.

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Probe It Food Safety

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On a day to day basis, there are many gaps in food safety and health that need to be identified and addressed immediately. The hardest part of food safety is carrying out the identification and follow-up procedures when a business lacks organization and structure.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2021

Install and Update Security Software. You should also install security software like anti-malware solutions on all of your devices. Without reliable and robust security software in place, you won’t be able to detect and stop these malicious programs. This applies to security software and device firmware.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

However, the same challenges arise in ghost kitchens’ quality assurance and food safety protocols that plague the traditional restaurant kitchen. Food businesses should take a fresh look at some traditional kitchen challenges that may even be amplified in ghost kitchen settings: Be transparent. Commit to ongoing training.

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Food Safety Tech

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Everyone understands the importance of a robust food safety program. It should ensure the safety of the product and environment, backed by solid, traceable data. The food industry is vast, stretching from the farm all the way to our plates, and includes a diverse array of foods and drinks. real-time PCR or RT-PCR).

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

This one effort can help your restaurant ensure you’re aligned with suppliers that prioritize safety and quality efforts. Customers want to know where their food is coming from. They want to know what safety and quality protocols your suppliers practice to ensure that food is safe from point of origin to point of consumption.

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Food Safety Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) recently launched the agency’s first application programming interface (API) on its website, giving software developers access to data on recalls and food safety alerts, and allowing them to integrate that information into apps and other digital services.

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FoodDocs

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Every food business has a food safety manager who oversees all operations , from safety and quality to customer relations. They ensure that all aspects of the food business are flowing every time. What sets a great food manager apart from the rest is their experience and knowledge about controlling food safety.

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Agroknow

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

There are different ways that food safety teams can stay informed about incidents and emerging risks that could be critical to their supply chain. For example, regularly checking official, trusted websites like the European RASFF portal and the US FDA recalls and safety alerts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Most restaurants and food businesses have done a great job adjusting to the new COVID-19 protocols. And they’ve implemented these new COVID-19 protocols in addition to the food safety procedures that were already in place. Reiterate that safety is your priority. Develop Safer Ways to Serve Food.

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Food Safety Tech

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When thinking about food safety, your first thought is likely safe handling and avoidance of potential contamination. However, cyberattacks pose an increasingly serious threat to food safety, food businesses and consumers. In simpler terms, ZTA allows businesses to ensure their data’s security.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Two examples showing the benefits and challenges of agencies moving from paper-based to digital systems have been published by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The first covers how the country of Georgia developed a digital system for food control data. Some issues include financing the development of the digital system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit. To cater to these situations, restaurants should have a digitized checklist or a recipe management software tool. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2022

Today’s modern restaurant operators face challenges that no other generation has faced, thanks to COVID-19 closures, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, menu labeling, and food safety challenges. It is the industry's primary responsibility to be sure the food they sell and serve to consumers is safe.

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Food Safety Tech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s fiercely competitive food and beverage industry, managing tight margins and shifting consumer preferences present major challenges. Embracing cloud-based technologies and digital solutions can help businesses adapt to new challenges and regulations, while increasing profits and growth.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by incorrect product formulation within the manufacturing facility’s new software system. Validating software - when new software is installed, it must be thoroughly validated. Validation should continue through the start of use in production.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Automation can streamline these efforts, as everything from AI-powered training courses to scheduling and onboarding software save time and mitigate friction when introducing new employees. Optimize Food Safety Protocols. Automation technologies can improve back of house operations as well. billion tons and costing companies $1.2

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste. With prices skyrocketing, restaurants should focus on eliminating food waste. safety, quality, inventory, predictive ordering, etc.)

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 15, 2023

If self-driving cars can identify objects like other cars or traffic lights, why not use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify harmful bacteria in food. The lead author of the study, Ma, and her fellow researchers, found that a technique using artificial intelligence and optical imaging can quickly and accurately identify bacteria in food.

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Food Safety Tech

MAY 29, 2024

Many food suppliers are investigating and making early investments in the adoption of digital technology to aid and automate their food safety programs. One area of intense interest has been the increasing application of digital automation within food safety testing programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While everything feels overwhelming in the world, focus on these five solvable challenges: Prioritize a Food Safety Culture. With or without a pandemic, food safety culture is what you do when no one is looking. Invest in Software Solutions. Increase Self-Assessments at Every Location.

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