2023

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Thanks to Perdue Extension – Ideas for a safer Cantaloupe – Hot Water

Bill Marler

The use of good cleaning and sanitizing practices is crucial during production and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of microbial contamination. The implementation of such practices is standard in most production facilities because soil, compost, water, personnel, and/or harvesting/processing equipment can all be sources of harmful microbes that could result in a foodborne illness.

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Tech Update: Metz deploys AI-powered self-checkout at multiple sites

Food Management

Touches checkout means shorter lines and faster transactions in airports, healthcare facilities and other high-volume locations.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

Modern Restaurant Management

The last few years have not been easy for several key industries in the U.S., including restaurants. According to CNN, there are fewer U.S. restaurants today than in 2019 and it is not clear when —if ever — they’re coming back. In 2022, there were about 631,000 restaurants in the United States. That’s roughly 72,000 fewer than in 2019.

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Festive Holiday Bar and Restaurant Cocktail Drink Recipes

Lavu

Diving into the holiday season, what better way to celebrate than with some of the best new delicious holiday bar drink recipes? Festive cocktails are sure to bring some holiday cheer to your gatherings. Whether you’re creating a menu for your bar, hosting a holiday party or just want to enjoy a tasty drink by the fire, these holiday cocktail recipes are the way to go.

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Walmart, Aldi, Sprouts, and others received fruit linked to the deadly Listeria outbreak

Food Safety News

More details about recalled peaches, plums, and nectarines linked to a deadly outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes have become available. Eleven people from coast to coast have been sickened, with one reported dead and the other ten hospitalized. Whole genome sequencing linked the patients together using DNA fingerprints of the pathogen.

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Glyphosate Use Must Be Curbed, But Alternatives Might Pose Equal Food Safety Risk

Food Safety Magazine

Although the use of glyphosate on crops poses a food safety risk and its use should be curbed, completely banning the substance too early may lead to farmers using chemical alternatives that are just as harmful to human and environmental health, according to experts from Wageniningen University and Research (WUR).

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“WTF?” is precision fermentation?

Forward Fooding

It’s unlikely that you haven’t heard of precision fermentation, the new technology coined as the “most important green technology” that is expected to rival basic commodities such as cheese, milk and even possibly meat; but precision fermentation can be a little difficult to understand. Terms like “microbes” and “bioreactors” are often thrown around with overly technical terminology that can make your head spin.

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Greg Stak Joins Victorinox As Cutlery Sales VP

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Victorinox has named Greg Stak its vice president of sales for commercial cutlery. Stak will report to Ulrich Wohn, president of Victorinox North America. Stak comes to Victorinox with over 25 years of relevant experience and will focus on growth within foodservice for Victorinox’s commercial cutlery and meat processing divisions as well as Victorinox’s sister company, Epicurean.

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5 reasons to visit Kansas City for Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

Fast Casual

The Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, produced by Networld Media Group, will host its eighth annual event there in Kansas City, March 24-26. The early bird deadline ends Nov. 17.

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Artificial Intelligence & Food Safety

ComplianceMate

Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere these days. With so many claims about its ability to solve a wide variety of issues, it was inevitable that the technology would be considered for the purposes of maintaining food safety. Is this a realistic idea and, if so, how close are we to using AI in the food system?

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Acute Lead Toxicity in children prompts warning from FDA in WanaBana fruit pouches

Bill Marler

The FDA issued this warning this morning – Recall underway. Summary of Problem and Scope The FDA was recently made aware of a developing investigation by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) regarding four children with elevated blood lead levels, indicating potential acute lead toxicity.

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Metz uses Stealth Nutrition Program to better serve K-12 clients

Food Management

Company is rolling out 40 new stealthy healthy recipes this fall to engage students with appealing choices that use nutritious ingredients.

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Strategy A La Carte: The Dish on Digital Marketing Trends for Restaurant Brands 

Modern Restaurant Management

The future is digital. Restaurant brands around the world are finding that their audience is craving something more than pretty pictures of delectable dishes, but rather a need for community and discussion. They want engaging content that keeps them entertained. Effective full-funnel marketing strategies are vital for the success of any business, but are definitely the garnish on top for those in the food and beverage industry.

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Table Turnover Rate in Your Restaurant: How to Improve & Seat Incomplete Parties

Lavu

What is Restaurant Table Turnover Rate? Table turnover rate measures of how often a table is occupied by a new group of guests during a specific period of time. It is calculated by dividing the number of guests served by the number of tables available during that time period. For example, if a restaurant has 10 tables and serves 30 guests in a four-hour period, its table turnover would be 3.

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Dozens of additional pet food products now under recall for Salmonella contamination

Food Safety News

TFP Nutrition has expanded a recall of its pet food to include 37 more products because of the possibility of Salmonella contamination. The company first announced a recall of other pet food on Oct. 20. The new recall includes all dry dog food, all dry cat food and catfish formulas produced in the company’s Nacogdoches, TX, facility. For a list of the recalled products, click here.

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FDA Releases New Resources for Food Traceability Final Rule Compliance

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently rolled out additional resources to help entities comply with Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA 204), also known as the Food Traceability Final Rule.

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IHG debuts Vignette Collection brand in Doha

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of its first Vignette Collection hotel in Doha in partnership with Hospitality for Success H4S Hotels & Residences, one of Al Baladi Holding companies. Set to open by the end of Quarter 1, 2024, Velero Hotel Vignette Collection Doha Lusail is IHG’s fifth Vignette Collection hotel signing in the MEA region, following those in Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants

The Foody Gram

Are you still relying on phone-in orders and third-party delivery services, often burdened by high commissions? It might be time to make a switch to The Foody Gram—an exceptional online ordering system tailored for restaurants. The Foody Gram: Pioneering Commission-Free Experience Dissimilar to third-party applications that eat into your profits through steep commission fees, The Foody Gram presents a commission-free approach.

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Ecuadorian Cinnamon Supplier Identified in Applesauce-Related Lead Outbreak

Food Quality & Safety

Austrofood and Wanabana USA, distributors behind recalled applesauce pouches , say that cinnamon used to manufacture the products was supplied by Negocios Asociados Mayoristas S.A., operating as Negasmart, a third-party distribution company located in Ecuador. FDA is continuing to work with Ecuadorian authorities to investigate the source of the contamination and to determine whether the cinnamon in the recalled products was used in other products or distributed as a raw ingredient to other coun

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Embracing AI without killing the restaurant budget

Fast Casual

Leaders from Five Guys, BurgerFi, Papa Johns and Primanti Bros. shared how their brands are embracing AI without breaking the bank in a Fast Casual Executive Summit panel sponsored by Upside.

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Cleveland-Area Makers Make A Deal

Foodservice Equipment Reports

North American Kitchen Solutions—a manufacturer of ventilation systems and custom-fabricated workspaces—has announced its acquisition of the custom stainless fabricator Stainless Specialties Inc. Founded in 1993, SSI produces NSF-listed stainless countertops, tabletops, worktables, sinks, and other work surfaces for restaurants and foodservice facilities.

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Salmonella Cantaloupe turns deadly – 3 dead, 162 Sick with 62 Hospitalized

Bill Marler

As of November 24, 99 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 32 states. Arkansas 1, Arizona 7, California 1, Colorado 2, Georgia 3, Iowa 5, Illinois 4, Indiana 2, Kentucky 5, Massachusetts 1, Maryland 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 13, Missouri 9, Mississippi 1, North Carolina 2, Nebraska 4, New Jersey 1, Nevada 2, New York 1, Ohio 8, Oklahoma 1, Oregon 1, Pennsylvania 1, Rhode Island 1, South Carolina 3, Tennessee 4, Texas 3, Utah 1, Virginia 1, Washington 1

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5 things: Compass North America saw 17.4% revenue increase in fiscal 2023

Food Management

This and student dining hall workers unionizing at a Massachusetts college are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Canisius University launches new green dining initiatives

FoodService Director

The university has teamed up with its foodservice provider, Chartwells Higher Education, on a series of new initiatives aimed at making dining more sustainable.

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How to Start a Food Delivery Service for your Business

Lavu

Starting a food delivery business can really make a difference for restaurants or any food business, helping them reach more people and make more money. First, it’s super important to have a smooth and efficient delivery system. You need to invest in reliable and easy-to-use delivery platforms that work well with your restaurant’s ordering system.

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Canadian patients in cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak more than double; one dead

Food Safety News

The Canadian Salmonella outbreak from cantaloupe is quickly catching up with the patient count in the United States related outbreak. Both Countries have reported fatalities, with one dead in Canada and two dead in the United States. The implicated cantaloupe was imported to both countries from Mexico. In Canada, as of Nov. 24 there have been 63 laboratory-confirmed patients, up from the 26 patients in an outbreak notice posted Nov. 22 by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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Adoption of New Food Safety Standards at 46th Session of Codex Alimentarius Commission

Food Safety Magazine

The Codex Alimentarius Commission is meeting from November 27–December 2, 2023 to adopt new food safety and quality standards. As of November 28, some standards have already been adopted.

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Four Points by Sheraton Opens in Hungary

Hospitality Net

Following the successful summer trial, the inauguration of the Four Points by Sheraton Budapest Danube hotel took place in Újlipótváros. This marks the debut of Marriott International’s special brand in Budapest. Accent Hotel Management operates this new hotel, which boasts 105 guest rooms and a rooftop bar offering breathtaking panoramic views. Nestled right along the banks of the Danube, this establishment enhances the tourist offerings of the 13th district.

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Revolutionizing Food Delivery: The Power of Food Delivery Software

The Foody Gram

The trajectory of the US online food delivery market is nothing short of astonishing. According to Statista, this market is projected to surge from $22.59 billion in 2022 to an astounding $473.50 billion by 2027. Moreover, user penetration is anticipated to hit 48.0% in 2023, with the number of online food delivery users expected to reach an impressive 189.4 million by 2027.

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Nearly 100 sickened with E. coli in Canada linked to Day Cares

Bill Marler

Canadian health officials have linked early 100 laboratory-confirmed patients in an E. coli outbreak linked to daycares with a common food service center. Eleven daycare centers in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, have been closed because of the illnesses, which now number 96. During a press conference this afternoon, Dr. Francesco Rizzuti, medical officer of Alberta Health Services Calgary, said 22 patients had been hospitalized.

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WTF – Poisoning babies with lead in applesauce

Bill Marler

There are now almost two dozen children with reported adverse effects linked to applesauce pouches that have high levels of lead. The 22 children impacted live across 14 states with the state of residence for one of them being unknown. There are recalls for four products related to the illnesses: Realled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches Recalled Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack Recalled Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches The WanaBana product

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