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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

Modern Restaurant Management

The 2D barcode can also contain data such as country of origin, fair trade, farm-to-fork sourcing details, ingredients, allergens, batch and lot numbers, and just about any information that is deemed useful, all made readily accessible with a quick scan. What’s My Role?

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Crafting Allergy-Friendly Dining Experiences Using Payment Tech

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To keep up, restaurants need systems that can quickly check if dishes contain allergens and alert staff. This requires technology that can analyze ingredients against common allergens and instantly inform the kitchen and serving staff. QR code menus, for example, are a simple but effective solution for diners with allergies.

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How to design a restaurant recipe card–and share it

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Since restaurant staff typically can’t afford the time and effort to dig through a recipe box during the evening rush, the design and storage of your recipe cards is critical to running an efficient kitchen. How to create recipe cards and templates Recipe card design should prioritize clarity, functionality, and an on-brand aesthetic.

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How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Environment at Your Restaurant

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Customers with food allergies take a great risk to eat food prepared by someone other than themselves, as they may suffer potentially severe consequences from coming into contact with a triggering allergen. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, these are some common food allergens that you should read up on: Tree Nuts.

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

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The menu is also a great place to indicate whether you are validated by a third-party program like Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS), a designation that signals to gluten-free diners that you take their needs seriously and are implementing the proper measures to eliminate cross-contact.

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Menu Development: 12 Steps for Success

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Here, we’ll explore menu engineering and planning, including essential steps and ways to simplify so you can design a menu that is both tasty and profitable. Menu development is the process of aligning back-of-house culinary talent with operations management to design a profitable, sustainable menu that aligns with the brand.

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March/April 2021 Legal Update

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FASTER Act Makes Sesame a Designated Allergen : On April 23, 2021, sesame was officially designated an allergen as the bipartisan FASTER Act was signed into law by President Biden. The other eight allergens previously designated as allergens include eggs, dairy, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.

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