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May/June 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Arkansas Enacts Food Freedom Act : On April 30, 2021, Arkansas enacted the Food Freedom Act that exempts certain producers of homemade foods or drinks products from any state food safety licensure, certification, or inspection. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry.

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As coffee prices stay volatile, has sustainability become less of a priority for roasters?

Perfect Daily Grind

“We were pushed to take a hard look in the mirror at how we are sourcing, who our partners are, and how our projects will look moving forward,” says Anne Djerai , the CEO of Metropolis Coffee Company , an independent roaster in Chicago, Illinois, since 2003. Enjoyed this? Perfect Daily Grind Want to read more articles like this?

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

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Launched in 2003 by The Monday Campaigns in association with the Center for a Livable Future at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Meatless Monday promotes a simple message: one day a week, cut out meat for personal health and the health of the planet. Meatless Monday. ” Too Good to Be True.

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“Family, History & Heritage” - Domaine des Graves d’Ardonneau

The Wine Knitter

They have an HVE-3 certification (high environmental value), the highest level given in France for the entire farm operation. The intense heat began in the summer of 2003. The average age of vines is about 30 years, with the oldest vines over 50 years old. My father likes climate change because the grapes can mature longer.

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Investing In Digital Technology Is Investing in Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2003, more than 555 confirmed hepatitis A cases were linked to green onions served at Chi Chi’s. It could mean the closure of your business as evidenced by Chi Chi’s, which was once ranked the number one fast-casual Mexican restaurant in the US. Four people died because of their illness.

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Orvieto Wine Producers

A Wine Story

Built in 2003, the winery overlooks beautifully maintained vineyards and is filled with new, state-of-the-art, and expensive looking equipment. D'Vari, DipWSET obtained the winemaking diploma from UC Davis in addition to several sommelier and wine education certifications. Marisa D'Vari. About Author Marisa D'Vari.

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MRM People & Places: Game On at Walk-On’s and Gingerbread Houses for Humanity

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“Providing a sense of community is a top priority in every market we serve,” said Brandon Landry, who founded Walk-On’s in 2003. This technology is EPA-approved and has FDA exemption as well as NSF certification for food contact applications.