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OUR DAILY BREATH: PROBLEMS WITH THE CENTRALIZED FOOD SYSTEM

Culinary Cues

It became obvious to some that putting all of our eggs in one basket was not a wise decision for our country, a decision that could lead to a breakdown of the food production/distribution system if conditions turned sour. These same phenomena can be applied to almost every aspect of food production and processing in the U.S.

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What Are Crytpo Restaurants Serving Up?

Modern Restaurant Management

Cryptocurrency has real-world applications in the food industry, with restaurants using it to create new and exciting foods for their customers and find ways to use crypto as payments. Application of Blockchain in the Food Industry. Blockchain technology has been applied to the food industry. Lower fees per transaction.

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How Restaurants Can Survive (and Thrive) in Periods of Economic Turmoil

Modern Restaurant Management

While the current situation for restaurants is far from good and with the rising cost of food adding to the situation, it is no surprise that restaurateurs are stressed for what’s to come. Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, the restaurant industry was quite traditional. Utilize Technology. Consider External Help.

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CHEFS – FAILURE IS NOT INEVITABLE

Culinary Cues

It seems that every time I check my email or flip through postings in social media – there is another restaurant, food business, or culinary school preparing to close their doors. Following the economic devastation of 2008 – restaurants hunkered down for months and then came back refreshed and charged up. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Unpeeling the Layers: How Do Food Banks Actually Work?

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Lille Allen Organizations like Feeding America support the nations food-insecure communities. She told me she had been trying to figure out how to get a turkey from a food pantry; she had fallen on her hip recently, complicating existing mobility issues. I made a note to check into regular food deliveries from a local service.

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

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We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?

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How Rural Restaurants Can Help the UK’s Food Security Problem

Modern Restaurant Management

Food security, put simply, is the state of having reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food. While the UK benefits from a successful agricultural industry, many domestic and international factors affect food production and prices for consumers. This became evident during the world food price spike of 2008.