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FSMA Rule 204 Updated: What Restaurants Need to Know Right Now

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The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed.

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COVID-19 Fuels Growth in Organic Food Options

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Sourcing organic produce and ingredients will be difficult, especially if you are seeking an all-organic concept. Though certified organic farms have increased 56 percent from 2011, this still only makes up less than one percent of total acres of American farmland, according to Pew Research Center.

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Should the World Barista Championship also be in Spanish?

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Challenges for non-native English speakers Federico is the first and only WBC coach to train three World Barista Champions (in 2011, 2019, and 2021), as well as training two WBC finalists and five semi-finalists. “Even if he did compete, some of his roasting knowledge may have been lost on the judges because of the language gap,” he adds.

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A Taste of Bertani Wines

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In 2011 another family-owned company of Tuscan wineries bought Bertani, but management and operations are kept separately. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in the hills surrounding the historic Bertani estate in Grezzana, in the Valpantena DOC. Grapes are sourced from the hills of Valpantena and Valpolicella Classica areas.

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Restaurant Cyber Security: How To Prevent Data Breaches

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Even though 9 out of 10 restaurants have less than 50 staff members, your team's personal information is also a potential source of misuse. This is a method of breach that was responsible f or high-profile breach in NYC , back in 2011 and has only grown in prominence since. Employee Data. Unauthorized Use (8% of all breaches).

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Tasting Wine With Sergio Zingarelli

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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Riserva di Fizzano 2011 is a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot. The 2011 vintage is quite aromatic with a palate of ripe dark berries, dark cherry, spice and refined tannins. The best grapes are sourced from Le Terrazze Vineyard. The best grapes are sourced from Le Terrazze Vineyard.

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New FDA Safety Blueprint and Cyclospora Warnings for Fresh Express Salads

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Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn says that the Blueprint is “the next stage” of the Food Safety Modernization Act which President Barack Obama signed into law in 2011. “Rapidly trace a contaminated food to its source. There are four “core elements” of the Blueprint: Tech Enabled Traceability.