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World Food Safety Day Roundtable

Modern Restaurant Management

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization designated “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected” as the theme for World Food Safety Day (June 7) 2024. John Strom (JS) is vice president and general manager of Innovation at GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific.

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

The debate over manufactured plant proteins and whole plants has begun, and it has spurred innovation in menus across all segments of the foodservice industry. ” Expect to see terms like carbon neutral and regenerative agriculture as consumers become more informed about the many aspects of nourishing and replenishing the earth.

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods. Restaurants will explore innovative solutions, such as automation and AI-driven systems, to optimize staffing and streamline operations. Also, concerningly, our planet’s population is growing faster than our ability to feed it.

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Here’s what’s happening at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo

Perfect Daily Grind

Thousands of people attend the expo every year, including roasters, producers, coffee equipment manufacturers, baristas, and coffee business owners. The expo allows a wide range of international coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike to network, build relationships, learn, and experience the latest innovations in the coffee sector.

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Are edible coffee products becoming more popular?

Perfect Daily Grind

In the last few years, more than ever, we’ve seen a huge amount of innovation in the edible coffee segment. She tells me more about the brand’s Espresso Bites – another example of an innovative edible coffee product. It’s clear that there’s a bright future ahead for those willing to innovate with edible coffee products.

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Federal Grants Programs for Shared Use Commercial Kitchens Supporting Local Food Systems

The Food Corridor

million in grant funding was announced for the Local Agriculture Market Program alone. It provides a hub of business innovation in the city by offering Pennsylvania food businesses affordable kitchen space in the pivotal early stages of their growth. Seafood Hub, Delcambre, Louisiana (Local Agriculture Market Program) .

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Restaurant Industry Suppliers: Time to Retool and Realign

Aaron Allen & Associates

COVID accelerated shifts that were going on for quite some time affecting the supply chain and restaurant suppliers including food distributors, service companies, technology, equipment, and more. . Agricultural Production. The Opportunity for Foodservice Equipment Suppliers: Everything Is Getting Smarter.