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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Better food safety has never been more in reach, thanks to advancements in traceability standards and technology. FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 approaching, restaurant operators stand to gain improved confidence in the safety and quality of the food they serve.

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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

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To successfully engage this influential consumer group, restaurants can no longer rely solely on brand recognition; they must adopt innovative strategies that align with Gen Z’s preferences. Ingredient Integrity: Earning Trust Through Food Ethos Gen Z diners value honesty and quality in every aspect of the dining experience. .”

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Make or Break: Managing the Media’s Role in Food Recalls

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With food recalls at a five year high , there’s (understandably!) increased consumer demand for real-time information about these incidents. The timely and accurate messaging provided to the media allowed for effective coverage that raised awareness about the situation, educated consumers, and helped minimize public health risks.

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Elevate Your Food Safety Culture to Survive the COVID Crisis and Future Ones

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That statistic is alarming — both for consumers and the restaurant industry. The combination of stay-at-home orders, ongoing COVID restrictions, spikes in COVID numbers, and consumer fear about the risks of dining out are significantly impacting the restaurant industry. A good first step is to elevate your food safety culture.

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Tips to Navigate a Perfect Storm That’s Threatening Our Food Supply

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We were ill-prepared for the COVID pandemic that devastated the food industry with supply chain disruptions, product and labor shortages, and soaring inflation. Labor shortages mean food is rotting in shipping containers, warehouses, and trucks because there aren’t enough workers to get them to their final destinations.

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Food Safety and Transparency Are the Lifeblood for Operators

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Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Regulatory Requirements.

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Beyond the Scoop Shop: A Blueprint for Scaling Artisan Food Businesses

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Scaling an artisan food business is no easy feat. Many small food businesses reach a critical point where they must decide whether to remain small and exclusive or expand into wholesale, manufacturing, and broader distribution. Looking back, I was optimistic—perhaps a bit naïve—about what scaling would require.

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