Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to us all just how interconnected our food system is in the US if not, the world. The supply chain failure and the domino effect of its impact have been a wake-up call for even the veterans of the food industry. Nationwide outbreaks have forced manufacturers to shut down their plants, leading to disruptions in operations downstream in the supply chain (1). What about issues concerning reducing food waste? by Bora Kang.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

” Reviving The Supply Chain. Now more than ever, it is important for restaurants to maintain a healthy connection with their supply chain. If restaurants aren’t ordering as much food to serve in house, suppliers end up with a backlog of perishable goods. Strategies like those employed by Prairie keeps the supply chain moving, costs constant, and food waste limited. Finance Operations food chain food supply Restaurant Technology technology

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Goliath Consulting

JULY 8, 2020

Reopening restaurants with current supply chain issues makes this once rare scenario seem to be a weekly occurrence. With the increasingly frustrating variables in the current restaurant industry, beverage supply chain does not need to be the straw that breaks the camels back. With the current supply snags, the concept of inventory can readjust to consider like products as a single count. Training Training is the component that brings the tumultuous supply chain together.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2020

While food delivery is nothing new, breakout services like Uber Eats and DoorDash have capitalized on what customers want most: convenience. Dark kitchens also known as delivery-only restaurants, ghost or virtual kitchens describes an industrial kitchen space dedicated solely to preparing food for delivery. According to Forbes , by the year 2025, the online food delivery industry will reach $200 billion.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 14, 2020

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. To some (not enough) people – the answer was a return to a de-centralized system where end users found their food supplies from local and regional producers – where seasonality and use of indigenous ingredients to an area drove menus in the home and in the restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2020

Q : What Supply Chain Considerations Should I Keep in Mind Moving Forward? A : As states and counties look to reopen across the US, one area restaurant operators are looking toward is their supply chain. Below are a few key takeaways operators should consider as they seek to optimize their supply chains over the next few months. Many distributor employees are having to keep an eye on stock supplies and having pre-determined alternatives are one way to help during this time.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 1, 2020

Leaders need to understand that the majority of these independent operators are good at two things: making consistently good food, and providing real service for guests that they work hard at knowing and caring for. I am a concerned spectator at a time when everything seems to be in question and every one of us lives on the edge. We fear, we adjust, we cope, and then there comes a time when our coping mechanism comes into real question. This is when leadership is most needed.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

We’ll show you how to deliver food and offer takeout while maximizing profits. Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management? How do you market food delivery and takeout? Base your food inventory orders on data rather than gut feelings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A good first step is to elevate your food safety culture. How Food Safety Culture Has Changed. Food safety used to mean “what you do when no one is watching.” Design Equipment Operations food safety crisis management food safety culture Crisis Management Food Safety

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EATER

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

According to NBC , Kroger, Publix, and H-E-B have all limited purchases of staples like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and paper towels to ensure more people get what they need. Which supplies are being limited is an interesting look into regional spending. Shutterstock.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

With the season of food and Thanksgiving when holiday food is at the forefront, what are defined standards and procedures that restaurants should keep top-of-mind to set the expectations regarding food handling and preparation during the holiday rush? With an influx of customers at peak dining times and an increase in the volume of prep work, some employees may feel pressure to sacrifice food safety for speed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. This way, we eliminate spoiled food and over-production.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

This has dramatically impacted the core of the food and restaurant industries, specifically healthy and organic food. Eating organic is by no means a new concept brought on by the pandemic, but the shift in mindsets has thrust this niche food sector into overdrive.

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Deliverect

APRIL 1, 2020

With the closure of restaurant dine-in services to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, online food ordering has become a crucial business model overnight. Online food delivery has been skyrocketing in the past few years, so many restaurants already have a solid delivery model in place. Studies have shown that 1 out of 4 delivery drivers - in some studies, this is even 1 out of 3 - admit to taking food from a delivery. Supply your drivers and riders with hand sanitizer.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

A restaurant’s packaging is not just a vehicle for carrying food—it’s a statement that informs customers about your business’s brand and values. According to Technomic, a food industry research firm, 64% of consumers consider high quality packaging an important factor in deciding where to order food (1). With more consumers using food delivery services, the demand for better food packaging is stronger than ever.

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EATER

JUNE 25, 2020

Fast-food and other service workers have faced increased risks on the job during the pandemic, often without adequate protections or hazard pay. Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images.

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360Training

JULY 16, 2020

Pop culture likes to tell us that working in food service is a dead-end job. In a job market where most companies don’t even consider current employees forpromotion , the food service industry is one of the few places in America where you can start at the bottom and end up at the top. Below, we’ll take a close look at what Food Service Managers do, where they do it, how to become one, and just how far the job can take you if you’re ambitious.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). The third annual Good Food Restaurant Scorecard ranks the top 100 restaurant chains in the U.S. US Foods to Offer Plant-Based Burger.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Your restaurant food cost is pivotal to your business’ financial success. While you may have already implemented some techniques, like inventory management, there is an almost infinite level of detail you can dive into to refine your food costs. Track food waste.

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Cheetah

AUGUST 5, 2020

Buying food in bulk is a great way to save money and stop worrying about an empty fridge. Cooks have been turning fruit into jam, pickling vegetables, curing meat, and using other food preservation techniques for centuries. For My Family Bulk Food Lifehack Supplies

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The Food Corridor

MAY 7, 2020

Two common themes are food businesses transitioning to online ordering for delivery or curbside pickup, and others turning to an ecommerce model. Transition to Food Delivery or Ecommerce. Food businesses across the country and the world have been forced to jump into a delivery-only model out of necessity as Covid-19 lockdown forces people to stay at home. Separate hot elements from cold, for example, and use appropriate packaging to keep the food at its best in transit.

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the most significant factors of a restaurant’s success. Knowing your restaurant food costs helps with menu pricing, affects prime costs, and plays an integral part in remaining profitable. But managing restaurant food costs can be challenging.

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Transact

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

It doesn’t matter whether you work in the front or the back of the house; food safety is everyone’s problem. Everyone, from the server to the busboy to the line cook, has to know basic food handling procedures. . Most food safety problems can be eliminated by doing the job properly. . Wash hands thoroughly and store food properly. Eliminate food stains and reduce the risk of contamination. . Take special care of storing ingredients and cooked food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

Food safety discussions have taken on a new level of urgency, as restaurants face the enormity of consequences of COVID-19. It was not that long ago that US Foods conducted their highly-publicized survey which found that nearly 30 percent of delivery people sample the food items they’re entrusted with. Here are three ways to support and communicate food safety claims and ensure that take-out and delivery items are safe once they leave the premises: Screening.

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The Salt

MAY 10, 2020

Community Supported Agriculture programs that sell a weekly box of produce directly to consumers are popular amid concerns about grocery shopping during the pandemic. Image credit: Full Belly Farm

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Island Media Management

AUGUST 13, 2020

The past two decades have been an interesting time period for the food and beverage industry. Small food manufacturers are no longer inhibited by competitive entry to retail. Catering services are able to supply their products a great distance away.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

While the primary concern during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic should be physical health and getting food to people in order for them to stay alive and healthy, the impact of the virus on the restaurant industry has been tremendous. Restaurants are an essential part of the food supply chain to millions of Americans every year. Still an essential part of the supply chain, the products that restaurants offer are more than just food.

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The Food Corridor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For foodservice vendors, food truck operators, manufacturers, market traders, chefs, and caterers who use shared-kitchen facilities, there’s a constant nagging worry that something will go wrong. supplies, equipment, or inventory)) and many additional options.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Every industry — but especially the food industry — has been impacted by these upheavals. Could a better food system be on the horizon? She also touches on what, for some reason, continues to be a sensitive subject for some: Is food political?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2019

With the escalation of recalls in the food industry leaving a blizzard of regulation in its wake, it is becoming increasingly important that regulatory environments, legal restrictions or requirements, authorizations and accreditations, industry standard practices, and security over monitoring of activity is managed to ensure compliance – even as these mandates become increasingly difficult to understand, Implement or update. How Multi-domain Data Governance Works from Farm-to-Fork.

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Deliverect

JUNE 30, 2020

Running a successful restaurant business isn’t just about preparing tasty food and serving it to your diners. Today’s consumer wants a unique, personalized food experience that may not even take place in your restaurant. The answer is food technology. Because let's be honest: you too prefer to book a table in a restaurant where the previous guests were very enthusiastic about the decor, the service and the food. Streamlining online food ordering with Deliverect.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Plus, Waffle House is collaborating on a beer, and more news to start your day Food processing and agriculture companies lobby for vaccine prioritization. Photo: El Nariz /Shutterstock.

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Cheetah

AUGUST 31, 2020

Impossible Foods’ pink-colored patty bleeds and sizzles as you cook it. Cheetah is on a mission to transform the wholesale food industry. 5 Fun Facts about Impossible Foods Here are 5 facts we bet you didn’t know about this miracle meat: Heme, hmm? Reading Time: 3 minutes.

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ChowNow

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Many restaurateurs have been left to evaluate the best food delivery service for their restaurant. . But not all food delivery services are created equal. We share four steps for choosing the best food delivery service for your business. . 2020 has put a spotlight on delivery.

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Social Hospitality

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

It’s no secret food is one of the most popular segments on Instagram. For example, many now use simple presentation and photography techniques to help make food images go viral. Making a dining experience more Instagram-worthy means paying attention not just to the appearance of the food itself, but also to the architectural aspects of the restaurant. Here are five major ways to impact your food’s Instagram-worthiness. Make the Food Look Fresh.

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360Training

JANUARY 8, 2020

As you can see, it’s more important than ever for anyone who works with food to practice safe food handling techniques. The best way to encourage safe food handling in your restaurant is to create a culture that prioritizes food safety. What is Food Safety Culture? ‘Food safety culture’ describes when everyone in the company values food safety more than profits and sales. Strategies for Improving Food Safety Practices.

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Crunchtime

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Earlier this month, we welcomed Zerrick Pearson, the The VP of Technology at Five Guys, and Tamy Duplantis, the President of Return on Informatio n Consulting , to join us in a panel at the 2019 Food Service Technology ( FSTEC ) show to discuss what to look for when selecting a technology partner. food operations management restaurant supply chain managementHow do your technology partners show that you can trust them? Ask for their SSAE 18 documentation.

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 15, 2019

food operations management restaurant supply chain managementWe all have the technology to limit double data entry, so why not use it? Would you prefer to enter the same data once or twice? I think we can all agree that once is the only correct answer. Not only does this save keystrokes (and thus time) it limits the potential for human error.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. Much of the typical food and beverage inventory in restaurants tends to have a relatively short shelf life, making accurate inventory numbers essential to run a functioning kitchen, make economical orders, and adapt to long-term trends. During these uncertain times, the supply chain is experiencing disruptions, particularly in specialty items.

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