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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. For additional World Food Safety Day resources, visit WHO , UN or the FDA.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Building a Food Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

And in talking about bringing stability into our food businesses, culture can be that secret ingredient that makes all the difference in attracting the right people, retaining good people, and creating a powerhouse team. However, for those of us in the produce and food industries, what are critical parts that make up a food culture?

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

These adaptations were driven by evolving consumer preferences for convenience and safety. Technology Integration – Restaurants leveraged AI, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to optimize operations, enhance inventory management, streamline supply chains, improve food safety, and more.

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Why Does It Feel Like There’s Listeria in Everything?

EATER

. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images We spoke to experts about what’s behind the recent listeria outbreaks and product recalls I don’t want to alarm anyone, but it sure seems like there’s a lot of listeria in the food out there. This is because our food supply is increasingly made up of prepackaged items that linger in cold storage.

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Six Steps to Help Restaurants Prepare for Severe Storm Weather

Modern Restaurant Management

Emergency preparedness supplies are a good idea to have on hand at all times. Hurricanes may necessitate further emergency supplies. First aid supplies. Non-perishable packaged or canned food. Bottled water supplies. One of the biggest dangers in a hurricane is the loss of power and how it affects food storage.

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Navigating the Supply Chain in the Restaurant Industry

Goliath Consulting

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1).

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