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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life.

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What’s Next After Farm-to-Table?

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Just because food is grown locally doesn’t mean it’s climate-friendly. But for chefs looking to emphasize the latter, it still starts at the source. are preparing for the dwindling of food in the coming winter. are preparing for the dwindling of food in the coming winter. Toward the end of winter, it gets a little.

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

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Technology Integration – Restaurants leveraged AI, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to optimize operations, enhance inventory management, streamline supply chains, improve food safety, and more. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

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Time-tested Food Truck Menu Ideas to Generate More Sales

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Thinking about opening a food truck business? Can’t decide what kind of food to serve? Food trucks are now more than just ice creams and hot dogs parlors. They now span multiple cuisines and serve ample varieties like gourmet cakes, sandwiches, and ethnic street food among others. Regional Cuisine .

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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. The biggest learning from COVID is that food businesses must be prepared for any crisis – and ensure their suppliers all along the supply chain are also prepared and resilient.

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Avocados Will Get More Expensive, But the Costs for Growers in Mexico Are Much Higher

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According to Zhengfei Guan, associate professor of food and resource economics at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Americans have a voracious appetite for avocados. In 2019, in the town of Ziracuaretiro, a gang robbed a truck full of USDA inspectors at gunpoint.

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Six Steps to Help Restaurants Prepare for Severe Storm Weather

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Equipment rental, including refrigerator truck or equipment. Non-perishable packaged or canned food. One of the biggest dangers in a hurricane is the loss of power and how it affects food storage. Many Time and Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS Foods) may need to be destroyed if they go out of temperature range.