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Catering and Event Planning Trends for 2020

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Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. Protein Swap : Pea, mung beans, hempseed, beets, chickpeas and avocado are some of the top swaps to add protein, gaining popularity and helping to avoid items that are more commonly an allergen like cashews and soy. What will inspire event themes and design in 2020?

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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

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The 2D barcode can also contain data such as country of origin, fair trade, farm-to-fork sourcing details, ingredients, allergens, batch and lot numbers, and just about any information that is deemed useful, all made readily accessible with a quick scan. What’s My Role?

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Expected Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Restaurants

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Owners and managers should follow the latest tech trends in the industry and train their staff to use new software in order to keep catering to customers although they might be off-premises. Restaurants will have to continue providing exceptional service in terms of technology, too. automatically and turn them into invaluable reports.

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Food Safety Never Takes a Holiday 

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From quick-service and fast casual restaurants tasked with accommodating busy holiday shoppers, to dining establishments on a mission to wow guests with an impressive holiday meal or catering order, many restaurants will experience a holiday rush this season. Label all newly introduced ingredients during storage. Be Prepared to Prepare.

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Dining Trends for 2024

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Upgraded Offerings in Catering and Hospitality – Customers are looking for upscale options and customization for special events. They are no longer content with unimaginative, expected offerings on catering menus. To learn more about the results, Modern Restaurant Management sought out LDEI’s Sharon Olson.

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Marketing Your Restaurant to Allergen-Conscious Customers 

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Much has been done for allergen-awareness in recent years, from the rise of popular health trends like gluten-free diets and increased exposure to allergen incidents through social media, but with 200,000 Americans admitted to hospital for allergic reactions to food every year, more can be done.

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How Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

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And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique. There are several types of mobile food businesses, including food trucks, catering, and food carts. Catering Business Insurance Needs.

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