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How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Environment at Your Restaurant

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Customers with food allergies take a great risk to eat food prepared by someone other than themselves, as they may suffer potentially severe consequences from coming into contact with a triggering allergen. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, these are some common food allergens that you should read up on: Tree Nuts.

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Six Important Steps Restaurants Should Take to Build a Strong Food Safety Culture

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Luckily, there are proven ways to help build a solid, positive food safety culture, including boosting trust, improving communication, educating employees, and relying on tech tools, including Artificial Intelligence. Improve Communication Effective communication is vital in establishing and maintaining a strong food safety culture.

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What Restaurants Need to Know About Recalls

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Around the same time, M&P Production LTD recalled raw lamb and beef samsa products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. who will manage communications to different stakeholders, who will notify supply chain partners, etc.) Communicate effectively. Train your team.

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

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Although restaurants are increasingly interested in meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the messaging used to communicate about gluten-free options. More in-depth training methods include online courses and PowerPoint presentations on allergens and gluten-free food preparation.

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The New Era of Restaurant Cleaning and Hygiene

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Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. Communicating Cleanliness. Building Trust Through Cleanliness. What Can You Do Now?

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Expected Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Restaurants

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced both sides to embrace new digital communication tools for making reservations and placing orders. Once a guest leaves their full name, email and phone number along with possible allergens and specific requests, the staff will be able to meet their needs anytime and thus win guest parties over and over again.

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Competition’s Coming: Key Technology Changes Can Help You Win

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For example, customers using these sources are searching for restaurants with information about allergens, vegan offerings and other consumer concerns and interests. Don’t Confuse Customer Communications with Customer Loyalty. Loyalty is prized, but it’s not the same as effective communication.