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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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Best Practices for Surviving in a Cautious Landscape

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. "Guests want to know what items are included in each dish, where the products come from, and other information like allergens. Instead of stressing about inventory or if an order has been delivered, staff can focus on customer service and creating great experiences."

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Expected Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Restaurants

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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. POS systems already collect most of information on sales, inventories, staff, etc.

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

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Inventory stock changed significantly. These non-paper menus can be changed swiftly, allowing restaurants to remove items when inventory lags and promote items that have higher margin. In the best of circumstances, they should be linked to inventory and automated kitchens. Menus were trimmed to a fraction of original size.

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Dining Trends for 2024

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The prix fix menu is gaining momentum as a way for restaurants to provide customer experiences and control inventory. Allergen awareness is driving demand for alternatives in many food and beverage categories making more options available for consumers.

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FDA Relaxes Nutrition Facts and Menu Labeling Requirements for Restaurants and Food Manufacturers During COVID-19 Emergency

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As reported every day in the news, kitchens across the country are shuttering often with inventory on hand and retailers cannot stock their shelves fast enough to meet consumer demand as panic-buying abounds. allergen information required by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.

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Crafting Allergy-Friendly Dining Experiences Using Payment Tech

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To keep up, restaurants need systems that can quickly check if dishes contain allergens and alert staff. This requires technology that can analyze ingredients against common allergens and instantly inform the kitchen and serving staff. QR code menus, for example, are a simple but effective solution for diners with allergies.