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How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Environment at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Spring HVAC Maintenance: A Smart Investment for Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

With rising temperatures, fluctuating humidity, and increased allergens in the air, a neglected HVAC system can impact both guest experience and operational costs. Improve Air Quality for Guests and Staff Spring means more pollen, dust, and allergens circulating in the air.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

allergen information required by the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. Menu Labeling Requirements. ” [3] Chain restaurants and retail food establishments with more than 20 locations are typically required to provide nutritional information and calorie declarations for standard menu items. [4]

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

Modern Restaurant Management

It can also provide full sourcing and ingredient listings that are needed for menu creation to serve customers with special requirements. As a result, restaurants can easily access key information – again, with a quick smartphone scan – to identify expiration dates, ingredients, allergens, batch/lot numbers for recalls, and more.

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Best Practices for Surviving in a Cautious Landscape

Modern Restaurant Management

Then it’s a matter of leveraging their strengths, including unique menu offerings, fresh and high-quality ingredients, community engagement, and a full dining experience. "Guests want to know what items are included in each dish, where the products come from, and other information like allergens.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes.

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Can AI Address Labor and Food Safety Challenges?

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, many robots lack the versatility required to handle a wide range of cuisines and cooking processes, posing a challenge for operators needing adaptable solutions for diverse menu offerings. Additionally, Beastro is designed to cook dishes individually, which allows for careful allergen management, ensuring customer safety.