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World Food Safety Day Roundtable

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There are approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually – the equivalent of sickening one in six Americans each year, according to federal government estimates. For additional World Food Safety Day resources, visit WHO , UN or the FDA. He brings his extensive background in foodservice and IoT to this role.

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How F&B Companies Can Mitigate Some of the Industry’s Biggest Risks

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Already one of the largest sectors of the global economy, the food and beverage industry shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to the Business Research Company’s 2023 Food and Beverages Global Market Report, the global industry’s market size grew over 7.3 percent from $6,729.54 billion in 2022 to $7,221.73

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Why Does It Feel Like There’s Listeria in Everything?

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. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images We spoke to experts about what’s behind the recent listeria outbreaks and product recalls I don’t want to alarm anyone, but it sure seems like there’s a lot of listeria in the food out there. This is because our food supply is increasingly made up of prepackaged items that linger in cold storage.

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Franchise Compliance Guide: Laws + Agreements

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The FTC Rule largely pertains to franchisors supplying prospective franchisees with a franchise disclosure document – a document from franchisors providing 23 key information points to franchisees regarding need-to-know information about the business. These points include: Initial fees. Trademark rules. Financing information.

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Beyond the Plate: The Future of Restaurants in a Tech-Driven 2024

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These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. Contemporary menus increasingly feature more plant-based selections and alternative proteins, while also reflecting the demand for locally vetted foods and transparent supply chains.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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And you are hopefully starting to associate the circled “B” with businesses that you seek to support for their mission and ESG (environmental, social, & governance) commitments as much as their product. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. A combined score of 80 out of 200 is required.

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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

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With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.