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Tips to Navigate a Perfect Storm That’s Threatening Our Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

We were ill-prepared for the COVID pandemic that devastated the food industry with supply chain disruptions, product and labor shortages, and soaring inflation. Labor shortages mean food is rotting in shipping containers, warehouses, and trucks because there aren’t enough workers to get them to their final destinations.

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT

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Beginning with a few flamboyant artisans like Jeremiah Tower, Paul Prudhomme, Wolfgang Puck, and Alice Waters – the chef came out from behind the curtain as the star of the show, the person responsible for over-the-top food that wowed and inspired people of all socio-economic backgrounds. Yeah, sounds like a great battle cry, doesn’t it?

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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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Supply Chain Transparency Can Make Your Restaurant Safer, Boost Key Metrics

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What if I told you that you could solve a variety of your problems by improving your supply chain transparency? Supply chain transparency can provide vital information about suppliers’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Customers want to know where their food is coming from.

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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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AN EVEN BIGGER THREAT TO RESTAURANT SURVIVAL

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But not enough attention is being given to the issues surrounding the supply chain and the lack of real solutions. This is all true and with some government intervention this may eventually be corrected. moved from a decentralized system of food production and distribution to a centralized one.

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Congress is presented with a new plan for keeping food safe

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Government Watch: Two prominent lawmakers have called for reworking the federal government's hodgepodge of a system for safeguarding the nation's food supply.