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

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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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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

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No matter how much technology evolves, or trends shift, people will always come back for quality food, great value, and friendly service. A key part of this shift is efficient data sharing across the supply chain. The pandemic exposed the need for greater supply chain visibility and traceability in the restaurant industry.

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Food Safety and Transparency Are the Lifeblood for Operators

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Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Regulatory Requirements.

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Protecting the Planet and Profits

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Since the day man first cooked over fire, food production has been associated with the burning of carbon-based materials, and so the release of carbon dioxide gas. Drivers for implementing carbon reduction efforts come from customers, our supply chain, the government and investors. Let’s take food first.

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Dining Trends for 2024

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The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life.

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Best Practice Tips for Restaurants to Improve Recall Communications

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If your restaurant was involved in a food recall, would you know how to properly communicate about the incident to key stakeholders – including media, customers, employees, supply chain partners, and regulatory agencies? Continuously emphasize your commitment to food safety. Don’t let that happen to you.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

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Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. We were a sourcing and hiring platform for restaurants. Ultimately, the pandemic underscored the importance of technological agility and data-driven decision-making in the restaurant industry.