Is your restaurant required?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Is your restaurant required by law to post nutritional information?

Making the grade

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

I remember it like it was yesterday… Derek, my best friend in 7th grade, ducked down in the back seat of the school bus and said “Cover me!” I turned around to…

Chiquita unveils FreshRinse produce wash

November 21, 2010

Chiquita Brands has announced that following years of intensive research and investment, it has introduced FreshRinse, a new produce wash that has been found…

More steps to gluten free

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Last week, I started this discussion identifying items that contain gluten that might suprise you, as well as the first steps in creating gluten free dishes. 

Preparing gluten free dishes

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Catering to the needs of customers who require gluten free dishes is a necessity for any busy restaurant. While it may seem daunting at first, by being…

UFood to honor veterans with free meal

November 7, 2010

On Nov. 11, Veteran's Day, UFood Restaurant Group Inc. will honor active military personnel and veterans with a free meal at participating UFood Grill…

2011 Food Safety Summit set for April

November 7, 2010

The 13th Annual Food Safety Summit will lead with a ServSafe Training and Certification program on April 18, 2011, at the Walter E Washington Convention Center…

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: Tomorrow Never Dies

Tomorrow Never Dies covers the relationship of food safety and sustainability, and how consumer awareness is increasing in regard to both.

LaVoie: Supply chain trends for 2011

Where technology and logistics are expected to lead the restaurant industry.

All this change is driving me crazy!

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

I was sure it would be a short, 15-minute lesson about e-mail to my 62-year old father. Tell him the basics, have him create and respond to an e-mail and then…

Most Toilets Flush in E Flat

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

This was the statement my son greeted me with as I came home from work one Friday afternoon. Most dads would expect a familiar word like “Hello” or the ever…

Smashburger not affected by beef recall

August 8, 2010

Valley Meat Co. announced Aug. 5 a Class I recall of 1 million pounds of beef, potentially contaminated by E. coli, including a line of frozen burgers marketed…

FDA's Reportable Food Registry discusses first results

July 27, 2010

The FDA will hold a conference call with media to discuss the first seven months of operation of the Reportable Food Registry, the electronic portal required…

Doing food safety 'til the cows come home

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

From the second I walked through the front entrance, I noticed a difference. Maybe it was the warm, sincere greeting at the front desk or the quick tour and…

Please, No More Tacos!

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

Taco Sunday. Just typing the phrase brings back a flood of memories involving lots of ground beef and hungry teenagers. Some of you may not remember this…

Romaine lettuce recall emphasizes need for food safety bill

May 9, 2010

Freshway Foods has issued a voluntary recall for products containing romaine lettuce with a use by date of May 12 or earlier because they have the potential to…

Can restaurants afford food safety?

With the impending Food Safety Bill debate, restaurant leaders are asking how much reporting is too much.

Starbucks recalls glass water bottles

January 28, 2010

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission  (CPSC), in cooperation with Starbucks, has announced a voluntary recall of glass water bottles sold in the United…

Webinar: Restaurant Crisis Management: How to Protect Yourself During a Foodborne Illness Incident

Publicity of an actual or alleged foodborne illness outbreak can be devastating to your restaurant’s revenue and reputation. While you may be insured for…

Handwashing: A Crucial Way to Prevent Foodborne Illness in a Restaurant

A foodborne illness outbreak can severely damage a restaurant's reputation and profits, and leave the restaurant owner liable for lawsuits. Handwashing is a…