Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of State Garden brand 90 varieties of mixed green salads. State Garden had voluntarily recalled these products due to a risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to the FDA press release,... continue reading
Greetings! Happy New Year! 2011 promises to be an exciting year of change in the restaurant industry. In this issue, we want to keep you current on the latest trends so you can be prepared! We explore new technology, nutrition trends and issues in restaurant employment. To... continue reading
Retail giant, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. made a huge announcement earlier this week stating their plans to reformulate thousands of their food products to meet healthier standards. Specifically, by 2015, Wal-Mart aims to reduce sodium by 25% and sugar by 10% in their Great Value... continue reading
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In this economy, it is very commonplace to seek the need for capital, especially for those in the competitive restaurant industry. Credit cards can be a very short-lived and expensive way to obtain cash. SBA loans (Small Business Association loans) are the ideal way to get... continue reading
Agave nectar has become one of the hot ingredients that chefs are using when developing healthier recipes. The usage of agave nectar has been dated back to the Aztec days, where this natural sweetener was considered a rare delicacy. Agave nectar is a healthier alternative... continue reading
Are you always traveling for business or even pleasure? I love to find great food after a long flight. Zagat has just released their top 25 choices for best hotel restaurants (and we’re not talking about continental breakfast). They weren’t voted best for just... continue reading
Many restaurants and food products are now offering gluten-free products for those customers on this special diet due to allergies, sensitivities, and those with Celiac disease. Gluten-free relates to foods free of gluten-cereal – this includes wheat, barley, rye and... continue reading
As much as organic eating has become a new way of living, sustainability is also a hot topic these days. The demand for sustainable products, whether it is produce at the market or a spaghetti dish at a restaurant, is growing immensely. This increase in popularity has a lot... continue reading
