Sodexo Inc., the leading provider of Quality of Daily Life Solutions in North America, announced today that it will work with pork suppliers to phase out the use of gestation stalls in its supply chain by 2022, a decision supported by The Humane Society of the United States. “Sodexo is a company committed to strategically […]
In an unprecedented alliance, The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers are calling on the U.S. Senate to pass an amendment to the Farm Bill to improve the treatment of more than 250 million egg-laying hens and provide a stable and secure future for U.S. egg farmers. Sen. Dianne […]
The president of the National Pork Board said Thursday he is disappointed in the announcement earlier in the day by McDonald’s Corp. that sets a 10-year timeline for sourcing all of its pork from farms that do not use individual stalls to house pregnant pigs. McDonald’s decision could put significant pressure on smaller farmers who […]
The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers applaud the introduction of S. 3239, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012, in the U.S. Senate. The bill was introduced by by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., with Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Scott Brown, R-Mass., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., David Vitter, […]
United Natural Foods, Inc., the leading national distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods and related products, today announced the establishment of a charitable foundation committed to supporting healthy, sustainable, and organic food systems. UNFI Foundation is scheduled to launch on Aug. 1, 2012. The Foundation will work to fund innovative non-profit programs emphasizing a […]
CEOs from leading multi-unit restaurant companies will discuss supply chain management hot topics at the National Restaurant Association’s newly formed Supply Chain Management Executive Study Group next month in Chicago. The two-day conference will feature several leading restaurant executives discussing the value of managing supply chain issues, including sessions focusing on emerging issues, commodity strategies, and creating […]
Franchisees of The Counter are loyal clients of Restaurant Technologies, Inc., and recently added the company’s new fryer filtration monitoring technology to their Total Oil Management solution from RTI. RTI’s solution allows franchise owners to monitor each of their restaurants’ compliance with standard operating procedures for frying. “The addition of fryer filtration monitoring to The Counter’s […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it is taking three steps to protect public health and promote the judicious use of medically important antibiotics in food-producing animals. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria or other microbes develop the ability to resist the effects of a drug. Once this occurs, a drug may no […]
How Do You Roll? opened its first restaurant equipped with CleanTech ELF, an automatic hand washing unit by Meritech, in mid-March. Joining only a couple hundred restaurants that utilize automatic handwashing equipment, How Do You Roll? is the first fast-casual in Jacksonville, Florida, to not only use CleanTech ELF, but also have the sink-alternative visible to […]
The National Restaurant Association is rolling out the next generation of its ServSafe Food Safety manager program this month to meet the evolving needs of the restaurant and foodservice industry. Available now, the new ServSafeManager Book, 6th Edition (formerly ServSafe Essentials) training materials include optimized, recalibrated, and focused content created by the industry, for the industry. In addition, the ServSafe.com website has been redesigned […]
Wendy’s Animal Welfare Council today announced two major improvements to its animal welfare standards to significantly improve the humane treatment of chickens and pigs. “Wendy’s takes our role as a responsible corporate citizen very seriously, which includes the humane treatment of animals,” says Dennis Hecker, head of Wendy’s Animal Welfare Council and SVP of Quality […]
A new survey of Ohio voters, conducted by Columbus-based Saperstein Associates, reveals overwhelming support—by more than a three-to-one margin—for a federal bill to give more space to laying hens in the egg industry. Ohio is the second-largest egg producing state in the nation, with nearly 28 million laying hens. The survey reveals that more than […]
Last week, the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) hosted a webinar delineating better business practices in produce. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ensures fair trade practices in the marketing of fresh and frozen produce using PACA, the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The federal law enforces legal buying and selling of bulk fruits and vegetables in […]
San Jamar-Chef Revival, the leader in food safety tools, has added a new tool to its food allergen prep kit for foodservice operators: The Allergen Saf-T-ZoneSystem Thermometer. According to the Food Allergy Awareness Network (FAAN), more than 15 million Americans have food allergies and for reasons unknown, incidents of food allergies are on the rise, […]
Sealed Air’s Diversey business today launched the Diverflow with Sure Link dilution control system, a wall-mounted chemical dispensing system that provides foodservice organizations with a safe and easy way to clean multiple kitchen areas while reducing environmental impact. “The Diverflow with Sure Link system reduces hazards and errors by ensuring that employees avoid contact with […]
Erbert and Gerbert's Sandwich Shops have made the decision to remove alfalfa sprouts from their entire menu in all locations across the system. The decision to remove sprouts was prompted based on recent multi-state outbreaks of serious health issues associated with sprouts. Although Erbert and Gerbert's Sandwich Shops have not experienced any issues with their […]
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) named Carl's Jr. and Hardee's recipients of its 10th Annual "Turkey on the Menu" (T.O.M.) Award in the fast food category. The award honors the chains for introducing a variety of charbroiled turkey burgers on their menus, offering healthier options to consumers. The T.O.M. Award was presented Feb. 16 during […]
In conjunction with President Obama’s proposed 2013 budget, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced its own budget for fiscal 2013. The budget includes a Transforming Food Safety Initiative that will help the organization implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which was signed by President Obama in January 2011. A $253 million […]
During last night's Grammy award show, the biggest news occured during a commercial break. Fast-casual burrito concept Chipotle debuted its first national television spot, which included a soundtrack by rock superstars Coldplay and country music legend Willie Nelson. In the two-minute short film, Nelson performs Coldplay's song "The Scientist" as the soundtrack for a story […]
Frontline International, a leading provider of Smart Oil Management systems for waste oil, oil filtration, and fresh oil, offers the economical Caddy System, for situations when it is not feasible or cost-restrictive to plumb a direct line from the fryer to the waste oil containment tank. The waste cooking oil can be safely and effectively […]
To help restaurants prevent injuries and reduce liability, Cintas Corporation today issued a list of best practices for reducing slip and fall accidents. Presented in their recent slip and fall prevention webinar, these practices are also recommended to assist foodservice operators as they prepare for upcoming standards expected to be released by the American National […]
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, along with leaders from food and agriculture organizations, introduced today a free online tool to help U.S. producers of all sizes achieve Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) harmonized standards and certification, helping to further expand economic opportunities for American agriculture. USDA's GAP audit verification program focuses on best agricultural practices to […]
Inspect2GO (http://www.inspect2go.com/ehs) now applies its mobile tablet application software to DOH (Department of Health) and EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) related projects. Its iPad and Android tablet based inspection technology is ideal for DOH/EHS audits, checklists and inspection processes with emphasis on food safety and restaurant inspection using iPad tablets. The mobile tablet checklist […]
Industry experts from the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) and the insurance industry will provide attendees with critical information on recent developments in slips, trips, and falls standards, how and when standards will impact their business, and what organizations can do to limit their exposure to expensive lawsuits. “NFSI research shows that for every dollar […]
Announced at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Hawaii, Waters Corporation, along with Mars Incorporated and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), jointly pledged $1 million to create the first ever Global Food Safety Capacity Building fund. To be managed by the World Bank, the proposed fund will support global food safety improvements […]
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