Published March 13, 2015
Food on the Fly
Do you remember back when eating out was a special event, a luxury you planned for in advance? Food service has changed a lot in the last couple decades, including diner trends. This article from Fast Casual highlights some interesting statistics about modern day dining habits, showing that most people eat out casually on a […]
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/food-on-the-fly/
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The Kids’ Menu is Growing Up
Traditionally the kids’ menu at restaurants has featured options like hamburgers, fries, hot dogs, and chicken strips, often even when the adult portion of the menu contained very different things. All that is changing now as eateries (especially high-end restaurants) give their child menus a gourmet makeover.
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/the-kids-menu-is-growing-up/
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This blind chef is inspiring and unstoppable!
Working with knives probably isn’t the first thing you imagine a blind person doing for a living, but chef Laura Martinez didn’t let that stop her from opening her own restaurant in Chicago! Martinez was blinded by cancer as a toddler, but she believes her blindness helped fuel her imagination. She enjoyed working with knives […]
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/this-blind-chef-is-inspiring-and-unstoppable/
Published March 12, 2015
American Tipping Habits
As a server, it probably won’t surprise you to know that not everyone in America believes tipping service is essential in most restaurants. You’ve probably been stiffed at least a couple times on the job. This infographic featured at How to be a Good Server is full of interesting information about the tipping habits of […]
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/american-tipping-habits/
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The Marriage of Convenience Stores and Fast Casual Restaurants
Convenience stores and grocery stores have commonly been an alternative to fast casual and quick service restaurants when it comes to grabbing a quick bite. Gas stations and quick stops usually have hot dogs and sandwiches ready, while grocery stores offer sandwiches and deli options, but recently partnerships have evolved bringing fast casual themes and flavors directly to the competition.
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/the-marriage-of-convenience-stores-and-fast-casual-restaurants/
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This bar hires only senior citizens
Recently a bar in Spain has initiated a new hiring process that favors workers over 50 years old. Because Spain has a large unemployment problem when it comes to workers over 45, the bar Entrepanes Díaz sought that demographic specifically. They received 845 applications. With aging baby boomers and a rocky economy, will we see […]
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/this-bar-hires-only-senior-citizens/
Published March 11, 2015
Kitchen Innovations award winners announced!
Recently the National Restaurant Association announced the winners of the 2015 Kitchen Innovations Awards. The awards are presented to companies for product advancements that increase efficiency and productivity in food service. Award-winning products include the Syncra Total Hand Hygiene System by Ecolab that makes hand sanitizing a breeze, and the Ice Link by Ice Link, […]
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/kitchen-innovations-award-winners-announced/
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The seafood outlook shows some rough water ahead
Americans put a lot of pressure on protein production, and with chicken and beef becoming far less sustainable many consumers are beginning to turn to seafood. Unfortunately the seafood industry is facing its own challenges in dealing with climate change and supply issues.
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/the-seafood-outlook-shows-some-rough-water-ahead/
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How you know serving has become a major part of your life
Even though the hours are long and the work is tough, admit it – you enjoy being a server. You’ve always got great stories to tell, and you know how to talk to people. Not convinced? Check out this .gif list from Shiftgig and you might be surprised to learn just how much waiting tables […]
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/how-you-know-serving-has-become-a-major-part-of-your-life/
Published March 10, 2015
McDonald’s meets consumer demands for healthier meat and milk
Quick service giant McDonald’s has recently announced new initiatives to source chicken free of human antibiotics and milk from cows that have not been treated with the artificial growth hormone rbST in its 14,000 U.S. restaurants. The new policies are in response to customer expectations of higher quality food, “from the farm to the restaurant.” […]
Read More: https://premierfoodsafety.com/blog/mcdonalds-meets-consumer-demands-for-healthier-meat-and-milk/
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