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Sesame just became an official U.S. food allergen. So why are restaurant brands now adding it to foods?
On January 1, the U.S. government began recognizing sesame as a major food allergen, making it the ninth such ingredient subject to specific labeling and manufacturing regulatory requirements. It’s a long-awaited update,…
Inflation of Food Prices Climbs to a Record High in the U.K.
Food inflation in U.K. stores jumped to a record high last month with retailers warning of another year of elevated prices. The British Retail Consortium said Wednesday that food inflation accelerated to 13.3% in December,…
Where Was ‘The Menu’ on HBO Max Filmed? Top Filming Locations
The Menu is a dark comedy following Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Tyler (Nicholas Hoult) as they dine at an exclusive restaurant called Hawthorne. During their time at the fancy establishment, they meet the world famous chef,…
US fresh produce industry tries to cope with higher labour costs – FreshPlaza.com
Read More The percentage of US farm labor wages is rising and is as high as 38% for fruit and 29% for the vegetable share of production. Producers in the US are also struggling to secure enough laborers to perform…
Farm To Table And The Produce Industry
In today’s world, many people are becoming increasingly aware of where their food comes from. Farm to table is a term that describes a food production system in which fresh produce is sourced directly from local farms and…
What is the Supply Chain and Why Is It Important?
The food industry is an ever-evolving, complex machine. A major part of this machine that often goes overlooked is the supply chain. The supply chain consists of all steps it takes to bring produce from the farm to your…
Bowery Farming Hires Retail Industry Veteran Robert Ybarra as Director of Business Development
NEW YORK, NY — Bowery Farming, the largest U.S. vertical farming company, announces the continued expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of Robert Ybarra as Director of Business Development, reporting to Elayne…
Washington Apple Industry Loses Organic Sales Pioneer
Yakima, WA – Matt Miles, 49, long-time organic salesman in the Washington apple industry, passed peacefully Dec 7th. A 27-year veteran of the apple industry Miles made a name for himself in organic apple sales dating back to…
5 food and beverage trends to watch for 2023
(Image credit: Denys Gromov/Pexels) Sign up for Restaurant SmartBrief today, free. Consumers’ efforts to balance health and wellness with their desire to seek comfort and enjoyment from foods and beverages will drive many of…
