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Arkansas warns restaurants to watch out for bogus sanitation inspectors

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 15, 2022

The individuals are actually con artists looking to shake down establishments for bogus fines, according to the state's attorney general.

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Why restaurants should be nervous about Amazon Fresh

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 14, 2022

The swiftly expanding grocery chain, which opened two new stores Wednesday, offers high convenience, low prices and a vast selection of ready-to-eat food.

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Starbucks closes some restaurants, citing safety concerns

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2022

The coffee giant also listed several efforts to improve safety inside its stores, including training and closing more stores if necessary.

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How to make single-serve catering as exciting as large food displays

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jul. 08, 2022

To address sanitation and food waste, operators may be steering clear of cheese and charcuterie boards when catering events. Advice Guy offers some ideas to make single-serve items shine.

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US Foods aims to cut a third of its greenhouse gas emissions by 2032

By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 07, 2022

The big distributor said it would reduce emissions by decreasing miles driven and using new vehicle technology.

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Historic indies receive $40K grants for upgrades

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 07, 2022

Twenty-five independent restaurants from around the country were awarded a total of $1 million in grants from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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