Editors Note: This guest post by Michael Klazema (RecruitLoop) His opinions are his own. High employee turnover is more than a challenge that businesses occasionally face. In most cases, high turnover is a sign that something is fundamentally wrong with a business. It might be company culture. It might be a mismatch between middling salaries… read more
“This year is going to set some new ones,” said Clay Stevens, president of International Exposition Company, which manages the AHR Expo. The 2018 AHR Expo is predicted to be biggest Show yet. This year’s Show is expected to surpass the size of the 2017 AHR Expo is Las Vegas-the current holder-by about 6%, Stevens… read more
Chicago-AHR Expo exhibitors are predicting 2018 to be a good year for business, according to the 2018 AHR Expo Exhibitor Economic Outlook Survey. Of the 81 exhibitors who responded to the survey, 61.7% think 2018 will be a “good” year for business prospects, while 27.2% responded they think it will be an “excellent” business year…. read more
With the ever-growing demand for ready-to-eat (R.-T.-E.) foods, some processors are faced with the decision of converting their raw, par-baked or ready-to-cook (R.-T.-C.) process to R.-T.-E. This could be a daunting choice, and knowing where to start is the first major challenge. A good first step is conducting a product risk assessment to determine if… read more
In 2015, 902 foodborne disease outbreaks were reported in the United States. This resulted in 15,202 illnesses, 950 hospitalizations, 15 deaths and 20 food recalls, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control (C.D.C.) and Prevention. Seeded vegetables were the No. 1 food category associated with outbreak illnesses, followed by pork,… read more
The rapid pace of advancements in food safety technologies are going to add to the pressures food and beverage manufacturers are currently under, said Mike Robach, vice-president of food safety, quality and regulatory affairs for Cargill, Minneapolis. Mr. Robach spoke Jan. 22 during an education session at the Dairy Forum, which is hosted by the… read more
The kitchen is the backbone of any restaurant, and when it’s chaotic, so is the entire dining experience. Customers at Captain’s Quarters in Prospect, Kentucky, outside of Louisville, are treated in an idyllic waterfront dining experience thanks to the restaurant’s position on the bank of the Ohio River. However, 13 years ago, the restaurant’s high-capacity… read more
KFC has tapped its first woman to play the rotating role of Colonel Harland Sanders. Country singer Reba McEntire will fill the role to promote the fried chicken chain’s latest flavor, Smoky Mountian BBQ. Ads featuring McEntire will premiere on Jan. 28, one day before the chicken flavor becomes available nationwide. “We are absolutely thrilled… read more
US-based Dippin’ Dots, a flash frozen beaded ice cream and frozen treats company, has launched a new Frozeti Confetti flavor. Fresh off a year of momentum where the brand announced $300 million in gross annual retail sales and introduced Dippin’ Dots Cryogenics to expand its technology to other industries, Dippin’ Dots is inviting everyone to… read more
Nestle Japan is all set to commercialize the first ever natural pink ruby-flavored chocolate by introducing the new KitKat Chocolatory Sublime Ruby bars in Japan and South Korea. The ruby chocolate used in the new KitKat product, dubbed Sublime Ruby, was developed by Swiss cocoa producer Barry Callebaut as a new variety to be added to… read more