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Is there a link between climate change and food safety?

A study published in Food Research International suggests flooding, warmer temperatures attributed to global warming could compromise the integrity of fresh produce.

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Repurpose leftover food

The person who is wrapping up and labeling leftovers is required to tell the next-day staff at least one way the leftovers can be used.

Here's a look at what MD attendees took away from MenuDirections 2015, from the food to the speakers.

Consumers are so keyed into social issues that the slightest comment about organics or GMOs could set off a food war, LYFE Kitchen’s Mike Donahue warned operators attending MenuDirections. He offered specifics on how to avoid a controversy on that and other fronts.

From drinking more red wine to crisis management, non-commercial operators learned important lessons at MenuDirections 2015.

It was a decision that brought the duo recognition at Monday night’s MenuDirections 2015 awards ceremony in Memphis, Tenn., which is part of FoodService Director magazine’s annual conference geared towards foodservice operators and suppliers.

MenuDirections 2015 kicked off Sunday in Memphis at The Peabody Hotel with a motivational opening presentation, two culinary workshops and the conference’s annual Dine-Around. Here are five takeaways from the event’s first day.

The nutrition specialist at two Colorado hospitals was recognized for her menu and retail innovations.

Although the top trends come from the restaurant side of the business, Gerry Ludwig was quick to point out implications for the noncommercial sector.

We are rolling out an online ordering system for hospital employees, which could soon include a mobile app.

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