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Peter Romeo

Editor at Large

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Peter Romeo has covered the restaurant industry since 1984 for a variety of media. As Editor At Large for Restaurant Business, his current beats are government affairs, labor and family dining. He is also the publication's unofficial historian.  

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Sustainability

Federal government takes a big step in phasing out single-use food containers

The White House pledged to halt the use of the packaging in all federally supported foodservice operations by 2027.

Operations

Congress is presented with a new plan for keeping food safe

Three prominent lawmakers have called for reworking the federal government's hodgepodge of a system for safeguarding the nation's food supply.

Workforce

California pushes through mandates for protecting indoor workers from excessive heat

At 82 degrees, foodservice operators will be required to provide back-of-house staffers with water, rest breaks and cool-down areas.

Steal This Idea

Fresh from FSD's Menu Directions conference: Operational hacks too good not to steal

From AI as a menu-planning tool to pickling vegetable scraps, these ideas are ready to put into action, courtesy of the Menu Directions conference.

Operations

Food safety alert: Check what ground beef is in your freezer, USDA advises

The agency's food safety arm has been alerted that ground beef products possibly contaminated with E. coli have made it to market.

Operations

Biden wants college foodservices to refund unused meal-plan dollars

The White House is blasting the convention of keeping the money as an abuse akin to junk fees, and wants it to end.

Sustainability

New group aims to make noncom the engine driving sustainability

Composed of operators and suppliers, the Sustainability Leadership Team intends to remove the roadblocks to best practices at every step of the supply chain.

Operations

As promised, the Midwest's Raydia distribution conglomerate is acquiring another broadliner

B+B Foods Distributors will function as a distinct entity within Raydia's expanding hold, with Scott Isles continue to lead the family-run operation.

Operations

Parent of distributors Stanz and Troyer lays the groundwork for more acquisitions

The company is recasting itself as a holding company for Midwestern haulers, a move that should also facilitate the adoption of new technology.

Operations

DOJ wants stronger protections under the ADA for employees with alcohol issues

The department has filed a court action against a Minnesota town for requiring an employee to pay for proof of sobriety.

Operations

Arizona restaurateur looks for inflation relief in court

With big-name backing, Tucson operator Grant Krueger sues to prevent a farming change that's expected to drive up egg prices.

Technology & Equipment

An inside look at The Ohio State University's foodservice operations

With an annual budget of $80 million, the school serves 40,000 meals a day through 35 outlets.

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