As a founding partner of Minnesota Central Kitchen, Chowgirls Killer Catering in Minneapolis is turning donated food into meals for the hungry By Sara Perez Webber On March 12, Chowgirls Killer Catering in Minneapolis had been planning to celebrate its 16th anniversary with a party for more than 400 guests. Instead—as the COVID-19 crisis sent shockwaves through the … [Read more...] about From Surplus to Sustenance
Industry News
Association Reports: Restaurant Industry Has Lost Two-Thirds of Workforce
National Restaurant Association Calls for Congress to Enact “Blueprint for Recovery” to Help Industry Survive From beloved corner diners, to favorite independent restaurants to well-known chains, the entire restaurant industry has lost two-thirds of its workforce, more than eight million employees, as a result of COVID-19 closures, according to a new national surveyconducted … [Read more...] about Association Reports: Restaurant Industry Has Lost Two-Thirds of Workforce
Free Training Modules from ServSafe Address Takeout and Delivery Safety
ServSafe, the National Restaurant Association’s food safety training program, has released two new training videos online to reinforce safe food handling during the coronavirus outbreak. In addition, to support restaurant workers on the front line, ServSafe is making its premier ServSafe Food Handler training program available without charge through April for workers to attain … [Read more...] about Free Training Modules from ServSafe Address Takeout and Delivery Safety
MEIKO Dishwashing Machines Render Newest Coronavirus Harmless, According to Virologist
Germany-based HygCen—an internationally recognized and accredited test laboratory for medical devices, disinfectants and similar products—has certified that coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is inactivated after one wash cycle in a MEIKO dishwashing machine. “The pathogens do not cause any problems for a commercial MEIKO dishwasher with the special agents used, the special washing … [Read more...] about MEIKO Dishwashing Machines Render Newest Coronavirus Harmless, According to Virologist
CaterZen Modifies Software Tools to Help Caterers and Restaurants with Food Delivery
In an effort to mitigate the sales impact of the coronavirus pandemic, CaterZen has modified its catering software tools to enable caterers and restaurants to focus on online ordering and food delivery. “A lot of our clients have had to pivot from the catering business they were running,” said Michael Attias, president of CaterZen Catering Software. “Our new delivery manager … [Read more...] about CaterZen Modifies Software Tools to Help Caterers and Restaurants with Food Delivery
Rouxbe Offers Free Food Safety Course for Foodservice Industry
Leading online culinary school Rouxbe has launched a free online food safety course designed for professionals looking to learn more about food safety, as well as those in need of a refresher given the current outbreak. “The global restaurant and hospitality industry is being significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, as worries over the spread continue to … [Read more...] about Rouxbe Offers Free Food Safety Course for Foodservice Industry
Perlick Debuts Next Day Delivery Program
Perlick Corp. is making it easier for customers to keep their refrigerators up and running, at a time when they may need it most. The manufacturer has launched Perlick Next Day Delivery, which offers replacement refrigeration parts via next-day delivery in select cities. “The past month has been an incredibly difficult time for everyone in our industry,” said Jim Koelbl, … [Read more...] about Perlick Debuts Next Day Delivery Program
Marrying Resources
Julie Mead of The Knot Worldwide explains how WeddingPro connects event pros with clients, and shares insight into top wedding trends By Sara Perez Webber It's becoming easier and easier for engaged couples to research and plan their weddings online—and for wedding vendors to connect with them. In July, The Knot and WeddingWire—two leading wedding planning resources—joined … [Read more...] about Marrying Resources
What’s Blooming?
The Floral Trends Forecast predicts which flowers and styles will blossom at next year’s events By Sara Perez Webber Wondering which blooms your clients will be requesting for their events in the new year? The Flower Trends Forecast 2020, recently released by International Floral Distributors (IFD), gives a sense of how floral décor is expected to blossom next year. “The … [Read more...] about What’s Blooming?
Healthy Hotels
Meeting travelers don’t have to put their diets on hold, as properties step up to the plate with good-for-you catering options By Sara Perez Webber Red quinoa with edamame beans and sweet peppers. Kale smoothie with cocoa nibs, goji berries, yogurt and honey. If these aren’t the type of menu items you think of when you think “hotel meeting catering,” think again. “We … [Read more...] about Healthy Hotels