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The Importance of NSF Certification for Restaurant Tools and Knives

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In the restaurant industry, sanitation and health safety have always been held at the utmost importance – and that has been even more so through the past year. This Act prompted even more eyes to focus on the food processing and food service industries to ensure sanitation. In 2011, the U.S.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-August 2020 Edition

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However, among those interested in dining out, needs for health, safety and extraordinary personalized experiences vary greatly, which SevenRooms has categorized into four diner personas. The most important safety measures include: More than one-third of Americans (37 percent) want physical barriers between tables.

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The Future of Dining: Industry Expert Insights

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There are already sensors that can monitor food for shelf life attributes and sanitizer for proper concentration. As the preparation and cooking processes become more automated, sensors may also be able to ensure greater safety. Maybe this replaces our constant disinfection of frequently touched surfaces. Two examples: 1.

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