COMMENTS SOUGHT FOR PROPOSED NFPA 96 CHANGE
Now's your chance to sound off about when you should be required to use an exhaust system for cooking....
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FDA 2005 MODEL FOOD CODE REVISES STANDARDS
Do your store managers know about major food allergens? They'll need to....[full story]

THREE CITIES FEEL THEIR WAY THROUGH FOG ISSUE
El Paso, Texas; Tulsa, Okla.; and Millbrae, Calif. try to get a grip on a slippery issue with new initiatives....[full story]

ICC MANDATES HOOD INTERLOCKS DESPITE FOODSERVICE PROTESTS
You win some; you lose some. This one will cost....[full story]

MANAGERS NOW NEED SAFETY CERTIFICATION IN KY COUNTIES
The Barren River District Health Department, which includes eight Kentucky counties, wants food safety certifications for managers. ...[full story] 

SOME COMMODITIES SPIKE; OUTLOOK FOR 2006 MIXED
After moderating, stainless pricing is projected to rise again; other metals may decline; don't ask about energy....[full story]

NRA's PERFORMANCE INDEX TAKES A HIT
Hurricanes and gas prices finally caught up with the Restaurant Performance Index fielded by the National Restaurant Association....
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ECONOMISTS MOSTLY SHRUG OFF HURRICANES' EFFECT
Not everyone believes the sky is falling....[full story]

ENERGY STAR LOOKING TO RECOGNIZE SMALL BUSINESSES SAVING ENERGY
If you've made energy improvements, why not get some recognition along with the savings?.... [full story]

17,000 OPS KICK IN FOR 'DINE FOR AMERICA' KATRINA AID
Operators, staff, customers at more than 17,000 restaurants across the country banded together on Oct. 5....[full story]

HOBART, VENT MASTER TAKE HOME FCSI AWARDS
Manufacturer of the Year and Product of the Year winners were announced in Anaheim....[full story]

CLEVELAND RANGE PAST PRES. LOVEJOY PASSES
Paul Lovejoy, inventor of the convection steamer and a past president of Cleveland Range/Enodis, has passed away.... [full story]

GILL MARKETING MOVES TO NEW QUARTERS
New, bigger digs in Phoenix mean a new address and a fax change....
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FCSI HONORS DESIGN, MANAGEMENT CONSULTING WINNERS
Costello, Cumpstey, Johnson, Morano all carry home awards for work well done.... [full story]