Chicago’s operators will be coming clean, on their own, under a new self-certification plan. Recently inspected restaurants with no history of foodborne illness will be able to police themselves and send inspection reports to city hall, freeing the city’s 32 field inspectors to focus on high-risk establishments. Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan would apply to restaurants…
In a move that cuts costs but raises concerns about food safety, the U.S. Agriculture Department announced Jan. 9 that it will close 259 offices, labs and facilities nationwide. The plan, which will save $60 million, affects USDA headquarters in Washington and operations in 46 states. Seven foreign offices also will be shut.Some of the…
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Happy New Year! I know Robin’s FER Dealer Report editorial for Jan. 4 was the official Happy New Year from all of us, but this one’s my chance to add my own personal best wishes for the year ahead. It should be a decent one if not downright cushy. What can you do to make…
The Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association has mailed its members their 2012 dues invoices and the deadline for remittance is nearing: Dues must be received in the FEDA office by Jan. 31. In addition, last week the association sent out a mailing which included its 2012 Compensation Survey Questionnaire. The survey provides FEDA members with information…
Chris Baron has joined Focus Products Group as president of
Earlier this month, under a planned succession process, Michael Cate was appointed CEO of