The California Energy Commission Appliance Efficiency Program staff is seeking comments from interested parties and holding a public workshop on the establishment and implementation of an administrative enforcement process for the Commission’s Appliance Efficiency RegulationsThe focus is on S. Bill 454, which provides the Energy Commission with the authority to issue citations and fines when…

Today is the day of reckoning on letter-grade health inspections in the Big Apple. New York’s City Council is meeting today, March 7, with the New York State Restaurant Association and local operators for an oversight hearing that addresses the letter-grade inspection system in place there. The hearing, and the operator survey that spurred it,…

Doggie bags won’t be necessary anymore for dog owners in Los Angeles who wish to dine al fresco with their pets. Late last month, Los Angeles County announced that eateries with outdoor dining areas can allow dog owners to chow down with their pets. The decision to invite canines is up to an individual operator.…

Four foodservice equipment manufacturers have been recognized by the U.S. ITW FEG and Scotsman Ice Systems was named a 2012 Energy Star Partner of the Year-product manufacturer for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by making energy-efficient products and educating consumers about the products. Last year, Scotsman received the Award for Excellence in energy-efficient product design. The…

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The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation have elected new directors and trustees to their boards. The officers took office on Jan. 1 and will serve through December 2014. The NRA’s 2012 officers are: Chair: Rosalyn “Roz” Mallet, pres./CEO-PhaseNext Hospitality, Dallas  Vice Chair: Phil Hickey, chairman- O’Charley’s Inc., Nashville Treasurer: Ken…

Four of the industry’s most prominent associations—AHF, FCSI, NACUFS and SFM—are joining forces next month in Chicago for an afternoon of industry education and networking. The four groups, officially known as Association for Healthcare Foodservice, Society for Foodservice Management will host Solutions4Chicago on April 4. “Foodservice in Focus: Exploring the Technologies of Tomorrow” will include…

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