ABA Mourns Loss Of Beloved Industry Leader Joe Schwebel

“ABA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Joe Schwebel, President of Schwebel Baking Company, Youngstown, Ohio.  The entire baking industry has lost a great leader and friend,” said American Bakers Association President & CEO Robb MacKie. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara, Paul, Alyson, Lee and the rest of the Schwebel family.”

Safe Food Solutions' Basic Food Safety eStart Now An Approved Offering In TX

July 24, 2012 Safe Food Solutions, LLC

The Texas Department of State Health Services recently added Basic Food Safety eStart™, an online food safety training program for hourly employees, to its list of approved foodhandler program courses.  The TX DSHS, the Texas Food Handler Program, along with the Certified Food Manager Program, is dedicated to the health and safety of the citizens of the state, educating food service employees in the principles of food safety to produce safe food products for Texas consumers.

E-Control Systems Releases Its HACCP Temperature Management App

July 24, 2012 E-Control Systems

E-Control Systems, the industry leader in wireless temperature monitoring systems, announces the release of its IntelliCheck™ HACCP temperature management system app for Apple iOS devices. The app is totally redesigned to work with any Apple iOS device including: iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad.

Cintas Highlights 10 Offensive Summer Restaurant Smells & Tips For Combating Them

July 24, 2012 Cintas Corporation

Recent record temperatures have made restaurants a haven for people dodging the heat. However, higher temperatures can mean more than just oppressive heat and humidity – they can also create malodors, particularly in restaurants. To help restaurant owners and operators combat odors before they become a problem, Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS), a leading provider of cleaning and sanitation solutions for foodservice, today announced the top 10 sources of offensive summer scents.

 

Sysco To Create Gestation Crate-Free Supply System

Sysco, North America’s largest foodservice distributor, has become the latest food industry giant to improve animal welfare within its supply chain by committing to eliminate pig gestation crates from its pork supply chain, garnering praise from The Humane Society of the United States. Sysco serves more than 400,000 customers worldwide with approximately $40 billion in sales last year.