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Safety isn’t just a checkbox; it’s the heartbeat of a successful hospitality brand. Retail Food Safety Shorts is a specialized series from the Kitchen to C-Suite Podcast designed for the modern professional who needs expert insights without the hour-long commitment.

We take the high-level strategic brilliance of the C-Suite and distill it into actionable, “snackable” episodes focused on the front lines of retail food safety.

The New Year Standard: “High January” Supersedes “Dry January” in 2026

The New Year Standard: “High January” Supersedes “Dry January” in 2026

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on February 1, 2026 The cultural context of post-holiday detoxification has undergone a fundamental transformation. For the first time in over a decade, “Dry January”—a month characterized by complete abstinence and a reliance on non-alcoholic substitutes—has been officially supplanted by “High January.”…

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Hotels & Restaurants Pivot to ‘Sensory Maximalism’ and ‘Eatertainment’ to Win Back Guests

Hotels & Restaurants Pivot to ‘Sensory Maximalism’ and ‘Eatertainment’ to Win Back Guests

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on January 11, 2026 Brad Peters, Founder & CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The landscape of modern hospitality is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. The intense battle for the contemporary traveler’s time and wallet has forced…

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The Essential Mandate for Food Defense in the Food Service Industry: A Proactive Imperative

The Essential Mandate for Food Defense in the Food Service Industry: A Proactive Imperative

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on December 21, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The contemporary threat landscape has elevated the urgency for rigorous food defense measures from a suggested best practice to an essential mandate….

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Beyond Liability: The Financial Impact of Workplace Complacency

Beyond Liability: The Financial Impact of Workplace Complacency

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on December 14, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program The legal resolution involving Panda Express ($1.05 million settlement) concerning a carbon dioxide incident serves as a significant and costly cautionary example…

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Beyond the Health Inspector: The New Rules of Restaurant Food Safety

Beyond the Health Inspector: The New Rules of Restaurant Food Safety

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on October 12, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program A Paradigm Shift in Ensuring Public Health The landscape of restaurant food safety is undergoing a significant and transformative evolution, moving decisively…

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The Food Safety Playbook: A Chef’s Essential Guide

The Food Safety Playbook: A Chef’s Essential Guide

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 21, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Foodborne illnesses are a grave threat to the culinary world, capable of devastating a restaurant’s reputation and financial stability. Beyond the immediate…

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The Unseen Food Safety Risk: Surface Cleanliness and Sanitation Gaps in Food Service

The Unseen Food Safety Risk: Surface Cleanliness and Sanitation Gaps in Food Service

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 14, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program In the fast-paced and often visually captivating world of food service, where the art of cooking and presentation frequently takes center stage,…

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Kickoff Your Tailgate Safely: A Game Plan for a Foodborne Illness-Free 2025 Season

Kickoff Your Tailgate Safely: A Game Plan for a Foodborne Illness-Free 2025 Season

Listen to the Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 7, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program As the 2025 football season kicks off, fans across the city are firing up their grills and filling up their coolers. Tailgating…

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The Hidden Threat: Why Pests Jeopardize Restaurant Food Safety

The Hidden Threat: Why Pests Jeopardize Restaurant Food Safety

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on September 7, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program Pests in a restaurant setting are more than just an unsightly nuisance; they pose a significant threat to food safety, public health, and…

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New Study Uncovers Critical Role of Multispecies Biofilms in Listeria Contamination of RTE Foods, Highlighting Implications for Food Safety Regulations

New Study Uncovers Critical Role of Multispecies Biofilms in Listeria Contamination of RTE Foods, Highlighting Implications for Food Safety Regulations

Listen to Podcast Short at: Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTube Published on August 31, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program A groundbreaking study published in npj Science of Food sheds new light on the complex mechanisms by which Listeria monocytogenes biofilms contribute to…

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