Your Definitive Guide to Retail Food Safety and Temperature Science. Published on Saturday, October 31, 2026 Operationalizing the 2026 FDA Food Code Framework Commercial food establishments across the nation are undergoing a fundamental transformation in regulatory compliance as public health authorities enforce the 2026 FDA Food Code standards, shifting the industry away from passive, checklist-driven…
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The Approved Plan: Paperwork to Plate
Published on Saturday, October 17, 2026 Commercial kitchens across the nation are increasingly adopting complex culinary processing techniques once reserved for industrial manufacturing facilities, prompting food safety regulators to step up oversight of variance approvals and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point compliance. Methods such as sous-vide cooking, in-house curing, fermentation, and Reduced Oxygen Packaging are…
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The Hidden Cost of the Fine Print: A Special Report on FDA Item #25 and the Future of Menu Compliance
Published on Saturday, September 5, 20206 In the pressurized ecosystem of a professional kitchen, a high-stakes conflict persists between a chef’s pursuit of gastronomic excellence and the uncompromising mandates of public health law. While a culinary director may view a house-cured gravlax or a soft-poached egg as a signature of refined craft, the modern health…
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“Mise En Place (MEEZ-ahn-PLAHZ)” Culture First Podcast
Listen Now! HRBUniversal is proud to announce the launch of our newest media venture: The “Mise En Place (MEEZ-ahn-PLAHZ)” Culture First Podcast. In the culinary world, mise en place means “everything in its place.” It is the invisible infrastructure behind every flawless service. We believe the exact same principle applies to leadership. Designed specifically for…
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The Restaurant Manager: A Living HACCP Plan Through Active Managerial Control
Published on July 28, 2025 Brad Peters, Founder, Director, CEO of HRBUniversal & The Plate & Pour Collective Equity Partner Program In the dynamic world of food service, ensuring the safety of every dish served is paramount. While Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans are the cornerstone of food safety, the true guardians…
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