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Month: March 2018

James Beard Foundation launches Sustainable Seafood Partner program

In an effort to increase access to sustainable seafood and promote sustainable seafood options, The James Beard Foundation (JBF) announced the launch of its new Sustainable Seafood Partner program 22 March. The program, which dovetails with the foundation’s existing “Smart Catch” program, identifies seafood purveyors that are leaders in the industry when it comes to producing or harvesting seafood sustainably. (SeafoodSource)

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Data: The rise of the flexitarian

The number of “flexitarians” in the US is on the rise, with 34% of consumers choosing to eat a completely vegan meal at least once a week, according to a study by Datassential. To feed diners’ growing appetites for vegetarian fare, 38% of operators are adding vegetable-centric dishes and sides to complement meat offerings, and 33% anticipate their produce sales will go up in 2018, the study found. (Restaurant Hospitality)

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Upcoming Events

May
20
Mon
8:30 am Kent ServSafe Manager Class @ Harbor Foodservice
Kent ServSafe Manager Class @ Harbor Foodservice
May 20 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Kent ServSafe Manager Class @ Harbor Foodservice
Registration deadline: May 6 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
May
22
Wed
10:00 pm Live webinar! Protecting profita...
Live webinar! Protecting profita...
May 22 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Live webinar! Protecting profitability: Crime prevention strategies for hospitality businesses
Renee Rhodes, a hospitality client risk advisor and Trenton Holloway, a risk control specialist from IMA, will discuss crime prevention strategies, creating procedures, training and communication to reduce crime on your property. Join us at[...]
Jun
5
Wed
all-day Visit Seattle: 2024 Data Symposium
Visit Seattle: 2024 Data Symposium
Jun 5 all-day
Visit Seattle: 2024 Data Symposium
The Seattle & King County 2024 Data Symposium will provide economic insights and forecasts from industry and local experts, updates on major destination demand drivers, and perspectives from the Visit Seattle team. This program is[...]
Jun
10
Mon
8:30 am Kingston ServSafe Manager Class @ Point Casino
Kingston ServSafe Manager Class @ Point Casino
Jun 10 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Kingston ServSafe Manager Class @ Point Casino
Registration deadline: May 24 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $199 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills Certified Food Protection Manager, Person[...]
8:30 am Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Jun 10 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Registration deadline: May 27 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $199 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills Certified Food Protection Manager, Person[...]
Jun
12
Wed
10:00 am Live webinar! Lending solutions ...
Live webinar! Lending solutions ...
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar! Lending solutions that get you the capital your business needs
66% of small business owners said they keep running short on funds, which prevents them from taking their business to the next level. Maybe you applied for ERC funds and are still waiting to get[...]
10:00 am Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Third-party webinar: Employer guide to workers’ rights
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend the Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at[...]

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