Last updated on May 12th, 2015 at 08:11 am
Food Service News In Brief…
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has instructed Acting New York State Labor Commissioner Mario Musolino to empanel a wage board that will investigate and make recommendations on an increase in the minimum wage in the fast food industry. The board will take approximately three months to examine the issue and make recommendations to the governor regarding a possible increase. Those recommendations are expected by July and do not require legislative approval in order to become enacted. According to Cuomo, under New York State law, the wage board can suggest changes to the minimum wage in a specific industry or job classification if it finds that wages are insufficient to provide for the life and health of workers within that industry or classification…
More than 40 restaurants are participating in Cape Cod Restaurant Week, which runs through May 14. Diners can choose three- or four-course priced fixed meals for $25, $30 or $35…
3M Food Safety recently announced the global launch of the 3M Petrifilm Rapid Aerobic Count Plate, an easy test that can detect aerobic bacteria counts in 24 hours. “We are proud to be taking another innovative step with the 17th addition to the 3M Petrifilm Plate portfolio and our 10th product offering that delivers results in 24 hours or less,” said Jason Semarad, global marketing manager for 3M. “Ultimately this is about saving food and beverage processing plants time and capital while maintaining the highest degree of accuracy and reliability to ensure their customers and hard-earned brand equity are protected.”
