by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Apr 22, 2026 | Allergen Management, Cross-Contamination & Food Safety
Allergen risk and food safety risk often show up in the same places – the same prep surfaces, the same equipment, the same service flow. But they are not the same problem, and they are not controlled in the same way. Most kitchens are set up to manage... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Apr 22, 2026 | Allergen Management, Menu & Food Data Management
Running allergen management across a single site is manageable-you control the kitchen, you know your suppliers, your team works in one place. Add a second location, then a third, and the problem changes shape. Each new site introduces new staff, new suppliers, new... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Apr 22, 2026 | ADDE Act Resources, Restaurant Food Regulations
California’s SB-68 requires certain foodservice chains to provide written allergen information on menus by July 1, 2026. For operators in scope, the challenge is not just understanding the rule. It is making sure allergen information stays accurate across... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Apr 22, 2026 | Compliance Software
Allergen data only matters if it holds up during service – when a customer asks a question, when a server needs to confirm an ingredient, when a substitution is made mid-prep. If the information your team relies on is outdated, incomplete, or buried in a binder... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Apr 22, 2026 | Allergen Management, Cross-Contamination & Food Safety, Restaurant Food Regulations
Key Takeaways: Restaurant compliance covers food safety, allergen management, menu labeling, staff training, permits, and inspection readiness. For multi-unit operators, the challenge is not knowing what to do. It is doing it consistently across every location....
