USDA’s Smart Snacks rule looks different in 2026: whole milk is back, hummus is exempt from total fat, and added sugar limits are tightening. Here’s what schools need to know.
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Retail Employee Compliance Onboarding: Why Day One Sets the 90-Day Outcome
With retail 90-day attrition near 72% and shrink at record highs, compliance onboarding is the highest-leverage program a multi-store operator runs. Here’s how to build it.
How to Build a Multi-Site Inspection Program That Actually Works (2026)
A practical 2026 guide for facility management leaders building a multi-site inspection program: standardization, accountability, KPIs, and portfolio dashboards.
Food Safety Culture Is an Audit Requirement in 2026: What That Means in Practice
SQF Edition 10, BRCGS Issue 9, and FSSC 22000 v6 all require auditable food safety culture. Here’s what GFSI auditors actually look for and how to prepare.
Training Cafeteria Staff on Food Safety: What Every School District Should Cover
In a typical school year, a single district cafeteria worker may serve more than 30,000 meals to children who can’t always advocate for themselves about an undercooked entree or an undisclosed allergen. The stakes are high, the staff turnover can be significant, and the federal training expectations are clear. Yet too many districts still treatContinue reading “Training Cafeteria Staff on Food Safety: What Every School District Should Cover”
Reducing Shrinkage Through Better Store Audits: A 2026 Loss Prevention Guide
The headlines about retail theft are accurate, and they are also incomplete. Yes, U.S. retail shrink reached $112.1 billion in annual losses, and yes, organized retail crime is more aggressive and better-coordinated than ever. But the most actionable number for store operators in 2026 comes from Appriss Retail’s latest benchmark: of roughly $90 billion inContinue reading “Reducing Shrinkage Through Better Store Audits: A 2026 Loss Prevention Guide”
Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance: Where Digital Inspections Fit (2026)
Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance: Where Digital Inspections Fit Into Your Facility Strategy If you manage commercial buildings, hospitals, hotels, schools, or industrial sites, you have probably heard a lot about predictive maintenance in the past two years. AI, IoT sensors, machine learning, and condition-based monitoring have moved from concept to commercial reality. The pitch isContinue reading “Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance: Where Digital Inspections Fit (2026)”
The FDA Food Traceability Rule: What Food Service Operations Should Be Doing Now
In March 2025, the FDA proposed a 30-month extension to the compliance deadline for the Food Traceability Final Rule, moving it from January 20, 2026 to July 20, 2028. Congress reinforced the extension through the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026, directing FDA not to enforce the rule before that date. For many operators, the newsContinue reading “The FDA Food Traceability Rule: What Food Service Operations Should Be Doing Now”
How to Prepare for a USDA Administrative Review (2026 Guide)
A practical guide for school nutrition directors on preparing for a USDA Administrative Review (AR), including documentation, common findings, and corrective action.
The Retail Store Audit Checklist: What to Inspect and How to Score It
Build a retail store audit checklist that covers appearance, merchandising, safety, and staff performance. Learn how weighted scoring and digital tools drive consistency across locations.