by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Implementing Allergen Disclosures with Limited Resources or High Staff Turnover How to manage allergen disclosures with limited staff or high turnover Operators have a lot on their plate. Even with small teams or frequent staff changes, consistent allergen disclosure... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Allergen Champions for ADDE Act Compliance Master Allergen Management with Dedicated Champions The California Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences Act (ADDE Act) requires chain restaurants with 20 or more locations to clearly display allergen information on... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Managing Ingredient Substitutions and Allergen Compliance Under SB-68 Your Menu Moves Fast, Make Sure Allergen Data Moves Faster. Under the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act, restaurant chains with 20 or more U.S. locations must keep allergen... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL): Managing Supply-Chain and Operational Cross-Contact Risks Understanding Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL), such as “may contain” or “produced in a facility that also processes,” is... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Creating a Digital Training Record System for SB-68 Audits under the ADDE Act Keeping Staff Training Audit-Ready Across All Locations California’s Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act requires proof of staff training. Digital training records let you... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Specials and LTOs: Managing Temporary Menu Items Managing Temporary Menu Items Temporary or limited-time menu items (often called LTOs) are a common feature in foodservice. These can include seasonal specials, event-themed promotions, or trending dishes. Even... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Digital & Print Allergen Disclosures: California SB-68 Compliance Ensure all guests can safely enjoy your menu – QR codes aren’t enough! The California Allergen Disclosures for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act, SB-68 requires restaurant chains with 20 or more U.S.... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Allergen Disclosure Format Options under SB-68 Learn how to show allergens to your guests on menus The California Allergen Disclosure Law (SB-68, ADDE Act) requires restaurant chains with 20 or more locations to display written allergen information for all menu items.... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Closing the Allergen Data Gap RMM systems keep allergen information consistent across menus Recipe and Menu Management (RMM) systems store validated ingredient, nutrition, and allergen information. POS and digital menus display this information to guests. When these... by Dr Laura Kirwan PhD | Oct 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Passing an Inspection: How to Prepare for Allergen Audits under SB-68 and the ADDE Act in California SB-68 and ADDE Act Audit Readiness for California Restaurant Operators Setting up allergen disclosure systems and preparing for inspections can feel intimidating,...
