
Cyclospora not an easy trace, says supply chain expert
Supply chain experts analyze the reputational fallout and tracing difficulties following a Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell locations.
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Supply chain experts analyze the reputational fallout and tracing difficulties following a Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell locations.

Pizza chains are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence and automation to enhance guest experiences, loyalty, and operational efficiency amid rising pricing pressures and changing consumer habits.

Following Part 1’s look at how rising costs and changing consumer expectations are reshaping value, Part 2 examines how QSR brands are using loyalty data, AI and personalization to move beyond broad discounts and build d

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Taco Bell has become the first major restaurant chain to take a responsive approach to the recent Cyclospora outbreak by voluntarily removing at-risk ingredients at certain restaurants, the company said in a statement to NBC News.

This four-part series explores the forces reshaping the next generation of quick-service restaurants, examining how shifting consumer behaviors, economic pressures, operator strategies and emerging technologies are redefining the path to growth.

Rising costs and consumer spending redefine value in the pizza industry

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