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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. In 2016, there was plenty of compelling robotics technology geared for the restaurant industry.

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Earth Day, Living With The land

The Wine Knitter

“In 2016, we launched our mini hydroelectric plant. There are no pesticides or chemical fertilizers used in our vineyards – only organic soil amendments, including compost made from our own pomace. Grapes are sourced from the D.O. We strive to minimize waste in our tasting room and all aspects of wine production. .”

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

Ingredients are clean and sourced from local vendors whenever possible, and the menu is designed to support vegan, gluten-free, and Halal diets in an effort to accommodate all guests, no matter their dietary preferences. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide.

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Organic Waste Recycling for Foodservice: What You Need To Know

Sustainability Beyond the Plate

Until 2016, commercial organic recycling was limited to the dedicated few. Composting can be considered a form of recycling. A compostable item is a certain type of biodegradable item that breaks down relatively quickly into humus , a substance that enriches soil. Claudia Pingatore, Energy Analyst. What do I need to do?

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Stone Barns Claims It’s Fixing Agriculture. Former Employees Say the Farm Was Plagued by Dysfunction.

EATER

In the course of reporting this story, I’ve spoken with more than 20 sources. Stone Barns farm director Jack Algiere speaks at the New York Times Food for Tomorrow Conference in 2016. Over his first 10 years at Stone Barns, he built a flourishing, 10-acre organic vegetable farm using compost and rotational planting to feed the soil.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Greg joined the Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) in 2016, earned his Certified Restaurant Facility Professional designation in 2017, was chosen Restaurateur of the Year in 2019, and currently serves on the RFMA Board of Directors. An NFC card reader is a standard feature on the LFC-300 flat top biodigester.

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

Modern Restaurant Management

We know that consumers associate compostable disposables with a higher level of care in preparing their meal, that the food is better, and feel that through their order they are doing something positive for the world—all positive associations for the restaurant brand for which consumers are willing to pay more.

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