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How can coffee shops reduce single-use cup waste? 

Perfect Daily Grind

As they’re difficult to recycle, we can also conclude most of these cups end up going to landfill, where they contribute to a growing waste problem. However, in response to the issue of single-use cup waste, some coffee shops now offer discounts for customers who bring their own reusable cups, as well as other swap schemes.

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How AI Will Save the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

According to research by the National Restaurant Association Research and Knowledge Group, the restaurant industry will likely be drastically different by the year 2030. According to estimates, the restaurant industry is by itself responsible for approximately hundred million dollars a year of food waste. Optimized Delivery Processes.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Enhancing Operational Visibility in Ghost Kitchens

Modern Restaurant Management

Euromonitor estimates that ghost kitchens could top $1 trillion in revenue by 2030. Better food waste management. Restaurants are responsible for 22 to 33 billion pounds per year and need to effectively utilize ingredients to minimize waste and lost profits. By using the IoT, you can reduce food waste by approximately 1%-4%.

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3 Reasons why it’s Time to Upgrade to Restaurant Cloud POS Software

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This trend will likely continue for the next decade and by 2030, the Association expects the industry to fully integrate with technology that focuses on mobility, ease of use, and heightened security. By 2030, mobility will not be optional. After the meal ends, a server can process payments at the table using the mobile POS terminal.

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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. As per a report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the plant-based burgers market is predicted to rise exponentially, exhibiting a CAGR of over 22% between 2020 and 2030. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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A Chef’s Guide to Sustainable Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

billion tonnes of food is wasted each year, a clear motivation for thinking about reducing food waste to protect the environment. And a backdrop to this is the estimation that demand for food is likely to rise by 50 percent by the year 2030, while demand for water is forecast to surge by 30 percent and land use by 50 percent.

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Innovation, Cup by Cup: The Starbucks Sustainability Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

The company is testing a variety of programs to determine what will most effectively reduce waste while keeping customers satisfied. This change will directly contribute to the coffee chain’s 2030 sustainability goals to conserve water usage by 50 percent and achieve carbon neutral green coffee.