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Skip the Straw: How Restaurants Can Make an Impact

Modern Restaurant Management

At current rates of production, plastic pollution in the ocean will outweigh fish pound-for-pound by 2050. As a restaurant, real dedication to solving the plastic waste problem is going to take a bigger commitment than just straws. The intention behind National Skip the Straw Day on Feb. Going Beyond the Straw.

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How Sustainable Water Solutions Can Enhance Efficiency and Environmental Impact in Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

With 58 percent of consumers prioritizing sustainability when dining out, embracing sustainability within restaurant operations isn’t just a goal, but a strategy to attract and retain customers and boost revenue. Sourcing fresh and filtered water directly from the taps reduces this impact by cutting out the middleman.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

“During the period I was laid off due to COVID-19, there were several problems out of my control with my unemployment status leaving me in a difficult financial situation,” said Jessica Schiefele, long time Ruby Slipper bartender. To learn more about Smithfield Culinary go to www.smithfieldculinary.com.

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For Restaurant Owners, Climate Disruptions Mean Even More Uncertainty

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Half the suitable land for coffee will be gone by 2050. Prices tend to take a weird roller coaster ride on a weekly basis,” he says. “I Prices take a weird roller coaster ride on a weekly basis. Given these combined financial pressures, it’s no wonder that small independent restaurants often go out of business.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

89 percent of Canadians are looking forward to eating out with friends and family, with 64 percent going so far as to say that dining out will be an important part of their lifestyle post-pandemic. This age group should reach 22 percent of the population by 2050. ” Attracting New Diners. percent of the U.S. population.

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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

Perfect Daily Grind

When carried out effectively, a circular economy minimises environmental impact. To find out more about a circular economy model in coffee, I spoke with Mark Zhou, founder of sustainable packaging company MTPak Coffee. Read on to find out what he had to say. You may also like our article on how sustainable coffee packaging is.

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How has robusta production in Nicaragua developed in recent years?

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To find out, I spoke with four people at one of the biggest global green coffee importers, Mercon Coffee Group. This is especially pertinent considering that robusta is much more climate-resilient than arabica. You may also like our article on whether coffee roasters should add robusta to blends if arabica prices increase.