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Tapping into the Trend of Sustainable Coffee in Dining

The Rail

As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector. Health Awareness: Most consumers perceive beverages made of sustainable coffee beans as much healthier compared to conventional coffee drinks.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Increasing Regulatory Pressures on the Food Service Industry I expect more states and municipalities to implement stronger organics recycling laws in 2025, mandating food waste diversion for commercial food service operators. This shift will likely be complemented by an increased focus on reducing waste generated from animal products.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

Modern Restaurant Management

Dunkin’ is also on track to fully transition to new, recyclable hot coffee cup lids in all of its U.S. To meet guests’ expectations and preferences, the cups maintain heat retention properties comparable to the prior foam cups, keeping beverages hot while keeping hands cool, without the need for a sleeve.

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Adding Sustainable Alcohol Options to Your Restaurant

The Rail

of solid waste via recycling, composting, and repurposing; Purchasing carbon credits for unavoidable emissions. When searching for low-waste vineyards in your area, look for certification from a wine industry sustainability body. These steps contribute to achieving a net-zero and zero-waste status. Colorado The Alaskan Brewing Co.,

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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

Perfect Daily Grind

Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging. This is a daunting task considering that a staggering 91% of all plastics ever produced haven’t been recycled – ending up in landfills and oceans around the world instead.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

While paper and fiber packaging are an improvement, there is a lack of recycling and composting infrastructure to effectively reuse them – most end up in the landfill. If the last decade has been defined by digital disruption, surely the next decade will be known for analog disruption. John Leen, Chief Revenue Officer at Dinova.

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Coffee News Recap, 30 Sep: SCA announces 2022 WBC and WBrC winners at MICE, new study links daily coffee consumption with increased longevity & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Speakers will include Head of Beverages at Nestlé Professional, Patrick Stern, and Relationship Manager at Perfect Daily Grind, Nicholas Yamada. The Dubai roaster says the partnership will reduce the environmental impact of its coffee shops, mainly through recycling used coffee grounds. Registration is now open.

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