The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

That may or may not be up for debate, but one thing is for sure: the world is decidedly waking up to the taste of sustainability. As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor Sustainability has become crucial to the success of restaurants. The Importance of Sustainability in the Restaurant Industry Up until now, restaurants have contributed significantly to environmental pollution. These ethical shifts make sustainability a win-win for the environment and your restaurant.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changing temperatures and weather patterns mean ingredients that were once common are now harder to come by , and sourcing ingredients from sustainable farms can often be more expensive. without interruptions. Initially, the priority was on quality and flavor, not necessarily environmental impact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumers are prioritizing sustainability when it comes to dining choices, driving a trend for going green in the restaurant industry. Concerned about climate change and the environment, these consumers are increasingly spending their dining dollars with restaurants demonstrating sustainability initiatives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On the challenges sustainability presented in 2024, and how to balance sustainable sourcing and practices with cost concerns in the new year: Several key challenges arise when it comes to sourcing sustainable ingredients. Thus, finding the right balance between maintaining high quality and keeping prices reasonable is crucial.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand. Here, AI can help verify suppliers’ compliance with audit and certification standards. Improving sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

Are meeting the demands of key stakeholders (including customers, employees, investors, the media, and influencers) who want to align with reputable, ethical, sustainable, humane, diverse organizations. ISO certification is widely considered the global gold standard, so it carries a lot of clout. Meet consumer demand. Automate tasks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Focus on Sustainable Food Production. As climate change puts traditional farming methods – and food production – at risk, there will be a renewed effort around sustainable food production, like vertical farming, hydroponics, and aquaponics. It’s good practice to track and manage supplier certifications to ensure compliance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

Going above and beyond LEED certification, Selby Gardens is seeking “Petal” certification through The Living Future Institute and will strive for net-positive energy, be free of toxic chemicals, and lower the energy footprint many times below that of a generic commercial structure. Are there any best practices or tips?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

These tech systems let operators view sales patterns, track inventory, and determine areas of wastage to make smarter, more profitable and sustainable choices. These sustainable changes will help your bottom-line and the environment. Digital tools allow brands to use data – not instincts – to make decisions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

People ( especially millennials ) are increasingly interested in sustainability and want to support brands that are aligned with their values. Increasingly, sustainability is also a critical factor for potential investors who want to align with brands who are doing the right thing for their employees, community, and planet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

And they care about social and environmental impact: ethically treated animals, sustainability, fair labor practices, DEI, and more. Yum Brands’ Recipe for Good reflects the organization’s ESG priorities, including social responsibility, risk management and sustainable stewardship of their people, food and planet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Additionally, audits and confirmation of safety certifications should be standard operating procedure before working with new vendors. Moving forward, many businesses will require safety documentation and certification, and tech tools make it exponentially easier to simplify and automate this important task.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Today’s digital solutions allow you to audit and evaluate your supply chain’s sustainability and resilience. These innovative tools will help you get a better handle on your supply chain, organizing supplier certifications into a system you can see and manage. Use tech tools to manage your supply chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Use tech tools to track supplier certifications to be sure your suppliers are consistently practicing proper food safety and quality protocols.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 14, 2022

There is also no specific “direct trade” certification for coffee – and as such, the definition of it can be used rather loosely in the coffee industry. To learn more about the relationship between direct trade and certifications in the coffee industry, I spoke with two coffee professionals who work with private certification initiatives.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

In this blog, we will discuss the use of vegan chocolate and vegan flours and how confectioners are striving for sustainable options. Certified USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free, and Fair Trade Certified are some of the prominent certifications on this product's packaging.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2020

In the age of COVID-19, the path to sustainable, safe operations lies in actionable, real-time data. When you show this information to customers, it works like a real-time health inspection certificate. You need to enforce your standards (follow guidelines) while remaining flexible, especially with customer confidence in the balance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When we set out to found Conscious Hospitality Group and our flagship brand, Just Poké, we embraced the values most important to us – sustainability, and people being at the forefront – that we dreamed of implementing when developing our first business plan years ago.

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Sante

MARCH 18, 2020

Wine, Cheese, Sustainable Food, and Farm & Garden Management All On The Menu for Professionals and Individuals; Credits for Dietitians Offered. Professional certificates will be offered in Artisan Cheesemaking, Organic Wine and Spirits Production, Sustainable Food Craft, and Educational Farm and Garden Management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

The Greater Good, Sustainability and Local Sourcing. The Greater Good, Sustainability and Local Sourcing: Continuing to lessen our footprint on Earth and offering sustainable practices and products is a trend that continues to grow, rightfully so. Sourcing and buying local is still a growing trend as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Arkansas Enacts Food Freedom Act : On April 30, 2021, Arkansas enacted the Food Freedom Act that exempts certain producers of homemade foods or drinks products from any state food safety licensure, certification, or inspection. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 8, 2023

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. With demand for more sustainable coffee continuing to grow , it’s essential that industry professionals and stakeholders limit their environmental impact as much as possible. What does “sustainable” really mean?

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The Rail

MAY 23, 2024

Instead, differentiate yourself from the market and win the favor of climate-conscious customers by offering a more sustainable range. Sustainable Alcohol as a Competitive Advantage More bars and restaurants are embracing sustainable booze to connect with customers who are willing to spend a little more in order to protect the planet.

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EATER

MARCH 16, 2022

A restaurateur who uses their establishment(s) as a vehicle for building community, demonstrates creativity in entrepreneurship, integrity in restaurant operations, and is making efforts to create a sustainable work culture. The medallion and a certificate are given to the winning chef. Brennan’s, New Orleans. Cúrate, Asheville, NC.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Consider systems that help to minimize waste and maximize sustainability. Invest in proper training and certification. Nearly 3 in 4 customers agree that it’s important for a business to offer touchless payment options. Re-evaluate cleaning chemicals and technology. Often, employees use more cleaning product than necessary.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

TWO HENS is a specialty delivery-only brand offering all-day breakfast prepared in scratch kitchens serving farm fresh eggs, the finest quality fresh produce, breads, meats, and sustainable fair-trade coffee. ” GIG Rebrands Certification Group. To date, over 60,000 products from 51 countries have earned GFCO certification.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In support of Chatime’s commitment to sustainability, the farmers use natural farming practices, allowing nature to take its course and promoting biodiversity and ecological balance. This region is well suited for growing tea, as the temperature drops significantly from day to night, which helps produce the best quality and yield of leaves.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2022

Here, members join by buying a nonfungible token (NFT), which is a certificate of authenticity using a distinctive string of characters in connection to a blockchain. It produces brand loyalty around ingredient consistency, protection, sustainability, and sourcing. Flyfish Club. Memberships or the Flyfish token at this club sell for 2.5

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EATER

APRIL 7, 2022

B Corp certification is awarded to businesses that use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: Positive impact for their employees, communities, and the environment,” Amy’s explains in a blog post from March 2021. The latest complaint calls for B Corp to investigate Amy’s and, if necessary, revoke its certification.

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EATER

APRIL 16, 2024

As a family-owned company, we have to ensure the long-term sustainability of our business. If we do not ensure that our producers have a high and sustainable income, we will not have producers in the years to come.” “Our goal is to put most of the money in the hands of coffee farmers,” says Pedro Miguel Echavarría, Nicolás’s brother.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Although he sources organic produce, USDA organic certification isn’t his biggest requirement — he’s more interested in the actual farming methods. Chefs can be part of the next chapter of this story, not only by telling the history of a food but also by helping build a sustainable market for its future. agriculture. “The

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Consumers are also becoming more conscientious about sustainability, which is primed to disrupt the restaurant business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

The jobs numbers released last week reinforced that PPP is working by keeping employees on payroll and sustaining millions of small businesses through this time.” Having a minimum of one person per location with a current ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification. Certificates of completion are required. 5-10 million.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We expect this year will see growth in off-premises options, technology that streamlines operations, and more restaurants that are talking about their increased sustainable and eco-friendly practices.” Healthy, sustainable options increase alongside changing alcohol preferences. Opportunity lies in off-premises.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. Cross-contamination. Undercooking. Food allergies.

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