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Roadmap to Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

There is not one simple thing a company can do to be more sustainable–there are dozens that need to done every day, but they are doable. Over the past 30 years, she has been the architect of their groundbreaking approach to responsible purchasing and a leading force behind their pivotal shift toward sustainability.

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The Importance of NSF Certification for Restaurant Tools and Knives

Modern Restaurant Management

Manufacturers, regulators, and consumers look to the organization to facilitate the development of public health standards and provide certifications that help protect food, water, consumer products and the environment. Most products that receive the certification bear the NSF mark on their packaging to help buyers make educated purchases.

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The Rise of Sustainable Food Sourcing: Considerations for Seafood Restaurateurs

Modern Restaurant Management

Sustainable Food Sourcing Is Worth the Effort. Sourcing seafood sustainably takes a bit more work but is worth it. Fishery improvement projects and aquaculture improvement projects are designated fisheries and aquacultures that have expressed a desire to be more sustainable. Source Responsibly.

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Supporting Guests and the Environment with Sustainable Restrooms

Modern Restaurant Management

Now is the time to also consider sustainability and how to minimize the environmental impact of commercial restrooms. Best Practices for Sustainable Restrooms. To responsibly maintain restrooms, the first step is to understand the difference between eco-friendly and sustainable. Act Now to Make a Positive Change.

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Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry

Perfect Daily Grind

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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Sterling College’s School of the New American Farmstead Launches Four Professional Certificate Programs

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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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Effective Promotional Ingredients for Going Green

Modern Restaurant Management

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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