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Embracing Hyperlocal Ingredients: Transforming Menus and Communities

Modern Restaurant Management

Sustainability and the Local Economy Sustainability is a trend in its own right, but it is also a perfect counterpart to hyperlocal ingredients, which have fewer packaging, storing, and transportation needs. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 20 percent of food-system emissions.

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Protecting the Planet and Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

When considering the transport element, the method of transport is more significant than distance travelled and avoiding food that has been air-freighted will have the most significant travel-based impact. Beef in particular has a very high carbon footprint relative to other meats, emitting 60 kg of carbon for every kg of beef.

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Emerging from COVID With a More Sustainable Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

Disruptions in processing, as well as transportation, have created numerous problems for restaurant owners across the country. It’s also a more environmentally friendly endeavor as it doesn’t rely as much on large forms of transportation. Composting food scraps and leftovers. Using biodegradable packaging.

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How can coffee shops reduce single-use cup waste? 

Perfect Daily Grind

As more and more countries implement bans on single-use cups and plastics , we’ve seen the number of biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives increase. Furthermore, while biodegradable and compostable single-use cups are designed to break down faster, this largely depends on how they are disposed of.

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What’s Packing Your Food? Restaurant Delivery Packaging Trends

Goliath Consulting

It also means that the packaging should allow for easy transport while keeping foods sealed and protected from spills or physical damage. It goes without saying that the food inside the packaging should be clean and organized, as well as compartmentalized with dividers so that they do not mix during transport. Presentation. Conclusion.

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How to Wield Restaurant Food Costs to Your Advantage

MBB Hospitality

This granular approach helps in making informed decisions about menu design, portion sizes, and pricing, ensuring that each dish contributes positively to your bottom line. Additionally, exploring local markets and seasonal products can yield fresher ingredients at lower costs due to reduced transportation expenses.

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How can you minimise the environmental impact of green coffee storage?

Perfect Daily Grind

This helps to create a more efficient means of transporting the coffee. Although these bags are designed to protect coffee, the beans can quickly become contaminated if the bags are stored improperly,” she says. Packaging and proper storage play a key role in preserving green coffee freshness. Jute & fique.

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