Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I t’s no secret that the key to sustainability in restaurants is managing limited resources and keeping your operations clean and safe. The bottom line: clarity around sustainability, food preparation and safety is essential. As consumers demand more transparency about sustainability, turn your operations into an advantage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

The result is a unique culinary experience that features unmatched freshness and innovative and educational menus, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Food waste is another concern regarding sustainability in restaurants. They can easily compost, without having to find partners or programs to take the compost.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In an era of rapid urbanization and population growth, waste management is critical for sustainable, healthy, and inclusive cities. When organic waste decomposes in landfills, it naturally produces a gas called Methane. A greenhouse gas with 80 times more warming power than CO2. The time to act is now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

When they have run their lifetime, the straws will decompose in your regular garden compost pile. Analyzing all of your restaurants waste streams can make a huge impact on your restaurant’s sustainability goals and bottom line. Bamboo straws are durable, but they probably won’t last you a lifetime. Going Beyond the Straw.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In fact, quality impacts the entire dining experience, including how well equipment functions and ultimately supports the staff’s ability to efficiently serve its guests.” Celebrating the sustainable, health and cost benefits of lab-grown food will be crucial in educating consumers about nature-identical alternatives.

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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. In order to compete, restaurant brands need to be equipped with the leadership and capabilities necessary to adapt to the latest tech trends.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In many industries around the world, sustainability continues to be a pressing issue – and the coffee sector is no exception. This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. You may also like our article on how sustainable coffee packaging is.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The sweepstakes, featuring a grand prize of $10,000 worth of state-of-the-art tech equipment for an ordering and payment system, and $1,500 worth of carryout packaging, can be found at www.smithfieldgood2go.com. Habits of Waste plans to extend the sustainability crusade by bringing #CutOutCutlery to universities nationwide.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

"Re-shaping our portfolio for long-term growth for all franchisees across the globe has always been our mission, and our approach is about deliberate and sustainable growth, with a technology infrastructure that supports and enables all restaurants. ” 'Restaurant Recovery' Docuseries. Beyond Technology.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. To address this problem, some coffee businesses are opting for more sustainable approaches to waste management, including circular economy models. I spoke with two coffee sustainability experts to find out more. And is it achievable?

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

On the other hand, restaurants with innovative, sustainable packaging can increase traffic among consumers. Sustainability. A Nielsen study reported that consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for sustainable brands (10). Taco Bell, too, pledged compostable, recyclable packaging by 2025 (14). Conclusion.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. In fact, seven of the top twenty trends listed by the chefs related in some way to sustainable and environmentally sound practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Minimal Waste – Ono’s food truck is designed to be environmentally sustainable. From cups to straws, all of Ono’s consumables are compostable, making Ono more sustainable compared to traditional smoothie establishments. With self-cleaning technology, there are never issues with equipment going uncleaned.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

If catering companies want to keep up with consumer trends, they must start focussing on sustainably and how their products can support social change. Pepsi has seconded this motion, and it also strives for 100 percent recyclable, compostable or biodegradable packaging by 2025. The equipment they use is a huge part of this.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Today, her success has finally proven to her parents that cooking is a viable and sustainable career for women. “The TableBoost app helps restaurants save up to 25% of the cost of managing their equipment (e.g. It also is up to four times faster, and uses up to 40% less electricity when compared to conventional equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That August, the James Beard Awards announced an audit of policies and procedures, which was conducted by various stakeholders, including subcommittee members, the Awards committee, James Beard Foundation staff, and consulting firms specializing in equity, justice, sustainability, and awards protocols and processes. Leading a Fair Kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. Dunkin' Sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

QSRs are also addressing sustainability and health concerns. For example, compostable materials, such as biodegradable packaging and utensils made from renewable resources, have gained widespread acceptance. Adopting local procurement underscores freshness, while expanded menu selections cater to diverse dietary preferences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Taco Bell Sustainable Packaging.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The restaurant industry has recognized the need for innovative packaging solutions to meet growing consumer demand and contribute towards sustainability targets. Traditional restaurant packaging has a significant negative impact on the environment as common materials used, such as Styrofoam and single-use plastics, are not compostable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Sustainability will also continue to take center stage; restaurant and bar managers, chefs and bartenders are crazy about composting, incorporating zero-waste techniques and eliminating single use plastic items. Dessert Trends. Spritzes Will Reign Supreme.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 16, 2020

They are highly niche, localized individuals that sustain higher engagement rates than their macro-influencer counterparts. Ways Gen Zs look for places that align with their philosophies include: Menu options that are health-conscious and help to sustain the environment. Sustainable food waste management. Micro-influencers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In 2023, many operators want to keep moving toward the edge, with more than four in ten planning investments in equipment or technology to increase front- and back-of-the-house productivity. Most operators still consider their use of technology as mainstream rather than leading edge.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 10, 2022

Firstly, they require a significant investment in equipment as well as needing land to be built on. They may not always necessarily be economically sustainable in the long term, as you’re effectively banking on improved quality control balancing out the cost of establishing the mill itself. Enjoyed this?

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The Rail

MARCH 22, 2024

However, with the growing focus on sustainability and green initiatives, restaurants are increasingly looking for ways to become more energy-efficient. An audit can help identify outdated equipment that is consuming more resources than necessary. Transitioning to daily sustainable practices is a long-term win for proprietors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Sustainability will be even more important to diners, and restaurants that don’t have a sustainability strategy will be at a competitive disadvantage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“We are excited to bring Market Cafe to New York City as we are the only company currently offering a solution such as this one for safe, supportive and sustainable corporate dining.” yrKing, leading food prep equipment manufacturer, has introduced the BBS Flex, a new series of Breader Blender Sifter (BBS) models.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Beyond Meat was selected as the plant-based partner for Protein Bar & Kitchen due to its clean label (soy free, gluten free, NON GMO), commitment to sustainability, and – most importantly – the fact that it looks, cooks and tastes like meat.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 7, 2022

Sustainability is about survival and prosperity – can we put that upfront? Now more than ever, with soaring supply prices, staff shortages and crazy weather, sustainability makes sense across all business areas – it’s much more than recycled packaging and local vegetables. They have a vital purpose and passion.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Service-Sustainable-Sales – Accountability of food & hospitality venue design will remain critical in delivering components that continue to drive sales. Sustainable food retailing beyond packaging; SMART food establishments, C02 optimized refrigeration and environmental initiatives in construction to reduce the carbon footprint.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Re purposing It has been inspiring to see the commitment of modern food and hospitality operators in minimising their impact on the environment, through the reduction in food and equipment waste across the sector. Fresh, local, sustainable, ethical and seasonal will continue to be in fashion and shape most good menus we peruse.

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Bottleneck Management

MAY 3, 2023

Environmentally Friendly Tips For Restaurants Sustainability has become an increasingly important topic in the restaurant industry. Restaurants adopting sustainable practices is not only good for the planet, but it can also reduce costs. It all starts with awareness.”

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

However, it can be easy to underestimate the infrastructure, knowledge, and equipment you need to manufacture and fill coffee capsules. You may also like our article on whether coffee capsules can be sustainable. Manufacturing coffee pods is a thorough and complex process which requires specialist commercial equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 4, 2020

Sustainability has become a popular trend in the wedding and event industry. Check out these tips to learn how your catering company can adopt sustainable business practices while providing great customer service. Consider composting leftover food scraps and other compostable items. Use Sustainable Serveware.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste. By reducing the amount of food wasted, you cut down on food costs and contribute to the larger goal of creating a sustainable restaurant environment.

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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

Because of the pervasive influence of the Rockefeller family and Stone Barns in the relatively small world of sustainable agriculture, a number of people who spoke for this story did not wish to be identified. The spokesperson also characterized the power lift used to raise people up and down from the roof as safety equipment.).

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