EATER

APRIL 8, 2022

Composting is good for everything and everyone, but food waste continues to be a major problem In the United States, food waste amounts to a whopping 30 to 40 percent of the food supply. Marina Lohrbach /Shutterstock.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The most accurate measure of land or CO2 “saved” by ordering a PLNT Burger is only attained if every purchase were originally intended to be for a fast-food beef burger instead. But at the restaurant counter, the focus is on what the diner is ordering, not the “ethical, sustainable, additive-free” products that make up the food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Currently, 50 percent of restaurants, including sit-down and fast-food establishments, offer plant-based options, and this is only expected to grow. Controlling food waste is a hot topic in the industry as well. Food Waste Management Food waste management has always been a challenge for the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

By introducing this range of visionary features, the fast-food giant attracts new business by creating an environment where friends and family can enjoy signature food and value. Focus on Sustainability The impact of food waste is staggering, with U.S. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before. ” Tastewise Data. social interactions, and 1.2M online recipes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

About half of consumers indicated that a “restaurant’s efforts to reduce food waste, recycle or donate food can be factors in choosing where to dine.” Additionally, food bloggers who focus on green restaurants can be a great way to spread a restaurant’s sustainability story.

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Recycling Sustainability Loyalty Program Social Media 567

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.” That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

During the height of the pandemic, it seemed as though so many facets of the food industry were up in the air, including stress on supply chains. Food processing, in some facilities, has been slowed down substantially due to labor shortages or complete shutdowns. Composting food scraps and leftovers. Offer seasonal items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Food waste generated by restaurants has long been an expensive and environmentally harmful problem. Tremendous amounts of food are being thrown away, accumulating to an astronomical amount of polluting waste, which mostly remains untreated and creates colossal environmental damage. percent of the leftover food is recycled, 1.4

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Introduction to Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste is a significant challenge for the restaurant industry, impacting both the environment and profitability. Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Since the day man first cooked over fire, food production has been associated with the burning of carbon-based materials, and so the release of carbon dioxide gas. Restaurants use two of the main contributors to carbon emissions of all industries – food and energy. Let’s take food first.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

They generate large amounts of waste and carbon emissions through food production and transportation. According to reports , more than 50% of diners claim to choose a restaurant that offers sustainably sourced food. Waste Reduction Strategies Effective waste reduction strategies like composting and recycling can enhance sustainability.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. All of this food waste — 35 percent of the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

Research from the University of Arizona shows that fast-food restaurants waste 9.55 Considering that the cost of food is the second-largest expense in the restaurant industry, these numbers translate to hundreds of dollars in wasted revenue each day. If you are buying more food than you should, it's time to change the tactics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. Is It Worth It?

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EATER

APRIL 26, 2024

It’s also one with many potential uses ; it can be used as compost, as a means of decontaminating soil, as biofuel, and simply for growing more mushrooms. Stempel currently takes most of the material to a nearby compost facility, but local farms, gardeners, and florists also take a portion. It wasn’t a tough sell. In the U.S.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

He started his career with Hardee’s Food Systems in 1983 ending in the position of District Manager. Paul Soulliere began his career with Hardee's Food Systems in 1978 and worked his way up as Crew Supervisor, Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager. Bill is a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It’s wise to invest in fully featured software options, which offer audit management and compliance tracking capabilities to maximize the safety of your food, guests, and business. One weak link in the supply chain could cause a food safety breach that could put your guests and brand at risk. Manage labor shortages.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector. Promote Sustainability: Establish a sustainable theme by offering beverages with sustainable food pairings. Think recycling and composting food waste.

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Sustainability Dine-in Consumer Goods Compost 130

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Food and Drug Administration announced that it would restart on-site inspections using a new ratings system. Litigation.

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2020 Restaurant Law Agriculture Compost 410

Goliath Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

Here we share some of the major food and beverage trends operators can expect this upcoming season. Especially compostable menus.) According to the Food Dive Team, more companies have been “jumping on the healthy and immunity bandwagon by promoting immunity-boosting ingredients from elderberries and probiotics to turmeric and moringa.”

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 1, 2022

One of these alternatives is compostable coffee capsules. But even then, biodegradable capsules eventually become microplastics, which have been found in air, waterways, food, and even human blood. What are compostable capsules? There are two certification categories for compostable pods: industrial and home-compatible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In their Q3 2019 Food Sector Retail Index, Placer.ai, the world’s most advanced foot traffic analytics platform, looks at ten of the biggest QSR brands to see who came out on top this quarter. Overwhelmingly, the quality of food is the main factor in determining why consumers pick a particular restaurant when dining out (46 percent).

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2019 Compost Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 322

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. Instead of thirty-gallon trash cans spread out through the kitchen, there were two much smaller cans, a recycling bin, and tubs for compost. Good friends, good food, good times.”. author unknown.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

Their desire to shop local has extended to farmers markets and the food industry. They are aware that some parts of the food industry have unsavory processes and practices; consumers like knowing what’s in their food and where it is coming from. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 20 percent of food-system emissions.

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Food Supply Seasonal Menu Compost Sustainability 442

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

A restaurant’s packaging is not just a vehicle for carrying food—it’s a statement that informs customers about your business’s brand and values. According to Technomic, a food industry research firm, 64% of consumers consider high quality packaging an important factor in deciding where to order food (1). Presentation.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

While true zero-restaurant food waste is extremely rare, it can be a meaningful goal. Additionally, limiting your food waste can improve your restaurant’s bottom line. Less food waste means lower Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS), potentially adding to your profitability. Track your restaurant food waste manually.

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Waste Compost Food Consumer Goods 147

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Patronize restaurants that engage in sustainable food purchasing, whether that is vegetables, fish or meat. It’s not just food, but also the supply chain. Making an up-front investment in reusable containers pays off in eliminating substantial plastic wrap use and provides a longer-term solution to storing food and ingredients.

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Sustainability Waste Food Supply Recycling 450

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

It’s obvious the demand for plant-based food is a growing trend. Grubhub released its annual “ Year In Food ” report, highlighting the top trends of 2019 and found that vegan and vegetarian orders rose by 27 percent in popularity overall in 2019 as compared to 2018. And if you have not given this much thought.

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Seasonal Menu Compost Recycling 2018 431

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The bottom line: clarity around sustainability, food preparation and safety is essential. While it’s no easy task, the tools needed to create clean environments for preparing and serving food and making smart decisions on resource management exist. about a third of all the food produced in the world (approximately 1.3

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

Many, saw restaurants and taverns to be American while exposing others to their food, beverage, and style of hospitality. Speakeasies did oftentimes serve food, but it was not the centerpiece of their existence. Despite a steep decline in food prices, many families did without milk or meat.” -The That was about to evolve.

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EATER

JANUARY 14, 2021

I made a stock from the bones, then blitzed the meat with some of that stock in a food processor. Rabbits have such a small footprint on our world, and the manure is great for compost for our garden,” says Lisa Webster, co-owner of Maine’s North Star Sheep Farm , where the Vermont Butcher Shop sources its rabbits. at 50 million.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The survey was conducted in January 2024 among 522 US-based Food and Beverage professionals, including owners and managers from single-site establishments and small multi-site chains with fewer than 20 restaurants. 37 percent), and Minneapolis all saw Soup/Stew take the top spot as the most popular NFL Sunday food item.

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Food Truck Fast Casual 2024 Food 251

EATER

MAY 17, 2021

Breaking down the food, labor, and fixed costs of Dirt Candy’s popular spinach croque-monsieur We often presume to understand restaurant economics because we know what a chicken breast costs at the supermarket. “I Food Costs: $3.45. percent food cost. But the cost to make any dish at a restaurant goes beyond the food itself.

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Food Order Delivery Food Safety Compost 364

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Pinching pennies might have worked pre-Covid, but to survive today’s increased wages and higher food costs restaurants will have to find new ways to increase profits. Taking advantage of the growing trend of reducing food waste is a great way to achieve both. The Food Waste Pandemic. Covid-19 Boosts Food Waste Reduction Trend.

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Waste Compost Food Social Media 148

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Instead, they quickly biodegrade into food for marine animals. When they have run their lifetime, the straws will decompose in your regular garden compost pile. Bamboo : Bamboo straws serve as the “middleman” between a single-use and a forever-use item. Going Beyond the Straw.

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2050 Waste Sustainability Compost 474

Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

You may even get client requests you’re not used to, like having to add a food truck or using non-traditional type venues you would have never thought of using (1). A workplace food program that brings in a different pop-up restaurant to serve as the office lunch vendor each day. But that’s what makes it a perfect opportunity.

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