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Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market

Perfect Daily Grind

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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Adopting Tech Solutions Is the Smartest Decision Restaurants Can Make

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Increase quality and safety across the supply chain. Manage labor shortages. Differentiate yourself. Improve the customer experience.

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Embracing Hyperlocal Ingredients: Transforming Menus and Communities

Modern Restaurant Management

People have become increasingly aware of climate change and the importance of ethical sourcing. Their desire to shop local has extended to farmers markets and the food industry. What they cannot produce themselves, they source locally. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 20 percent of food-system emissions.

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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

EATER

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. On its website, the restaurant describes itself as a place that “strives to source local, sustainable and organic when possible,” and lists its farmers on the menu.

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Protecting the Planet and Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Drivers for implementing carbon reduction efforts come from customers, our supply chain, the government and investors. Let’s take food first.

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Understanding Restaurant Finances & Financial Statements in 2024

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Components of a restaurant’s financial report The food and beverage sales report, prime costs report, inventory report, profit and loss (P&L) statement, and cash flow statement are all critical components of a restaurant's financial management. This way, you maintain your restaurant’s reputation for quality food.

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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

Perfect Daily Grind

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. We also use compostable and recyclable items, so our landfill bin is only a quarter-full every two weeks.”. Moreover, 37% of people were interested in food products made using upcycled ingredients.

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