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. Picture yourself grocery shopping. A recent study from U.C.

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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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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

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

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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Food waste generated by restaurants has long been an expensive and environmentally harmful problem. Now, there are solutions to change this that actually turn the waste into a resource that doesn't just benefit the environment, but the restaurants themselves. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance stated in a report that only 14.3

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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. Waste Reduction. Composting food scraps and leftovers.

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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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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

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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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

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.

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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. With the rising awareness about our planet’s health, more consumers demand sustainable dining options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. As restaurants implement tech tools, they’re experiencing numerous benefits, including waste (and cost) savings, more effective scheduling, and increased customer satisfaction, to name just a few. Elevate quality management programs.

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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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Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

While true zero-restaurant food waste is extremely rare, it can be a meaningful goal. Implementing a zero-waste initiative can help minimize your carbon footprint and may even attract new customers who embrace your environmental friendliness. Additionally, limiting your food waste can improve your restaurant’s bottom line.

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Waste Compost Food Consumer Goods 147

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

To eliminate waste, I always make pickles or fermentations with excess vegetables and dry cure meats for our charcuterie program to utilize any excess proteins. 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.

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Sustainability Waste Food Supply Recycling 450

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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

And while many initiatives focus on reducing the environmental impact of coffee production , the volume of waste produced by coffee shops is also a major concern for many people. To address this problem, some coffee businesses are opting for more sustainable approaches to waste management, including circular economy models.

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Waste Compost Recycling Sustainability 152

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. Minimize Waste. billion metric tons annually) is wasted.

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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. Full-service restaurants are exempt from this law if employees sort organic waste. Litigation.

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2020 Restaurant Law Agriculture Compost 410

EATER

APRIL 26, 2024

Photo courtesy of Tivoli Mushrooms As demand flourishes, managing the waste from the growing process (known as substrate) poses some problems but brings solutions that could ensure a sustainable future for the market This story originally appeared on Civil Eats. Fruiting mushrooms in substrate. It wasn’t a tough sell.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Plastic waste is no longer a “problem”: it is a full-blown epidemic. Every year, roughly eight million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. As a restaurant, real dedication to solving the plastic waste problem is going to take a bigger commitment than just straws.

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2050 Waste Sustainability Compost 474

Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Waste production is going up as business owners around the world swap their waste reduction initiatives out with ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If your restaurants want to reduce waste even amidst the current crisis, there’s still plenty you can do. Donate Food Waste to Local Charities.

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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. There was little waste since managing twenty seats was much easier than trying to fill expansive dining rooms with a turn or two on busy nights. 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

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 21, 2022

As they’re difficult to recycle, we can also conclude most of these cups end up going to landfill, where they contribute to a growing waste problem. However, in response to the issue of single-use cup waste, some coffee shops now offer discounts for customers who bring their own reusable cups, as well as other swap schemes.

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Waste Recycling Compost Café 141

Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Food waste is a serious environmental and humanitarian issue. But restaurant food waste poses a huge problem for overall profitability in the business: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. What Causes Restaurant Food Waste?

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Waste Food Front of House Compost 110

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 1, 2022

However, this staggering growth has also led to vast amounts of waste going to landfill around the world. . One of these alternatives is compostable coffee capsules. Although recyclable capsules are an option for consumers, the waste disposal solutions aren’t always straightforward. What are compostable capsules?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2020

The Growth of Plant-Based Food Alternatives. From dozens of non-dairy milks to meatless burgers, plant-based food alternatives have certainly made their presence known. Even fast food giants are jumping in on the plant-based trend for 2020 by incorporating more vegetarian-friendly options to accommodate all customers.

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2020 Compost Sustainability Customer Experience 307

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Additionally, kitchen analytics technology ensures that food preparation is perfectly timed, slicing through wait times even during busy hours. There's also a growing momentum towards zero-waste operations that are both environment-friendly and economically sensible. QSRs are also addressing sustainability and health concerns.

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Restaurant365

JULY 14, 2021

Restaurant food waste is a pressing topic in the food and restaurant industry. Studies show that about 35% of all food produced in the United States goes unsold or uneaten. ” However, the impact of food waste doesn’t just stop at landfills. Start by auditing your food waste.

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Waste Compost Food Inventory 78

Future Food

JULY 30, 2019

The art and science of reducing food packaging in all food service outlets. Single-use food & beverage packaging has always been a concern for the environment and with recent high profile campaigns seeking to ban single use plastics, governments are now looking to legislate in line with community expectations.

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Compost Sustainability Food Recycling 109

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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Waste Food Compost Sustainability 78

Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The Issue of Food Waste in the Restaurant Industry. Food waste in the restaurant industry is real. million tons of food waste annually.

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Waste Front of House Food Compost 75

Restaurant365

JANUARY 21, 2022

Fast Facts: Food related waste, including straws, cutlery, and takeout containers, make up more than 60% of the most commonly collected items at the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Compostable.

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