Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Is policy likely to change, potentially leading to higher prices, fees or even usage caps? Minimize Waste. billion metric tons annually) is wasted. Wasting less food results in less wasted water. Where does your water come from? What are the challenges in your region? Is there enough water to go around?

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The not so good news is that labor issues continue to plague all restaurants from fine dining to quick service, and supply chain challenges are limiting availability and in conjunction with inflation pushing prices of raw materials to unprecedented levels. There are a number of possible solutions, but not all of them positive.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

From beer made from rejected cereal pieces to containers made from organic mushroom waste, food waste will lead the way for more sustainable consumption and innovation. Global food prices are rising worldwide. Twenty-six countries in the index report food price inflation of 5 percent or higher in the past year.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Taking advantage of the growing trend of reducing food waste is a great way to achieve both. By taking a few simple actions to reduce food waste, operators can position themselves as a conscious business that appeals to the heart of their patrons. The Food Waste Pandemic. Covid-19 Boosts Food Waste Reduction Trend.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

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. 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.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

Food waste is another concern regarding sustainability in restaurants. By producing the food themselves, restaurants have new options available to them to control food waste. They can easily compost, without having to find partners or programs to take the compost.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. is rolling out a suite of features and extended price cuts through March 2021 to support restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. SpotOn Executive Team.

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7 Shifts

JULY 20, 2024

By analyzing these reports, you can optimize pricing, control restaurant costs , reduce waste, and improve overall profitability. It helps you see which ingredients are being used frequently so you can maintain the right amount of stock on hand, reducing waste and spoilage. This balance helps in maintaining optimal labor costs.

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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. Low priced / value perceived / big ticket items brought down to a fixed low price. Minimizing food waste will continue to be a focus in 2020.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Demand for sustainable to-go containers goes hand-in-hand with trends to reduce food waste and shift to plant based and clean-label products. The alternatives are compostable or biodegradable (PLA) food containers. On the other hand, compostable alternatives cost between 35% to 100% more. Neither option is getting cheaper.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

This has inflated prices and made disposables hard to come by. To secure supplies with confidence, restaurants are turning to Cheetah for a wide variety of traditional and eco-disposables at competitive prices. Compostable containers , for example, are in high demand by consumers, and offering them at a premium is now common.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

This has inflated prices and made disposables hard to come by. To secure supplies with confidence, restaurants are turning to Cheetah for a wide variety of traditional and eco-disposables at competitive prices. Compostable containers , for example, are in high demand by consumers, and offering them at a premium is now common.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

With more than 60 percent of diners interested in ordering a take-home DIY meal kit from restaurants1, the Fall Scoop lineup provides a variety of preportioned, prepackaged ingredients ideal for creative takeout options in the form of DIY meal kits and offers operators labor savings, versatility and waste-reduction benefits.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

By working towards less (food) waste and a more seasonal and locally-sourced menu, you’ll quickly be able to get on the right track. #1 1 REDUCE WASTE. Waste management in the food and restaurant industry is more important today than ever. Compost fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread, egg shells etc.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 18, 2022

Robusta prices rise in Brazil as a result of decreasing arabica production. The chain is piloting reusable cup programmes in six international markets (including the US, UK, and Japan) to reach its goal of halving waste levels by 2030. However, the ICO Composite Indicator Price rose to 210.89 US cents/lb in February 2022.

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Restaurant Engine

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Food prices are rising across the board, and this affects restaurants just like yours. As a food service entrepreneur, you want to control your costs as much as possible, so you don’t have to drastically increase menu prices and pass them on to your customers. In addition, once you’re done going through the box, consider composting it.

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 20, 2019

Five Ways to Reduce Waste. The Impact of Food Waste. US Restaurants generate between 22 and 33 billion pounds of food waste every year. All that waste adds up. The EPA estimates that food waste is the single largest category in any given landfill. First, all the resources required to produce it are wasted.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 24, 2022

Plastic waste is understandably a major concern for many consumers. However, for pod manufacturers, the price difference between aluminium and plastic is a real barrier. However, the price of aluminium could well fall in the future, and a smaller difference will make it a more competitive option,” he adds.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Its theatrical and yes it might cost slightly more, but it has a lot of added cool factor for restauranteurs to have their cold side prep cook on the floor- and it’s easier to customize, and cuts down on waste with errant orders. Decade disrupters can be listed in the following issues: minimum wage rise and compression of wages.

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Open for Business

MARCH 20, 2023

In spite of inflation, increasing prices, and overall economic uncertainty, there’s one thing that people remain willing to pay up for: Sustainability. The bright side is this market understands these high standards bring higher prices. Participating in a composting program is another great way to keep food out of landfills.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 10, 2022

With growing pressure to minimise the amount of waste produced by the coffee supply chain , there is understandably interest from food and pharmaceutical companies about reusing the byproducts of coffee production as functional ingredients. The global coffee industry generates over 20 billion kilograms of coffee cherry waste annually.

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Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Five Steps to Reducing Waste. The Impact of Food Waste. U S hotels contribute to the generation of 131 billion pounds of food waste every year , resulting in an enormous environmental impact, and a big dent to profit margins. Waste stretches beyond the physical, say, head of lettuce you’re throwing in the trash.

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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's 2020 Commitments.

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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. This is not new and this is not the last year this will appear in this forecast, but it shows that this trend is here to stay.

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The Rail

MARCH 22, 2024

Donate excess food: Food waste is a major issue in the restaurant industry. By donating surplus food to local charities or composting it, restaurants can lower their environmental impact while helping those in need. This reduces the workload on HVAC systems, resulting in energy savings.

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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. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

It May Look Like Waste Now, But Wait Till You Read This If you’ve been following our blog, you probably managed to minimize your waste by at least 10%, which means great news for your revenue stream. Now that you’ve got into the habit of weighing and categorizing your waste, it’s time to get creative and make some money.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Buying in bulk helps reduce packaging waste. Cheetah offers recyclable and compostable containers and utensils that make it easy to share with the rest of the group. Browse the great selection of restaurant-grade products offered at wholesale prices. It’s environmentally friendly.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Learn about Composting Composting is not just about doing your share for the environment by separating plastics from biodegradables. Diners today are interested in knowing the source of the foods they eat, as well as receive full transparency on pricing, manufacturers, fair trade, wages, and so on.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. High food waste is not just bad for restaurants, it also impacts the environment and food security significantly. Thus, there arises a need for an efficient waste management system. .

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Learn about Composting Composting is not just about doing your share for the environment by separating plastics from biodegradables. Diners today are interested in knowing the source of the foods they eat, as well as receive full transparency on pricing, manufacturers, fair trade, wages, and so on.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Coffee Planet partners with The Waste Lab to implement sustainable waste solutions. OCRI uses recyclable and compostable packaging and has reduced food waste in its coffee shops to less than 3%. Lundstrom first joined the company in 2010, and has been part of Nespresso’s executive team since 2020.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 15, 2022

Torque Coffees launches Proportional Pricing equity model. The model automatically adjusts the prices farmers receive based on retail prices paid for their coffees. Consumers are able to view these prices through a QR code, which also provides information on the producer, as well as roast profiles. Tue, 12 Apr.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 6, 2023

Add the stress of rising prices and food shipping snags, and the need to simplify menus became even more pronounced. “We Pricing became a flashpoint as well. Pricing became a flashpoint as well. Menu prices rose by 8.5% We are always looking to find ways in which there will be less waste. We recycle and compost.

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Xtra Chef

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Fluctuating food prices (shoutout to the avocado) and rising labor costs aren’t making it any easier. Others are modifying menu items or raising prices to offset rising costs. Consistently tracking prices and auditing vendors is an easy way to manage prime costs in a tricky labor market. Running a restaurant isn’t easy.

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Notch

MARCH 17, 2022

The National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” 2022 Culinary Forecast - an annual survey of 350 culinary leaders - found that sustainable packaging, plant-based foods, and zero waste were predicted to be leading culinary concepts this year. And, paper also makes up 26% of landfill waste. Green Star Restaurant.

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