7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Educate yourself If there’s one thing to know when opening a new business—especially a new restaurant—it’s that there’s no such thing as “too much research.” Educating yourself and thoroughly researching every aspect of your new restaurant and your local landscape is only going to help you with fleshing out your plan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

With today’s food trends moving toward the direction of fresh, healthy, local, and sustainable, the term “plant-based” continues to enter the conversation on every playing field. Effectively educating those (bartenders, wait staff, back of the house, etc.) Choose a Versatile Plant-Based Protein.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

Andrew and Judith Economos Rooftop Edible Garden at Selby Gardens, which was planned, planted, and maintained by Operation EcoVets, a non-profit organization that provides personal, educational, and professional growth opportunities for military veterans. Are there any best practices or tips? What has the response been from guests?

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Certification Sustainability Design Seasonal Menu 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Luckily, there are proven ways to help build a solid, positive food safety culture, including boosting trust, improving communication, educating employees, and relying on tech tools, including Artificial Intelligence. Six important ways to create and maintain a strong food safety culture include: 1.

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Food Safety Allergens Food Audits 208

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

I don’t have the answers – they need to come from a consortium of restaurant professionals representing operations, organizations, education, ownership, and customers. What are you doing to modify menus, reduce portions of dairy, and/or educate consumers about moderation? Pretention is fading in popularity. Can they survive?

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Fine Dining Point of Sale Food Supply Education 326

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 31, 2023

International Trade Centre partners with International Coffee Organisation on new Sustainability Initiatives in the Coffee Sector mapping project. Specialty Coffee Association announces 2023 Sustainability Award winners. Global Coffee Platform recognises five sustainability schemes aligned with the Coffee Sustainability Reference Code.

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EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changing temperatures and weather patterns mean ingredients that were once common are now harder to come by , and sourcing ingredients from sustainable farms can often be more expensive. without interruptions. Initially, the priority was on quality and flavor, not necessarily environmental impact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

People have become increasingly aware of climate change and the importance of ethical sourcing. What they cannot produce themselves, they source locally. The result is a unique culinary experience that features unmatched freshness and innovative and educational menus, with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

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Food Supply Seasonal Menu Compost Sustainability 177

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

In this blog, we will discuss the use of vegan chocolate and vegan flours and how confectioners are striving for sustainable options. The fact that vegan chocolate contains neither additives nor products derived from animals makes it an excellent source of dietary essentials. The vegan community appreciates it for this reason.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In 2009, Nucoffee was one of the first green coffee traders to provide educational workshops on harvesting and post-harvest techniques for specialty coffee – which involved around 80,000 producers. When talking about sustainability in the coffee industry, we often consider three key pillars: social, economic, and environment.

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Consumer Goods Certification Workshop Sustainability 189

7 Shifts

JULY 5, 2024

Components of a restaurant P&L statement Your P&L contains a lot of helpful data, including: Revenue Cost of goods sold (COGS) Operating expenses Prime cost Gross Profit Gross Profit Margin Net Profit/Loss Knowing the numbers and their implications for your business sets you on the path to sustainable financial success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability. Restaurants that provide clear information about the sourcing of their ingredients and the ethics behind their operations are likely to win the loyalty of this conscientious cohort.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

That may or may not be up for debate, but one thing is for sure: the world is decidedly waking up to the taste of sustainability. As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand. How was the food sourced or produced?

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EATER

MAY 16, 2023

But while studying at Harvard Medical School, she realized she was dreading her hospital internship and enjoying the service jobs she worked to afford this education. “I The company currently offers five sustainably farmed, low-intervention wines that Olszewski has chosen to be widely pleasing. That’s why I started Nomadica.

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Sustainability Back of House Front of House Agriculture 105

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 4, 2023

Forging connection to origin: a specialty “special” One of the main selling points of specialty coffee is that it is more sustainable, traceable, and transparent than commodity-grade coffee. This helps to elevate the quality perception of your coffee, and shows that you’re going the extra mile [when sourcing].” But why is this?

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Consumer Goods Sustainability Email Marketing Café 144

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This is good news for restaurants, particularly chains and franchises that want to be environmentally sustainable while saving money in the process. Source Separation. Management commitment to “source separation”—i.e. Management commitment to “source separation”—i.e. billion by 2024.

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Recycling Waste Workshop Training 153

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These collective issues lead to a challenging environment, affecting not just the individual restaurants’ ability to compete fairly but also harming their long-term sustainability and profitability. It goes back to education. What factors are fueling food-app fraud? But it doesn’t stop there.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Lean Feast is a shining example of a healthy restaurant establishment that capitalizes on current technology, food and health trends to make a sustainable profit. And finally, their menu is easily understood with educational nutrition facts at the forefront.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Franchise Franchising 144

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 11, 2022

Micro lots are coffees sourced from small plots on farms, which are then harvested and processed separately from other coffees on the same farm. Sustainability, traceability & transparency. Over the past few years, sustainability, traceability, and transparency have all become increasingly important for specialty coffee consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Growing Momentum for Plant-Based and Local Sourcing The movement towards plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients will continue to gain momentum in 2025, reducing overall food waste through better inventory management and demand forecasting. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Local is the New Sustainable. People will also prefer locally sourced foods that represent the area of the restaurant. Drinks Education is a Hit. Wine and cocktail education was a huge trend in 2020, with virtual cooking, cocktail making and wine tasting sessions gaining popularity for people during quarantine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

Deane expects the practical programs to greatly appeal to hiring managers eager to bolster their ranks from an expanded pool of educated candidates with long-term aspirations. “It [can be] hard when I create something interpreted as out of touch with the area,” says Deane.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s explore some ideas on how you can implement this in your establishment: Support community farmers and suppliers by sourcing ingredients locally, contributing to the growth of the community’s economy. Implement eco-friendly practices, such as reducing waste or using sustainable packaging. Add posts on expert topics.

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2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 208

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2024

Irene Li is the cofounder of Mei Mei in Boston and built the award-winning brand through ethical, sustainable sourcing and fair and transparent employment practices. At the end of a shift, staff are allowed to ask a leading question and make an educated guess at the total sales for that day, almost like a game of 20 questions.

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Coaching Uniforms Training Download 221

7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Diversifying your income sources can help offset rising costs and boost your overall profitability. These educational experiences allow customers to learn new techniques, discover unique ingredients, and recreate their favorite dishes at home. Which income sources bring the most revenue to restaurants?

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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. Consumers are also becoming more conscientious about sustainability, which is primed to disrupt the restaurant business.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 215

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 21, 2023

He emphasises that they work closely with producers towards achieving a shared vision of improving quality, sustainability, and financial security. Ultimately, working relationships like these can mitigate the risks associated with the volatility of the C market , helping producers to earn a more sustainable income.

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Pricing Supplies Sustainability Communication 176

EATER

JUNE 3, 2020

Black Dirt Farm Collective is a collective of Black farmers, educators, scientists, agrarians, seed keepers, organizers, and researchers guiding a political education process. Through education and advocacy around food and farm issues, it nurtures collective Black leadership.

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Agriculture Food Leadership Education 143

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Fewer, simpler ingredients that are less processed and come from natural sources. In a broader sense, clean label also refers to being transparent about what is in a product, as well as the sustainability and ethical impact of its production. Add a small note on your menu and website about the way you source and choose ingredients.

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Food Food Safety Consumer Goods Allergens 147

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Rothgeb, who is the CEO of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters, will help to develop CQI’s educational programmes. The coffee liqueur manufacturer says it sources all coffee from four farming communities in Mexico which are part of the project. Globo Rural Magazine names Fazenda Pinhal as Brazil’s most sustainable farm.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In every bite, they remind us that Native foods are not relics but vibrant expressions of identity, sustainability, and survival, deeply connected to the land and the people who steward it. Supported by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, this green space embodies sustainable Indigenous practices.

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Innovation Food Truck Seasonal Menu 2004 128

A Wine Story

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Besides top-quality vineyards, the Romanelli family possesses olive groves (which I found to be a source of wealth and prestige in traditional Umbrian culture). Romanelli Nature is an eco-sustainability project developed to support biodiversity through things such as installations of bird boxes throughout the vineyards. Marisa D'Vari.

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Tourism Vineyard Education 2012 146

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To understand more about how the use of technology could affect coffee production in the future, I spoke with several industry professionals who are developing these technologies and who work with Sucafina , a sustainable farm-to-roaster coffee trader. Collins Mugabi is the Sustainability Business Analyst Manager for Sucafina.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S. But restaurants have other, less visible sources of waste that also contribute to climate change. It takes a lot of education. She doesn’t have time to source alternatives, she said. I struggle with it.

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Compost Food Equipment Waste 119

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 5, 2022

And will doing so help the coffee industry become more transparent and sustainable? This enables all stakeholders to make more informed decisions, and improve farming practices, coffee productivity, and coffee quality – driving sustainability and improving farmers’ livelihoods. Improving coffee quality and productivity.

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Food Supply Sustainability Agriculture Supplies 137