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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

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We’ve found ways to use less plastic and recycle more. – Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact The pandemic exposed the need for greater supply chain visibility and traceability in the restaurant industry, as some operators struggled with shortages, delays, and food safety concerns.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Increasing Regulatory Pressures on the Food Service Industry I expect more states and municipalities to implement stronger organics recycling laws in 2025, mandating food waste diversion for commercial food service operators. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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Four Steps to Manage Restaurant Waste

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But costs aren't the only problem here; more waste means more hauling fees, landfill fees, increased equipment costs, and more. Whichever your specific goals are, they will fall under one of the following categories: reduce waste production, reuse and recycle. This way, you can go back and work on the supply and demand metrics.

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QSR Brands Can Leverage Technology to Overcome a Recession

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Smart kitchen equipment, such as automated stove tops and automatic recycling oil fryers, make order fulfillment easier, faster, and more consistent. During the pandemic, menu prices frequently changed, and products were often out-of-stock due to supply chain shortages. Thus, automation of product updates was essential.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

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Optimize your supply chain. Software solutions help optimize supply chains so your products ship and reach your restaurant more quickly and effectively. Recycle and compost. California has just launched a food waste recycling program, the largest of its kind in the US. A lot of the food we toss is perfectly edible.

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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

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As restaurants reimagined takeout and venues shut down their bars, we too repurposed and rebalanced our portfolio repeatedly to meet changing demands—whether we were converting food packaging supply lines to produce PPE or supporting take-out offerings with tamper-proof food packaging.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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The sweepstakes, featuring a grand prize of $10,000 worth of state-of-the-art tech equipment for an ordering and payment system, and $1,500 worth of carryout packaging, can be found at www.smithfieldgood2go.com. Not only is single-use plastic cutlery not recyclable, it’s ending up in our oceans and killing sea life.

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