The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. In fact, seven of the top twenty trends listed by the chefs related in some way to sustainable and environmentally sound practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2020

One thing that is not typically top-of-mind during the quarantine is sustainability, even though sustainability could mean the difference between success and failure. Keep in mind, sustainability has three elements: social, environmental, and economic. In light of everything else, it doesn’t seem like a priority.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sustainability is a concept that has gained popularity everywhere, including in the restaurant industry. When it comes to food trucks, a lack of sustainability can give rise to multiple problems. Setting up a sustainable food truck is, therefore, a new concept. . 7 Ways To Set Up A Sustainable Food Truck.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumers are prioritizing sustainability when it comes to dining choices, driving a trend for going green in the restaurant industry. Concerned about climate change and the environment, these consumers are increasingly spending their dining dollars with restaurants demonstrating sustainability initiatives.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. To address this problem, some coffee businesses are opting for more sustainable approaches to waste management, including circular economy models. I spoke with two coffee sustainability experts to find out more. And is it achievable?

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Heating and cooling, refrigeration, and cooking equipment are the biggest energy users, followed by lighting. More Energy Guzzlers Cooking equipment is just one facet of restaurant energy use. Budderfly also installed a new HVAC system at one location and made other equipment upgrades that have cut his energy use by 20 percent.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 21, 2023

It’s hard to ignore the impact that demand for more sustainable coffee is having on the wider industry. Much of the focus on sustainability is with coffee production and export. One of the most prominent is investing in more energy-efficient and sustainable equipment – such as carbon-neutral espresso machines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The restaurant industry has recognized the need for innovative packaging solutions to meet growing consumer demand and contribute towards sustainability targets. Restaurants that opt for more sustainable packaging materials can save money and significantly reduce waste and environmental impact.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 9, 2023

In recent years, it’s become increasingly important for roasters to focus on sustainability – in terms of sourcing traceable and ethical coffee, as well as their environmental impact. Sustainability issues in coffee roasting. However, in order to do so, roasters need access to specialist equipment.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 13, 2022

Both home and commercial espresso machines share a growing focus on sustainability, build quality, and usability. Filippo Mazzoni is the Coffee Equipment Manager at Gruppo Cimbali. In response, coffee brands (including equipment manufacturers) have started to look inwards at their sustainability and social responsibility efforts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Cross-contamination at a restaurant refers to the transmission of germs or other hazardous microorganisms from food, equipment, or humans to food. Intelligent packaging allows restaurant owners to charge premium amount for well packaged meal, as consumers believe that sustainable packaging has a higher perceived value.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 19, 2023

Thousands of people attend the expo every year, including roasters, producers, coffee equipment manufacturers, baristas, and coffee business owners. This features a broad range of producers and co-operatives, roasters, importers and exporters, coffee shops, coffee equipment manufacturers, and more.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 23, 2023

Firstly, you want to protect your espresso machine and equipment from corrosion or the build-up of limescale, which reduces efficiency. In terms of protecting equipment from corrosion and limescale, higher levels of minerals and compounds in water can leave chalky deposits – especially in espresso machine pipes and boilers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I t’s no secret that the key to sustainability in restaurants is managing limited resources and keeping your operations clean and safe. The bottom line: clarity around sustainability, food preparation and safety is essential. As consumers demand more transparency about sustainability, turn your operations into an advantage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Across the restaurant industry, it’s no secret that expectations for service, sustainability, and satisfaction are higher than ever. Implementing sustainable hygiene practices—like using wipers made from recycled materials or controlled dispensers that reduce waste—reinforces your dedication to helping the planet.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 28, 2023

This includes the efficiency of the equipment they use. Moreover, given that demand for sustainable coffee is only growing, it’s vital that roasters pay closer attention to their environmental impact. Some roasters also come equipped with more than one heat recirculation system, which can provide a number of benefits.

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Focus POS

JANUARY 16, 2020

They are highly niche, localized individuals that sustain higher engagement rates than their macro-influencer counterparts. Ways Gen Zs look for places that align with their philosophies include: Menu options that are health-conscious and help to sustain the environment. Sustainable food waste management. Micro-influencers.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Mark Zhou is the founder of MTPak Coffee – a sustainable coffee packaging manufacturer. A growing focus on sustainability. Alongside the rise in demand for brands which offer coffee in “eye-catching” packaging, we’ve also seen more of a focus on sustainability as far as consumer behaviour is concerned.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Recycle and compost. California has just launched a food waste recycling program, the largest of its kind in the US.

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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JANUARY 26, 2017

Until 2016, commercial organic recycling was limited to the dedicated few. If you produce 4 cubic yards* (the size of a standard commercial bin, not the smaller ‘cart’) or more of organic waste per week, you must separate and recycle that waste. Composting can be considered a form of recycling. What do I need to do?

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

And for established eateries, ghost kitchens enable them to take full advantage of the boom in delivery orders without creating permanent changes to their business including rent,staff, equipment and so on. Costs are usually dependent on the space, special equipment and duration of agreement. 4 Leading Ghost Kitchens Compared.

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The Rail

MARCH 22, 2024

However, with the growing focus on sustainability and green initiatives, restaurants are increasingly looking for ways to become more energy-efficient. An audit can help identify outdated equipment that is consuming more resources than necessary. Transitioning to daily sustainable practices is a long-term win for proprietors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

And as COVID spread, it came became increasingly clear that addressing the larger system that prevents packaging from being properly managed and recycled was a more practical and flexible way to manage bags that were designed to be recycled rather than banning them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

percent of the leftover food is recycled, 1.4 In an era of rapid urbanization and population growth, waste management is critical for sustainable, healthy, and inclusive cities. The circular economy is a model of production and consumption involving the reuse or recycling of materials to its fullest life cycle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

Some top trends include a rise in the prominence of mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, demand for sustainable practices, and the addition of CBD drinks to menus across the country. Sustainability. Low or No-Alcohol Drinks. Environmentally friendly practices have more impact on your bottom line than you think. Even better?

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Dalla Corte launches PlaNet social responsibility and environmental sustainability programme. The Italian coffee equipment manufacturer received carbon neutral certifications for the Dalla Corte XT and Zero espresso machines, with emissions offset through the Ntakata Mountains project.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

However, it can be easy to underestimate the infrastructure, knowledge, and equipment you need to manufacture and fill coffee capsules. You may also like our article on whether coffee capsules can be sustainable. Manufacturing coffee pods is a thorough and complex process which requires specialist commercial equipment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Driven by consumer demands and rising regulatory measures, the HoReCa sector must face the music and improve its sustainability credentials or risk falling behind. That’s why the emergence of several sustainable technologies couldn’t have come at a better time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

If catering companies want to keep up with consumer trends, they must start focussing on sustainably and how their products can support social change. By 2025, McDonald’s plans to recycle guest packaging in 100 percent of its restaurants. The equipment they use is a huge part of this. Dietary Inclusive Changes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

It has prompted them to look for food products that are packaged using sustainable raw materials, such as paperboard. Since paperboard-based food packaging items are highly recyclable, they can be reused for a long time, thereby reducing wastage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Here are some of the most readily available straw alternatives that restaurants can consider: Glass : The majority of glass straws are actually made of shatter-resistant borosilicate but are still reusable and recyclable. Consumers can build upon that idea by offering their own multi-use cups and receiving that same discount.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As technological change becomes more and more frequent in the coffee industry, we are seeing more roasters invest in modern equipment, including machines which can use advanced roasting software. This could include machines with heat transfer or automation systems, as well as equipment which uses smart technology to support the roaster.”.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 20, 2022

Bellwether Coffee releases 2021 sustainability report. The 9th annual three-day event is running alongside the 9th International Café & Bakery Equipment, Supplies & Technology Exhibition and the 8th International Sweets, Desserts & Bakery Exhibition. Volcafe partners with sustainable consulting service dss?

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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. Fresh, local, sustainable, ethical and seasonal will continue to be in fashion and shape most good menus we peruse.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2020

In the 1990’s, key players in the rendering industry began producing biofuel from recycled animal fats and cooking oils on a commercial scale. “The thieves are difficult to deter,” says Frank Scoggins, security manager for a leading UCO recycling company. million worth of used cooking oil.

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Foodable

JANUARY 25, 2022

Hoell had a career in cardiac surgery first on the clinical side and then started selling the equipment in Hawaii. Hoell got involved with Surfrider Foundation’s program called Ocean Friendly Restaurants where they helped restaurants transition to more sustainable practices.

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