article thumbnail

5 Ways AI Reduces Food Waste in Restaurants by 30%

The Rail

To battle this issue, AI systems forecast customer demand by analyzing historical sales data and seasonal trends. Enhancing Menu Engineering Some menu items contribute disproportionately to food waste due to low popularity or inefficient ingredient use.

Waste 182
article thumbnail

Emerging from COVID With a More Sustainable Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

Growing your produce is an especially great way to: Choose fruits and vegetables you want to feature on a menu. Offer seasonal items. But, when it comes to both front and back-of-house operations, there are things you can do to cut back on waste production, including: Setting up a recycling program. Avoid using pesticides.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Be Prepared: Cocktail and Beverage Trends for Events

Modern Restaurant Management

The National Restaurant Association found that almost half of consumers surveyed consider a restaurant’s sustainability efforts — such as recycling, donating food, or reducing food waste — when making the decision to spend money on a venue. CBD Drinks.

Events 474
article thumbnail

How Organic Ingredients Can Enhance Your Restaurant’s Sustainability Initiatives

The Rail

Waste Reduction Strategies Effective waste reduction strategies like composting and recycling can enhance sustainability. Implement recycling programs for packaging and non-organic waste to minimize environmental impact and promote a circular economy.

article thumbnail

Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Simplified Menus. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

2022 547
article thumbnail

MRM Plant-Based: Five Easy Ways To Increase Your Sales (Without Cauliflower Pizza)

Modern Restaurant Management

While it makes sense not to leave money on the table, it can be overwhelming, to have to come up with a whole new menu in an attempt to increase revenue and take advantage of this trend. Review your menu carefully and add a symbol that denotes all your plant-based/vegan dishes already available. Seasonality.

article thumbnail

Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. Working the season into the menus is another way to be mindful of the environment. Amy Brandwein, Chef Owner, Centrolina & Piccolina, Washington D.C.