Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Now is the time to also consider sustainability and how to minimize the environmental impact of commercial restrooms. Best Practices for Sustainable Restrooms. To responsibly maintain restrooms, the first step is to understand the difference between eco-friendly and sustainable. Act Now to Make a Positive Change.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2024

While significant investment has poured into the sector, few technologies have proven to be sustainable businesses. In 2025, we’ll see increased consolidation as operators demand streamlined solutions and a single source of truth. Fewer Restaurant Technology Companies Ahead The restaurant tech industry is overdue for a shakeup.

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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

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue for restaurants and the world. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. One of the penultimate responsibilities as a professional chef is learning to work sustainably. Lisa Dahl, Chef and Restaurateur, Dahl Restaurant Group.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

Consumer priorities have also shifted, with greater demand for transparency, sustainability, and authenticity. Shoppers now care about the story behind their food, from sourcing to environmental impact, and value-driven branding has become essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2024

Denver-based chef Justin Cucci has long been a champion for sustainability at his farm-to table eateries. To date, he has opened six restaurants and venues, turning a former mortuary, gas station and brothel all into restaurants with globally inspired locally sourced menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Sustainability Takes Center Stage Sustainability is no longer an optional value—it’s a demand from environmentally conscious consumers. In 2025, expect to see more restaurants and bars adopting eco-friendly practices, such as reducing food waste, sourcing locally, and using energy-efficient equipment.

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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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The Rail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor Sustainability has become crucial to the success of restaurants. Today, we will explore the advantages of organic products and Paleo pantry essentials to show you how to source these ingredients to foster a greener dining experience. The first step toward sustainability is choosing organic ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand. Restaurant managers must ensure that their suppliers’ sources are trustworthy, and their products are high-quality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2025

This generation prioritizes social responsibility over traditional brand loyalty and gravitates toward integrity, sustainability, and values-driven experiences. ” By openly communicating these standards and staying true to them, restaurants can build trust with a generation that demands integrity in food sourcing and preparation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Cocktail/Beverage Trends Ingredients on the Rise Super Juice Acid correction is a technique that allows bartenders to sustainably mimic flavors not locally available, such as using acid-corrected local citruses in Roatán in the Caribbean to replace lemons in cocktails.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2025

Diversifying Suppliers : Establishing relationships with multiple suppliers across different regions can reduce dependence on any single source, mitigating the impact of localized outbreaks. Invest in Cage-Free Infrastructure While transitioning to cage-free systems is costly, it is a necessary step for long-term industry sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2022

This change will directly contribute to the coffee chain’s 2030 sustainability goals to conserve water usage by 50 percent and achieve carbon neutral green coffee. Too often we let outdated thinking prevent rapid progress: we assume that if something is better or more sustainable, it must cost more and take longer to gain traction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

There are two key reasons for moving to more sustainable gastronomy: one is because climate change is threatening our very food supply, and the other is that how we are currently producing food is contributing to climate change. What Is Sustainable Gastronomy and Why Is it Important? Designing a Sustainable Menu. Serving Up.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2023

Restaurant owners can lessen the carbon footprint of their kitchens through practical cut-backs such as eliminating single-use plastics, repurposing ingredients to limit food waste and partnering with local sustainable food suppliers. There are several tools out there that can help determine what makes a material sustainable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

But it also fast-tracked the adoption of technology and AI, setting small businesses up for smarter, more sustainable growth moving forward. – Iliana de la Vega, Chef and Owner of El Naranjo Nothing about operating and sustaining a profitable restaurant during COVID was easy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

You’re unlikely to eliminate all your sources of overuse immediately. Sustainability is measured by looking at a number of areas throughout a business. Remember that there’s a journey to zero waste and that taking careful steps along the path can help make your efforts more substantial and sustainable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What’s not commonly known is that used cooking oil can be transformed into renewable plastics and lower-emission renewable fuels, like renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), part of a growing list of useful products derived from recycled cooking oil and other renewable raw materials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This initiative was a multi-year effort that demanded extensive sourcing, innovation, and close collaboration with our culinary team and suppliers. Our burger buns are now completely seed-oil free, and we’ve reformulated or sourced alternatives for items like harissa paste to ensure we uphold the highest ingredient standards.

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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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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. She doesn’t have time to source alternatives, she said. Induction ovens are safer to use because there is no open flame.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Chickpea flour, for example, packs 20 grams of protein per cup , making it a favorite for diners seeking plant-based protein sources. Preserved Seafood : Preserved seafood is gaining traction, driven by Scandinavian simplicity and the desire for sustainable, nutrient-rich foods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. But it was the pivots in the pandemic that pointed us toward B.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2024

With 58 percent of consumers prioritizing sustainability when dining out, embracing sustainability within restaurant operations isn’t just a goal, but a strategy to attract and retain customers and boost revenue. The case for sustainable solutions Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. When restaurants use tech tools to enhance food traceability and transparency across the supply chain, it helps ensure better quality from source to shelf. Prioritize sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2025

One key focus is ingredient sourcing—securing reliable suppliers who can meet growing demand while maintaining quality is essential. Optimizing for Operational Efficiency Scaling a food business requires a shift in thinking from small-batch production to streamlined efficiency. Another critical area is production processes.

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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. What factors are fueling food-app fraud? The technology used to commit fraud is exponentially more advanced than it was just 10 years ago.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins. Below are five important areas of focus for restaurant and catering professionals who are re-imagining their operations for a newer, more sustainable normal. First Priority: Getting Smarter.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

What lessons can other restaurateurs take away about being more sustainable and energy friendly? For our menu, we offer garden-to-table dishes focusing on local, regional & sustainably sourced produce, seafood, meats, and poultry options. Are there any best practices or tips? What has the response been from guests?

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The Rail

JANUARY 21, 2025

In this article, we'll explore five practical ways AI helps restaurants reduce food waste by up to 30%, making sustainability an attainable goal for the industry. These tools identify common waste sources, such as over-trimmed produce or uneaten leftovers, enabling chefs to refine processes and reduce waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Chef Showcases – Consumers are hungry for culinary experiences curated by chefs.

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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. A simple switch in protein, if done correctly, is an easy and cost-efficient surrogate. Choose a Versatile Plant-Based Protein.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

service line because our menu consists of purposeful items, most of which are raw, natural, unprocessed, and simple foods that are sustainably sourced. Lower overhead, limited labor requirements, and a sustainable, stable supply chain. For example, Aloha Poke’s concept does not require staff to man a 30 ft.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

Consumers are being more intentional with their spending, and brands that deliver both quality and affordability are seeing sustained growth and expansion. Compared to previous years, there’s a stronger emphasis on getting the most for your money, whether through generous portions, premium ingredients, or combo deals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

Sustainable sourcing is one social responsibility initiative that resonates with Gen Z. They appreciate restaurants that source locally grown, organic food, as it supports local farmers and promotes sustainability. Reducing waste, whether food or packaging, is another initiative that appeals to them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

We were a sourcing and hiring platform for restaurants. Acquisition sources have shifted dramatically–mobile-first platforms like Jobget now proactively meet jobseekers where they are at the right time with the right opportunity, replacing the passive job board model.

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