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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. 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. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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How To Start A Waste-Free Restaurant In The USA

The Restaurant Times

Globally, food waste generates 4.4 This is one of the reasons why food waste has been gaining momentum over the past few years. In the US, food waste and related packaging account for almost 45% of the material that goes into landfills. Step-by-step Guide For Starting A Waste-Free Restaurant In The US.

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Organic Waste Recycling for Foodservice: What You Need To Know

Sustainability Beyond the Plate

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. When people differentiate between these two terms, they could be talking about other non-food organic waste streams like landscaping waste and cow manure.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Additionally, turnover rates for restaurant employees and managers continue to be at all-time highs. It seems the industry has reached its ceiling in terms of hourly employee turnover and is now moderating. Go with a Restaurant Gift Card.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

Also, in today's Covid challenged environment, Citrus safeguards both employees and customers by completely eliminating contact, enabling businesses to thrive, providing a safe pickup experience for all. By encouraging diners to book and pay in advance, restaurants can better manage food waste, curb no shows and drive much needed revenue.

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Stone Barns Claims It’s Fixing Agriculture. Former Employees Say the Farm Was Plagued by Dysfunction.

EATER

Former apprentices and employees say they faced working conditions they considered unsafe, while numerous former livestock employees describe what they view as unnecessary animal suffering within Stone Barns’ holistic land management system. The farm is run by Jack Algiere, who was hired as the center’s first employee in 2003.

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

Modern Restaurant Management

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Minimizing food waste will continue to be a focus in 2020.

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