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Touring the Douro Valley with the Symington Port Family

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In 2014, Wine spectator awarded Dow’s 2011 vintage port as “Wine of the year” in the “Top 100 Wines of the World.” A sustainable future. Since the mountainous Douro Valley region doesn’t have biodiversity of agricultural crops, the future of the port trade may depend on sustainable practices.

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Can coffee production in the Amazon be sustainable?

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Read on to learn more about sustainable coffee production in the Amazon. Coffee production and deforestation in the Amazon Firstly, it’s important to note that cutting down trees can be a form of sustainable forestry in some cases – especially when carried out on a small scale. Is coffee production in the Amazon sustainable?

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Warmer Temperatures Could Mean More Grapes for Midwest Winemakers — but Also More Bad Weather

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A devastating polar vortex in the winter of 2014-2015 decimated most of the Midwest’s vines , says Smith. Other grape growers, like Lefebvre, have tapped into creative techniques like focusing on sustainable grape-growing — practices that are environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically feasible.

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

Modern Restaurant Management

Expanding menu offerings to include JUST Egg further speaks to Sodexo’s commitment to quality ingredients, health, sustainability and addressing evolving consumer dietary preferences. “Sodexo’s Sustainable Diets Strategy in North America has resulted in a number of benefits and innovations for our clients and customers.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Sandy was promoted to Director of Information Technology in 2009, and in 2014 she was promoted to Vice President of Information Technology. She is now responsible for all aspects of technology across the Schostak family of companies and office. “We know that seismic changes continue to take place within the food and media industries.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. Dunkin' Sustainability.

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White Castle Flips for Flippy and Burma Bites

Modern Restaurant Management

All meals are equipped with an added layer of health and safety – with Flippy ROAR serving as a contactless, automated solution with NSF International certification, a trusted industry organization providing standard testing and registration for commercial foodservice equipment and nonfood compounds. In total, approximately 14,580 lbs.