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MRM Franchise Feed: Randy’s Donuts Plans Rise and Burger King Makes Sustainable Commitment

Modern Restaurant Management

Mark Kelegian and his family purchased Randy’s Donuts in 2015. ” Understanding that sustainability requires partnership throughout the supply chain, Burger King are partnering with The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz to bring these initiatives to life. .

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Trash or Treasure? Used Cooking Oil’s Golden Allure Isn’t Just About its Color

Modern Restaurant Management

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. But there’s always a downside.

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Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market

Perfect Daily Grind

But as demand for more sustainable products in the coffee industry increases, the number of alternatives for plastic capsules is also rising. You may also like our article on whether coffee capsules can be sustainable. This has been the main driving force behind the emerging sustainable pods market.

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What’s the difference between plastic and metal coffee pods?

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And which is more sustainable? Recyclability & sustainability. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. Figures from the European Aluminium Association estimate that in 2015, the aluminium can recycling rate for Europe was over 76%. 7 plastics.

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How to Meet The Needs of Today’s Coffee Shop Customer

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Nielsen’s 2015 Global Health & Wellness Survey , based on a poll of over 30,000 people from Generation Z through to baby boomers, suggests that 88% will pay more for healthier options. Sustainability Is in The Spotlight. Sustainability was on everyone’s lips in 2019, and 2020 is no exception. Credit: Nicole Motteux.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Hottovy, consumer equity strategist at Morningstar., "Easterbrook, who left McDonald's "following the Board's determination that he violated company policy and demonstrated poor judgment involving a recent consensual relationship with an employee", had been instrumental in the company's turnaround efforts since 2015.

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Coffee News Recap, 2 Dec: World AeroPress Championship Finals take place in Vancouver BC, Canada, two Peet’s Coffee California locations vote to unionise & other stories

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European Union set to enforce new sustainable packaging regulations for single-use products which includes coffee capsules. Companies will also be required to publish detailed information on their sustainability practices, including coffee brands. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 28 Nov. Wed, 30 Nov. Tims China reports 67.9%

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