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

Perfect Daily Grind

While COVID-19 will no doubt affect 2020’s sales figures, many countries are starting to ease their lockdown restrictions, which could see the industry experiencing growth in the second half of the year. Sustainability Is in The Spotlight. Sustainability was on everyone’s lips in 2019, and 2020 is no exception.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Since every part of Ono’s assembly process is monitored by hundreds of sensors to ensure there is no spillage, cross-contamination, or inconsistencies; customers with dietary restrictions, allergies, or simply specific preferences no longer have to worry that their blend might include ingredients it shouldn’t.

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10 Alternative Foodservice Formats Impacting the Restaurant Industry

Aaron Allen & Associates

billion new visits and more than $10 billion in 2016, and 58% of consumers say that a grab-and-go or prepackaged food option would be appealing in retail/grocery stores 8. Chipotle, for instance, launched an accelerator in August 2018 to support food-focused ventures centered on innovation in agricultural technology or sustainability.

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Austin Breweries Serving up the Best Craft Beer

Restaurant Clicks

They believe in sustainable farming and brewing, and use many of the crops they grow on the farm in their beer and kitchen. The menu has vegetarian and vegan options to accommodate a wide range of dietary restrictions. This small brewery features sustainable brewing practices and a focus on environmental support.

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Immigrant-Led Food Startups Face an Uphill Battle in the Pandemic

EATER

Bhalla and his wife Anu launched Meal Mantra brand curries in 2016, and they had just begun ramping up production when the coronavirus hit. For the past 15 years, La Cocina has helped low-income women and immigrants create financially sustainable culinary food businesses. And meetings are hard to arrange during a global pandemic.

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MRM Plant-Based: Trends in Meatless and Copper Branch Expands in Time for Veganuary

Modern Restaurant Management

Menus are accommodating dietary preferences and identities, as well as taking various cultures into consideration, and even creating entire vegan menus. In 2016, there were only four companies operating in the space. Some trends the industry is seeing include: To Infinity & Beyond…MEATS. “Mrs.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

From beer made from rejected cereal pieces to containers made from organic mushroom waste, food waste will lead the way for more sustainable consumption and innovation. Tomorrow's conscious consumers will be looking for eco-friendly packaging and products, while also seeking guidance on how to make their diets more sustainable.”

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