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Understanding the growth of coffee events in China

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Shanghai Lujiazui Coffee Festival was established in 2016 with only 24 coffee brands exhibiting in its first event. ” in Mandarin) was present in no small part at Lujiazui this year, showcasing its cups, tables, and seats, all of which are manufactured from used coffee pucks and recycled plastics.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

These may include additional cleaning measures like sanitizing between seatings, contactless payment, social distancing via spacing tables, and employees wearing masks. billion dollars in 2016 and experienced a staggering 300 percent surge to a $4.65 Before the coronavirus affected the way U.S. billion valuation in 2017.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

Modern Restaurant Management

Dunkin’ is also on track to fully transition to new, recyclable hot coffee cup lids in all of its U.S. The company is also on track to be fully transitioned to recyclable hot coffee cup lids in its U.S. The new lids are made of #5 polypropylene that can be recycled in cities and towns that offer #5 recycling.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

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According to OpenTable, the time that a restaurant expects a table to be occupied can vary from 45 minutes to four hours making it difficult for floor managers to optimize their seating. Informing stakeholders of the food waste reduction recognition programs currently available at each respective agency.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Their commitment has resulted in an average of 30 to 60 new restaurant openings each year since 2016, and a pipeline of more than 500 units committed to be developed in the coming years. The growth has been fueled by the dozens of existing franchisees that continue to reinvest and grow with the brand. Away From Home, Kraft Heinz.

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The Immense Human Cost of Keeping Thailand’s Palm Oil Flowing

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For Chai and Usa, after nearly 30 years together scraping by on manual labor jobs and sorting through recyclables for pocket change, operating a tiny general store and having 10 rai (about 4 acres) to call their own felt like a small miracle. Palm tree jungles and the mountains of Surat Thani Province in southern Thailand.