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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2017, a US Foods study revealed that nearly 30 percent of food delivery drivers taste the food they’re responsible for delivering, sparking an evolution in packaging design to tamper-proof takeout. The bigger trend we expect will continue to grow beyond the pandemic is tamper-proof packaging.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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The sweepstakes, featuring a grand prize of $10,000 worth of state-of-the-art tech equipment for an ordering and payment system, and $1,500 worth of carryout packaging, can be found at www.smithfieldgood2go.com. billion valuation in 2017. Before the coronavirus affected the way U.S. and across the world,” said Dr Brooks.

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How to Engage Your Employees in Sustainability

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In creating strategies for a recycling and food waste plan, ask them how they would put that into practice. “10 percent energy reduction compared to 2017 by the end of 2020” or “95 percent correct recycling by July compared to the 55 percent of 2018.”

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Skip the Straw: How Restaurants Can Make an Impact

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A group of Whitehall Middle School students known as “The Coral Keepers” founded National Skip the Straw Day in 2017 under the guidance of their advisor, Susan Tate. At current rates of production, plastic pollution in the ocean will outweigh fish pound-for-pound by 2050. The intention behind National Skip the Straw Day on Feb.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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

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The guest packaging will be tested in 51 of our company-owned restaurants in Miami and utilizes alternative materials, such as Frypods® made with renewable unbleached virgin paperboard; cutlery made with cPLA, a plant-based plastic; and napkins made with 100 percent recycled fiber. Away From Home, Kraft Heinz.

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Coffee News Recap, 29 Apr: Nespresso becomes B Corp, PRF Colombia announces scholarship programme & other stories

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The US division of the Italian coffee equipment manufacturer debuted at the Specialty Expo in Boston. The Dalla Corte USA range includes the Mina, Evo2, and Zero Barista espresso machines, as well as grinders and other coffee equipment. Pérez also placed third in 2020, 13th in 2019, 4th in 2018, and 23rd in 2017. Mon, 25 Apr.

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