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Plant Based Protein Adds Innovation, Sustainability and Profits to Restaurant Menus

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Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Among Buyers Edge Platform customers, restaurants had just 9 different meat alternative products to choose from in 2017 (basically it was burgers or bust). Variety is the Spice of Life. from $62 a case to $99 a case.

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Is specialty coffee culture dominated by the US?

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When we think of innovation in specialty coffee, many of the countries that first come to mind are often Scandinavian – and rightly so. Places like Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the US have all become pioneering forces in specialty coffee – and continue to drive innovation in the sector.

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How did oat milk get so popular?

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Its origins date back to the early 1990s, when Swedish food scientist Rickard Öste invented the drink while conducting research on lactose intolerance and sustainable food production. Alongside sustainability concerns, the growing number of people following a vegan diet has helped oat milk become more popular.

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Touring the Douro Valley with the Symington Port Family

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But he’s also a innovative leader in the modern port trade. Rupert is now laser-focused on quality of the company’s brands and innovation for the 21st century port industry. Innovation from the Symingtons. A sustainable future. Rupert Symington knows port. Photo credit: Deborah Grossman.

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

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We look forward to continuing to innovate and find ways to make ordering plant-based at Taco Bell even more accessible at a great value,” said Taco Bell Corp Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews. We have long been a haven for vegans and vegetarians, who replace meat for beans on almost any of our menu items.

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WINE PARIS 2020 — THE SECOND ANNUAL TRADE EVENT IS POISED FOR INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS

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The Creative Day will spotlight new grape varieties, winemaking innovation and initiatives to mitigate the effects of climate change. - “MAKING OUR FUTURE WONDERFUL” Highlighting Eco-friendly Initiatives and the Rise of Sustainability. To date, Europe is a leader in sustainability with 30 certifications out of 54 worldwide.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

percent growth over the fourth quarter of 2017. Given the traffic challenges facing the industry, stronger and sustained long-term sales growth is really not an option,” said Fernandez. percent since Q3 of 2017. Same-store sales growth during Q4 shows restaurant sales decreased by -0.1 percentage points over Q3.

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