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Marketplace Collection Laws Present Unique Challenges for the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2018, the United States Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Some of these marketplace collection laws were hastily enacted and state revenue agencies may still be issuing guidance, determining audit enforcement practices, and resolving practical implementation issues as they arise. Exclusions. Other Taxes and Fees.

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Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

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The EPA estimated that in 2018, the United States wasted 35.3 According to the food waste hierarchy pyramid, source reduction is the ‘best case scenario’ when it comes to food waste. Audit the waste stream and try to identify current trends and how much waste is actually being generated. million tons of food.

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Restaurants Save Money with the Right Recycling Practices 

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In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. Source Separation. Management commitment to “source separation”—i.e. Staff Training.

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

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According to research by The Good Food Institute, 30 percent of Americans are reducing their total meat consumption, and another 2018 Johns Hopkins study has found that 60 percent of Americans are reducing their consumption of at least one type of animal meat. trillion global meat industry and be worth $140 billion in the next decade.

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The Top 10 U.S. Food Vendors: Do you know everything you should about your restaurant food vendors?

Marketman

food vendors (2018 ranking) to give you the information you need. Using electronic transactions to eliminate paper waste, and leveraging renewable energy sources. Ethically sourcedSourcing practices and third-party certifications to ensure farmers receive sustainable livelihoods. Number 7: The Martin Brower Co.

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The Top 10 U.S. Food Vendors: Do you know everything you should about your restaurant food vendors?

Marketman

food vendors (2018 ranking) to give you the information you need. Using electronic transactions to eliminate paper waste, and leveraging renewable energy sources. Ethically sourcedSourcing practices and third-party certifications to ensure farmers receive sustainable livelihoods. Number 7: The Martin Brower Co.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

That August, the James Beard Awards announced an audit of policies and procedures, which was conducted by various stakeholders, including subcommittee members, the Awards committee, James Beard Foundation staff, and consulting firms specializing in equity, justice, sustainability, and awards protocols and processes.

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