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Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

The Restaurant Group

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. In fact, seven of the top twenty trends listed by the chefs related in some way to sustainable and environmentally sound practices.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. percent between 2015 and 2018, compared with a 2.5

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Coupled with the fact that December of 2018 was strong in terms of same-store sales thus presenting a challenging comparison, December of 2019 was projected to be weak regardless of holiday shifts.” percent in 2018). percentage points compared with the growth recorded for 2018. percent since Q3 of 2017.

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The Vegan Revolution: Celebrities Behind Vegan Brands

Modern Restaurant Management

The number of vegans in the UK quadrupled between 2016 and 2018, and last year there were 600,000 recorded vegans. But there’s also another contributing factor at play which is helping shape the vegan market: celebrity influence. Now, the options are limitless, with jackfruit burgers and vegan sausage rolls.

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Another Tasty Visit to Alentejo

The Wine Knitter

Photo courtesy of Esporão Today, my attention is directed to the Sustainability Program (WASP, Wines of Alentejo Sustainable Program) and five wines from producers who are active members in this program. The wines produced here come in a range of styles, influenced by the diversity of the climate and soil.

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How has technology changed in the coffee industry over the last few years?

Perfect Daily Grind

How can technology improve sustainability? Alongside increasing efficiency and consistency, there is also a consensus that technological change can also pave the way for improved sustainability in the industry. Between 2018 and 2020, the use of QR codes in the US increased by 94%. and Ed add. “By

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Top 5 Hospitality Trends for your Business — the Inside Scoop

Kounta

Trend 2: Green goes mainstream — zero waste movement will influence dining habits. Consumers are growing increasingly conscious of sustainability. The modern zero waste movement will no longer speak to a select few but impact and influence the masses. The other key area of this trend is the extent of its influence.