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The Rise of Sustainable Food Sourcing: Considerations for Seafood Restaurateurs

Modern Restaurant Management

From re-stocking wild populations, reducing overfishing, and creating alternative fuel sources, to creating green jobs, conserving natural biodiversity, and reducing environmental disturbance. Sustainable Food Sourcing Is Worth the Effort. Sourcing seafood sustainably takes a bit more work but is worth it. Source Responsibly.

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What Food Supply Chain News Means to You and Your Restaurant

Cheetah

Chef Nate Lopez earned his culinary degree from the California Culinary Academy and also his degree in Nutritional Science from San Francisco State University and a Six Sigma certification focused on improving menus and operational efficiencies in restaurants. Chef Nate joined Cheetah in 2019 as part of our Procurement Team.

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"Just Because" Celebrations!

The Wine Knitter

In 2009, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG and Asolo Prosecco DOCG certification was issued. The grapes for Prosecco Rosé must be sourced from a specific geographic area that has passed the Italian Government’s quality requirements. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions.

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COVID-19 Fuels Growth in Organic Food Options

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the Organic Trade Association , organic food products accounted for 90 percent of a $55B organic product industry in 2019. Sourcing organic produce and ingredients will be difficult, especially if you are seeking an all-organic concept. In 2010 the organic food sector reached $5B. Stay True to The Mission.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Del Taco was recognized for adding multiple Beyond Meat items to its menu in 2019 and for heavily advertising these offerings to meat-lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Just a few months after Burger King’s successful Impossible Whopper launch in August 2019, the restaurant chain added the Impossible Whopper Jr. to its menu.

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How the Pandemic Broadened My Horizons as a Diner

EATER

Last month, I joined a waiting list to have some fried chicken delivered to my door, which is something that would not have crossed my mind in 2019. An olive oil company was so frustrated by the rampant fraud in the industry that it created its own 33-point quality certification program … that it won’t let anyone else participate in.

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MRM Plant-Based: Cauliflower Tortillas, Teese and Pork from Plants

Modern Restaurant Management

Impossible Pork is designed to be eligible for kosher and halal certification if produced in a kosher- or halal-certified plant. In 2019, Burger King restaurants rolled out the plant-based Impossible™ Whopper® sandwich nationwide following a successful test in St. Louis and six other markets across the U.S.