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Five Reasons Restaurants Are Upgrading Tech in 2021

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Modern inventory technology keeps food costs under control as you monitor waste and spoilage. Innovative labor management technology lets managers quickly make and approve schedules, and employees can manage schedules online without any of the potential mix-ups that come with traditional schedule building.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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This zero waste cooking technique will also allow chefs and bartenders to creatively repurpose leftover produce and give it new life. Expect to see functional plants like burdock, angelica, and osha root popping up more frequently, adding a fresh, innovative twist to dishes.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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Uncovering consumer confidence and preferences in an ever-shifting market as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Restaurants Canada is shining a light on what restaurateurs and chefs can expect with the release of the 2021 Discerning Diner Report. Sales velocity is now -1 percent vs August 28, 2021. ” Supporting Local.

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Six Trends Expected to Impact Foodservice in 2022

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Issues identified of increasing importance include reducing food waste, ethical sourcing and social justice. Innovative Takes on Classic Comfort Food : While comfort food will continue to be in high demand, many customers would like to see innovative new versions of classic dishes. 2021 Midyear U.S.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Enhancing Operational Visibility in Ghost Kitchens

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According to a 2021 survey of restaurant owners , 87 percent of respondents either somewhat or strongly agreed that implementing new technology has been critical for the survival of their business during the pandemic. Better food waste management. By using the IoT, you can reduce food waste by approximately 1%-4%.

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Winnowing Away at Food Waste and Epic Generosity

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Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year.

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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

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Innovation is needed in several areas, including: Staff management. According to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Mid-Year Update , more than 3 in 4 restaurant operators struggle with recruitment and retention, despite an increase in employment. Kitchen operations. Dining room procedures. Reservation processing.