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The New Order: Five Important Focus Areas for Greener Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Throughout the paused activity of 2020 and 2021, people everywhere were reminded of the delicate ecosystem that exists between individuals and their communities, as well as between people and their planet. Luckily, a commitment to more sustainable operations can coexist with healthy profits, and even growing margins.

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Coffee News Recap, 12 Aug: Coffee leaf extract could inhibit Covid-19 infection, Intelligentsia employees vote to unionise & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

K Cup consumers could receive reimbursements over recyclability settlement. was accused of labelling K Cups as recyclable when many were not widely available for recycling in the US. case, K Cup customers are eligible for a reimbursement if they purchased the pods labelled as recyclable between 8 June 2016 and 8 August 2022.

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Hot Restaurant Menu Trends for 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Off-premises traffic will remain high in the coming year, with operators are trying new options to provide the best off-premises experience for their customers, and provide it sustainably. From reusable and recyclable packaging to zero-waste options, restaurants are continuing to prioritize sustainable initiatives.

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Coffee News Recap, 25 Mar: World of Coffee 2022 moves to Milan, Nespresso files lawsuit against Peet’s & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

In early 2021, Cajary Majlis joined the DMCC Coffee Centre to export coffee from Mutombo’s home country of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Dubai. South Korea’s coffee imports increase 24% in 2021. Brazil’s 2022/23 coffee production figures estimated to increase by 8% on 2021/22 harvest. Wed, 23 Mar.

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Setting Up A Sustainable Food Truck In 2021

The Restaurant Times

Going green means entirely changing your food truck operations to being environmentally friendly. You can use recyclable materials like paper to create cups, containers, straws, cutlery, and even carry bags. The post Setting Up A Sustainable Food Truck In 2021 appeared first on The Restaurant Times. Use Eco-friendly Equipment.

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Coffee News Recap, 1 Apr: Research finds coffee may increase life expectancy, ICO supports producer living wage programme & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Italy initially submitted an application in 2021, but this was denied as two different agencies filed simultaneously. The vote in April 2021 resulted in a 99-99 tie, but after an initial review from the NLRB, the vote was declared 106-99 in favour of unionising. Scottish roaster Cairngorm Coffee appoints new operations director.

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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

Modern Restaurant Management

As we venture further into 2021, here are the trends from the COVID era we believe are here to stay: Food Safety Will Remain Consumers’ Top Concern. As the pandemic spread, one of the biggest deterrents from people frequenting their favorite restaurants was concern of exposure to the COVID-19 virus.