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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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THE 2021 CHEF SKILL SET

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Such is the case in 2021. So here is the good news: there will be ample opportunities in 2021 and beyond for chefs, cooks, managers, and service staff who recognize the immediacy of the challenge and the new skill set that will be required of successful players and leaders in the field.

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2021: A Year of Navigating Shortages

Modern Restaurant Management

To help operators move forward, let’s take a look at some of the challenges the industry has experienced in 2021 and how they can come out on top in 2022 and beyond. This leads to the question: When will we see a light at the end of the supply chain tunnel and what can operators do to prepare for the future ahead? Labor Shortages.

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Kimpton’s 2021 Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

Comfort food, outdoor dining, Riesling and streamlined menus were top trends for 2020, according to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ' seventh annual Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2021. Culinary: 2021 Predictions. People will also prefer locally sourced foods that represent the area of the restaurant.

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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. ” Attracting New Diners.

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Social Marketing: Insights from Meta’s Restaurant Summit

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Kantar ran 5 LIFT ROI studies for US, Canada, Germany, France, and Thailand markets, analyzing campaigns and creatives aired in calendar Years 2021-2023: 56,984 creatives, 1,295 campaigns and 13.1 Using AI-enabled tools and showing authenticity in creative are great pathways to building a loyal following of foodies. Meta Study, June 2024.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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Sales velocity is now -5 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -3 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -7 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -7 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -4 percent vs April 10, 2021. California. ” State of Payments.

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