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An Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Reduce Restaurant Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Food waste generated by restaurants has long been an expensive and environmentally harmful problem. Now, there are solutions to change this that actually turn the waste into a resource that doesn't just benefit the environment, but the restaurants themselves. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance stated in a report that only 14.3

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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

Perfect Daily Grind

Essentially, this model encourages the continued use of resources for as long as possible, with the goal of reducing waste production. When carried out properly in the long term, this can reduce waste and create a more mindful approach to consumption. A large part of this revolves around the concept of a circular economy. And with 10.88

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“Restaurateurs and chefs will need to continue to innovate in order to increase margins on takeout and delivery, but they can count on people visiting in-person instead of just virtually as restrictions subside.” Convenience is key when it comes to technological innovations, especially when appealing to younger audiences.

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Say goodbye to gas: Induction gives restaurant chefs more control (it’s also safer and greener!)

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In Europe, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark have set targets to phase out gas by 2050. It’ll be up to the next generation of restaurateurs and chefs to break the spell and bring the industry into a cleaner, safer era—with a little help from an innovative appliance: Induction cooktops. You won’t be alone.

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Can coffee shops make carbon-neutral espresso?

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From producers to roasters to coffee shop owners, more and more industry professionals are looking for new and innovative ways to reduce their environmental footprint. To find out more, I spoke to Francesco Bolasco, Products and Innovation Project Manager at Dalla Corte. Read on for more of his insight. What is carbon-neutral coffee?

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

“We will continue to create innovative products and further our go-to-market approach to ensure merchants nationwide have access to the tools they need to run their businesses. By encouraging diners to book and pay in advance, restaurants can better manage food waste, curb no shows and drive much needed revenue. GoTab, Inc.

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As Temperatures Rise, Bakers Are Feeling the Burn

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I’m sure rising temperatures result in tons of product waste.” Still, “we are now expecting that to reach net zero by 2050, [so] every baker in the world is going to be not just a bread maker, but also an expert in climate change,” Whitman adds. But it’s too small as a chunk of the total,” says Whitman.