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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Environmental Consciousness – Consumer awareness and desire for more sustainable options is encouraging upcycling and waste reduction efforts that are good for business and good for the planet. Allergen awareness is driving demand for alternatives in many food and beverage categories making more options available for consumers.

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Ensuring Food Security through Sustainable and Cost-Effective Practices

Culinary Digital

Global agriculture wastes over 28% of its products, according to reports. World hunger, climate change, economic insecurity, and increasing stress on limited resources are all caused by food loss and waste. Poor inventory visibility across multiple locations results in food waste when transferring it to another site in need.

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How to Reduce Your Restaurant’s Carbon Footprint with Plant-Based Plastics

The Rail

In the food industry, a great deal of unnecessary waste can be caused by single-use plastics, such as cups, cutlery, food packaging, and more. With so much focus on sustainability, allergen-free foods and more, all businesses in the food sector must prioritize eco-friendly values to retain consumer respect and trust,” Grelle said.

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