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3 Simple Ways Restaurants Can Reduce Food Waste this Holiday Season

Xtra Chef

The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The Issue of Food Waste in the Restaurant Industry. Food waste in the restaurant industry is real. million tons of food waste annually.

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July/August 2020 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

California Requires Quick Service Restaurants to Make Composting Bins Available : On July 1, a California law, requiring restaurants, malls and other businesses to make composting and recycling bins accessible to customers officially went into effect. FDA Resumes Domestic Inspections : On July 10, the U.S.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

From beer made from rejected cereal pieces to containers made from organic mushroom waste, food waste will lead the way for more sustainable consumption and innovation. We find that in nearly three-quarters of countries in the index, less than 10 percent of agricultural land is equipped for irrigation. Global Food Security.

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The Top 10 U.S. Food Vendors: Do you know everything you should about your restaurant food vendors?

Marketman

to be certified for their sustainable agriculture and food handling processes. . From fuel usage and energy efficiency to reducing, reusing and recycling, DOT Transportation has made great strides in their sustainability efforts. Using electronic transactions to eliminate paper waste, and leveraging renewable energy sources.

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The Top 10 U.S. Food Vendors: Do you know everything you should about your restaurant food vendors?

Marketman

to be certified for their sustainable agriculture and food handling processes. . From fuel usage and energy efficiency to reducing, reusing and recycling, DOT Transportation has made great strides in their sustainability efforts. Using electronic transactions to eliminate paper waste, and leveraging renewable energy sources.

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5 Ways Your Restaurant Can Go Green While Saving Money

Harbor Touch

Restaurant owners are always looking for ways to save money and cut down on waste. Here are five ways you can recycle, increase sustainability, and save money all at the same time. So reducing food and cooking waste in your restaurant will help the planet in a meaningful way. Why should restaurants go green?

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

To eliminate waste, I always make pickles or fermentations with excess vegetables and dry cure meats for our charcuterie program to utilize any excess proteins. We use recyclable packaging and keep takeout packaging products to the minimum. It’s not just food, but also the supply chain.