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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

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Grocery Store Shortages Are Back. Here’s Why.

EATER

began paying attention to food supply chains in a new way. Once again, experts and food companies say that there is plenty of food in the country, but a bundle of factors along the supply chain appear to be preventing it from getting to shoppers. We don’t have a problem with farms producing enough food.

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How (and Why) to Forage for Ant Eggs in a Northeastern Thai Forest

EATER

Though the region is a huge agricultural powerhouse, it’s relatively poor and chronically underrated by city folk from Bangkok and Central Thailand, akin to the divide between coastal capitals and flyover states in the U.S. Most people think Isan food is humble, affordable, cheap,” he says. “I

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Restaurateurs Foresee Bright Future as Fine Dining Turns Vegan

Modern Restaurant Management

Starting out as a whole grain diet for radicals, vegan food culture has evolved into Michelin star worthy mega trend for future chefs and culinary experts. Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Astonishingly veganism is a chief enabler of this culinary transformation.

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Federal Grants Programs for Shared Use Commercial Kitchens Supporting Local Food Systems

The Food Corridor

Especially if you are looking to make a difference in your local community, support small food businesses, or run educational programs. Happily, there are sources of funding out there for community-focused projects that aim to give something back to the local food community. which rose to over $300,000 with local contributions.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. When they do use them, more than a third (35 percent) say they will splurge and order more expensive items than usual.

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Why Zero-Waste Training is Essential for Your Restaurant Team

The Rail

When your staff treats food and other resources inefficiently, it can genuinely impact your ability to continue operating. It affects the environment: Wastage — whether it’s food, utilities, or other resources — negatively affects the planet. Portion control: Plates filled to the brim with food can give a sense of luxury.

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