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Tech to Trash Can – How Technology Is Redefining Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Food waste is recognized as an endemic challenge around the world. is wasted each year, about 119 billion pounds, estimated at over $408 billion. More than ever, we’re seeing threats at the source. For restaurants, an industry with challenging profit margins, minimizing food waste is nothing less than a survival strategy.

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Chef Showcases – Consumers are hungry for culinary experiences curated by chefs.

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Sustainability – As consumer demand for eco-friendly practices continued to rise, restaurants responded accordingly with efforts to reduce food waste, enhance supply chain sustainability, and adopt environmentally responsible packaging.

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5 ways restaurants can succeed at sustainability

Open for Business

Others are thinking about drawing in the 66% of guests who will pay more for something sustainable. Whatever the motivation, sustainability has become a major priority in the industry. The OpenTable blog recently shined a spotlight on some of the biggest players in the world of sustainability.

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Ensuring Food Security through Sustainable and Cost-Effective Practices

Culinary Digital

We also discuss how modern approaches have improved consumption habits and nutritional awareness – while, resolving issues around wastage and costs and promoting sustainable practices for all. Global agriculture wastes over 28% of its products, according to reports. ranks 13th. is far from ideal. Annually, the U.S.

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Environmentally Friendly Tips For Restaurants

Bottleneck Management

Environmentally Friendly Tips For Restaurants Sustainability has become an increasingly important topic in the restaurant industry. Restaurants adopting sustainable practices is not only good for the planet, but it can also reduce costs. It all starts with awareness.”

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

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