EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

The announcement included nominees for Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant, and the regional Best Chef awards, as well as finalists for three new categories: Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. Ethical sourcing will also be considered.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

With the pandemic and climate change being hot topics in recent months, Summer 2021 will have guests wanting to see more healthy and sustainable items on their menu. Here we share some of the major food and beverage trends operators can expect this upcoming season. Tractor Beverages is a good example. Plant-forward.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

By mid-2024, 82 percent of food and beverage operators were still actively recruiting, with chefs and cooks comprising 30 percent of open roles. Considering the inflationary and labor strains, proactive risk management and operational adjustments will be crucial to sustaining profitability in the year ahead.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

“Our guests continue to demand access to truly healthy and delicious food and beverage products are served with smiles and speed." ” Understanding that sustainability requires partnership throughout the supply chain, Burger King are partnering with The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz to bring these initiatives to life. .

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

It’s no secret that in recent years, consumers have increasingly prioritized eco-friendliness and sustainability in various parts of their lives. From the rise in popularity of electric cars to consumers’ obsession with reusable water bottles, it’s clear that consumers want more sustainability in their day-to-day lives.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 9, 2024

a leading freshly brewed beverage brand with over 1,400 franchise locations worldwide, Chatime recognizes Gen Z as its fastest-growing customer base. In support of Chatime’s commitment to sustainability, the farmers use natural farming practices, allowing nature to take its course and promoting biodiversity and ecological balance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2024

With 58 percent of consumers prioritizing sustainability when dining out, embracing sustainability within restaurant operations isn’t just a goal, but a strategy to attract and retain customers and boost revenue. The case for sustainable solutions Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels.

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The Rail

JANUARY 13, 2023

By Julia Nikolaus, Contributor As a restaurateur or manager, you know just how competitive the non-alcoholic beverage market can be. Restaurants need to recognize that non-alcoholic beverages require their own specific marketing strategies if they want an edge over the competition. 1 - Use Unique Brand-Focused Materials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The survey examines top restaurant industry trends across categories including menu offerings, beverages, flavors, global inspirations, packaging/off-premises trends and industry macro-trends. CBD-infused snacks, beverages and desserts are continuing to grow in popularity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

It is here to sustain, grow and be accepted on a larger scale. The increasing demand for protein rich beverages made of dairy free milk is playing a key role in restaurants offering vegan beverages. Not only are restaurants offering vegan food dishes but are also promoting a sustainable and greener lifestyle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Lcal and sustainable food is a mega trend in the restaurant business.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Preserved Seafood : Preserved seafood is gaining traction, driven by Scandinavian simplicity and the desire for sustainable, nutrient-rich foods. Turmeric Beverages : Turmeric has become a superstar in the wellness world, celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. Streamlined Menus with More Plant-Based Options and Sustainable Packaging. There will continue to be ample opportunities for growth in 2022 and beyond."

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2025

This shift is reflected in the growing demand for non-alcoholic beverages and the emergence of alcohol-free bars. NielsenIQ reports that sales of non-alcoholic beverages, including beers, wines, and spirits, have surged in recent years. The market for alcohol-free products has expanded rapidly.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In every bite, they remind us that Native foods are not relics but vibrant expressions of identity, sustainability, and survival, deeply connected to the land and the people who steward it. Supported by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, this green space embodies sustainable Indigenous practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Already one of the largest sectors of the global economy, the food and beverage industry shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to the Business Research Company’s 2023 Food and Beverages Global Market Report, the global industry’s market size grew over 7.3 percent from $6,729.54 billion in 2022 to $7,221.73

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, thirty-four states, plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, have instituted alcohol on-demand laws, allowing over 500,000 bars and restaurants across the country to deliver alcoholic beverages directly to consumers, according to the National Restaurant Association. The world has changed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

Accuracy of food order leads the way at 88, while beverage quality and waitstaff performance both score 86. Mobile app reliability is 1 percent lower at 84, matching beverage quality, staff courtesy and helpfulness, food quality, and website satisfaction (the only metric to increase in 2025). BBQ sales also jumped 31 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before. ” “Tastewise has been incredibly valuable in helping us to uncover white spaces in the food and beverage industry. BIBO Beverage Debuts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

How does it dovetail with sustainability goals? Small spaces can obviously help save on price-per-square-foot costs, they naturally reduce energy consumption, encourage precise inventory management, and enable more intentional material choices – all of which dovetail nicely with sustainability goals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We expect this year will see growth in off-premises options, technology that streamlines operations, and more restaurants that are talking about their increased sustainable and eco-friendly practices.” Healthy, sustainable options increase alongside changing alcohol preferences. Opportunity lies in off-premises.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 24, 2023

As younger consumers look for social responsibility from the brands they interact with, food and beverage businesses are making sure to spotlight their sustainability efforts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. This case is part of an increasing number of lawsuits filed against seafood retailers and foodservice outlets about their sustainability claims.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

Instagramable food, beverage and experiences are very popular on events so incorporate this from the initial planning. The Greater Good, Sustainability and Local Sourcing. Caterers are going after green certifications and highlighting sustainable practices and products on their websites.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

Done right, it can be one of the best opportunities for restaurant brands to increase patronage and get hungry consumers to try their food and beverages and come back for more. The company is catering to changing customer needs and preferences and positioning itself as socially responsible and sustainable. And why not?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2024

Personalization engines that enable individualized loyalty experiences are key to creating and sustaining win–win experiences. "Restaurants Personalization engines that enable individualized loyalty experiences are key to creating and sustaining win–win experiences. welcome reward, birthday reward, segmentation).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The comapny released a look back at how the pandemic has impacted food and beverage trends of 2020 and shared predictions for how evolving consumer behavior will shape 2021 trends. Local is the New Sustainable. Cocktail/Beverage: 2020 Takeaways. Cocktail/Beverage: 2021 Predictions. Culinary: 2020 Takeaways.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand. How was the food sourced or produced?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

. “Online and mobile ordering was a lifeline to restaurants shut-down in the pandemic and continues to provide steady revenue,” said Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager at Oracle Food and Beverage. Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. Latest Beverage Trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals, commercial refrigeration plays a vital role in preserving the freshness of food and beverages. They are equipped with shelves, racks, and compartments, providing a well-organized environment for storing different types of food and beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

Are meeting the demands of key stakeholders (including customers, employees, investors, the media, and influencers) who want to align with reputable, ethical, sustainable, humane, diverse organizations. Consumers want to support organizations that are ethical, sustainable, responsible, humane, trustworthy, etc. Meet consumer demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

Vegan trends are not only limited to raw ingredients, but they are also spreading to other domains of foods and beverages, such as confectioneries. In this blog, we will discuss the use of vegan chocolate and vegan flours and how confectioners are striving for sustainable options. from 2022-to 2032.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Expect 2025 to see a renewed fight for the survival and growth of local markets, driven by both consumers and restaurateurs who value authenticity, sustainability, and the vital social role these markets play. Non-alcoholic beverages Non-alcoholic beverages are here to stay as consumers want the pleasure of a cocktail without the spirits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. The school went from buying 80 percent processed foods (with half of its sales coming from snacks and beverages) to a menu made entirely from scratch.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2021

They will cautiously experience the social interaction that they have been craving, which can include food and beverages at their favorite restaurant, going to the movies, attending events, or making travel plans. ” Eventually, confidence will be achieved when the industry experiences a trend that implies sustainability.

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