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Tips to Navigate a Perfect Storm That’s Threatening Our Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

We were ill-prepared for the COVID pandemic that devastated the food industry with supply chain disruptions, product and labor shortages, and soaring inflation. Labor shortages mean food is rotting in shipping containers, warehouses, and trucks because there aren’t enough workers to get them to their final destinations.

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Roadmap to Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

That's one of takeaways in You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company by Maisie Ganzler, chief strategy and brand officer of Bon Appétit Management Company. How did you select business leaders to interview and what stories surprised you the most?

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Are EV Charging Stations Worth the Investment?

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Historically high gas prices are pushing consumers towards EV options. Additionally, growing numbers of new EV models – and government sales incentives – are sparking consumer interest. Consumers’ needs will change as they transition to EVs. Attract consumers, employees, and investors.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Prioritize Food Safety This Month and Throughout the Year

Modern Restaurant Management

The food your restaurant serves should taste good, look appealing, and be safe! Each year, food safety breaches sicken 48 million people in the United States and, of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. All employees must work diligently to protect your food, customers, and brand. Prioritize training.

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Vegan Confectionery Is Making its Way from the Margins to the Mainstream

Modern Restaurant Management

Animal welfare and food processing concerns are making consumers explore environmentally-friendly food alternatives, prompting a rise in vegan food demand. Vegan trends are not only limited to raw ingredients, but they are also spreading to other domains of foods and beverages, such as confectioneries.

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How can producers use green coffee to barter for other goods and services?

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But is there a way for coffee producers to improve their access to goods and services without exchanging money? This is where two parties directly exchange goods and services for other goods and services – meaning no money is exchanged during the transaction. One way they can do so is by bartering.