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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. But is B Corp certification something restaurants should pursue? Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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Coffee News Recap, 6 Jun: Arabica futures contracts to be priced in tonnes, 2025 WAC will be held in Seoul & other stories

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BRITA will provide filtered water dispensers and refillable bottles at key LTA events, including Nottingham, Birmingham, Queen’s Club, and Eastbourne, building on its 2024 effort that saw over 200,000 single-use bottles cut, delivering premium hydration and reducing plastic waste. Available online and at select retailers.

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

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alcohol products from retail stores. ” The report, conducted by Redpoint exclusively for GS1 US, is based on a national survey of more than 500 supply chain professionals ranging from directors to C-level executives in the retail grocery, foodservice, healthcare, apparel and general merchandise industries. Additionally, U.S.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

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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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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

Perfect Daily Grind

And while many initiatives focus on reducing the environmental impact of coffee production , the volume of waste produced by coffee shops is also a major concern for many people. To address this problem, some coffee businesses are opting for more sustainable approaches to waste management, including circular economy models.

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Roadmap to Sustainability

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Actions like waste reduction are actually cost savers. Ask lots of questions, look for certifications such as Certified Humane, the Equitable Food Initiative, and the Fair Food Program and ratings like Seafood Watch. Lastly, reduce waste by cross utilization of ingredients and cooking a la minute.