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For Restaurants Cutting Their Carbon Footprint, Composting Food Scraps Is Just the Beginning

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As a chef, I have a responsibility to do my best to create good environments for people, customers, and the community,” says Marnell-Suhanosky. They also use 15 percent of the water consumed by commercial buildings in the U.S., We got a share of the savings, and we didn’t put up anything, and it’s good for the world.”

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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

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To successfully engage this influential consumer group, restaurants can no longer rely solely on brand recognition; they must adopt innovative strategies that align with Gen Z’s preferences. By sharing genuine stories and engaging transparently, social media can flourish when its focus is on spreading goodness.

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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

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Restaurants hoping to make a positive impact on the climate face an enduring challenge: selling their ambitious goals to diners simply looking to have a good time This story was produced in partnership with Civil Eats. The “ PLNT Impact Tracker ” on PLNT Burger’s website wants you to think about what you’re eating. without interruptions.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

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Approximately 45 percent of all fruits and vegetables , 35 percent of seafood, 30 percent of cereals, and 20 percent of meat and dairy products are wasted by suppliers, retailers, and consumers each year. Practice good stock control. Recycle and compost. Food takes up more space in US landfills than anything else.

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How Do We Get People to Compost?

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Composting is good for everything and everyone, but food waste continues to be a major problem In the United States, food waste amounts to a whopping 30 to 40 percent of the food supply. Marina Lohrbach /Shutterstock.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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Get Smart on Oil Consumers are turning their attention to the individual qualities and applications of oils. From eyebrow-raising splurges and quirky simple essentials to cultural events and TikTok trends that pushed consumers to hit “add to cart,” I thought this would be of interest to you and your readers!

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Emerging from COVID With a More Sustainable Approach

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Consumer demands have also caused a shortage of certain items, especially meats. It’s a good idea, as a restauranteur, to know where your food is coming from and how it was cared for. Composting food scraps and leftovers. Using biodegradable packaging. Not serving bottled water or offering plastic straws. Quite a bit.