The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector. Another emerging trend is the consumer interest in sustainable coffee, notably when going out to eat. Think recycling and composting food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These trends are driven by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products; those consumers also tend to be more online and acutely aware of the impact of business practices on the lives of people and the future of the planet. Is It Worth It?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Under the Court’s ruling, foie gras could be legally sold to California consumers provided that the seller is located outside of California, the foie gras being purchased is not present within California at the time of sale, the transaction is processed outside of California, and payment is received and processed outside of California.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

In the case of most of the concepts in these segments, Thanksgiving means significantly less traffic and even closed locations as consumers gather at home for meals with friends and family. Unfortunately, with consumers making more purchases from home, a trend that shows no signs of lessening, eating out is likely to be limited.”

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

Consumers want to support their communities, and do so by attending and buying from family owned businesses, art fairs, and local brands. They are aware that some parts of the food industry have unsavory processes and practices; consumers like knowing what’s in their food and where it is coming from.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We wanted to build a business that we and our families would be proud of, and that also prioritized being a good employer. Consumers want to support their values with their wallets, so you’ll attract like-minded customers who are naturally inclined to be repeat customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

The report is an authoritative look at the industry and its opportunities based on a range of national surveys of restaurant owners, operators, chefs, and consumers. Flexibility to Accommodate Rising Food Costs and All-Hours Dining Demand for restaurant experiences remains strong among consumers who are hungry to connect over shared meals.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

But as consumer spending on catering grows, so does the competition. They also offer all serving utensils with compostable options. Izea, a social media content provider, even found that about 63% of consumers expected their usage of YouTube and Facebook to increase during the quarantine (12). TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TRENDS.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In essence, this shift should lead restaurants to embrace the idea of maintaining a truly “intelligent” smart kitchen, one that will be tech-equipped to continue evolving with consumer demands. Virtual restaurants can cater to different consumers, expanding clientele.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

With more and more consumers focusing on sustainability in the coffee industry, the term “zero waste” has become somewhat of a buzzword over the past few years. We also use compostable and recyclable items, so our landfill bin is only a quarter-full every two weeks.”. I spoke with two coffee sustainability experts to find out more.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less food waste means lower Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS), potentially adding to your profitability. What is pre-consumer waste and post-consumer waste? Most food waste can be categorized by pre-consumer waste and post-consumer waste. Discourage post-consumer waste by reducing your portion sizes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature real-time data on consumer behavior and the move to #cutoutcutlery. 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. SpotOn Secures $60M Funding.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Encouraging digital payments : Major shifts in consumer behavior have occurred around the globe, including the overarching need for a touchless experience at the point-of-sale as 90% of shoppers are hesitant to shop in-store due to coronavirus.4 In the U.S., based Black women-owned small businesses. and further expanding globally.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

Especially compostable menus.) Tractor Beverages is a good example. The massive success of hard seltzer products and their fast-growing consumer base is, again, the result of the health and wellness trend. Here we share some of the major food and beverage trends operators can expect this upcoming season. Plant-forward.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

According to Technomic, a food industry research firm, 64% of consumers consider high quality packaging an important factor in deciding where to order food (1). With more consumers using food delivery services, the demand for better food packaging is stronger than ever. The packaging is important to meet this need” (2). Presentation.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 25, 2022

Waste is one of the biggest concerns for coffee capsule consumers, leading some single-serve coffee manufacturers to start offering a number of solutions. The global market includes a number of different solutions for reducing capsule waste, including biodegradable, compostable, and reusable options. Compostable. Biodegradable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Consumers Willing to Pay More for Eco Friendly Disposable. To this end, a recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Company revealed that not only do consumers care about the environmental impact of disposables, but they are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging and single-use items. Restaurant Supplies.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Consumers Willing to Pay More for Eco Friendly Disposable. To this end, a recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Company revealed that not only do consumers care about the environmental impact of disposables, but they are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging and single-use items. Restaurant Supplies.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The alternatives are compostable or biodegradable (PLA) food containers. In fact, many composting facilities do not accept them anymore and the overall environmental impact of creating and processing a compostable to-go container could be worse than a recyclable plastic one. Kari-Out – Compostable paper to-go packaging.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The best thing is, it will be good for the community, for business and for the planet, all at the same time. Awareness of food waste is not new and consumers are already accustomed to paying for ‘greener’ services. While consumers want sustainable services, 74% feel they have trouble finding them. So make it easy.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 8, 2023

Sustainability continues to be a pressing issue in the specialty coffee sector – and for good reason. However, from the perspective of the consumer, it’s not always easy to spot a truly sustainable coffee shop or roaster. Why is sustainability so important to consumers? This includes coffee shops and roasters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Additionally, while other smoothie establishments use gallons of water to clean each blender, Ono’s patent-pending automated self-cleaning blender and robotic systems use 28x less water because it only needs to clean the blade and because it’s blended in the customer’s compostable cup. The Good Food Institute).

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The survey uncovered the top factors driving consumers to seek plant-based alternatives: 74 percent of Americans seek variety in their diet. 58 percent of parents say it’s to set a good example for their kids. In fact, 62 percent say they’ve even come to expect plant-based alternatives on menus and in grocery stores.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Katz says he hasn’t needed to market his vinegars for the past eight years as customers have grown more knowledgeable about the importance of good ingredients, largely thanks to the internet and the long-simmering influence of food visionaries like James Beard and Alice Waters. She loves compost, em dashes, and eating too many plums.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From 2023, consumer spending has been steadily increasing and is set to continue into 2025. Fast-Casual Fast Growth Rising prices in recent years have evidently been good for someone: Fast-casual restaurants. Key findings include: Adoption : Consumers are open to AI in QSR, with 26 percent comfortable using AI bots for ordering.

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Future Food

JULY 30, 2019

Many food businesses both large and small have been using recycled cups and containers and/or compostable systems as proven solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. If your food business is looking for environmentally friendly ways to package food for take away, then compostable or reusable food packaging could be just the thing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

"It's incredible and heartwarming to see this grassroots effort become such a unifying initiative, with so many individuals and restaurants coming together for the good of the entire industry. HERE Technologies is releasing a new route planning tool that helps SMEs optimize the delivery of goods and services. ” BWW GO.

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Around 3 out of 4 millennials are willing to pay more for sustainable products, as is 66 percent of consumers around the world*. Compost fruits, vegetables, dairy products, grains, bread, egg shells etc. to consumers for adjusted prices, and delivers the food, too. Too Good To Go is currently available in 9 countries in Europe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

In addition to using third-party platforms, restaurants must develop their own muscle to communicate and transact with consumers. With 85 percent of consumers saying they would like restaurants to use tamper-evident labels,2 US Foods’ tamper-free takeout solutions will help assure diners that their food is untouched while in transit.

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Decafino compostable pouches are made from plant-based polylactic acid plastic, and include food-grade seaweed extract and natural minerals. Fairtrade America announces five key trends expected to drive coffee consumer choices and brand action in 2023. Tue, 6 Dec – Chamberlain Coffee launches commercial-compostable coffee pods.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 13, 2022

Participants claimed levels of tiredness were around two times as important as personal habits when consuming coffee. DMCC and international investment holding company UVentures will develop and operate the facility in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, which will trade a number of goods (including coffee).

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

It also makes attracting and keeping good workers easier by offering competitive pay and benefits. Plus, increasing profits means you can provide a better experience for your customers, which leads to good reviews and more people coming to your restaurant. These changes benefit your bottom line and contribute to a greener planet.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

However, in many cases, it required regulation and time-consuming oversight. For the survey, the NRA questioned 500 operators and 1000 consumers to find out what efforts are being made toward sustainable practice, and which are of primary concern to diners. 14% compost some food waste. Conservation of resources in restaurants.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Learn about Composting Composting is not just about doing your share for the environment by separating plastics from biodegradables. On the house” items, happy hour specials or birthday and anniversary treats are a good place to start. App payment options are quick, fun and eliminate the need to carry a wallet.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Learn about Composting Composting is not just about doing your share for the environment by separating plastics from biodegradables. On the house” items, happy hour specials or birthday and anniversary treats are a good place to start. App payment options are quick, fun and eliminate the need to carry a wallet.

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