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Why Restaurants Are Switching to Intelligent Packaging

Modern Restaurant Management

Research has shown that 72% of Americans say that packaging design affects their buying decisions. Majority of people believe that compostable packaging can be thrown away with the rest trash and it will decompose on its own. Intelligent packaging provides added appeal to the traditional packaging, making it presentable and appetizing.

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Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

The Restaurant Group

For some time now, the members of the foodservice industry in some areas have been forced, at a minimum, to practice proper waste disposal and recycling. More than 60% recycle cardboard/paper and fats/oils/grease. Less than 30% recycle aluminum/metal/glass/flexible plastics. 14% compost some food waste.

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The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond

Future Food

As we have endured the past 18 months of the pandemic it is not accurate to say that Covid-19 has influenced the trends we will see and experience in the near future, as many trends were already starting to gather momentum, the pandemic has however accelerated their inevitability. Menus and food designed to travel.

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Coffee News Recap, 6 Jan: Vietnam’s annual coffee exports grew by 10% in 2022, PRF El Salvador to host Global Roasting Contest and Cold Brew Championship & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The Canadian roaster’s new 100% recycled cardboard packaging also includes a fully recyclable and compostable shipping label and inner lining. The roaster also says its clear coffee bag is recyclable in most regions of Canada. Torque Coffee launches new Coffee Box which reduces packaging by over 50%.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

Modern Restaurant Management

Dunkin’ is also on track to fully transition to new, recyclable hot coffee cup lids in all of its U.S. The company is also on track to be fully transitioned to recyclable hot coffee cup lids in its U.S. The new lids are made of #5 polypropylene that can be recycled in cities and towns that offer #5 recycling.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

Times have certainly changed for the everyday restaurant owner as hyper-connectivity and busy lifestyles continue to influence consumer behavior and where society eats. Restaurant design footprint will fundamentally change with more BOH kitchen size needed and less FOH seats as more people gravitate toward digital and delivery.

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Hungry for Change: Understanding Consumer Perception and Demand for Sustainable Packaging

Modern Restaurant Management

Traditional restaurant packaging has a significant negative impact on the environment as common materials used, such as Styrofoam and single-use plastics, are not compostable. However, the adoption of recycling initiatives and reusable alternatives is helping to mitigate the negative environmental impact.