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

EATER

As part of creating that good environment, she’s taken multiple steps to cut Rifrullo’s carbon footprint, including composting all food scraps, one of the most important steps restaurants can take to combat climate change. Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S.

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Eco‑Friendly Packaging That Won’t Hurt Your Margins

The Rail

Eco-friendly packaging allows you to align your business with the values of today’s conscious consumers, many of whom are actively looking for companies that reduce waste. When customers see compostable bowls or recycled napkins in their delivery orders, it signals that you care about more than just profits.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Changing consumer behaviors and therefore customer attraction strategies impact kitchen requirements, and businesses must be able to adapt and react. Featuring regional and varietal based tastings, always using unique, small production producers where able. The focus on wellness extends to adaptogenic and vitamin-infused drinks.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

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. But is B Corp certification something restaurants should pursue?

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Be the Change: How Snooze Prioritizes Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s a role built on purpose, passion and the belief that small actions can create big change. It’s a role built on purpose, passion and the belief that small actions can create big change. As we like to say, it only takes a moment to make a difference. At Snooze, we see it differently. What response do you get from staff?

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Should coffee roasters sacrifice margins or increase prices?

Perfect Daily Grind

While some businesses may choose to absorb these additional expenses, there are limits to how much they can sustain. Energy prices remain volatile, labour costs are increasing as businesses compete for skilled staff, and sustainable materials often carry a premium price tag. Yet, quality coffee remains an essential ritual for many.

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User-Generated Content: Transforming Your Diners into Your Best Marketers

Restaurant Engine

tweet this) According to one source , Statistics show that nearly 80% of people say UGC highly impacts their purchasing decisions. As an added tip, consider sustainable, compostable packaging. More Ways to Encourage UGC Consider small incentives for content shares, such as a free appetizer, dessert, or discount.