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6 Tips to Make the Switch to Sustainable To-Go Containers Painless

Cheetah

More than 180 billion single use takeout containers are thrown away in the US every year, and recycling is not a solution. A UN funded study estimated that barely 10% of plastic packaging is recycled effectively and more than 70% reaches landfills and nature. It takes at least 500 years to decompose and cannot be fully recycled.

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10 Tips for Promoting Sustainability in the Food Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

We can tap into innovation to solve food sustainability challenges. Efficiencies here can help the entire lifecycle of how food is produced, processed, packaged, distributed, marketed, consumed, and even disposed. Adopt Restaurant Innovations. New innovations in takeout packing are helping manage the waste.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature real-time data on consumer behavior and the move to #cutoutcutlery. “We will continue to create innovative products and further our go-to-market approach to ensure merchants nationwide have access to the tools they need to run their businesses. SpotOn Secures $60M Funding.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

The restaurant industry has recognized the need for innovative packaging solutions to meet growing consumer demand and contribute towards sustainability targets. However, the adoption of recycling initiatives and reusable alternatives is helping to mitigate the negative environmental impact.

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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. However, in many cases, it required regulation and time-consuming oversight. More than 60% recycle cardboard/paper and fats/oils/grease. Managing waste in restaurants.

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Coffee News Recap, 1 Apr: Research finds coffee may increase life expectancy, ICO supports producer living wage programme & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The remaining 2020 US Cup Tasters Championships, US Coffee in Good Spirits, and US Roaster Championships will be held alongside the 2022 US Barista Championships, US Brewers Cup, and US Latte Art Championships at the event in Boston. The volunteers will travel to Ukraine and distribute donated goods and provide humanitarian assistance.

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Here’s what’s happening at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo

Perfect Daily Grind

The expo allows a wide range of international coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike to network, build relationships, learn, and experience the latest innovations in the coffee sector. These include the US Barista, Latte Art, Brewers Cup, Roaster, Coffee in Good Spirits, and Cup Tasters Championships.

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