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Roadmap to Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

There is not one simple thing a company can do to be more sustainable–there are dozens that need to done every day, but they are doable. Over the past 30 years, she has been the architect of their groundbreaking approach to responsible purchasing and a leading force behind their pivotal shift toward sustainability.

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion.

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How the Foodservice Industry Is Adapting to Better Meet Consumer Needs in 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

The foodservice industry is poised for some significant shifts in the new year as a result of changing consumer demand and rising trends being seen across the industry, but that said, there are simple, effective solutions for how operators and restaurants can stay ahead of these shifts.

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Setting Up A Sustainable Food Truck In 2021

The Restaurant Times

Sustainability is a concept that has gained popularity everywhere, including in the restaurant industry. When it comes to food trucks, a lack of sustainability can give rise to multiple problems. Setting up a sustainable food truck is, therefore, a new concept. . 7 Ways To Set Up A Sustainable Food Truck.

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Do specialty coffee consumers actually want to be more connected to farmers?

Perfect Daily Grind

It’s fair to say that many specialty coffee brands base their marketing strategies around the idea that coffee consumers want to be more connected to farmers. And while many coffee businesses believe that consumers also want to know the same information, is this really an accurate assumption?

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Top Three Reasons Why Multi-Unit Operators Should be Looking at Fast Casual Brands to Expand their Portfolio in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Diners Are Financially Squeezed Economic pressure has consumers trading down in terms of where they are spending their dining dollars. Savvy restaurant franchisees should be looking at fast casual brands to meet this consumer where they are. You can deliver a superior product at the speed consumers want – in good times and bad.

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Vegan Confectionery Is Making its Way from the Margins to the Mainstream

Modern Restaurant Management

Animal welfare and food processing concerns are making consumers explore environmentally-friendly food alternatives, prompting a rise in vegan food demand. Consumers are increasingly choosing plant-based goods due to growing awareness of animal cruelty and the significant environmental impacts of the dairy industry.