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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

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Sustainability – As consumer demand for eco-friendly practices continued to rise, restaurants responded accordingly with efforts to reduce food waste, enhance supply chain sustainability, and adopt environmentally responsible packaging. Food waste is a huge, expensive issue, with fresh foods often rotting on trucks during transport.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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46 percent would love to manage their dietary preferences with their favorite establishments. Illinois reports a +85 percent year-over-year increase in sales velocity in the week to January 1, largely due to the stringent COVID-19 restrictions which were in place at the start of 2021. Sales velocity is now 0 percent vs January 4, 2020.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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From beer made from rejected cereal pieces to containers made from organic mushroom waste, food waste will lead the way for more sustainable consumption and innovation. Family members with different dietary requirements can have different meals (22 percent). Diverting Food Waste. Fewer arguments (16 percent).

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How To Enhance Your Menu and Pricing Strategy for Online Orders

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Soups, sauces, and main dishes should be packaged separately to maintain the temperature level while being transported to the customer. Categorize Items – People gravitate towards certain dishes because they work with their dietary restrictions. Too many options can leave you with wasted food due to customer indecision.

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

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That’s why Spiceology and Chef’s Roll are challenging chefs around the country to help those on restrictive diets by creating an approachable dish with no salts and low fats. On average, BYOM™ has reduced printing costs by 80-90 percent while dramatically reducing waste. Ready Partners with FreedomPay.

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Eco-Friendly Wedding Catering Tips (Infographic)

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An average wedding produces 400 pounds of garbage – and a large amount of this waste comes from the catering. As couples become more eco-conscious, they look to vendors who can help them cut down on waste and reduce their celebration’s carbon footprint. Reduce Food Waste. Buy Local Ingredients.

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