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What Food Supply Chain News Means to You and Your Restaurant

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Today’s economy is driven by consumer demand, which means that staying informed about the forces driving the food industry is leverage, especially for small and medium-sized restaurants. This is the best way to stay informed on upcoming food and agriculture trends and challenges related to produce, proteins, grocery and more.

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The Rise of Sustainable Food Sourcing: Considerations for Seafood Restaurateurs

Modern Restaurant Management

Globally, aquaculture supplies more than 50 percent of all seafood produced for human consumption—and that percentage will continue to rise, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Sustainable Food Sourcing Is Worth the Effort. Source Responsibly.

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DON’T NICKEL AND DIME YOUR GUEST or IMPRESS THEM WITH QUANTITY

Culinary Cues

Raising prices is inevitable when the supply chain keeps beating restaurants over the head, in some cases simply because they can, but the answer is not as simple as: “pass it on to the guest”. The three price points can be a tool for your service staff to educate and upsell.

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Restaurants Can Score Big for the Super Bowl

Modern Restaurant Management

Each year, it is estimated that about 1 billion chicken wings are eaten on Super Bowl Sunday, so operators must keep a large supply of wings on hand for those hungry football fans. Many consumers are leaning towards locally sourced products and homemade food items, so a housemade sauce is sure to impress.

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Why Culinary Programs Fail

Culinary Cues

Everything will change for the better if we (the food industry and the culinary schools that provide the talent) change as a collective group. Just as the restaurant industry evolves, so too must the industry of education. When this change does not occur then the strong shall survive and the weak shall perish.

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JBF Launches Climate Solutions Campaign

Modern Restaurant Management

Through the Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign, the James Beard Foundation will unite chefs across the country to raise awareness, educate federal policymakers, and galvanize action to mitigate the impacts of climate change. It will also provide toolkits and communication assets to assist in educating federal policymakers.

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THE END OF SERVICE TO SERVICE

Culinary Cues

This casualty has been in the making for some time but adding point of origin supply chain issues has made the loss even more significant. The supply chain link that most vividly impacts restaurants is that connection between the manufacturer, wholesaler, and restaurant. It all seemed to make sense – a service was provided.