Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

One of the largest problems on the hands of restaurant and catering professionals through the unpredictable supply and demand of COVID-19 was food waste. Problems with supply left a deficit of some items and a surplus of others. Changing consumer demand made it hard to understand how much was too much.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Since the day man first cooked over fire, food production has been associated with the burning of carbon-based materials, and so the release of carbon dioxide gas. Drivers for implementing carbon reduction efforts come from customers, our supply chain, the government and investors. Let’s take food first.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2025

The restaurant industry has traditionally been riddled with waste, high energy and water usage, and deep ties to our intricate, often unsustainable, food system. The restaurant industry is known for razor-thin margins and is highly sensitive to shifts in the supply chain, agriculture and broader economic pressures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2023

The restaurant industry is guilty of producing large amounts of carbon emissions in its quest to deliver delicious food and memorable culinary experiences for customers. In fact, the food and drinks industry (of which the restaurant industry forms a part) is responsible for around one third of all greenhouse gas emissions annually.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before. ” Tastewise Data. social interactions, and 1.2M online recipes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Until recently, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners was mainly a foodservice consulting company for schools and other large institutions, and we catered food to preschools on the side. Historically, we have trained cafeteria staff to cook food from scratch while also reducing food and labor waste.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. The dish machine was likely an under counter unit and there was no need for a walk-in cooler since supplies were purchased every day; a reach-in or two would suffice. Good friends, good food, good times.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. Is It Worth It?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Catering supplies have evolved with these trends, and items such as biodegradable and reusable packaging have been introduced. With more people waking up to the climate emergency, customers are demanding eco-friendly catering supplies. By 2025, McDonald’s plans to recycle guest packaging in 100 percent of its restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

and offer an eco-friendly approach that doesn’t deplete the supply chain. Patronize restaurants that engage in sustainable food purchasing, whether that is vegetables, fish or meat. We use recyclable packaging and keep takeout packaging products to the minimum. It’s not just food, but also the supply chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2022

It’s required for deep frying, and the various types of cooking oil to choose from affect the taste and texture of the food. As the grease buildup accumulates on the side of your pipes, it will catch food-related debris and whatever else goes down your drain, too. Recycle Used Cooking Oil with a Reputable Provider.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say. Diners simply don’t want the low food quality that often comes with long menus. These restaurant food trends can directly impact a restaurant’s profitability. Ghost Kitchens.

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EATER

MAY 21, 2025

But, until recently, the food served on most safari lodges featured European fine dining, British high tea, French pastries, grilled meats with imported sauces, and other relics of 19th-century European colonialism on the continent. This dedication extends to the food, which features traditional Tanzanian Swahili flavors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The bottom line: clarity around sustainability, food preparation and safety is essential. While it’s no easy task, the tools needed to create clean environments for preparing and serving food and making smart decisions on resource management exist. Understand Your Supply. Wasting less food results in less wasted water.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Picture yourself grocery shopping. A recent study from U.C.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. ” US Foods Donates More Than $10 Million. U S Foods Holding Corp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. Customers use their mobile device to view menus, order courses, and have food delivered directly to their table.

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The Rail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

By Briana Hilton, Contributor The “ slow food movement ” has been given a big push by new post-pandemic demands, with many restaurants now nearshoring or reshoring (sourcing supplies closer to their location so as to have greater control over supply). Embracing Circular Supply Chains.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table. Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

A new survey shows that Americans love new tech-driven options for ordering and retrieving food, but the flipside is that it is making them more impatient. ” The results are part of an Oracle Food and Beverage survey conducted by Untold Insights in September 2021. In Love with Tech, but Impatient. Kicking orders to the curb.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 21, 2022

As they’re difficult to recycle, we can also conclude most of these cups end up going to landfill, where they contribute to a growing waste problem. You may also like our article on why recycling single-use coffee cups is so difficult. Can you recycle single-use cups? Read on to learn more about what they had to tell me.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

Bengaluru, India) Wed, 25 Jun – Conflict in the Middle East may disrupt coffee supply chains and raise costs, although ceasefire holds steady. The London-based chain experienced 28% year-on-year growth, driven by its 22 stores, wholesale operations, e-commerce, and office coffee supply, with the addition of 60 new corporate contracts.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 8, 2022

Through photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and recycle it into oxygen – helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations , an estimated 420 million hectares of forest have been lost since 1990.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2022

Composting is good for everything and everyone, but food waste continues to be a major problem In the United States, food waste amounts to a whopping 30 to 40 percent of the food supply. That said, this stuff is still complicated, there are still challenges to be solved,” Graber adds.

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Cheetah

APRIL 30, 2021

In case you haven’t noticed, the food truck market is on the rise , which means you need to up your game. The right commissary kitchen can mean the key to a successful food truck business – considering it offers all the benefits of having your own kitchen, without a lot of the associated overhead, paperwork, and hassle.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging. We also use compostable and recyclable items, so our landfill bin is only a quarter-full every two weeks.”.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. Use these Calculations to Maximize Cost Reduction The food cost percentage is the number one calculation that restaurants can use today to maximize their cost reduction. Food cost control is crucial.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The company is also dealing with shutdowns and fines due to lack of permits, food supply disruptions , and the enduring labor crisis. In most instances, restaurateurs provide staff and food supplies. Some ghost kitchens provide basic supplies like delivery packaging and cutlery. 4 Leading Ghost Kitchens Compared.

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The Rail

JULY 26, 2024

The food and beverage sector is one of the most significant sources of carbon emissions. Food production alone accounts for an estimated 25% of global emissions and the food and beverage industry as a whole accounts for roughly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. " Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 12, 2022

K Cup consumers could receive reimbursements over recyclability settlement. was accused of labelling K Cups as recyclable when many were not widely available for recycling in the US. case, K Cup customers are eligible for a reimbursement if they purchased the pods labelled as recyclable between 8 June 2016 and 8 August 2022.

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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Use of to-go food containers surged during the pandemic’s delivery boom. Even those marked BPA free leach hormones when in contact with food or subjected to changes in temperature. More than 180 billion single use takeout containers are thrown away in the US every year, and recycling is not a solution. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 7, 2022

Now more than ever, with soaring supply prices, staff shortages and crazy weather, sustainability makes sense across all business areas – it’s much more than recycled packaging and local vegetables. Listen to the Hospo Reset Podcast on Reducing Food Waste – New Strategies and Solutions. first appeared on Ken Burgin.

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EATER

APRIL 25, 2022

A number of specialty seafood companies are making it possible to have high-quality frozen fish delivered right to your door In 1912, a food-obsessed Brooklynite named Clarence Birdseye moved to Labrador, Canada. His obituaries would call him the “father of frozen foods.”. But frozen food was by and large awful.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

. “After almost four decades of learning and growing, our company has decided it’s time to go back to what first brought people to our brand – and that includes offering bolder-than-ever Tex-Mex food and pulling together design elements that are inspired by On The Border’s legacy.

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Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The survey found that that 35% of respondents were expecting to be operating at a loss or face closure by the end of the year, with 96% of businesses also experiencing higher energy costs and 93% facing food price inflation. EL&N to host five-day Saudi-inspired coffee and food tasting event.

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