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

JUNE 13, 2025

As we like to say, it only takes a moment to make a difference. It’s not just about creating impact outside our four walls; it’s about strengthening our teams, our communities, and our culture from the inside out. It’s a role built on purpose, passion and the belief that small actions can create big change.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Bigger is less predictable and much more difficult to control and bigger takes cooks and chefs away from what they love to do, what attracted them to the trade in the beginning – to cook from the heart. The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef.

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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say. Following are some of the major restaurant trends to watch out for in 2022. Diners simply don’t want the low food quality that often comes with long menus. Simplified Menus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

It was a wonderful opportunity to educate our guests on bycatch fish (which are the fish picked up in large nets that are typically thrown out) as well as smaller breeds and not the big-name fish (such as halibut, albacore, etc.), and offer an eco-friendly approach that doesn’t deplete the supply chain.

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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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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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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.

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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. But despite these concerns, 46 percent of people noted they will eat out daily to several times a week in coming months and showed a growing loyalty to their favorite brands.

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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. Search filter : A new filter allows users to easily find which hotels and restaurants are taking these added safety precautions.

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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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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. To find out, I spoke with four coffee professionals involved with the HuskeeSwap reusable cup programme. Can you recycle single-use cups? But how do these initiatives work?

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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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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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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. I spoke with two coffee sustainability experts to find out more. Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging. And is it achievable?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 8, 2022

Read on to find out what they said. 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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

On The Border is taking it back to the 1980’s with the debut of its new prototype that pays homage to the brand’s first design and renowned experience, top photo. “We are on a mission to re-image On The Border and take guests back to our glory days,” said Chief Real Estate Officer Mike Wood.

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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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Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Use of to-go food containers surged during the pandemic’s delivery boom. Carry-out and delivery orders grew by over 130% during the pandemic, causing the use of to-go containers to surge to the point of a packaging shortage. These plastic to-go containers, although convenient, take a toll on our health. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

But even in a post-pandemic world, they are a wonderful way for restaurants to take advantage of the delivery boom , and perfect for new virtual or ghost restaurant entrepreneurs who are interested in a delivery-only enterprise. In most instances, restaurateurs provide staff and food supplies. 4 Leading Ghost Kitchens Compared.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

But for other segments, namely fine dining and family dining, this holiday actually means an increase in sales as many families travel, get together and celebrate by dining out. Unfortunately, with consumers making more purchases from home, a trend that shows no signs of lessening, eating out is likely to be limited.”

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“We have officially rolled out SALIDO to support all of our flagship stores across the United States and Canada and are looking forward to continuing our partnership.” US Foods Holding Corp. On Point With Off-Premise. launched Fall Scoop 2020, titled “On Point With Off-Premise – Designed To Make It.”

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The coffee and food-to-go chain partnered with One PM Franchising to open the first Kuwaiti store. The chain’s menu includes more than 40 beverage and food options. UK’s Cup Neutral launches new 100% recyclable single-wall paper cups. Nguyen Coffee Supply launches ready-to-drink robusta cold brew in the US.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Canadian roaster’s new 100% recycled cardboard packaging also includes a fully recyclable and compostable shipping label and inner lining. The roaster also says its clear coffee bag is recyclable in most regions of Canada. Food ingredients and coffee company ofi secures two-year US $250 million loan for refinancing.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 20, 2022

The Golden Cup takes place in 15 countries. Third World Coffee Producers Forum to take place in hybrid format. The virtual forum will be held on 12 July from 8:00 to 11:00 EST. The in-person event will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 12 to 13 February 2023. The auction will take place on 23 June. Tue, 17 May.

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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). Below are some of the hottest trends taking over the restaurant industry.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 13, 2022

As we end 2021 and consider the vast increase in takeout, comfort food, and overconsumption of alcohol that took place during the throws of the pandemic, many of us are resolved to doing better in 2022. Many of the sustainability practices that we were committed to pre-COVID flew out the door when we entered this unprecedented era.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 1, 2022

Packaging Online claims that plastic-based capsules can take up to 500 years to break down. Read on to find out what they said. Although recyclable capsules are an option for consumers, the waste disposal solutions aren’t always straightforward. But despite these recycling schemes, consumer uptake rates remain low.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Waste production is going up as business owners around the world swap their waste reduction initiatives out with ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Donate Food Waste to Local Charities. They are the only organization in Houston who picks up prepared food items, but other organizations like them are found all around the country.

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EATER

JULY 14, 2020

The best picnic baskets, coolers, blankets, and more, from the Strategist While spending time outdoors — masked and at a distance — is a lower-risk way to socialize in person with others, replacing an air-conditioned restaurant brunch with a picnic takes a little more planning than rolling out of bed and hopping on the subway. “A

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 24, 2022

To find out, I spoke with the CEO of Novocapsule , Yuval Weinshtock. Read on to find out what he said. Recyclability & sustainability. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. These high recycling rates also carry over to coffee capsules. 7 plastics.

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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. Next year’s event will take place from 17 to 19 August, coinciding with the annual Melbourne Coffee Week.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 8, 2022

Brighton Coffee Festival will take place on 14 August. The project enables Svit Kavy to donate coffee and food to Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the front line. The group will include supply chain representatives, as well as academics and environmental organisations. The 2022 auction will take place on 23 April.

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