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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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. While recycling costs have undeniably increased, demand for high quality recyclables is still growing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

This trend of seeking out a more sustainable process of e-commerce related to food goods is not going away anytime soon. Here are some key strategies you and your target food delivery partners can be using to create a more sustainable future. However, oils and other foodstuffs are often not accepted in recycling plants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

.” The two large kitchens serving Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus: The Lodge and The Esther Barazzone Center kitchens use electric induction cooking improve the precision and quality of the food they serve. It’s faster – meaning I can cook nearly twice as much food as gas. of food for gas vs 70.9#

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As part of creating that good environment, she’s taken multiple steps to cut Rifrullo’s carbon footprint, including composting all food scraps, one of the most important steps restaurants can take to combat climate change. When food waste goes to landfills, it creates methane , a powerful greenhouse gas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Recycling your restaurant’s used cooking oil isn’t just a way to address your waste problems – it can help fight climate change. Not only that, but in the United States restaurants generate about 22 to 33 billion pounds of food waste annually. That’s a lot of waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic led to fluctuations in domestic producer prices, particularly in the food sector , according to the U.S. Combine the rising prices of food with the drive to be more sustainable, and we have reached the point where we need to reduce, reuse, and shop local. Rather than waste food, we can redistribute it.

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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

About half of consumers indicated that a “restaurant’s efforts to reduce food waste, recycle or donate food can be factors in choosing where to dine.” Additionally, food bloggers who focus on green restaurants can be a great way to spread a restaurant’s sustainability story.

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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

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 Legislators Will Rethink How to Better Manage Product Waste.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Introduction to Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste is a significant challenge for the restaurant industry, impacting both the environment and profitability. Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 22, 2025

As a manager orowner,you must train employeestobag garbage, break down recycling products and dispose of oils properly. Control Odors Odor control is crucial, especially in the heat of summer when food waste breaks down much faster. Always, make sure you have your pickups scheduled accordingly so overflow doesnt happen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Food waste generated by restaurants has long been an expensive and environmentally harmful problem. Now, there are solutions to change this that actually turn the waste into a resource that doesn't just benefit the environment, but the restaurants themselves. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance stated in a report that only 14.3

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

During the height of the pandemic, it seemed as though so many facets of the food industry were up in the air, including stress on supply chains. Food processing, in some facilities, has been slowed down substantially due to labor shortages or complete shutdowns. Waste Reduction. Composting food scraps and leftovers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This edition of MRM News Bites features McDonalds, the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, OpenTable, Ordermark, Hudson Group, Hakkasan Group , Waitr and Checkers, ICV Partners, Restaurant Technologies, Diebold Nixdorf and Alto-Shaam. " Reducing Food Waste. Changes at the Top for McDonald's. " Joe Erlinger. "Joe

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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. Restaurants use two of the main contributors to carbon emissions of all industries – food and energy. Let’s take food first.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

If you’re reducing food waste or saving energy and need employees on board, read on. In creating strategies for a recycling and food waste plan, ask them how they would put that into practice. Check your utility bills or your waste pickup information. Students and teenagers. Ask for Feedback and Input.

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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.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

And while many initiatives focus on reducing the environmental impact of coffee production , the volume of waste produced by coffee shops is also a major concern for many people. To address this problem, some coffee businesses are opting for more sustainable approaches to waste management, including circular economy models.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2025

Here is how 3D modeling simplifies renovation planning: Accurate Resource Allocation : 3D modeling software offers accurate material estimation to avoid unnecessary waste and hidden expenses. For example, ghost kitchens' layout allows for optimizing food preparation at high volume and lower costs in delivery-centric kitchens.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

They generate large amounts of waste and carbon emissions through food production and transportation. According to reports , more than 50% of diners claim to choose a restaurant that offers sustainably sourced food. With the rising awareness about our planet’s health, more consumers demand sustainable dining options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Key findings from the survey also include: Immunity-boosting foods and plant-based sandwiches make up three of the Top 10 Trends for 2022, as consumers balance the comfort foods they demanded during the pandemic to refocus on better-for-you options. CBD-infused snacks, beverages and desserts are continuing to grow in popularity.

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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. Often, the resulting waste was not only the food but also the associated costs and energy spent on more waste management.

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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. However, in response to the issue of single-use cup waste, some coffee shops now offer discounts for customers who bring their own reusable cups, as well as other swap schemes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

To eliminate waste, I always make pickles or fermentations with excess vegetables and dry cure meats for our charcuterie program to utilize any excess proteins. Patronize restaurants that engage in sustainable food purchasing, whether that is vegetables, fish or meat. 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. What might seem like an easy solution to dispose of waste, will only cause your business major problems, costing you time and money in the long run. Recycle Used Cooking Oil with a Reputable Provider.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector. Promote Sustainability: Establish a sustainable theme by offering beverages with sustainable food pairings. Think recycling and composting food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. Ghost Kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

The National Restaurant Association found that almost half of consumers surveyed consider a restaurant’s sustainability efforts — such as recycling, donating food, or reducing food waste — when making the decision to spend money on a venue. Even better?

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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. We’ve had to rethink how we show up in this space, especially as we navigate realities like food-cost inflation—can anyone say egg prices?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2022

The company is testing a variety of programs to determine what will most effectively reduce waste while keeping customers satisfied. Meanwhile, the entire restaurant industry struggles immensely with waste from single-use plastics. We can reduce environmental impact while offering economic returns and compelling value propositions.

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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. Minimize Waste. billion metric tons annually) is wasted.

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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 26, 2020

Plastic waste is no longer a “problem”: it is a full-blown epidemic. Every year, roughly eight million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. As a restaurant, real dedication to solving the plastic waste problem is going to take a bigger commitment than just straws.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

While true zero-restaurant food waste is extremely rare, it can be a meaningful goal. Implementing a zero-waste initiative can help minimize your carbon footprint and may even attract new customers who embrace your environmental friendliness. Additionally, limiting your food waste can improve your restaurant’s bottom line.

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