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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

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Misconception 3: All Cooking Oils Have the Same Environmental Impact Why It’s Made : There’s a lack of knowledge about the sourcing, processing, and ecological footprints of different oils, leading to a generalized view. Generally the thought is, oil is oil.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Growing Momentum for Plant-Based and Local Sourcing The movement towards plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients will continue to gain momentum in 2025, reducing overall food waste through better inventory management and demand forecasting. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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Supporting Guests and the Environment with Sustainable Restrooms

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On the other hand, those labeled “sustainable” are held to a much higher standard, and they must be made from renewable sources. Utilizing recycled plastics, rather than producing new plastic materials, significantly minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. Source products with sustainability certifications.

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Tapping into the Trend of Sustainable Coffee in Dining

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Understanding What’s Driving the Demand for Sustainable Coffee Understanding changing food trends is about understanding what factors and influences are changing the perceptions and, therefore, behaviors of consumers and your guests. Ask questions on sourcing practice, environmental receptivity, and coffee farmer support.

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2022 Cocktail Trends (Infographic)

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But while recyclability and zero-waste cocktails formed the thrust of sustainable action this year, 2022 will see more initiatives shaped by a focus on how spirits are made, with a vast majority of people now willing to pay more for ethically sourced regenerative refreshments. Consumption reconsidered. and half in the U.K.

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Modern Safaris Match African Cuisines With Outdoor Adventure

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Chefs work with farmers to source indigenous vegetables, spices, and herbs, and draw inspiration from age-old cooking techniques. The camp sources fresh produce from nearby smallholder farms and the Chui Mamas garden , a women-led initiative supplying greens, tropical fruits, and camel milk.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

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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. Another trend that’s influenced by labor shortages is how food will be offered in restaurants. Ken Heymann, Chief Operating Officer, UniFocus.