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Restaurant Sustainability Efforts and Customer Attraction

The Restaurant Group

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. In fact, seven of the top twenty trends listed by the chefs related in some way to sustainable and environmentally sound practices.

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AMERICAN RESTAURANTS – AN INTERESTING EVOLUTION

Culinary Cues

PART ONE: An Immigrant Nation Melting Pot: America was the land of opportunity and tens of thousands came to our shores, through Ellis Island, and stood at the gates of New York ready to become American and bring their ethnic influence the country’s profile.

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Hot Restaurant Menu Trends for 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

This year’s survey findings signal an increased focus on sustainability, better-for-you menu options and a greater demand for plant-based meals in 2022, as consumers place a newfound emphasis on their health post-pandemic. Sustainability will continue to influence menus and how restaurants make decisions across the board.

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Restaurateurs, Are You Engaging Gen Z?

Focus POS

With this much influence, restaurants need to woo Gen Z inside their doors. Are you engaging in influencer marketing? Where previous generations responded to celebrity marketing and influence, Gen Z is much more receptive to more relatable social influencers. Influencers. Micro-influencers. Celebrities.

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Why Restaurants Are Switching to Intelligent Packaging

Modern Restaurant Management

Intelligent packaging allows restaurant owners to charge premium amount for well packaged meal, as consumers believe that sustainable packaging has a higher perceived value. Restaurants Are Stepping up their Online Food Delivery Game through Smart and Sustainable Packaging.

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How Hygiene Can Bolster Restaurant Performance and Satisfaction

Modern Restaurant Management

Across the restaurant industry, it’s no secret that expectations for service, sustainability, and satisfaction are higher than ever. Implementing sustainable hygiene practices—like using wipers made from recycled materials or controlled dispensers that reduce waste—reinforces your dedication to helping the planet.

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Running a cafe with style, sustainability and kindness – a conversation with Tania Lodi

The Restaurant Times

Most of the Middle East’s popular social media influencers have their picture taken against the cafe’s famous “Hey there, Habib-tea” background. Having recycled ingredients has helped Tania reduce wastage at her cafe. That said, there are a few prerequisites that need to be in place, A sustainable business model . And why not!