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Understanding Gen Z Eating Habits: Authenticity and Tech-Savvy Preferences

Modern Restaurant Management

Trend-driven yet deeply value-conscious, they want personalized nutrition, ethical sourcing, and innovative packaging. Unlike previous generations, they seek out the following: Global Influence : Growing up in a digitally connected world, Gen Z has a palate that's as diverse as their Instagram feeds.

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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

What are common misconceptions restaurant operators have regarding the impact of cooking oil on sustainability? What Can Be Done : Educate the customer about the impact that different oils make not only on their ability to operate but also on their sustainability goals within the kitchen. Generally the thought is, oil is oil.

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2025: The Year of Contradictions in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Younger generations are becoming more discerning, placing greater trust in organic content from peers over traditional influencer promotions, making authenticity the priority. However, this desire for instant gratification doesn’t negate the importance of long-term sustainability.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

Elevated Snacking Redefining snacking with creative flair and global influence, tapas and shareable boards will evolve in new directions such as Middle Eastern-inspired mezze platters, top photo. ” Guests will have the opportunity to experience many of these trends come to life at Kimpton restaurants and bars across the globe.

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Supporting Guests and the Environment with Sustainable Restrooms

Modern Restaurant Management

Now is the time to also consider sustainability and how to minimize the environmental impact of commercial restrooms. Best Practices for Sustainable Restrooms. To responsibly maintain restrooms, the first step is to understand the difference between eco-friendly and sustainable. Automate the hand drying process.

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Tapping into the Trend of Sustainable Coffee in Dining

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That may or may not be up for debate, but one thing is for sure: the world is decidedly waking up to the taste of sustainability. As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector.