Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

Wrapped with care in parchment paper, sealed with a stamp that embraces your logo, include an information sheet that outlines the source of ingredients, the history of your restaurant, and what goes into bringing this sandwich to the guest. If wood what type of wood produces the best results?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

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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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S. But restaurants have other, less visible sources of waste that also contribute to climate change. She doesn’t have time to source alternatives, she said. Induction ovens are safer to use because there is no open flame.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2021

Whichever your specific goals are, they will fall under one of the following categories: reduce waste production, reuse and recycle. Reuse and Recycle. A single restaurant disposes 50 tons of waste every year , and out of the food waste disposed of, 76 percent are organic, meaning they can be recycled. now recycle their waste.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Today, we will explore the advantages of organic products and Paleo pantry essentials to show you how to source these ingredients to foster a greener dining experience. According to reports , more than 50% of diners claim to choose a restaurant that offers sustainably sourced food. Let’s explore some of them.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Apart from this, questions regarding fair labor practices, ethical sourcing, and treatment of workers in the regions that produce coffee are also areas of concern. Taste: Some consumers feel that sustainably sourced coffee has a superior taste to traditionally harvested coffee. Think recycling and composting food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Smart kitchen equipment, such as automated stove tops and automatic recycling oil fryers, make order fulfillment easier, faster, and more consistent. Technology, such as AI software, is now being used to help identify where improvements can be made to make the sourcing process even more efficient and cost effective.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

B Corp was one of a few certifications or collectives we investigated to find guidance and validation for the way we do business, particularly our long-standing sustainable sourcing mission. Waste management programs like recycling, composting, and any food-waste reduction measuring done can also help in this category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Since our business model is built upon transforming typical cafeteria food into scratch-cooked meals made from clean, locally sourced and organic ingredients, we guide our clients to reinvest the money they’ve saved through waste reduction back into these premium ingredients, which inevitably results in better food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Building on the concepts of a circular food economy, talk centers around recycling and how to return packaging to suppliers. Use marketing platforms to share information on eating better, reducing waste, sourcing, helping the environment and giving back to the ecosystem. Manage the Packaging. Involve the Community.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2022

Sourcing local ingredients and producing more in-season vegetable focused dishes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. I also actively participate in the Monterey Bay Aquarium sustainable seafood program to maintain an ongoing awareness of which species can be sourced safely.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2020

In the 1990’s, key players in the rendering industry began producing biofuel from recycled animal fats and cooking oils on a commercial scale. While these mandates help the environment and put safer fuel on our roads, it also can unintentionally promote bad practices if the buyer doesn’t track the material back to its source.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The truth is: waste management, recycling, hood cleaning and grease trap services are more often than not a source of overspending and inefficiency. From waste removal, recycling, and facilities management to hood cleaning and grease trap services, every different location has a list of potentially different vendors.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Other approaches to reducing your carbon footprint can be achieved from initiatives such as increasing recycling, reuse of packaging as well as reducing waste that goes to landfill for example by offering compostable or even edible packaging and reducing food waste. This is true for both cooking and space heating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2025

That’s why it’s so important for us to partner with like-minded suppliers who share our commitment to responsible sourcing, like Slope Side Syrup, King Arthur Flour and Maple Leaf Foods. For any restaurant looking to embed sustainability into their model, it has to start with sourcing.

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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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EATER

MAY 21, 2025

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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2022

Waste is an immense issue within the restaurant industry, and Starbucks itself distributes over six billion single-use cups each year — most of which are unable to be recycled and end up directly in landfills or the environment. Meanwhile, the entire restaurant industry struggles immensely with waste from single-use plastics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2020

“The seating is leather, rich, dark and comfortable, while the tables are made from recycled industrial floors including original screws,” Keogh noted, “Old French school chairs add a whimsical touch. Lighting fixtures made from WWI machine gun parts and Edison bulbs continue the industrial chic effect into the bathrooms.

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The Rail

JULY 26, 2024

The food and beverage sector is one of the most significant sources of carbon emissions. There are, of course, many ways that restaurants can adopt sustainable practices, but the best place to start is the beginning of the supply chain — specifically, your sourcing. Unfortunately, plastic is a major contributor to pollution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

For the necessary packaging, try to opt for biodegradable materials and packaging with a high recycled content. And a restaurant’s commitment to sustainable practices is perhaps most easily visible through the packaging that they chose. Using less delivery packaging is a great way to begin.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 7, 2021

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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Think paper straws versus plastic. The focus is to cut down the impact we have on the environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

Let your customers know what your business is doing to help local and global communities from recycling and composting to locally sourcing ingredients to supporting local food pantries. Plant-based is associated with sustainability and the bigger picture of being more environmentally responsible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Sourcing ingredients locally or from all-natural farms. This has led to a rise in the appearance of green kitchens, where the business focuses on reducing as much waste as possible and trying to recycle and reuse leftovers whenever they can. Consider, removing processed or pre-packaged ingredients from their inventory.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Read a newspaper, listen to the experts, learn to trust a source that believes in telling the story even more than offering their opinion. Whether it’s $10 or $100 – it all helps. link]. [] Talk about world issues with your peers and do so from a position of knowing the facts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2023

All-electric kitchens also save on new construction costs, as they require no gas utility connections or plumbing systems, and they substantially reduce the carbon footprint of a restaurant, especially if powered by renewable sources like solar. Adaptive Reuse and Recycling The greenest building is one that’s already built.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

By 2025, McDonald’s plans to recycle guest packaging in 100 percent of its restaurants. The brand has also pledged that 100 percent of its guest packaging will come from renewable, recycled, or certified sources. Of course, customers also need to play their part by opting for bridgeable products and recycling responsibly.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging. This is a daunting task considering that a staggering 91% of all plastics ever produced haven’t been recycled – ending up in landfills and oceans around the world instead.

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The Rail

APRIL 2, 2025

While offering a distinctive visual appeal, eco-friendly options such as recycled composites, reused wood, and sustainably sourced stone help the environment. Leveraging Innovative Materials Modern flooring choices now feature cutting-edge materials that combine sustainability with arresting beauty.

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Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

You could even get a tax credit for using alternative energy sources like solar power. Additionally, you can explore alternative protein sources such as legumes, tofu, or textured vegetable protein. Recycling these materials reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and saves on the cost of purchasing new materials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Dunkin’ is also on track to fully transition to new, recyclable hot coffee cup lids in all of its U.S. The company is also on track to be fully transitioned to recyclable hot coffee cup lids in its U.S. The new lids are made of #5 polypropylene that can be recycled in cities and towns that offer #5 recycling.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The results point to the fact that stopping waste at the source is more effective — environmentally and economically. Vermont established a universal recycling law that requires separation and diversion of food scraps from the waste stream. In this case, that means finding a home for food before it reaches its “sell by” date.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

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. Over the next decade, a generation passionate about health and wellness will demand restaurants be transparent about food from farm to table.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Use responsibly sourced products to demonstrate your environmental commitments : It is clear that customers are increasingly conscious of restaurants’ environmental impact—a recent study even found that 43 percent of customers are willing to pay more for takeout from restaurants that have visible sustainability practices.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 28, 2023

As well as utilising some kind of heat source (usually either gas or electric), most roasters have an in-built fan or pump. A roaster’s heat source and ventilation system are constantly working in unison. Conductive heat transfer also isn’t as prominent in coffee roasting as convective heat transfer.

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EATER

APRIL 25, 2022

His company sources a range of items from artisanal producers in Spain, from Iberico pork to vaca vieja beef, and to bring American consumers some of the classic seafood of Spain, Campo Grande offers a fish box with flash-frozen items like European hake and Mediterranean baby clams. “But Raised in Madrid, Oriol noticed a hole in the U.S.

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