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Protecting the Planet and Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

The type of food has a much greater impact on carbon emissions than the distance it has travelled. When considering the transport element, the method of transport is more significant than distance travelled and avoiding food that has been air-freighted will have the most significant travel-based impact.

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7 Guest Preference Predictions for 2022

Restaurant365

Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Each provides something different. Healthy twists on comfort foods.

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7 Guest Preference Predictions for 2022

Restaurant365

Fortunately, there are a lot of great options when it comes to recyclable and compostable takeout containers and paper products. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Each provides something different. Healthy twists on comfort foods.

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Setting Up A Sustainable Food Truck In 2021

The Restaurant Times

Food trucks generate large volumes of plastic products consisting of disposable glasses, plates, and other cutlery, which leads to the build-up of toxins in the environment travelling from one place to another. Source Your Raw Materials Locally. When you source your raw materials from local sources, they are actually fresh.

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The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond

Future Food

Menus and food designed to travel. Dishes that can travel, that don’t spoil in their packaging and are highly presentable after their journey are prized by the modern restaurant and customer alike. The uprise in delivery has manifestly changed chef’s thinking and influenced menu development. Day of the week Specials.

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Coffee News Recap, 10 Jun: Arabica prices hit 3-month high after drought predicted in Brazil, Pergamino to host Barista Jam at PRF Colombia & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Peet’s Coffee achieves 100% responsibly sourced coffee certification. The thermal-insulated cups are made from recycled coffee grounds and plant-based materials. The Kreis Cup is available in Travel and Latte Cup sizes. Used coffee grounds from the store will be recycled into cattle feed. Mon, 6 Jun.

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