Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Waste production is going up as business owners around the world swap their waste reduction initiatives out with ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If your restaurants want to reduce waste even amidst the current crisis, there’s still plenty you can do. Donate Food Waste to Local Charities. Paperless ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. As restaurants implement tech tools, they’re experiencing numerous benefits, including waste (and cost) savings, more effective scheduling, and increased customer satisfaction, to name just a few. Elevate quality management programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2024

Once sustainability rises to the top of the to-do list, the next hurdle is lack of information about the sources of the food they are buying and the practices used to produce it. Actions like waste reduction are actually cost savers. Restaurant operators can think of sustainability in three phases: sourcing, operations, and disposal.

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Tableo

JULY 14, 2023

How many times have we heard our mums’ rattle on about not wasting food? Nowadays when looking in the mirror, perhaps I shouldn’t have obeyed However the fact remains that waste is the scourge of the 21st century. In this post we will share helpful advice and practical solutions to help you minimise food waste in your restaurant.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. High food waste is not just bad for restaurants, it also impacts the environment and food security significantly. Thus, there arises a need for an efficient waste management system. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand. Restaurant managers must ensure that their suppliers’ sources are trustworthy, and their products are high-quality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

It can also provide full sourcing and ingredient listings that are needed for menu creation to serve customers with special requirements. Fast, accurate, trustworthy product identification enables targeted recalls and helps avoid unnecessary removal of unaffected products, reducing food waste.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

A survey conducted by Too Good To Go indicates that more than 1/3rd of the bakery output in the UK ends up being wasted. This is where it is recommended to start a waste-free bakery. Research by Too Good To Go states that around 50% of the UK bakeries have a documented plan in place to reduce food waste. Source: Pinterest.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 10, 2021

And one area that is often overlooked is the question of how to reduce food waste in restaurants. Food waste costs restaurants a staggering $162 billion per year , and in America alone, restaurants generate as much as 33 billion pounds of food waste per year. Different Types of Restaurant Food Waste.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Log item transfers and wastes. You'll also need to keep an eye out for when you may need a replacement or upgrade and do your research to source the best solution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2024

Between the product waste from refrigerated food expiring in two to four hours and the inability to keep generating income from a kitchen shutdown, power outages have the potential of putting unprepared restaurants out of business. That source can be solar panels, a standby generator or even the grid.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Improving Communication with Customers With inflation increasing at record levels, it will be critical for QSR brands to easily relate the costs of materials, sourcing, and labor to customers clearly and concisely. The KFC-Taco Bell collaboration is likely to ring a bell. That is what will truly make the difference.

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Foodable

JULY 28, 2020

What trends are you seeing in regards to food waste and food deserts? Forager was created with the goal of making locally sourced food more widely available to its surrounding communities. Episode Highlights: Stone shares his background and the concept behind the Forager app. Does Forager target suppliers or consumers?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Whenever a restaurant acquires, counts, transfers, or wastes inventory, it must be entered as a journal entry into the accounting general ledger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Sustainability – As consumer demand for eco-friendly practices continued to rise, restaurants responded accordingly with efforts to reduce food waste, enhance supply chain sustainability, and adopt environmentally responsible packaging. Food waste is a huge, expensive issue, with fresh foods often rotting on trucks during transport.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Everything from decreasing food waste to exploring how automation can increase revenue for small business restaurants is related to BOH procedures. They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more. Here are some back of office trends to watch for in 2023.

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The Wine Knitter

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Label paper is 30% Post Consumer Waste and FSC Certified. 100% of label waste is recycled and used to create gigafuel powering vehicles and is also used in decking material. LUKE bottles are finished with 100% natural and biodegradable cork closures without a foil wrap, generating zero waste.” This wine is unoaked.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. Though landfill closures have also contributed to rising costs, recycling is still the cheaper option for waste disposal.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

So, as life starts to transition to a level of normalcy, restaurants may find that the pandemic opened the door to a viable, additional source of revenue that isn’t going away. Full utilization of ingredients, minimizing waste, composting and portion control will be even more essential than they were in the past.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

To do this, the chef must understand and practice solid cost control measures such as inventory control, recipe costing, portion control, as well as theft and waste control. It’s that simple. [] The Source of Creative Energy. THE LAW: The chef is in a position that requires negotiation with vendors, employees, and other managers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

Pre-made food products can provide simplicity for staff while also helping cut costs, reduce waste, and increase consistency while maintaining a wide variety of menu items. These occurrences can lead to increased waste, ultimately driving up costs that your business must eat.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Sourcing will also be a priority for many chefs, working with global salt producers to identify salts from around the world and understand their history and use cases. Restaurants will continue to emphasize responsible stewardship from zero waste efforts and regenerative agriculture, to water conservation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

Sustainable sourcing is one social responsibility initiative that resonates with Gen Z. They appreciate restaurants that source locally grown, organic food, as it supports local farmers and promotes sustainability. Reducing waste, whether food or packaging, is another initiative that appeals to them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2024

Culinary methods and sources of inspiration for menus and venues were also part of this group’s discussion. Eighty-six percent of dames surveyed agreed that chefs have become trusted sources of knowledge beyond the menu. Ninety-two percent agreed that chefs are gaining recognition for their philanthropic efforts around the world.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The data from inventory management can help you place more accurate orders, calculate exact food costs, make informed menu changes, and address potential sources of food waste. However, it doesn’t account for potential real-life areas of inventory waste, like portioning mistakes, kitchen waste, or server errors.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With industry leaders like McDonald’s making these steps and regulatory agencies focusing more on the environmental impact of food service, Green Places says, “ Restaurants must prepare for the transition to electrification, local sourcing, and renewable energy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. Source More Smartly by Linking FOH to the BOH. Improve Order Size and Revenue with Predictive Technology.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

Far too often we invest our time in addressing the effects of a challenge rather than the source of the roadblocks that appear. Restaurant waste nips away at profitability – why? Third, and maybe most important – it is essential to find the cause of a challenge before it can really be solved. Challenges solved. Why is this the case?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

However, limited budgets and resources necessitate thoughtful hiring decisions in order to reduce wasted time and costs on advertising positions or training new hires. Think broadly when it comes to sourcing applicants. How to avoid. Start by asking questions such as: Where do your ideal applicants typically look for jobs?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Log item transfers and wastes. You'll also need to keep an eye out for when you may need a replacement or upgrade and do your research to source the best solution.

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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. Energy production is the most carbon polluting of all industries.

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Bottleneck Management

MAY 3, 2023

Source Local and Seasonal Ingredients One of the easiest ways to reduce your restaurant’s carbon footprint is to source local and seasonal ingredients. Reduce Food Waste Reducing food waste is another effective way to make your restaurant more sustainable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In order to reduce cost, waste, and optimize inventory, the process begins with planning and forecasting. Consumers expect a high level of transparency on source ingredients, and for many brands, it’s a key differentiator. The goal for every food and beverage company is to synchronize supply and demand.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2024

The drive towards waste reduction influences every aspect, from the ingredients used to the serving materials. Expect to see more cocktails featuring locally sourced, organic ingredients and presented in reusable or compostable vessels.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

Excessive waste is a sign of disrespect for those involved in the process of getting those ingredients to you. It might be sustainability, waste management, protection of traditions, a pursuit of excellence, authenticity, or connection with the source of ingredients, etc. We owe them our respect and care.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This involves sourcing wholesale ingredients, reducing waste, and adjusting menu prices as needed. This approach helps increase sales of high-margin items, reduce waste and inventory costs, and ultimately improve profit margins. To enhance profits, effective food cost management is key.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These shifts in food sourcing and menu development are more than mere nods to environmental stewardship; they represent strategic efforts to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers who are looking for sustainable dining experiences.

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