Industry Headlines
[2010-03-17] Conserve Solutions Center will highlight how going green is not only the right thing to do for the environment, but also a smart way to do business in today’s market.
[2010-03-11] Kim Frankovich promoted to the position of vice president of sustainability at Solo Cup Company.
[2010-03-08] The beverage company pairs with Conservation International to offer new payment method for customers and help protect forests.
[2010-03-04] Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute chooses Global Trust Certification Ltd. to perform the independent certification process of fisheries.
[2010-03-01] New logo, sustainability initiatives, and menu items mean big changes for the Starbucks challenger.
Industry Resource
Ted Turner Talks Green
Before announcing his support of the NRA’s “Conserve: Solutions for Sustainability” initiative, media mogul and restaurateur Ted Turner and his colleague, George McKerrow, co-founder of Ted's Montana Grill, discussed greening the restaurant industry at a Georgia Restaurant Association meeting. We’ve got the footage.
More Industry Headlines
[2010-02-26] IDS Menus believes that its new energy efficient menuboard system will have a positive impact on the marketplace.
[2010-02-24] Sandwich chain rolls out environmentally friendly packaging across its system, including new cups, lids, salad bowls, napkins, and catering boxes.
[2010-02-19] Ice cream purveyors will convert all flavors to Fair Trade Certified ingredients by the end of 2013.
[2010-02-18] The Mexican grill now uses recycled napkins, paper bags, and burrito wraps, among other products, in eight of its restaurants.
[2010-02-17] Some brands, like Wendy's, are perceived by consumers to be much more green than they actually are, while others, including Starbucks, are more green than consumers think, a new study says.
Industry Features
Tea PartyInnovation—from sophisticated flavors and health-infused benefits to quicker brewing methods and the green effect—has the tea category poised for a strong comeback.
The Best of 2009The industry’s best efforts in sustainability, menu development, expansion, human resources, marketing, and charitable giving.
How Starbucks is Changing PackagingStarbucks wants its cups to be 100 percent recyclable by 2012 and is recruiting the packaging and recycling industries to help it get there.
Run Your Store on Vegetable OilThe soon-to-market Vegawatt system allows operators to turn their used vegetable oil into energy for electricity and hot water.
Are You Being Greenwashed?In the midst of eco-consciousness and 'greenwashing,' Tennessee company strives for sustainable packaging options.
Independent LivingBeing an independent operator requires more than cooking a good meal. Just look at a day in the lives of Buns’ co-owners.
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