Sustainability

May 18, 2013

Sustainability

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Tricks of the Local Trade Incorporating local ingredients into your menu can set you apart from competitors. But first you should know what you’re buying into.	The Story of the Sea Customers are increasingly interested in the story behind their food. That’s good news for the seafood industry.
When Burritos and Cotton Collide Food and fashion seem odd bedfellows, but Chipotle is using such a partnership to promote environmental stewardship.	One to Watch: Sweetgreen Salad concept keeps ambitious growth plans under company’s wings.
Good to Be Green Operators slow to warm to sustainable strategies.	Two Birds, One Stone Brands combine ever-important healthy eating and philanthropic efforts.
Turn Sustainability into Profitability A Tossed franchisee is using broad sustainable practices to attract eco-conscious consumers.	What to Know About Sustainable Packaging Ask your paper suppliers these questions if you want to offer a more sustainable paper product.
Local Food Goes Way of Barter Phoenix-area barter exchange brings together quick serves, local farms.	The State of Our Water One of the most-used resources is never given much thought. It’s time for that to change.

industry headlines

Chipotle Signs Agreement with CIW to Join Fair Food Program

2012-10-06

Chipotle Mexican Grill and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), a farmworker-based human rights organization, have reached an agreement that...

Noodles & Company Adds Pork to the Menu

2012-10-05

Noodles & Company, the fast-casual restaurant concept with more than 300 locations throughout the U.S. that features a collection of dishes...

Bruegger's Moves to Eliminate Pork Gestation Crates

2012-10-04

Bruegger’s Bagels announced it will eliminate gestation crates—cages used to confine breeding pigs—from its pork supply chain,...

Farmer Brothers Launches Artisan Collection

2012-10-03

Farmer Brothers has launched Artisan Collection by Farmer Brothers, the company’s first specialty line of world-class coffees that are...

Taco Time NW to Source Pinto Beans from Central Bean Co.

2012-10-03

As part of its continuing mission to provide the highest quality, locally-sourced ingredients, Taco Time NW is now exclusively sourcing all pinto...

LBP Announces New UpShot Solution Single-Serve Filter

2012-09-17

LBP Manufacturing Inc. (LBP), a leader in sustainable food-packaging technology, today introduced the UpShot Solution – a line of eco-...

Wienerschnitzel Next in Line to Enforce Crate-Free Pork

2012-09-04

Galardi Group, franchisor of Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog chain, announced that it is committed to purchasing pork only...

ARAMARK to Cut Off Gestation Crate Pork

2012-08-21

ARAMARK, a world leader in professional services, announced it plans to eliminate all pork from animals bred using gestation crates in ARAMARK...

Jack in The Box Operator Adopts Safer Oil System

2012-08-08

Jack in the Box, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains, lists food quality, safety, and innovation among its core values. To stick to...

Rubbermaid Releases BPA-Free Foodservice Products

2012-07-30

Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), the leader in solution-based commercial products, announced the launch of the brand’s first-ever BPA-...

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