Sustainability

May 23, 2013

Sustainability

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Making the Grade College students are seeking plenty of options and flexibility in campus dining services.	Sloco, Jeremy Barlow & Food Fast QSR's columnist and self-labeled “determined capitalist” is convinced sustainability and local sourcing are the future of foodservice.
A Case for Sourcing Locally With consumers calling for more locally sourced menu items, restaurants should consider buying a portion of their foods from local farms.	Tap into this Marketing Win-Win A Philly Pretzel Factory franchisee reveals how community involvement grows your business, customer base, and brand awareness all at once.
The Environmental Imperative Sustainable packaging and other eco-conscious operations are must-haves for the foodservice world today. Find out how you can get started.	Could This Be the New Menu Label? Even as they try to figure out how to be transparent about calories, quick serves might soon need to open up to consumers about their carbon footprints.
The 33 Million Ton Diet Quick serves can go green and be more cost-efficient if they stop wasting millions of pounds of food each year.	The Coast is Clear One year after the historic BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, restaurateurs are still trying to convince tourists to come back to the region.
Are Today's Delivery Cars Obsolete? Electric vehicles are becoming more available and affordable, and quick serves should take note of how these vehicles will benefit business.	What to Do About Waste A look at how some restaurants are cutting down.

industry headlines

Heinz Delivers More Sauce for Your Buck with New Dispenser

2013-05-19

Heinz Foodservice introduces its Heinze DispenSaver Condiment, a new bottle-filling system designed for high-volume, back-of-house applications...

Alaska to Bring In Estimated 179M Fish This Summer

2013-05-15

The summer harvest season for wild Alaska salmon officially opens on May 16, with a projected harvest of 179 million fish.

Should the...

3K Pounds of Seafood To Be Served at Music Festival

2013-05-14

Flanked by an unmistakable two-story entrance and built on ship containers, this year’s Alabama Gulf Seafood tent is back at the Hangout...

Starbucks Debuts First Non-U.S. Community Store

2013-05-13

Starbucks Coffee Company chairman, president, and CEO Howard Schultz inaugurated the first Starbucks community store outside of the United...

3 Sustainable Seafood LTOs Join Rubio's Menu

2013-05-09

As part of its continued efforts to offer guests high-quality coastal cuisine, Rubio’s Restaurants is introducing three new chef-crafted...

GRA Recognizes Value of TRSA Clean Green Certification

2013-04-29

The Green Restaurant Association (GRA) announces that it has incorporated TRSA’s Clean Green certification for textile services operations...

Cintas Identifies 5 Overlooked Sustainability Areas

2013-04-22

Identified by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) as a top trend for 2013, sustainability continues to rank high on the list of what...

NRA Calls Congress to Reform Renewable Fuel Standard

2013-04-16

As a long-time advocate of reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the National Restaurant Association commended four Congressmen for...

NCCR Lauds Renewable Fuel Standard Legislation

2013-04-15

The National Council of Chain Restaurants issues the following statement from NCCR Executive Director Rob Green on the introduction of the...

Chipotle Unveils Cultivate Festival Lineups and Dates

2013-04-09

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the lineup for its 2013 Cultivate food, music, and ideas festival series, with events planned in San...

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