Sustainability

May 24, 2013

Sustainability

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Fun in the Sun? Plenty of quick serves are jumping on the green bandwagon, but when it comes to the implementation of solar power, they may want to think twice.	Will the Oil Spill Affect Your Menu? It’s not just BP execs and politicians who are scrambling to clean up the Gulf Coast oil spill.
His Personal Crusade Steve Phillips, president and CEO of Phillips Seafood Restaurants, lived through the destruction of the Chesapeake Bay, and he’s vowed not to sit by idling while the same thing happens in Asia.	From Ocean to Table Sustainable seafood programs among quick serves are growing. Here’s how to get started.
How Going Green Can Hurt Your Business One unforeseen result of the sustainability movement is the growing consumer backlash against greenwashing. Is your brand guilty?	Incentives for Green Senior finance executives should take advantage of tax incentives that are available for green building initiatives.
The Cage-Free Debate An exclusive interview with the United Egg Producers sheds light on the other side of the cage-free debate.	The Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of Building Green With energy costs expected to remain volatile for the near future, more states and cities are adopting regulations that encourage or require buildings to be green and energy-efficient. Green buildings use 30 percent less energy on average than a standard building. But what exactly is a green building?

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Rubio’s Spotlights a Trio of Sustainable Shrimp Entrées

2013-02-14

Rubio's Restaurants celebrates its most popular shrimp dishes by spotlighting three items fresh from the grill: the Grilled Shrimp Burrito,...

Sustainable Foods Summit Calls for Supply-Chain Efficiencies

2013-02-09

The third North American edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit was hosted in San Francisco on January 22–23.

Improving efficiencies...

Heatcraft Focuses on Energy-Efficient Refrigeration

2013-02-07

Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration, a provider of commercial refrigeration products, including energy-efficient foodservice solutions for...

Pinkberry Triples the Sweetness with Valentine's Day Collection

2013-02-01

This February, frozen-yogurt brand Pinkberry will debut its Valentine's Day collection, featuring some of its most decadent flavors: Salted...

Good Times Goes All Natural with New Chicken Platform

2013-01-31

Good Times Restaurants announced it is rolling out a new chicken platform in February and March based on Springer Mountain Farms’ antibiotic...

Elevation Burger Joins the Organic Trade Association Club

2013-01-29

Elevation Burger, the rapidly growing, national fast-casual restaurant known for its 100 percent organic, grass-fed, free-range burgers, has been...

Solar Roast Coffee Opens Up Franchising Opportunities

2013-01-27

There is a unique type of coffee brewing in Pueblo, Colorado, that combines the energy efficiency of a solar-powered roasting technology and a...

Truvia Takes Bold Steps to Reduce Carbon Footprint

2013-01-22

The Truvia business announced that its Truvia calorie-free sweetener is the first stevia-based sweetener to be awarded Product Carbon Footprint...

Lindamar Introduces “Green” Certified Sustainable Bags

2013-01-16

Lindamar Industries Inc., an ISO 9001-2008 certified, California-based plastic packaging manufacturer and supply house that has been conducting...

16 Handles Sweetens the Menu with Crème Brûlée Flavor

2013-01-09

16 Handles is ringing in the New Year with a delicious new frozen yogurt flavor: Crème Brûlée.

Crème Brûlée frozen yogurt brings a...

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