Simple solutions to minimizing food waste

by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld

Food waste is a fact of the restaurant business, and for something that cannot be completely avoided, the toll it takes is steep. Food waste has a spectrum of…

Waste not, want not, profit more

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

In our business, every morsel has been bought and paid for, and its value lies in its resale, not its position at the bottom of a trash can.

Bake-at-home pizzeria sources local, organic ingredients

February 19, 2015

New bake-at-home pizzeria Bake425˚ has set up shop at 345 Park Avenue, Glencoe, Illinois with a grand opening celebration scheduled for Feb. 21.

New eco filter to help restaurants earn green certification, save on gas bills

February 11, 2015

Next Step Living, provider of home energy solutions in the Northeast, today announced it is entering the commercial energy-efficiency market by launching the…

Papa John's, Quizno's, Wendy's cited among brands with poorest sustainability practices

January 29, 2015

As You Sow, a San Franciso-based nonprofit organization that promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility, released a new report, "Waste and…

Taziki’s earns REAL certification

January 15, 2015

The Mediterranean concept is the first national franchise to earn the certification for nutrition and sustainability.

Starbucks' new animal welfare policy 'most extensive of any restaurant chain"

December 23, 2014

Starbucks last week introduced its new animal welfare-friendly practices, which the Humane Society of the United States is calling "perhaps the most extensive…

Is your restaurant green?

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Even though going green may cost more than conventional items, consumers are willing to pay more for the opportunity; for them it is not an indulgence but a…

Panera Bread progressing toward animal welfare goals

December 17, 2014

Among its successes: 91 percent of Panera's pork supply is antibiotic-free, 80 percent of is beef is grass-fed and 100 percent of its chicken is…

MAD Greens: Less food miles equals better taste

Local sourcing is paying off for the salad concept, which is set to nearly double in size in 2015.

MAD Greens marks 10 year anniversary with giveaways

November 26, 2014

Since it's launch 10 years ago, the chain has served up more than 200 tons of spring mix, 1.9 million heads of romaine lettuce and 60 tons of spinach, most of…

Restaurants' commitment to sustainability influencing younger customers

November 26, 2014

New research from Packaged Facts finds that sustainability initiatives are increasingly important to restaurant consumers. According to the Future of…

Foodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts

November 20, 2014

Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.

NRA selects LeanPath for food waste prevention program

November 20, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has chosen LeanPath Inc., provider of automated food waste monitoring systems, as its preferred supplier for the company's…

Chipotle Cultivate Foundation awards $500,000 grant to the International Rescue Committee

November 17, 2014

The IRC's MicroProducer Academy helps refugee farmers adapt existing agricultural skills to an urban American environment and marketplace while improving their…

Wahlburgers' first franchise opens in Toronto

November 13, 2014

The better burger brand, helmed by the Wahlburg brothers, will use only Canadian beef in its Toronto restaurant.

Study: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands

November 12, 2014

New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…

The latest green trend: Compostable containers

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

With the growing popularity of compostable products, they now come in all shapes and sizes to match the diversity of restaurant cuisine, including bowls…

Tork adds five dispensers to Xpressnap Signature line

November 7, 2014

SCA, maker of the Tork brand, has added five new dispensers as part of its Xpressnap Signature line – Blue Tabletop, Green Tabletop, Blue Stand, Green Stand…

‘Artisan fast’ pizza and salad concept plans franchise expansion

October 30, 2014

St. Louis-based Crushed Red Urban Bake and Chop Shop, which recently introduced its "Artisan Fast” concept to franchisees, will open six new restaurants within…