Sustainability News
Subway, Cava Grill execs will discuss supply-chain traceability during free webinar
February 15, 2016
Execs will discuss how they are taking a proactive approach to implementing end-to-end traceability across their supply chain.
read nowDickey’s launches eco-friendly initiatives
February 15, 2016
New greener products include paper products, clamshell takeout containers and wood pellets as well as the elimination of foam products. Eco-friendly catering…
read nowReport: Sustainability top trend in foodservice packaging
November 19, 2015
The Foodservice Packaging Institute's 2015 Trends Report reveals foodservice operators are looking for environmentally friendly packaging and customization…
read nowSCA launches drive-thru napkin dispenser in North America
October 16, 2015
SCA, the producer of the Tork brand of away-from-home professional hygiene products, announced the launch of the Tork Xpressnap Drive Thru Napkin Dispenser.
read nowFoodservice Packaging Institute releases resource guides on foodservice packaging
October 15, 2015
The Foodservice Packaging Institute released a set of free resource guides designed to provide accessible, factual information on foodservice packaging
read nowPizzaRev announces ‘Celebrate the Sauce’ campaign
October 9, 2015
PizzaRev announced it has launched its "Celebrate the Sauce" campaign to recognize a successful harvest of the tomatoes used to make its organic tomato sauce.
read nowThe Melt expands to Colorado with five new locations
August 14, 2015
The fast casual restaurant is opening stores in another state for the first time since its inception.
read nowVitaligent, GE Capital spend $11M to buy Jamba Juice units
August 5, 2015
GE Capital allotted $11 million for Vitaligent to acquire 77 Jamba Juice Units
read nowTijuana Flats partners with AUA Equity
August 4, 2015
The fast casual Mexican restaurant’s parent company, Tijuana Flats Holdings, has partnered with AUA Private Equity Partners.
read nowNew filters promise to 'lower water costs, reduce kitchens' carbon footprint'
July 8, 2015
Restaurants in Connecticut, Rhode Island and the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island now have access to a money- and energy-saving…
read nowNatureWorks to sponsor NRA compost program
May 13, 2015
The National Restaurant Association’s Conserve sustainability initiative announced NatureWorks LLC, supplier of renewably sourced materials, as a new program…
read nowChanging menus prove new consumer attitudes
May 7, 2015
AEB emphasizes that restaurants must jump on the group's preferences for locally grown, sustainably raised and non-processed foods.
read nowEnviroPure receives NRA innovation award, expected to save restaurants 400 gallons of water a day
April 22, 2015
Commercial foodservice and plumbing product manufacturer T&S Brass and Bronze Works announced the National Restaurant Association awarded the company the…
read nowRobeks debuts sustainable maple water smoothies for hydration and health
April 20, 2015
L.A.-based Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies debuted three new Fitness Smoothies made with maple water, specialty water extracted from the raw sap of maple…
read nowStarbucks to unveil decade-long research benefiting 'more than a million farmers' globally
April 9, 2015
In collaboration with the Costa Rican Coffee Institute, the company will release a decade of agronomy research available for commercialization.
read now11% mortality rate of cage-free hens not solely due to cage-free housing, WAP says
March 26, 2015
By going cage-free, food businesses can also stay at the forefront of market trends, since several major corporations – including Burger King, Starbucks…
read nowCoalition for Sustainable Egg Supply hen housing study found 'trade-offs' for each system
March 20, 2015
'Depending on the goals and perspectives of a food production company, egg producer or other food system stakeholder, those trade-offs may be weighed…
read nowBake-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.
read nowNew 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…
read nowPapa 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…
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