Sustainability News
Taziki’s earns REAL certification
January 15, 2015
The Mediterranean concept is the first national franchise to earn the certification for nutrition and sustainability.
read nowStarbucks' 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…
read nowPanera 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…
read nowMAD 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…
read nowRestaurants' 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…
read nowFoodservice Packaging Institute's annual Trends Report shows market shifts
November 20, 2014
Packaging trends include continued interest in sustainable products.
read nowNRA 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…
read nowChipotle 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…
read nowWahlburgers' 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.
read nowStudy: 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…
read nowTork 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…
read now‘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…
read nowChipotle hoping to scare up bucks for charity with Boorito fundraiser
October 28, 2014
Proceeds up to $1 million will benefit the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.
read nowCorner Bakery Café recognized for sustainability efforts
October 9, 2014
Each Corner Bakery Cafe uses, on average, 14.5-percent less energy and saves more than 52,000 kilowatt hours a year, equal to eliminating over 80,000 miles…
read nowChipotle sponsoring 100 school gardens through partnership
October 8, 2014
The effort will focus on creating or supporting 100 school gardens in Austin, Texas; Boston; Dallas; Denver; Long Island/northern New Jersey; Louisville…
read nowStarbucks will serve Fairtrade expresso exclusively on Canadian campuses
October 2, 2014
Customer demand for Fairtrade certified coffees continues to be strongest on college and university campuses in Canada.
read nowRestaurant Technologies rolls out mini-portable oil solution
September 24, 2014
Restaurant Technologies Inc. has introduced a new mini-portable oil solution to fit the needs of commercial kitchens that are challenged with the need to haul…
read nowNRA to participate in US Food Waste Challenge webinar
September 23, 2014
The webinar, sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture, will offer information on reducing food waste through food donation.
read nowMore restaurants adopting green practices
September 17, 2014
Research reveals that the majority of restaurants surveyed by the National Restaurant Association recycle, use compact fluorescent lighting and purchase…
read nowChipotle announces Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth lineup
July 25, 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced today its chef and music line-up for Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth, scheduled for Oct.18 at Lake Carolyn near Irving, Texas. The…
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