Sustainability News
Limited-service restaurants driving foodservice disposables growth
September 17, 2013
U.S. demand for foodservice disposables is expected to approach $20 billion in 2017, according to www.rnrmarketresearch.com. Growth will be driven by…
read nowStarbucks building 'instant coffee shop' in Chicago
September 16, 2013
We've all heard about instant coffee, but Starbucks is building an "instant coffee shop" in Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune. Last week, a crew began…
read nowNRA selects sustainability advisory council
September 12, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has named members of the Conserve Sustainability Advisory Council to help restaurateurs become more resource-efficient…
read nowNew ad campaign echoes Rubio's commitment to oceans
August 28, 2013
San Diego-based fast casual chain Rubio's is launching a new ad campaign dedicated to one of the planet's most cherished natural resources, the ocean. Titled…
read nowChipotle allowing antibiotic-treated beef?
August 13, 2013
Known for serving naturally raised meat, Chipotle Mexican Grill may change its standards and allow beef treated with antibiotics into its restaurants amid a…
read nowNY restaurant owners voice opposition to proposed polystyrene ban
August 6, 2013
More than 1,000 New York City area businesses have written letters to members of City Council in opposition of Mayor Mike Bloomberg's proposed ban on…
read nowJamba Juice transitioning away from Styrofoam cups
July 26, 2013
Jamba Juice has begun introducing a new, more eco-friendly cup throughout its system. The company began rolling out the new paper cup in several markets in…
read nowTraulsen introduces new energy-efficient equipment features
July 23, 2013
Traulsen has introduced the latest in a series of new equipment features for its refrigerators and hot-holding cabinets. The EZ-Clean Gasket and Bare Tube Coil…
read nowSCS expands food safety service offerings
July 22, 2013
Global Services, a provider in third-party auditing and certification of food quality and food safety claims, has expanded food safety services for producers…
read nowNRA releases sustainability tips
July 12, 2013
The National Restaurant Association today unveiled a new report focused on sustainability best practices for the foodservice industry.
read nowRestaurant Technologies Inc. expands Midwest presence
July 11, 2013
Foodservice oil management company Restaurant Technologies Inc. (RTI) has expanded its frying-oil delivery, management, removal and equipment service…
read nowChipotle reports use of GMOs
June 20, 2013
Although Chipotle is known for its local, sustainable ingredients, the chain is gaining a lot of attention this week for being transparent when it comes to…
read nowChipotle to serve 15M pounds of local produce
June 20, 2013
Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to serve more than 15 million pounds of locally grown produce in its restaurants this year, up from its 2012 goal of 10 million…
read nowNYC lawmakers introduce polystyrene foam foodservice ban
June 13, 2013
Lawmakers in New York City introduced a bill Wednesday that would ban the sale of polystyrene foam foodservice products. The proposal is supported by Mayor…
read nowUnilever, Culinary Institute of America unite to make meals healthier
June 11, 2013
Unilever Food Solutions hopes to help chefs make 200 million meals healthier, tastier and more enjoyable every day by 2020. In North America, the goal is to…
read nowFaster, safer automated date-code labeling system enters market
June 11, 2013
The Date Code Genie, a fully automated, date-code labeling system for use in the foodservice industry, will launch this summer at the Western Foodservice &…
read nowUSDA announces Food Waste Challenge
June 6, 2013
On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was joined by Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe to announce the U.S.
read now3M Scotch-Brite Griddle Liquid awarded Green Seal certification
June 5, 2013
3M's Scotch-Brite Quick Clean Griddle Liquid has been awarded Green Seal certification. The product is certified under the GS-53 Green Seal standard for…
read nowSustainability program earns top Operator Innovations award
May 20, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of the second annual Operator Innovations Awards, with Kennesaw State University being named as…
read nowNRA teams up with supplier to offer restaurants cheaper, energy-efficient lighting
May 15, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has teamed up with North American LED, an energy-efficient lighting products supplier, to offer light emitting diode, or…
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