Planet Smoothie gifts reusable mugs for Earth Day

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April 15, 2010

Planet Smoothie, a Petrus Brands company on a quest to reinvent the smoothie category, will celebrate Earth Day by providing the first 30 customers at each…

Caribou Coffee commits to 100% Rainforest Alliance certified coffees

April 7, 2010

While Starbucks shareholders recently voted down an initiative to increase the company's recycling at locations, Caribou Coffee has announced its intent to…

Caribou Coffee commits to 100% Rainforest Alliance certified coffees

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April 7, 2010

While Starbucks shareholders recently voted down an initiative to increase the company's recycling at locations, Caribou Coffee has announced its intent to…

PepsiCo pilot program to reduce Tropicana's carbon footprint

March 17, 2010

One year after PepsiCo and the Carbon Trust launched an innovative partnership that began with certifying the carbon footprint of Tropicana Pure Premium orange…

PepsiCo pilot program to reduce Tropicana's carbon footprint

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March 17, 2010

One year after PepsiCo and the Carbon Trust launched an innovative partnership that began with certifying the carbon footprint of Tropicana Pure Premium orange…

Chipotle supports film highlighting food through the eyes of children

March 1, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill is working with Aubin Pictures in screening the documentary film, "What's On Your Plate?" in collaboration with local schools and…

Chipotle supports film highlighting food through the eyes of children

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March 1, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill is working with Aubin Pictures in screening the documentary film, "What's On Your Plate?" in collaboration with local schools and…

New blog to discuss restaurant sustainability

October 20, 2009

Sustainable Foodservice Consulting, publisher of the Web site, sustainablefoodservice.com, has announced the launch of its new blog, The Sustainable Shift…

Truitt Bros. features farm-to-table pumpkin pie mix

October 15, 2009

A lackluster pie pumpkin harvest for two years running has meant a short supply of pumpkin puree and pie filling for a few producers in some parts of the…

Truitt Bros. manufacturing plant earns Food Alliance certification

October 5, 2009

Truitt Bros. Inc., a shelf-stable, custom food manufacturer, has announced that it has received third-party certification for its Oregon-based Special Products…

Health-food advocates upset over organic study

August 5, 2009

A story in the Seattle Times has health-food advocates questioning the validity of a recent British report that found organic isn't more or less nutritious…

Chipotle becomes first restaurant to receive platinum LEED certification

July 8, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it has been awarded Platinum level LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its…

Chipotle expands local produce program

May 17, 2009

DENVER, Colo. — Chipotle Mexican Grill will expand its local produce program this summer, purchasing at least 35 percent of at least one bulk produce item in…

Starbucks debuts online Global Responsibility Report

April 22, 2009

SEATTLE — Starbucks has launched its new Global Responsibility Annual Report on the company's Shared Planet Web site, the company has announced. Visitors to…

NRA Show to highlight sustainability practices, trends

April 19, 2009

CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, being held May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will provide attendees…

Boloco banks on green

March 1, 2009

Chain Leader: Boston-based burrito concept Boloco uses its certification by the Green Restaurant Association to build its reputation as a green pioneer. The…

COVER: What is sustainability?

February 3, 2009

It's more than just a buzzword, and it's resonating with your customers   

Truitt Bros.: A profile in sustainability

February 3, 2009

The family-owned company is an industry leader in education and advocacy

Seeing green

February 3, 2009

Cost vs. benefit is a key factor in the decision to incorporate sustainability

Snappy Salads launches light bulb recycling program

December 22, 2008

DALLAS — Snappy Salads wants to help North Americans lose 30,000 pounds by recycling energy-efficient fluorescent household light bulbs.   Beginning Jan. 2…