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Operations

Federal government takes a big step in phasing out single-use food containers

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 22, 2024

The White House pledged Friday to halt the use of the packaging in all federally supported foodservice operations by 2027.

Operations

Batten down the hatches for more severe weather ahead

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 04, 2024

The storms that dampened restaurant traffic during Q1 were a preview of what the industry can expect through the remainder of 2024, though with more heat, wind and rain, according to forecasters.

Food

Restaurants celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly food, drink and more

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 19, 2024

Many operators are on a sustainability mission year round, but they go the extra mile to promote their efforts on April 22.

Operations

McDonald’s reaches cage-free egg goal ahead of schedule

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 06, 2024

The burger giant, which bought nearly 2 billion eggs last year, said it had to rework its supply chain to meet its sourcing demands.

Technology

Restaurants downshift on electric vehicle chargers

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2024

At least one early EV adopter reports strong marketing benefits, but a host of other advocates are showing more reserve about the prospects, at least for now.

Leadership

Restaurants needed a kick to be mindful of the environment. Here's who provided it.

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 10, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Lady Bird Johnson provided some tough love, and the industry is still showing the results today.

Operations

Meet consumer demands for sustainability while ensuring quality of off-premise orders

Sponsored content from our partner Huhtamaki on Sep. 12, 2023

As diners prioritize sustainability, restaurant operators have an easy way to meet demand—environmentally friendly packaging for off-premise orders.

Operations

Delaware bans polystyrene food containers, automatic giveaway of plastic straws

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 23, 2023

The state becomes the eleventh in the nation to outlaw the material. The law signed Tuesday takes effect July 1, 2025.

Operations

Starbucks is creating a sustainability learning and innovation lab

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 22, 2023

The coffee giant is developing the lab in Costa Rica, near its research and development headquarters. The facility will be designed to help develop sustainable production practices.

Financing

Louisiana offers a tax break to restaurants that don't trash their oyster shells

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2023

For every 50 pounds of shells they provide, the state awards a credit of $1. The shells are used to protect oyster beds.

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