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Food

California Fish Grill packs protein and sustainability into 5 new bowls

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 11, 2025

Behind the Menu: Sustainable seafood and global flavors are the focus of the fast-casual’s newest items, with salmon, shrimp, beans and more providing up to 56 grams protein in each.

Consumer Trends

Sustainability still matters to restaurant customers, but not as much as before

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 03, 2025

Consumers everywhere are most interested in getting their money’s worth when dining out, but sustainable messaging can help sell value.

Operations

McDonald's doubles down on its commitment to responsible beef sourcing

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2025

The fast-food burger giant is investing $200 million in regenerative agriculture with the launch of the Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative.

Operations

Cava's first Impact Report reveals strategies behind core values

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 01, 2025

Corporate transparency reports on managing people, food and the planet are facing new pressures. For Cava, this first report is designed to codify values embedded in the brand's DNA.

Operations

Edward Lee's restaurant SHIA did the hard work on reducing plastic, so you don't have to

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 18, 2025

This fine-dining spot in Washington, D.C. is a nonprofit think tank designed to tackle tough issues in a real restaurant environment. First up: finding alternatives for 31 common plastic items, from containers to candles.

Marketing

Delaware North campaigns to save the bees with margaritas

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 18, 2025

Pollinators play a role in tequila production, so the foodservice and hospitality company is partnering with The Bee Cause Project to build awareness by offering the Bee’s Harvest Margarita at 100 locations in the U.S., including restaurants, hotels and sports venues.

Financing

Just Salad valued at $1B after latest investment

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 24, 2025

The fast-casual salad chain has received a $200 million investment from a group led by Wellington Management.

Operations

Starbucks joins U.S. Food Waste Pact

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 03, 2025

The coffeehouse chain is the second restaurant company to sign on to the voluntary agreement designed to reduce the amount of greenhouse-gas-producing waste sent to landfills. Chick-fil-A was the first restaurant chain to join the pact last year.

Operations

ESG filings at McDonald's and other chains push for food waste transparency

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 11, 2024

Shareholder advocacy groups are calling on public restaurant companies to measure and reduce the organic waste they send to landfills.

Food

At Olmsted Restaurant, a menu features protein literally pulled from thin air

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 22, 2024

Chef Greg Baxtrom introduces protein-rich Solein to diners by incorporating the ingredient into pasta, crepes and dessert.

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