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Tim Hortons is leaving plastic cutlery in 2022

 By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 20, 2022

The coffee chain is launching a variety of initiatives aimed at reducing waste, including eliminating plastic cutlery in its Canadian restaurants.

Operations

7 Wendy’s restaurants in central Florida are now sourcing renewable energy

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 17, 2022

Three more units will follow suit early next year, and the chain expects 35 sites to go fully solar by 2025.

Operations

Upcycling's uptick holds promise for zero-waste goals

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2022

Upcycling transforms spent grain and other edible byproducts into food that goes on the plate—not into the compost bin or landfill.

Food

Regenerative farming brings a more sustainable french fry to the menu

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 28, 2022

Regen Fries, from McCain Foods, are made with potatoes grown using techniques designed to build soil health and improve biodiversity.

Operations

As inflation soars, restaurants work to cut back on food waste

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 27, 2022

Rising costs and demands for greener operations has more companies looking at cutting out waste. And there are more potential solutions than ever.

Food

New survey finds 86% of American chefs are interested in serving cultivated meat

By Reyna Estrada on Oct. 27, 2022

Cultivated meat is grown directly from animal cells, which eliminates the resources needed to raise and farm animals for food production.

Emerging Brands

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade looks to lead with its values

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 29, 2022

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade got its start out of a trailer. The brand’s fresh-pressed lemonades grew a following through night markets and farmers markets in Hawaii, finding fans among locals and to...

Operations

Taco Bell is expanding its sauce packet recycling program

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 27, 2022

Last year, Taco Bell began working with recycling company TerraCycle to develop a method for recycling used hot sauce packets. Now, the QSR chain is taking things one step further by allowing sauc...

Consumer Trends

When it comes to sustainability, consumers are concerned and confused

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 27, 2022

Consumers named the food and beverage industry one of the most important industries when it comes to sustainability, according to a report published this month by research company Morning Consult. ...

Food

Climate change has much in store for menus, with sushi, coffee and chocolate in its crosshairs

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 20, 2022

Some of chefs’ favorite ingredients are threatened by drought, heat waves and other forces of nature, but there’s still time to take action.

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