sustainability

Ford is turning McDonald’s coffee into car parts

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2019

The burger chain and the automaker announced a unique partnership that uses chaff from coffee beans to make housing for headlamps.

Topics

Bowl over consumers with eco-friendly packaging

Sponsored content from our partner WinCup on Oct. 21, 2019

This new generation of to-go cups and containers fit well with diners’ parallel interests in green packaging and in portable, flavorful foods.

Operations

California leads the way in dairy sustainability

Sponsored content from our partner California Milk Advisory Board on Oct. 02, 2019

California's dairy producers and processors, along with regulators and retailers, have responded thoughtfully to the environmental challenges faced by the industry.

Operations

Sustainable and Off-premise Brands Study

Sponsored content from our partner Georgia-Pacific, manufacturer of GP PRO and Dixie® brand solutions on Sep. 20, 2019

Restaurant Business invites you to take our brief survey on sustainable and off-premise brands.

Food

Taco Bell says it plans to reduce antibiotics in beef supply

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 29, 2019

The company became the latest to commit to a reduction in the use of antibiotics important to human health in its beef.

Operations

Maine bans polystyrene food containers

By Peter Romeo on May 06, 2019

The state becomes the first in the nation to outlaw the commonly used packages, with Hawaii, the westernmost jurisdiction, also looking at a ban.

Consumer Trends

How health and healthy planet concerns drive dining choices

Sponsored content from our partner WinCup on Apr. 22, 2019

Consumers’ interest in a healthier, more sustainable dining experience has fueled the rise of several guest demographics that should be on restaurant operators’ radar.

Operations