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A Story of Sustainability: Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog

 Sponsored content from our partner Sea Watch on Jan. 08, 2019

The topic of sustainability has only grown interest throughout the history of fishery management.

Operations

Calif. eyes bill requiring electronic restaurant receipts

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2019

Paper versions would be provided only upon request.

Operations

Is it OK for restaurants to recook leftovers?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Oct. 18, 2018

While reducing waste is an admirable goal, safety and quality must come first, Advice Guy says.

Financing

New York’s comptroller wants McDonald’s to treat chickens better

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 21, 2018

Overseer of the state's pension fund, a major shareholder, says the burger chain isn’t following rivals’ lead on chicken treatment.

Operations

Restaurants scramble to find a new straw

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2018

Amid growing public pressure, chains are replacing their plastic straws, but doing so won’t be easy, or cheap.

Food

Putting a price tag on food waste

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2018

Tossing out food not only is bad for the planet, it’s also bad for business.

Beverage

McDonald’s joins forces with Starbucks to improve cups

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2018

The burger chain said it is committing $5 million to a partnership to develop a recyclable or compostable cup.

Emerging Brands

Luke's Lobster subscribes to eco-practices

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 10, 2018

A deeper dive into the eco-friendly seafood concept, which made Restaurant Business’ Future 50 list for 2018.

Operations

Starbucks to phase out plastic straws by 2020

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 09, 2018

Cold beverages will be served with newly designed lids.

Operations

Seattle outlaws more plastic restaurant materials

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 02, 2018

Under what are believed to be the most sweeping restrictions in the country, operators can no longer use plastic straws, drink picks or disposable utensils without risk of a $250 fine.

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