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Published September 11, 2016

Where’s the Beef? What You Need to Know About Eco-friendly Burgers

Restauranteurs McDonald’s and Elevation Burgers answer questions from National Restaurant Association’s Laura Abshire about their approaches to sustainable beef sourcing at this year’s National Restaurant Association show. Townsend Baily, director of supply chain sustainability for McDonalds answered questions on behalf of the behemoth chain with over 36,000 restaurants and Michael Berger, one of the founding […]

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4 trends making it onto mainstream menus

Some of the hits at your favorite mainstream restaurants actually originated in smaller kitchens. Here are four hot trends making their way to the mainstream. The first is Dukka and za’atar, spices that give a rich flavor to foods like octopus or wild spinach. Next is fish caramel, which yields a sweet and salty taste. […]

Published September 10, 2016

Intertek Helps Bring Recyclable Coffee Cup to Market

Keep an eye out for the first recyclable coffee cup! Starbucks is just one of many companies interested in trying out the new Frugalpac Cup. Designed by a UK packaging company named Interak, this cup is made of recycled paperboard so it would be able to go in the same recycling bin as your paper […]

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National Restaurant Association Announces New Partnership with the American Culinary Federation

Restaurant industry sales expected to reach $783 billion in 2016, representing the seventh consecutive year of growth in restaurant sales, the restaurant industry is the nation’s second-largest private sector employer, with 80% of restaurant owners having started their industry careers in entry-level positions. ACF and NRA members have multiple opportunities to connect and network throughout […]

Published September 9, 2016

Driving Sales with Signature Beverage Programs

Restaurants and cafes need to get people in the door in order to be successful, and signature beverage programs are one big way to do that. These programs can delight customers and keep them coming back for me. Learn more about how to create a beverage that really speaks to your customers and fits in […]

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Why You Should Consider Small Plates for Your Menu – Backburner Blog by eTundra.com

After the excess of sweets and meals during the holiday season, your customers are looking for a way to scale back. Your standard menu might offer few opportunities to rotate seasonal dishes or experiment with new ones. It should also give you the warm, fuzzy feeling of doing something good for the community. Our society […]

Published September 8, 2016

What Do Americans Love More Than Gadgets? Food.

America’s restaurants have been voted number one out of 24 business sectors in Gallup’s most recent poll. They had a positive response of 59 while the computer industry came in second with a positive response of 53. Restaurant’s become a part of Americans’ everyday lives whether it is eating out, a first job, or a […]

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Pubs and restaurants oppose sugar tax over job loss fears

More and more areas are exploring sugar taxes as a way to raise revenue and to influence the health of their citizens for the better. But the taxes are not without opposition–many pubs and restaurants are opposed to the taxes. George Osbourne has proposed a new nationwide tax on sugary drink makers, and British Beer […]

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Waste reduction results beyond the environment

One of our biggest problems today is waste production. As consumerism rises, production rises, and we have more and more things we feel we should buy or take, whether or not we really need them. In turn, this leads to a higher production of waste, and some habits that are truly, well, wasteful. This eye-opening […]

Published September 7, 2016

Facebook Marketing for Restaurants with Content and Events

Everyone knows Facebook is a great platform for socializing, but not everyone is aware of this hidden gem when it comes to marketing. An easy and free way to get people talking about your business, Facebook is a must have for your restaurant, and now you can reach your customers on a more personal level. […]

Monthly Archives: September 2016

Published September 11, 2016

Where’s the Beef? What You Need to Know About Eco-friendly Burgers

Published

4 trends making it onto mainstream menus

Published September 10, 2016

Intertek Helps Bring Recyclable Coffee Cup to Market

Published

National Restaurant Association Announces New Partnership with the American Culinary Federation

Published September 9, 2016

Driving Sales with Signature Beverage Programs

Published

Why You Should Consider Small Plates for Your Menu – Backburner Blog by eTundra.com

Published September 8, 2016

What Do Americans Love More Than Gadgets? Food.

Published

Pubs and restaurants oppose sugar tax over job loss fears

Published

Waste reduction results beyond the environment

Published September 7, 2016

Facebook Marketing for Restaurants with Content and Events

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