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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors can benefit restaurants and enhance their sustainability efforts.
"Representation is vital for long-term success in the global sustainable movement, as everyone deserves the opportunity to get involved and make a positive impact."
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"Sustainability is a key factor in our Company's new product development initiatives. We are excited for our partnership with StrawFish, a company we believe is on the forefront of high-quality biodegradable disposables. We are looking forward to our future partnership and the solutions we will be able to bring to the foodservice sector."
Consumers can quickly spot greenwashing or other disingenuous branding efforts, so restaurants must prioritize sustainability and consistency in all aspects of their business to build a truly compelling brand.
Restaurants are adapting to meet the growing demand for off-premise dining options by investing in technology and rethinking their menus.
Sustainability is no longer a niche concern for a small group of travelers, but rather a mainstream trend that is likely to continue growing in importance in the coming years.
“We need a fundamentally different approach that turns the tap off on new plastic production. For the petrochemical industry to argue otherwise is greenwashing of the highest order,” says Dr. Andrew Forrest of the Minderoo Foundation.
“People want to learn, and I think that this generation is really curious,” said Amanda McFarland, VP of F&B at MAKEREADY, “They have questions, and they want to understand more.”
“Current claims of compostability are exaggerated, as there are relatively few communities where it is easy to do.”
“Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, and businesses are trying to meet their needs in a more sustainable way.”
“Food distributors play an important role in the food industry by helping to get products to the right businesses…at the right time.”
Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are on pace to spend roughly $2 billion on food and beverage items in 2023
“Consumers want sustainability in packaging – but recycling isn’t the only option.”
“With benefits to both the top and bottom line, prioritizing food waste management should be a top priority for almost every kitchen in the current climate.”
“If you are running a restaurant, then you have to take reasonable steps to reduce your carbon footprint. One of the most important things that you can do is develop a supply-chain model built around sustainability.”
“Consumers want packaging for off-premises orders to be made with better, ideally more sustainable, materials…for many consumers, especially Millennials and Gen Zs, being more environmentally aware and sustainable in their actions is more important than ever.”
“I once cynically viewed social or environmental impact as a check-the-box task for HR manuals, annual reports or website marketing,” said Mario Paysse of FloWater, but now “it translates into a financial strategy opportunity, not simply a financial trade-off.”
With recent bottlenecks and shortages in the foodservice industry, purchasing teams are turning to sustainability to help alleviate problems and take control of their supply-chains.
“Quick-service restaurants possess some of today's most powerful branding. The right branding can greatly impact a company's potential for growth and is especially important when introducing a new business.”
In an ultra-competitive foodservice industry, how can you differentiate your brand to be a contender?
As corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance(ESG) exponentially grow in value, investing into sustainability will do more than impact your bottom-line.
More than 75% of Gen Z consumers said that sustainability was more important to them than the brand name when making purchase decisions
The “3 R’s” Are Losing A Letter – New Reports By The Last Beach Clean Up And Beyond Plastics Show A Major Reduction In Recycling Nationwide. Even As “Millions Of Tons Of Plastic Waste Per Year Were Counted As Recycled When Exported To China,” The U.S. Recycling Rate Has Fallen To 5-6% In 2021, With Roughly 94% Of Plastic Waste Heading To Our Landfills...
As The Cruise Industry Sails Full Steam Ahead, Labor Shortages And Supply-Chain Gaps Have Made It Harder Than Ever For Sourcing Teams To Navigate The Sustainable Products Market. The Royal Caribbean Group Has Called On StrawFish As Its Preferred Biodegradable Straw Vendor, Servicing Roughly 40+ Vessels Between The Celebrity And Royal Caribbean Fleet...
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Kyle Lansing, CEO & Co-Founder Of StrawFish®, Provides Key Insights To The Sustainable Products Market In His Recent TedX Talk. From Defining Greenwashing With Real-World Examples To Cultivating Collaboration In The Global Fight Against Single-Use Plastics, This Brief Has It All...
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The Wave Of Offerings Presented As Solutions To The Global Plastic Problem Are Turning Into A Tsunami, Overwhelming Businesses With Greenwashing And Paralyzing Decisions Makers...
A Recent Study By The Chalmers University Of Technology In Sweden Identified 30,000+ Plastic-Eating Enzymes In Ocean And Soil Samples From Around The World. In Further Testing, Researchers Found That These Enzymes Are The Catalyst For Microbes Capable Of Degrading 10+ Types Of Plastic...
The Biodegradable Plastics Market Is Set To Exceed A Valuation Of $8.53 Billion By 2026, According To Mordor Intelligence...
The Sustainable Products Market Exploded In Recent Years, With Legislation And Consumer Behavior Leading The Charge Against Single-Use Plastic In One Of The Biggest Shifts In Consumption We’ve Seen In Modern History...
The United States And China Join Forces On Climate Change, Committing To Work Together Through A Joint Declaration Announced During The COP26 Summit In Glasgow, Scotland...
The Sustainable Products Market Is In Grave Danger – Greenwashing Around Alternatives To Single-Use Plastics Is Costing Businesses Thousands Of Dollars, While Raising Levels Of Distrust When It Comes To Sourcing Honest And Transparent Solutions...
The StrawFish Team Is No Stranger To The Sight Of Palm Trees – A Staple And A Symbol Of The Beautiful South Florida Community Where The Company’s Three Founders Met In 2019. These Trees Are Vital To The Identity And Prosperity Of The Environment Around Us, But In Parts Of The World Industrial Farming Has Exploited This Species To Dangerous Levels, All For Monetary Gain...
Closed Loop Partners Has Begun Gathering Initial Feedback As Tests Are Conducted With #Beyondthebag Challenge Applicants For The Consortium’s Retail Partners. Some Initial Takeaways From The Tests...
Netflix Recently Released Fantastic Fungi... If You Have Not Taken The Time To Watch, Set Aside 90 Minutes And Be Ready To Have Your Mind Blown; The Benefits Of These Fungi To The Function Of Life On This Planet As We Know It Is Inspiring...
Going Into The Local Starbucks, I Couldn’t Stop But Notice A Bin By The Front Door That Had Pre-Packaged Portions Of Coffee Grounds Available To Customers - For FREE...
