10 Sustainable Strategies for Going Greener By Sara Perez Webber There’s a growing appetite for sustainable events. Are you meeting the demand? According to a recent report from Food for Climate League and Datassential, the foodservice industry research firm, 79 percent of consumers plan to eat more sustainably in the next year. That includes 33 percent who say they … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Events
Sustainability
Food Packaging Strategies
How caterers can satiate consumer and regulatory hunger for eco-friendly options By Alexus Medina, Sabert Today, all aspects of foodservice operations are under scrutiny, from sourcing to water conservation to food waste. Consumers and lawmakers are increasingly pushing the foodservice industry to adopt practices that will get us closer to creating a sustainable food … [Read more...] about Food Packaging Strategies
The Five Biggest Catering Trends of 2025
In 2025, catering will continue to transcend the traditional concept of just feeding guests—it’s becoming an art form, an immersive experience designed to engage every sense. At the forefront of this evolution is Constellation Culinary Group, a catering company bringing restaurant-quality cuisine with elevated presentations across a wide range of venues, from cultural landmarks … [Read more...] about The Five Biggest Catering Trends of 2025
Plant-Based Power
10 trends taking root in plant-based dining By Sara Perez Webber Whether they’re vegan, vegetarian or simply want to eat less meat, consumers are increasingly embracing plant-based diets. According to a 2023 Gallup survey, 4 percent of Americans are vegetarian and 1 percent are vegan. That doesn’t tell the whole story, however. Younger consumers are far more likely … [Read more...] about Plant-Based Power
Smart Packaging
Foodservice businesses are finding more sustainable ways to deliver the goods By Sara Perez Webber For foodservice companies committed to sustainability, packaging presents an ongoing challenge. After all, your food needs to get into the hands of customers. But how do you do it in a way that minimizes waste? Steve Short, COO and chief culinary officer of Steve Short … [Read more...] about Smart Packaging
Eco-Friendly Strategies
Steps to ensure your business is serving sustainably By Joy Pouros, Culinary Software Services Embracing sustainability in the foodservice industry isn’t just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift that encompasses many aspects of your day-to-day operations. If that sounds intimidating or off-putting, it shouldn’t. Many sustainable practices are also just good business, … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Strategies
How to Benefit from a Circular Economy
For foodservice companies, adopting a regenerative, circular mindset isn’t just good branding—it’s good business By Savannah Seydel, vice president of sustainability, Better Earth The foodservice industry has spent decades honing one of the most efficient and effective supply chains in the world. Not only does it deliver fresh food to an ever-expanding population, it … [Read more...] about How to Benefit from a Circular Economy
Going Greener
After years of expansion, Elior North America builds a cohesive strategy of sustainable practices for its family of companies By Kelly Myers, Elior North America April is Earth Month—an ideal time to look at the sustainability initiatives taking center stage in many service businesses today. At Elior North America, for example, leadership is committed to doing good by … [Read more...] about Going Greener
