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
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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
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
