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12 tips to help your pizzeria save energy and money
If you cut $500 a month in energy expense, that adds an additional profit of $6,000 per annum. -
NRA teams up with supplier to offer restaurants cheaper, energy-efficient lighting
The National Restaurant Association has teamed up with North American LED, an energy-efficient lighting products supplier, to offer light emitting diode, or LED lighting solutions, to the restaurant … -
Sustainable Restaurant Association announces entry into U.S.
The United Kingdom-based Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), has launched a global sustainability rating system available to any restaurant in the world. Global expansion of the SRA rating aims … -
Green Restaurant Association endorses eMonitor
Powerhouse Dynamics' eMonitor, with all monitoring and management capabilities, has been endorsed by the Green Restaurant Association. It is the first energy-management system to receive this … -
BlackGold Biofuels opens recycling facility for restaurant wastewater
BlackGold Biofuels of Charlotte, N.C., has opened a recycling facility specifically for restaurant kitchens' wastewater. According to the company, it's common to recycle deep fryer oil, however … -
Yum! Brands social responsibility report focuses on nutrition, sustainability
The company is currently working to synchronize its animal welfare program and policies throughout all of its global markets.- Alicia Kelso -
Time for restaurants to 'Get REAL'
REAL, which stands for Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership, uses a flexible points-based system similar to LEED to recognize restaurants that serve healthy, sustainable food.1 comment- Cherryh Butler -
Canadian pizza chain recycling electronic devices for Earth Month
To celebrate Earth Month, Canada's Pizza Pizza is bringing back its Cells for Slices campaign. Throughout April, customers visiting the 365 traditional restaurant locations in Ontario, Winnipeg and … -
Want to reduce operational costs and waste? Start in the restroom
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Operator Innovations Awards focused on technology, sustainability
An independent panel of foodservice operators from the across the industry has selected the finalists for the 2013 Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists in each of five categories will be … -
Study claims NYC's proposed Styrofoam ban will add to foodservice costs
On the heels of a court ruling overturning the ban on large sodas, another proposal from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his administration is under fire from some in the foodservice … -
Energy Star recognizes efficient foodservice equipment manufacturers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Scotsman Ice Systems as a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing … -
Could middle class boom in China spark U.S. food shortages, inflation?
While many American restaurant chains aggressively expand throughout India and China, some experts warn of a "boomerang effect" if such growth isn't controlled. New research from The Boston … -
Pizza operators advised to throw out expert advice, conventional wisdom
Owner/operator/consultant Michael Shepherd believes mid-sized and smaller systems will need a long time to recover from big chains' deep discounting.3 comments- Alicia Kelso -
NYC pizza food truck recognized for sustainability features
Neapolitan Express, a New York City-based pizza food truck, has been recognized by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for its green features. According to Crain's New York, the truck uses natural gas … -
New mobile app helps diners find sustainable restaurants
A new free mobile application and website, GoPure, beta launched this week, helping users find, share, and learn about healthy and sustainable dining options. The app, currently for iPhone and … -
Plenty of 'Hot' and 'Cool' at NAFEM '13
New products featured at this year's show included labor and energy-efficient features, food safety characteristics, life cycle costs and more.- Alicia Kelso -
California Pizza Kitchen yields utility savings with energy management partnership
Ecova, a total energy and sustainability management company, announced that California Pizza Kitchen has reduced its electricity usage by 4.3 percent in one year through their partnership. California … -
Consumers redefining 'healthy eating' at restaurants
As consumers become more health conscious, their perceptions of what is considered "healthy eating" at restaurants are changing. According to new research from Technomic, updated definitions of …1 comment -
Report: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness
SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those respondents, nearly 25 percent will bring up …1 comment
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