Sustainability News & Media
NRA's Kitchen Innovations award recipients named
February 13, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the 2014 Kitchen Innovations Awards, which recognizes equipment that improves the…
read nowDeadline set for 2014 sustainability grant applications
February 13, 2014
The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability has announced its deadline for the 2014 sustainability grant and that Rob Geile, director of consultant…
read nowRational combination ovens now ENERGY STAR certified partner
February 11, 2014
The food preparation technology provider Rational announced that it has joined EPA's ENERGY STAR program as an ENERGY STAR partner. Rational said in a news…
read nowStudy: Restaurant consumers want more focus on sustainability
February 4, 2014
Sustainability and social responsibility are taking on greater importance within the foodservice industry, according to a study just completed by research firm…
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Are Utah's wood-fired pizza concepts endangered?
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Officials claim wood-fired ovens contribute disproportionately to air pollution around the Salt Lake Valley.
read nowHobart Center announces sustainability grant program
December 19, 2013
The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability, a nonprofit forum supporting the foodservice industry's drive for sustainable equipment and design, is…
read nowNYC restaurant owners voice opposition to foam foodservice ban
November 27, 2013
Earlier this week, restaurant owners in New York City spoke out against a bill to ban the sale of polystyrene foam foodservice at a public hearing at City Hall.
read nowReport reveals 3 industry shifts in packaging
November 19, 2013
This year's Trends Report from the Foodservice Packaging Institute revealed three key industry shifts when it comes to packaging. Overall…
read nowPapa John's to eliminate pig cages
November 14, 2013
Papa John's announced today that it will join other major restaurant chains in working to eliminate controversial gestation crates from its supply chain. The…
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Pie Squared resizes the typical pizza joint
by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group
The new concept focuses on top-your-own, 'better-for-you' pizza, but with a fraction of the retail space.
read nowLeanPath releases latest food waste prevention system
October 24, 2013
LeanPath Inc., specialists in food waste prevention systems, announced the availability of its next-generation food waste measurement solution — the LeanPath…
read nowNRA releases first-ever sustainability report
October 4, 2013
The National Restaurant Association announced the release of its first-ever sustainability report, which examines trends and initiatives within the restaurant…
read nowFoodservice certification set for national expansion
September 30, 2013
Committed to winning America's fight against diabetes, obesity and other diet-related diseases, the United States Healthful Food Council (USHFC) has announced…
read nowPackaging company introduces recyclable thermal to-go cups
September 23, 2013
Berry Plastics Group Inc. has introduced Versalite, a fully recyclable thermal management packaging solution. The company is launching the #5 plastic…
read nowLimited-service restaurants driving foodservice disposables growth
September 17, 2013
U.S. demand for foodservice disposables is expected to approach $20 billion in 2017, according to www.rnrmarketresearch.com. Growth will be driven by…
read nowNRA selects sustainability advisory council
September 12, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has named members of the Conserve Sustainability Advisory Council to help restaurateurs become more resource-efficient…
read nowNY restaurant owners voice opposition to proposed polystyrene ban
August 6, 2013
More than 1,000 New York City area businesses have written letters to members of City Council in opposition of Mayor Mike Bloomberg's proposed ban on…
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The future of the food industry is closer than ever
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Food production technologies are emerging to keep up with overpopulation and climate change concerns.
read nowTraulsen introduces new energy-efficient equipment features
July 23, 2013
Traulsen has introduced the latest in a series of new equipment features for its refrigerators and hot-holding cabinets. The EZ-Clean Gasket and Bare Tube Coil…
read nowSCS expands food safety service offerings
July 22, 2013
Global Services, a provider in third-party auditing and certification of food quality and food safety claims, has expanded food safety services for producers…
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