Sustainability News & Media
Tennessee honors first REAL Certified foodservice establishments
April 10, 2014
Through a partnership between the Tennessee Department of Health and the United States Healthful Food Council, Eat REAL Tennessee has announced the state's…
read nowIce-O-Matic adds to ENERGY STAR offerings
April 8, 2014
Ice-O-Matic's GEM0650 and the GEM0956 are the company's newest machines to be awarded the ENERGY STAR certification, meeting the strict energy guidelines set…
read nowDunkin' Donuts steps up its iced tea offerings
April 3, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts today announced new iced tea beverages for the spring and summer seasons.
read nowCargill earns seven sustainability awards from McDonald's
April 2, 2014
McDonald's has honored Cargill with seven "Best of Sustainable Supply" awards, including two category winners for community impact and economics.
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A look at some of Yum! Brands' corporate responsibility initiatives
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company's goal is to become the 'preferred restaurant of choice' by offering nutritional improvements.
read nowStudy dispels foodservice packaging recycling myths
March 27, 2014
A recent benchmarking survey commissioned by the Foodservice Packaging Institute found widespread but varied acceptance of foodservice packaging by material…
read nowTim Hortons applauds new animal welfare requirements
March 7, 2014
Tim Hortons has applauded the National Farm Animal Care Council's newly released "Pig Code," created by the Pig Code Development Committee.
read nowNRA'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 nowChick-fil-A sets 5-year deadline for antibiotic-free chicken
February 12, 2014
Chick-fil-A Inc. announced Tuesday that it plans to serve antibiotic-free chicken in all of its restaurants nationwide within the next five years.
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 nowWendy's holds pork suppliers accountable for animal welfare efforts
February 4, 2014
Wendy's announced that it will now require its suppliers to produce quarterly reports regarding their ability to provide pork produced without the use of…
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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NRA: Embracing technology, menu trends key in 2014
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The industry will employ 13.5 million in 990,000 units, and restaurant job growth will outpace the overall job growth rate.
read nowArby's partners with Alaska Seafood organization for Big Fillet Fish return
January 16, 2014
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has partnered with Arby's for the re-release of the chain's Reel Big Fillet fish sandwich. According to a company press…
read nowMcDonald's commits to sustainable beef supply starting in 2016
January 8, 2014
McDonald's announced on its website this week that it will begin purchasing verified sustainable beef in 2016. In transition, the company said it will "listen…
read nowCalifornia McDonald's remodeled for LEED certification
January 3, 2014
McDonald's has re-opened a remodeled restaurant on Central Avenue in Chino, Calif. To celebrate the restaurant's grand opening, educators from three nearby…
read nowN.J. Burger King units plan LED light installation
December 20, 2013
Energy Saving Solutions USA announced that Parade Enterprises LLC's 46 Burger King restaurant locations across New Jersey will install the company's Forever…
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 nowLYFE Kitchen certified for wellness as part of pilot program
December 5, 2013
The world's first WELL certified restaurants were unveiled today by Delos and LYFE Kitchen Restaurant. The new LYFE Kitchen Restaurants in Tarzana, Calif., and…
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