05/08/2024
Restaurant industry supports environmental changes!!!....Restaurant owners are focused on going greener. Now restaurant owners are turning their attention inward and focusing on how they can improve their business for the better, specifically by using more environmentally sustainable sourcing and operations. To accomplish this goal, we may see more restaurants replace single-use plastic with compostable packaging. Others might opt for imperfect produce — fruits and vegetables that are oddly shaped, have blemishes, or are slightly bruised — to combat food waste. Some business owners may choose to source their ingredients locally to reduce carbon emissions associated with transportation and help support sustainable farming initiatives.
Not only do these approaches benefit the planet, but for restaurants, it’s a leading business strategy —39% of respondents said they plan to use more environmentally sustainable sourcing and operations to stay competitive this year. Why? Consumer habits are evolving, and more buyers are purchasing goods with sustainability claims. For instance, surveyed customers noted specifically that locally sourced food would increase their interest in a new restaurant.
