Ian Olson, director of sustainability for Darden Restaurants, the parent of Red Lobster, Olive Garden and other casual-dining brands, is spearheading the company's efforts to become more eco-friendly. Recently, Olson discussed some of the...
Darden Restaurants and Quiznos became the latest restaurant companies to embrace eco-friendly measures as sustainability continues to grow in popularity in the foodservice industry. Meanwhile, the Culinary Institute of America said its on-campus...
Restaurateurs say an ethical obligation to go green, as well as a desire to reap the benefits of good public relations from eco-friendly moves, drive their decisions to embrace green strategies more so than expectations for solid returns on...
WASHINGTON Responding to a challenge from President Obama to improve the health of federal employees, the General Services Administration is now requiring on-site foodservice providers at government buildings to offer wellness and sustainability...
WASHINGTON National Restaurant Association. —Sustainable and locally grown and sourced ingredients will be the top menu trends in 2010, according to chefs polled recently by the The survey of...
Asteam-heated griddle that’s an energy miser, “smart” deep-fryers that power down when idle and exhaust hood fans that match their speed to the cooking load are helping a Denny’s franchise owner in suburban Chicago slash operating costs and model...