by Aprons & Smocks

Now that 2012 is over, 2013 is off to a very busy start. But Industry experts believe certain developments from 2012 will continue in the coming year. Yet new trends are also on the horizon and will influence the nation’s restaurant business during 2013 as well.

Value Menus and Nutrition

Although it’s a new year, the recession is still a…

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In the midst of the continued economic crisis, the restaurant industry has seen its shares of ups and downs, and it can’t…

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by ERIC MELIN on JANUARY 8, 2013 [reposted from Spiral16]

When is the…

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With the worst drought in half a century occurring this past summer, world food prices are continuously rising near crisis level.

Factors such as this summer’s drought, fires in Russia, higher commodity prices, and retail food price inflation have resulted in a spike in global food prices that are likely to…

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Inventory control for restaurants is a huge deal; it can be the difference between breaking even and actually making a profit. Food is the largest part of any restaurant’s budget. In turn, wasteful…

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According to various studies, Generation Y (also known as Millennials) is set to overshadow and outnumber Baby Boomers through the year…

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Hey Foodem fans, consider the following.

In the Unites States of America, GMO products can be introduced to the market with…

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While other countries are doing research and implementing promising solutions to combat the issue of food waste, the U.S. remains at a standstill. This issue is far from going away as it continues to worsen, stressing the environment, budgets and farming to say the least.

First, let’s define food waste. According to the…

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In this age of search engines one can easily find hundreds of thousands of articles,…

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Now more than ever, creativity has become a staple in the workplace. Back in the day, companies walked the straight and narrow, reluctant to take a risk. If there were tried and proven…

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Over the past several years increases in grocery and gas prices are one constant in everyone’s lives. We all know and understand that when gas prices rise, transportation costs rise as well. Therefore, our grocery bills are bloated in order to cover the cost of transporting goods. Yeah, that’s a no-brainer, but it doesn’t make it any easier on our wallets.

Lucky for…

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Thanks for joining Foodem for another Sustainable Saturday!

I am the first to admit that I’m not great at eating seasonally.…

Most employers know that it's important to treat all of your workers with the same respect and appreciation that you want to be treated with - and that the way you treat your employees is what can separate a good employer from a great employer.



Unfortunately, a new study has found that many employers in the restaurant industry have yet to realize this connection, which is unfortunate given the…

While most of us are looking forward to vacations, barbecues in the park and more, 17 million children in America will be facing greater risk of going hungry this summer. And if we don’t act now, these kids will be facing missed meals and hungry stomachs instead of the fun childhood summers they deserve.

When schools let out for summer break, many low-income families aren’t able to afford the healthy meals their children would normally receive during the rest of the academic year.…

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Ever since the fall of Webvan in 2001, a bankruptcy some have called the worst in dot-com history, investors have been hesitant to embrace the idea of grocery delivery.…

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The notion of sustainability will remain for countless years to come. No matter if you’re talking about the product design, agriculture, construction, food or restaurant industries, sustainability is at the forefront.

While most industries are developing more sustainable approaches to products and services, the food and restaurant industries are making tremendous…

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Why buying local, reducing carbon footprint, and cultivating community can ultimately improve your bottom line.

We’ve talked about corporate social responsibility…

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This is one of the most innovative times of our lives. Every time you turn around, there is a new convenience to simplify a task in our lives. Today, many businesses, as well as individuals, are…

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More than ever, food is playing a tremendous role in our lives. The U.S. is one of the unhealthiest countries on earth when it comes to food. Diet-related diseases are a global problem, but they are the biggest killer in the U.S. Obesity and diet-related diseases account for over 10% of our healthcare costs equating to $150 billion per year.

According to Chef Jamie…

They Came Hungry for Change and Left Inspired

Today’s post was written by a very special contributor Cheryl Kollin of Full Plate Ventures. 

Before settling into a full day of TEDxManhattan presentations, our local viewing party began with a different kind of meet and greet activity—human mapping. Participants moved around Bethesda Green’s spacious lobby in different spatial configurations as if it were a Google Map in response to:…