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How the Meat Supply Chain Can Meet the Demands of a Food Service Industry in Turmoil

Modern Restaurant Management

There is a lot of work to do, but the meat industry is in a good position to support food service operators. To put this in context, at a $10 raw material cost if a chef wants to put a 12 oz steak on the menu, they can improve their food cost by $2.40 per portion. And that doesn’t include labor cost.

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The Allure of Modular Marketplaces (Podcast)

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The technology behind food lockers and modular marketplaces was already on its way to being recognized for its multiple applications in food service before the pandemic, but now the pace has accelerated. In this episode of The Main Course host Barbara Castiglia speaks with Christine Marcus, founder and CEO of Alchemista.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Not only will this avoid wasting resources, it also will ensure they avoid a potential spike in wasted food – and ultimately their costs – due to the increased demand from online orders. – Frenchie Audette, VP of Food Service at Divert In 2024, the restaurant industry continued to adjust to changes sparked by 2020.

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Blending in with the Plant-Based Trend

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To promote sustainability and help reduce meat consumption, Mush Foods introduced 50Cut, a mushroom mycelium blend to the US market for chef use in meat, poultry, and fish dishes. To learn more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Mush Foods Culinary Director AJ Schaller.

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Five Major Trends In Commercial Cooking Equipment

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Expansion of the food service industry, product innovations, and surge in number of quick service restaurants have boosted the growth of the market. Moreover, commercial ovens integrated with digital technology in order to offer chefs flexibility will hit the market. 3D Printing and Food. percent from 2021 to 2027.

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April 2025 – Total Food Service Digital Issue

Total Food Service

The Total Food Service April 2025 Digital Issue features exclusive Q&A Interviews with influential chefs, hospitality trendsetters, and foodservice operators, as well as the latest foodservice industry news on products, trends, associations, and events. Click here for the Total Food Service archive.

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Restaurant Leaders Discuss Navigating the ‘New Normal’

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Kyle Collins is Marketing Director for Patina Restaurant Group, formed by Nick Valenti and Joachim Splichal as a bicoastal boutique restaurant and food service company. The firm has approximately 60 restaurants and food service operations. Chef Paul Wahlberg. Kyle Collins.