Sustainability in Restaurants

With sustainability being a major concern for all of humanity, many owners are deciding to take matters into their own hands and are turning their restaurants into more responsible, diverse and productive places.?

Two decades ago, the custom of chefs was to please the customer regardless of what they ate, however, over the years this has been changing, as customers are becoming more conscious of what they eat and care about the provenance of the food. In turn, restaurants are more aware of their choice of producers and suppliers.

What is a sustainable restaurant??

A sustainable restaurant is one that gives priority to the product, quality and respects nature.

For a sustainable restaurant, several factors must be taken into account:?

• Social factor: staff and customer service
• Economic factor: Local suppliers and efficiency
• Environmental factors: Waste management, use of organic products, local consumption, establishment's carbon footprint, etc.?

Do you want to know the benefits of sustainability in restaurants?

Improving the supply chain: Reducing the supply chain means reducing the carbon footprint in its continuity. In turn, this reduction helps to prevent food fraud (which can cause large costs for the business).?

Increasing profit and cost recovery: As the number of customers increases, the restaurant's profits will naturally increase. Meanwhile, your own sustainable practices, such as waste minimization, will help you reduce revenue loss.

Increased customer base: Sustainability in restaurants appeals not only to a very specific niche market but also to an audience interested in changing the way they help the planet. It can also appeal to a wider range of people, for example, if you have a range of vegetarian and vegan options on your menu.

Brand loyalty: Brand loyalty results when customers and the restaurant's values match, so they will love it and it will be a way to keep them coming back!

Employee engagement: As a form of employee social awareness and as a form of positive and inspiring inspiration for people who don't know how to start getting involved in the topic.

Menu improvement: The sustainable food production chain can lead to a much more refined, varied and high-quality menu.

Now that you have become aware of all the benefits of creating a more sustainable restaurant, now you can meet all of the most innovative exhibitors paving the way forward with their products, services and technologies!

At Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo, we have curated a designated feature for you to meet face to face with these inspiring exhibitors. The Sustainability Trail will see the sector’s most inspiring suppliers showcasing their industry-altering solutions at the cutting-edge of eco-innovation within the packaging industry.?

Not only will you be able to discover these solutions and form valuable business connections but you can also gain inspiration from these innovations to spark your own sustainability solutions in your own business! Make sure to check out The Sustainability Trail to see whom you can meet at our event with Just Eat, BioPak and Disposable Green being only a few of our exhibitors!