The Sustainable Restaurant Association discusses why you should build a more diverse supply chain — and how to get started. The sourcing decisions made by restaurants and other food businesses have a direct impact on communities, livelihoods and local economies. Your procurement strategy isn’t just about buying the items you need: it represents an opportunity […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association explores why corporate governance and robust policies are just as important for independent restaurants and other small food businesses as they are for large hospitality groups. What is corporate governance and why is it important? Also known as the ‘G’ in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), corporate governance refers to the […]
Diners can eat their greens ‘on the farm’ just a minute from Tottenham Court Road station, at a new restaurant with an on-site vertical hydroponic kitchen garden. The Orangery has more than 35,000 plants growing on-site – said to be equivalent to an acre of traditional farmland. Operated by Square Mile Farms, the operation is billed […]
The Sustainable Restaurant Association shares nine top sustainability trends to look for in restaurants in 2025 1. Talkin’ ‘bout regeneration While regenerative agriculture as yet lacks a clear, legal definition, the concept of farming in ways that restore nature, protect biodiversity and replenish soils is gaining traction among industry, governments — and customers. What does this mean […]
