Tim Stein Consulting provides expert advisory services to restaurants and foodservice companies who have decided to embrace the current strong trend of environmental sustainability. By strategically addressing building and interior design, energy efficiency, menu content, supply chain, packaging, and waste, restaurants and foodservice companies will be able to reduce costs, improve bottom line results and reduce their overall environmental footprint. These progressive companies will lead and drive changes towards a more sustainable food supply and food system. They will be the "future of food."
Contemplating a move towards sustainability within your company is a significant strategic process that takes considerable thought and effort. A move in this direction will require a "re-visioning" of your concept and business model. Most likely, a substantial cultural transformation will occur.
Tim Stein Consulting works with restaurants and foodservice companies to:
We work with a variety of partners to customize services that will achieve the results you desire. Our experience in developing successful LEED Certified restaurants and sustainable cuisine programs will benefit your organization. Whether minor modifications to your business or major concept development, we have the expertise to make sure your project succeeds.
“Tim is deep green. He knows more about foodservice sustainability than anyone I know. He really gets the essence of what environmental sustainability is all about and is a pleasure to work with.”
Key Environmental Performance Factors:
The restaurant/foodservice industry has a considerable impact on the environment through its use of natural resources. That impact can be lessened in a number of areas while establishing a base-line measure and continuing to track future progress.
What is the "Future of Food"?
The "future of food" is the vision of what we would like our food system to look like and how we can move forward to create that "future". Many people and organizations have outlined their vision of the future of food and most agree on the key components of that food system. One that:
Many of these issues have been synthesized into a document called the Manifesto on the Future of Food produced by the International Commission on the Future of Food and Agriculture. Additional food and sustainability resources are located on our Resource Links page.
