VSAG on Waste Watch: Reduce Food Waste with New Toolkit

As we continue to champion waste reduction and applaud restaurant industry efforts to do so, we thought we’d highlight a recent discovery that takes positive steps for reducing food waste piling into America’s landfills every day. Because the concern isn’t … read more

National Sustainable Food Summit: An Overview of the Effort

Sustainability. Responsibility. Real Food. The future of the restaurant industry has arrived as chefs, restaurateurs, food & beverage managers, and hospitality consultants join forces to bring diners great food, from great, sustainable sources. And the visionaries at Chefs Collaborative, a nonprofit … read more

The Do’s & Don’ts of Designing Food Service Spaces

Design is such an important element in bridging the gap between your eatery’s overall culinary concept and the guest experience. Good design means good experiences, and that means returning guests and the attraction of new ones. Whether planning for a … read more

Earth Day 2013: Support Our Environment And Our Future

Each April 22nd more than a billion (yes, a billion!) people around the world participate in Earth Day events, making it the largest civic observance in the world. Designed to broaden global support for environmental programs and education, rekindle public … read more

VSAG Loves Farmers Markets

It’s no secret that our VSAG team of food & beverage consultants are huge farmers markets fans!  Not only is visiting a local market an enjoyable way to spend a weekend morning, celebrating the best of what the season has … read more

Battling Common Pollutants: Keeping Our Oceans Safe

Eco-minded Founding Farmers patron Meika Jensen sent us this powerful infographic that she created with her team at Masters Degree.  It’s an eye-catching and eloquent reminder that each of us needs to be mindful when purchasing and disposing everyday materials. … read more

A Petition for Transparency in Food Labeling

Healthy, safe, sustainable food is something we always keep in mind, whether we’re advising a green restaurant like Founding Farmers, a mom-and-pop eatery like Shoals, or a mobile dining destination like the Sauça food trucks. No matter what your favorite restaurant might be, … read more

What is Sustainability?

As our culture has moved towards healthier food practices and lifestyles, there seems to be more and more talk about sustainability. But, what exactly is sustainability, especially when it comes to food? Well, we’re here to define it for you. … read more

Organic Food vs. Local Food

The complex debate of organic vs. local can leave restaurant owners scratching their heads. Of course, when given the option, most restaurant owners would like both local and organic foods. But sometimes there’s a choice to be made. At VSAG … read more