Local Food Systems

Farm-to-Table Reality

Restaurants embrace local sourcing:

Supply Chain Challenges

• Consistency requirements
• Price premiums
• Seasonal limitations
• Logistics complexity

Success Stories

• Michelin restaurants leading change
• Hotel garden programs
• Chef-farmer partnerships
• Guest foraging experiences

Food Waste Reduction

Industry tackles massive waste:

Innovation Approaches

• AI portion prediction
• Creative leftover utilization
• Composting programs
• Food donation partnerships