Government Policy and Regulation
October 8, 2021
McDonald’s Canada Is Getting Rid of Plastic Cutlery, Stir Sticks and Straws by December
McDonald’s Canada is saying goodbye to plastic cutlery (except its McFlurry spoons), stir sticks and straws and replacing them with wooden and paper alternatives by December.
October 7, 2021
Most Operators Don’t Agree With New Federal Vaccine Mandates, Says Black Box’s Survey
Most operators aren’t in favor of the new federal rule that will affect businesses with 100 or more employees by requiring staff to be vaccinated or requiring the unvaccinated to take weekly COVID tests.
October 5, 2021
McDonald’s Aims for Net Zero Emissions by 2050
This pledge will ramp up the brand’s current goals, which include a 36% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in its restaurants and offices by 2030.
September 30, 2021
Restaurant Association Tells Congress ‘Recovery Is Moving in Reverse’
The National Restaurant Association sent a letter to Congressional leaders on Wednesday to deliver a grim message: Restaurant recovery is moving in reverse, and the Build Back Better Act could make it worse.
September 29, 2021
Manufacturing Associations Say Biden Administration Must Act on Supply Chain Challenges
NAFEM joined with three other major manufacturing associations to ask for immediate action by the Biden administration to address supply chain challenges.
September 29, 2021
NAFEM Urges EPA To Fully Consider the Impacts, Timing Associated With Its HFC Phasedown
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule on Sept. 23 to cap and phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons, commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gases.
September 28, 2021
Free Childcare Program for Service Industry Workers Aims To Bolster Workforce
The Lone Star State is looking to help service industry workers get back to it by offering them free childcare.
September 23, 2021
Supply Chain Issues Are Escalating for Foodservice E&S Manufacturers
A recent member study by the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers shows supply chain issues aren’t letting up for U.S. foodservice E&S manufacturers.
September 16, 2021
Datassential Gauges How Operators Are Feeling About Vaccine Mandates
The research firm Datassential polled operators to ask them how they felt about vaccination mandates.
September 15, 2021
Chicago Sticks a Fork in Plasticware Usage, While New Low-Touch Concessions Take Off at Airport
Chicago restaurants will have to cut back on single-use foodware after a new law was passed that makes products like plastic utensils, napkins and condiment packets available by request only.
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