Rational’s first TrendTalk in 2024 will focus on the topic of sustainability in restaurants. How can restaurants become more sustainable? What do guests want? How can aspirations and reality be harmonised? 

RATIONAL the leading provider in hot food preparation equipment has once again been able to attract high-calibre speakers to answer these and other questions. This time the industry experts are Kaj Török, Chief Sustainability Officer of MAX Burgers, the award winning Swedish QSR brand which was the first worldwide to offer a climate positive menu. Andrew Maxwell, Director, and board member of Boojum, Ireland’s largest chain of Mexican quick service restaurants. Also joining the panel are Rational’s very own Dirk Friedlein and Stephan M. Leuschner who will discuss their insights how sustainability has impacted the strategy of restaurant chains globally.

The 90-minutes-TrendTalk takes place live online on Tuesday 20th of February at 15.00. Interested parties are invited to register here free of charge: https://www.rational-online.com/en_xx/lp/ghost-kitchen-talk/register/

The commercial, brand, customer and labour implications of climate change are increasingly evident – and progressive business leaders across hospitality are taking action.

The Planet Peach sustainability Summit will interrogate the very latest data and a dynamo line-up of experts will provide real-world strategies to help organisations accelerate their sustainability goals. The afternoon conference takes place 5 March at 30 Euston Square, London.

Find out more and book HERE.*

*ceda members will receive a discount so contact Adam Mason for further details.

The Planet Peach Sustainability Summit, a co-production between Peach 20/20 and leading communications agency Fleet Street is a new event aimed at c-suite executives, founders, entrepreneurs and investors.

Speakers will consider the moral, reputational and brand challenges as well as the opportunities for customer and employee loyalty, reducing costs and attracting investors. Find out more about the summit and speakers HERE​​​​​​​.

“This is a vital issue. Make no mistake, sustainability is rising up board agendas and directors and investors all need to be engaged,“ said Peter Martin.

“This is not another talking shop. The summit sessions will rigorously interrogate the data, explore practical solutions and invite debate and discussion from executive level operators, major suppliers and independent subject matter specialists,” added Mark Stretton.

The agenda will cover the challenges of the supply chain, investment, politics, technological advances and communication, as well as examining how individual businesses and the sector collectively can build on the progress and commitment already made.

Following the afternoon conference session discussions will continue over drinks. Expect the usual Peachy mix of board-level, actionable insight and unrivalled networking.

Brands​​​​​​​ that have already booked their place include; Caffè Nero, Chipotle, Gail’s Bakery, Gaucho, Greene & Fortune, JKS Restaurants, Marugame Udon, Mission Mars, Pizza Pilgrims, Punch Pubs, Rare Restaurants, Revolution Bars Group, St John’s, The Restaurant Group, Time Out Group, Turtle Bay, Wingstop and Young’s.

The Planet Peach Sustainability Summit is supported by the Zero Carbon Forum and UKHospitality. Nutritics, the food data management specialist, is headline sponsor.