Each year we try and hold a major event to bring together industry professionals, researchers and our students. Over the years we've hosted 9 UGSRP Symposiums, 1 on-line research presentation (during the pandemic) and most recently, two sustainability conferences for Ontario hospitality students. With the school year in full swing once again we have started … Continue reading Exciting news about our next event!
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Cultivating Sustainability
The Future of On-Site Gardens in the Restaurant Industry April 1st, 2025 Written by Saige Traise As we move into the future of food service, it is the responsibility of all operators to become conscious of sustainability in their restaurants and think creatively about changing practices. But modern-day problems sometimes don’t always require such modern-day, … Continue reading Cultivating Sustainability
Making Progress! Our intern speaks to several operators having success in minimizing food waste
Our intern Saige Traise was busy last semester interviewing operators for a report on food waste in foodservice. Saige visited and interviewed leaders from several foodservice operations about initiatives they have been working on. She reports on how they've turned plans into actions, and the barriers they have faced along the way. Enjoy the read, … Continue reading Making Progress! Our intern speaks to several operators having success in minimizing food waste
“The Bar Guide”, a wonderful new resource to help you create a more sustainable bar and beverage program
the-bar-guide-1Download When we focus on sustainability in restaurants, we often think about the food on our plates and how it got there. However, there is an area of the restaurant that is often overlooked when discussing sustainability: the bar. With beverage offerings on the rise, there’s been a huge spike in creativity of ingredients, garnishes, … Continue reading “The Bar Guide”, a wonderful new resource to help you create a more sustainable bar and beverage program
Welcoming our new student intern!
Hi everyone! My name is Saige Traise, and I will be this years intern for the University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project. As I head into my second year in the Hospitality & TourismManagement program here in Guelph, I can’t wait for the opportunity to dive in and get a deeper understanding of our industry. … Continue reading Welcoming our new student intern!
Some Clarification of ‘Tipping’ Terminology
As an observer, researcher, and commentator on the topic of tipping I feel the need to help clarify the nomenclature of the practice by presenting some definitions of frequently used terms. Tip Sharing: Occurs when management asks servers to 'share' tips with other employees, and sometimes management (illegal in some durisdictions). The amount 'shared' is … Continue reading Some Clarification of ‘Tipping’ Terminology
Revisiting our Future Proofing Foodservice Conference with a video!
Future Proofing Foodservice Conference for Ontario Hospitality Students
On Saturday October 14th we hosted a conference for Ontario Hospitality students called Future Proofing Foodservice. The event was free to attend and featured 14 speakers discussing topics such as local food systems and circularity in foodservice. The day was hosted by student leaders Addy Malpas and Jas Rubab Singh who did a fantastic job … Continue reading Future Proofing Foodservice Conference for Ontario Hospitality Students
Future Proofing Foodservice: A Sustainability Conference for Hospitality and Culinary Students. (October 14, 2023)
On October 14th, we (UGSRP) will be hosting a sustainability conference at our School of Hospitality, Food, and Tourism Management (HFTM) at the University of Guelph. The conference entitled "Future Proofing Foodservice" is a free event for hospitality and culinary students in Ontario. We anticipate approximately 100 students will be attending from six schools to … Continue reading Future Proofing Foodservice: A Sustainability Conference for Hospitality and Culinary Students. (October 14, 2023)
Some recent research results on Canadian restaurant sustainability initiatives
Emily Robinson, Rebecca Gordon, and Bruce McAdams (UGSRP contributors) have recently published a study entitled Assessing the current sustainability initiatives of Canadian SME restaurants in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights. This study investigated the biggest challenges and facilitators in implementing environmental and social sustainability in independent restaurants in Canada. A qualitative research approach … Continue reading Some recent research results on Canadian restaurant sustainability initiatives
University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project 