The NRA Show floor was a buzz as media mogul Ted Turner walked the South Hall. The restaurateur (Ted’s Montana Grill) and entrepreneur kept his causes in mind as he greeted people during his book signing, answering questions about the environment, his ranching and how his company employs best practices in sustainability.
“We want to see innovation and technology improvements, and make things more efficient and less costly, that’s why we come to the NRA Show,” said Turner. His business partner, CEO and President of Ted’s Montana Grill George McKerrow, Jr., echoed those sentiments, saying, “It’s the small things you do every day. If nothing else, pick up the trash, change a few light bulbs, recycle.”
The book, Call Me Ted focuses on Turner’s life story and rise to prominence. His interest in bison, for example, gave birth to the restaurant concept he now owns. He says in the book, “I loved these animals and while it took me awhile to warm to the idea of serving them as food, I realized that helping consumers develop a taste for bison would not only increase the value of my herd, it would be in the best long-term interests of the bison.”
In addition to his book signing, Turner made a stop at the Coca-Cola Foodserivce booth (#2003), where he discussed the latest in Coke’s sustainable initiatives, then spent considerable time in the Kitchen Innovations Pavilion (booth #3289) meeting with energy-efficient KI award recipients (all in booth area #3289) Halton Americas, Market Forge and Somat Company.
Today’s the last day to catch other green and sustainable-focused ed. sessions and see and test the latest in “green” products.
- Floored! and Food Channel jointly filed this story.
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