Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

ofi secures US $1.975 billion sustainability-linked loan. The three-year loan, which also includes a two and three-year revolving credit facility, will be used to achieve the food and beverage supplier’s sustainability targets – including in its coffee supply chains. Neumann Kaffee Gruppe releases 2022 Sustainability Report.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 24, 2022

You can expect restaurant trends for 2023 to lean towards globally-inspired cuisines and comfort food and drinks at their finest, with a particular focus on zero waste and sustainability. The Rise of South Asian Flavors According to the National Restaurant Association , Asian flavors will dominate in 2023.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 24, 2023

Mon, 20 Mar PRF El Salvador announces winners of 2023 Salvadoran Barista Championship, Salvadoran Brewers Cup, Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Championship, and Global Roasting Contest. The winners of the 2023 Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Championship were Juan Aristizabal from Colombia and Julia Dziadevych from Hungary. Norway’s US $1.3

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

No one would have guessed that so many people would be working remotely in 2023, or that TikTok would become the next social media powerhouse. Digital ordering has been a game changer, and the latest trends for 2023 could change how hospitality businesses operate even more.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 6, 2023

The biggest issue on almost every restaurateur’s mind heading into 2023 is the same as last year: staffing. She also constantly surveys her menu to make it smart and sustainable. “We 2023 may be the year when it becomes clear which of the recent changes to the industry were fleeting and which are now permanent.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Mon, 30 Jan Registration opens for Specialty Coffee Association’s 2023 Re:co Symposium. A total of 63 competitors from six different US Coffee Championships will proceed to the 2023 National US Coffee Championships, which will be held from 21 to 23 April. Indian coffee chain Barista aims to open 50 stores in Sri Lanka in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023, authenticity is proving to be something that people of all generations search for now more than ever. This is where innovative technology steps in, offering a silver lining. They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In many industries around the world, sustainability continues to be a pressing issue – and the coffee sector is no exception. This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. You may also like our article on how sustainable coffee packaging is.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. A substantial 9 in 10 consumers enjoy discovering new dishes and beverages at restaurants, emphasizing the pivotal role of innovation. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6 million jobs added nationally.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

These conferences revolve around food technology, food science, food procession, safety, and food innovation. To help you plan your 2023 around some of the best food tech conferences, we have created a comprehensive list of the ones you must attend!

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

As restaurants embrace technology, work to avoid encroaching competition and search for ways to expand their customer base, we’re likely to see more and more innovative ways that brands are blurring traditional lines to get in front of new customers. The following trends show how brands are taking advantage of this growing movement.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 5, 2023

Mon, 1 May Westrock Coffee publishes 2022 Sustainability Progress Report. The report highlights the company’s key environmental and social sustainability activities from last year, including increasing global purchases of certified and verified responsibly-sourced coffee by 9% – amounting to an increase of over 19.5 million lbs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. With this innovative AI solution, Panera aims to decrease customer wait times, enhance order accuracy and help employees prioritize guest interactions.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MAY 3, 2024

Restaurant Advisory Services … BUT SOME CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT CEOs ARE USING THE RIGHT STRATEGIES TO BOOST SALES… The casual dining sector recovered in 2023, and many chains recorded healthy same-store sales growth (leading the pack were Texas Roadhouse, Maggiano’s, and Kura Sushi USA). How are they doing it? LTOs per week.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association 2023 Restaurant Industry Forecast , 9 in 10 restaurants are experiencing staffing shortages. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. By doing so, they can ensure the continued success and sustainability of their businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Between 2023 and 2030, the industry is projected to add an average of 200K jobs each year, with total staffing levels reaching 16.5M Streamlined Menus with More Plant-Based Options and Sustainable Packaging. Seventy-five percent of operators said they plan to devote more resources to recruiting and retaining employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2023

The Future Menu Trends Report 2023 reveals eight global menu trends predicted to impact the restaurant industry in the years to come. The trends were brought to life during a global event on March 9-10 at Hive, Unilever’s global Foods Innovation Center on the Wageningen Campus in the Netherlands.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The online event is part of the WCA’s TechnoCoffee Innovation Series, and will cover topics related to data interoperability and transparency in the coffee sector. Coffee Planet partners with The Waste Lab to implement sustainable waste solutions. Florida roaster Booming Brew to plant 5,000 trees by end of 2023.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 21, 2023

Mon, 17 Apr Colombian chain Juan Valdez to open flagship store in Madrid in May 2023. La Marzocco opens temporary store at 2023 Design Week Milan. In March 2023, the company certified another 88 Greener Stores in 18 additional markets, including in the UK. Expo Café Uruguay 2023 to be held on 12 and 13 August.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Chicago-based Filipino restaurant Kasama gaining its Michelin star in 2023 is a testament to the staying power of Asian flavors getting their well-deserved place in the mainstream scene. A Sweet Spot for Sustainability: Riding the Wave of Current Restaurant Trends.

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Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Earlier this year, we announced that Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) will return to El Salvador in 2023. PRF El Salvador will be held at the Salamanca Exhibition Centre in San Salvador on 16 and 17 March 2023. These range from sustainability and innovation in the coffee sector to gender equity, emerging market trends, and more.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 4, 2023

When we think of innovation in specialty coffee, many of the countries that first come to mind are often Scandinavian – and rightly so. Places like Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the US have all become pioneering forces in specialty coffee – and continue to drive innovation in the sector.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Think paper straws versus plastic. The focus is to cut down the impact we have on the environment.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 10, 2023

On 9 May 2023, Blue Bottle launched the first coffee in the Samra Origins range – an Exceedingly Rare Ethiopia Wolde Faye Koricha COE #7. In summer 2023, however, Blue Bottle will be launching three Samra Origins blends. However, at the same time, we do need to ask: do partnerships like this add any value to specialty coffee?

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 12, 2023

On 14 & 15 September 2023, PRF will return to the Plaza Mayor venue in Medellín, Colombia. In 2023, the second iteration of PRF Colombia is set to be the biggest and best event of its kind – an industry-leading coffee event that takes place in a producing country,” he explains. So, why is PRF returning to Colombia?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the restaurant industry will witness a technological transformation driven by innovations like AI and contactless solutions, while also grappling with data privacy concerns. Vanilla isn’t for everyone In 2023, marketing took a cue from the ice cream parlor, embracing segmentation with the same precision as a sundae artisan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. With growing awareness of climate change and sustainability, some restaurants were seen as lagging in adopting eco-friendly practices and minimising their carbon footprint. Here are some of their insights. Click here for the first part.

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Future Food

JUNE 27, 2023

Food and beverage choices are interconnected with mental and emotional well-being,’ according to the International Food Information Council’s 2023 Food and Health Survey, 74% of respondents stated that their stress levels, mental health and well-being is impacted by their food and beverage choices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

With new problems come opportunities for new innovations, and technology has been a vital resource for restaurants during the pandemic. From 2019 to 2021, the number of customers using food delivery apps rose by 21 percent , and this number is expected to grow another 22 percent by 2023.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 15, 2023

Its origins date back to the early 1990s, when Swedish food scientist Rickard Öste invented the drink while conducting research on lactose intolerance and sustainable food production. Alongside sustainability concerns, the growing number of people following a vegan diet has helped oat milk become more popular.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

SIGEP The Dolce World Expo to showcase Italian coffee, pastry, and gelato innovation in Rimini. International Coffee Tea Asia 2023 scheduled for 25 to 27 May in Singapore. For the second year running, the oat milk brand is calling on small, US-based coffee companies to submit their sustainability projects for consideration.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 19, 2022

Coffee Shop Innovation Expo 2022 to take place from 19 to 20 October. Tradition Coffee to host two 2023 US Coffee Championship preliminaries in Hawaii. The Hawaii preliminary rounds for the 2023 US Brewers Cup and Roasting Championship will take place from 20 to 21 August 2022.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 24, 2022

Louis Dreyfus Company publishes 2021 Sustainability Report. Fri, 10 Jun – Submissions open for 2023 Good Food Awards. The award scheme celebrates sustainably and locally-produced food and beverage products in the US – including coffee. Starbucks North America appoints Sara Trilling as new President.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 10, 2022

IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative publishes Coffee Farmer Income Resilience Baseline Report. The report concludes crop diversification and intensification of sustainable farming practices are required to improve the socioeconomic livelihoods of producers. Howard Schultz to remain as interim Starbucks CEO until March 2023.

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Kounta

JANUARY 9, 2020

This fixation has driven innovations like self-serve kiosks and kicked off fads like ramen burgers. Revenue for the hospitality industry will exceed $108 billion by the year 2023 — Bankwest, Future of Business. Consumers are growing increasingly conscious of sustainability. But what’s in store for the industry in 2020?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 9, 2023

The Coffee At Home UK Report 2023 found that the market grew by 3.5% André Kirberg retains title at 2023 German Coffee Roasting Championship. Kirberg will represent Germany at the 2023 World Coffee Roasting Championship in Taipei later this year. Brazil’s 2023/24 coffee harvest expected to produce 3.8

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

According to the US Food and Drug Administration, the affected products have the following expiration dates: 8 March 2023, 20 May 2023, 4 June 2023, and 10 June 2023. World AeroPress Championship publishes rules and regulations for 2023 competition. World of Coffee Athens will take place from 22 to 24 June 2023.

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