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Coffee News Recap, 6 May: Vietnamese coffee production could drop 10% in 2022/23, China’s coffee imports to increase by 5% in 2022 & other stories

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The acquisition company states the app can improve equity and sustainability in the coffee supply chain. The passing of the Ethiopian government’s 1051/2009 bill has ensured that more smallholder coffee farmers in Ethiopia have more direct access to international traders. Starbucks reports record US $7.6 cents and 202 cents/lb.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

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The brand has been able to create an entirely new category of menu items, transforming the familiar comfort food of chicken and waffles into its photo-worthy and on-the-go staple. “The pandemic has definitely thrown some hurdles our way, from nearly halting all of our production and development, to a nationwide chicken supply shortage.

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The Immense Human Cost of Keeping Thailand’s Palm Oil Flowing

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Since 2009, she has lived in Klong Sai Pattana, a 160-hectare farming community of 70 or so families in Surat Thani province in southern Thailand. Though the fruit isn’t edible, the oil produced from it makes its way into countless foods and products all across the world. One of the ripened pods on a palm fruit.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Tropical in Colorado and The Halal Guys New App

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Jim Hicks will support existing Nathan’s Famous franchisees and their management teams by developing new systems and procedures to maximize sales for each store, manage the supply chain, as well as work with new franchisees through the various stages of the restaurant development process. ” Camille Chavez.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

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She started her career in private wealth management, serving as the Director of Client Relations for an investment advisory firm where she honed her skills for management of client relationships and true servant leadership. ” Wescott sees herself in a leadership support role, and it doesn’t go unnoticed by franchisees.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

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In 1991 she was promoted to Accounting Manager and in 2009 to Director of Accounting. Sandy was promoted to Director of Information Technology in 2009, and in 2014 she was promoted to Vice President of Information Technology. Bill Angott was named President and Chief Executive Officer of TSFR in 2009. William (Bill) M.

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MRM People & Places: Azteca Foods Celebrates 50 Years and State Dish Showdown

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Chicago-born, minority-owned, female-led Azteca Foods celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, signifying a milestone of achievement for the family business, which has flourished from humble beginnings into a multi-million dollar operation. Azteca also supplies freshly made products to the Food Service and Industrial channels.

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