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Is Dubai becoming the specialty coffee hub of the Middle East?

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In particular, the city’s large expat population has helped drive innovation among its specialty coffee scene. Dubai’s specialty coffee market started to really grow around early 2014,” she says. “In They also help to show the level of innovation that is happening in the UAE coffee sector.”

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Exploring the rise of Caribbean coffee roasters

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With colonial rule came the influence (albeit often forcibly at that time) of European cultures on native Caribbean people. And while colonial rule has thankfully come to an end in the region, many of these long-lasting European influences are present to this day. How is tourism influencing Caribbean coffee culture?

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Restaurants Diversify Cooking Oils and Optimize Operations as Prices Soar

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Crude oil prices have also risen to their highest value in the last 6 years, since the 2014 plummet. But price may also be influenced by the relationship operators have with their suppliers and how fair the agreements are. Meanwhile, soy and canola oil – the main cooking oils used in restaurants – have tripled in price.

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What’s the future for espresso?

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As an industry], we should acknowledge how Italian coffee culture has influenced espresso consumption,” he says. He is also the 2014 World Barista Champion. However, the apex of specialty coffee culture has moved firmly in the other direction – with plenty of innovation in how espresso is roasted, sourced, and served.

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Introducing extract chilling in coffee

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Pete Williams is the 2014 Irish Barista Champion. And as the WBC is known to influence the wider specialty coffee sector, could we see this technique become more prominent in the future? The World Barista Championships are known for driving innovation in the coffee industry, and extract chilling is no exception.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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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. location debuted in Midtown Atlanta in 2014 and the brand has since opened 11 other locations around metro Atlanta. The first gusto!

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

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We look forward to continuing to innovate and find ways to make ordering plant-based at Taco Bell even more accessible at a great value,” said Taco Bell Corp Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews. We have long been a haven for vegans and vegetarians, who replace meat for beans on almost any of our menu items.