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Coffee News Recap, 20 Jun: NCA report says specialty coffee consumption is at 14‑year peak, Vietnam robusta exports hit record high & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. Rollout is scheduled to begin this summer, aiming to enhance the customer experience and increase food-to-go sales by year-end.

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How specialty coffee is challenging the status quo in Italy

Perfect Daily Grind

Italy’s Ministry of Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Policies has even submitted several UNESCO applications to preserve espresso’s Italian roots – although none have so far been successful. One of the first to open in 2016, Faro has since spearheaded the steady growth of Italy’s specialty coffee scene.

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Coffee News Recap, 18 Jul: Scooter’s Coffee reportedly considering US $1bn sale, China to remove all tariffs on African coffee-producing countries & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Robusta prices fell to their lowest levels since May 2024 after Brazil’s crop reached 69% completion, as improved supply prospects outweighed remaining quality and demand concerns, according to Safras & Mercado. According to the report, between 2016 and 2024, green coffee imports into Europe have shrunk by more than 18% in absolute terms.

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MRM Research Roundup: Delivery Fraud, the Playground Effect, and Top 100 Places to Eat

Modern Restaurant Management

Yelp analyzes the millions of reviews on its platform, along with nominations from its community of users, to generate a diverse list of local eateries, from food trucks to fine dining. This edition ranks the top fraud challenges faced by global food delivery and ride-hailing companies in 2024. and Australia.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

15 percent have ordered alcoholic beverages with food for delivery or takeout, on par with the 18 percent of Canadians that say they’re likely to do this. “The developments and improvements made to delivery and takeout containers, food quality and speed have made a lasting, positive impression,” says Barclay.

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The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Costs

7 Shifts

Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. Whether it’s food cost increases due to inflation or a labor cost rise due to rising minimum wage, cost increases, like taxes, are pretty much a guarantee in the restaurant industry.

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Medellín’s Cafes and Farms Are Taking Back Colombian Coffee

EATER

They’ve also helped reshape dynamics around the supply chain and the economic significance of Colombian coffee. In a market that could shrink, higher pay could guarantee supply for the brand and its cafes, especially specialty beans from high-altitude areas. She is the former editor-in-chief of Food & Wine en Español.