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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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How did oat milk get so popular?

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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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Is specialty coffee culture dominated by the US?

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Nordic coffee culture has had a huge impact on specialty coffee around the world, with the wide-reaching influence of Scandinavian roasters on sustainable sourcing practices and roast profiles clearly evident in many markets. Back then, however, tea was much more popular than coffee – largely thanks to British colonial influence.

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The Vegan Revolution: Celebrities Behind Vegan Brands

Modern Restaurant Management

But there’s also another contributing factor at play which is helping shape the vegan market: celebrity influence. Our society places emphasis on the influence of those in the limelight, following trends from celebrities whether it’s fitness, fashion, or dietary preferences.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

percent growth over the fourth quarter of 2017. Given the traffic challenges facing the industry, stronger and sustained long-term sales growth is really not an option,” said Fernandez. percent since Q3 of 2017. Same-store sales growth during Q4 shows restaurant sales decreased by -0.1 percentage points over Q3.

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Career progression for specialty coffee baristas

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James Wise is the 2017 Coffee Masters Champion. However, he adds that long-term, sustainable career development for baristas should not solely be based on taking part in competitions. In the coffee industry, coffee influencers are becoming increasingly popular, including baristas and competition winners.

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Coffee News Recap, 16 Dec: ICO lowers coffee consumption growth forecast to 1% to 2% until 2030, CEPEA says more rainfall needed in Brazil for successful 2022/23 harvest & other stories

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The trends include a shift in consumer diets to reduce their environmental impact, an increasing focus on reducing global deforestation levels, rising demand for more due diligence requirements, a growth in more sustainably-marketed products, and increasing prioritisation of regenerative agricultural practices – including in the coffee industry.

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