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Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry

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There is also no specific “direct trade” certification for coffee – and as such, the definition of it can be used rather loosely in the coffee industry. To learn more about the relationship between direct trade and certifications in the coffee industry, I spoke with two coffee professionals who work with private certification initiatives.

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Investing In Digital Technology Is Investing in Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

Chipotle was charged with violating federal law by adulterating food for the unprecedented seven foodborne illness outbreaks that occurred and sickened more than 1,100 people between 2015 and 2018. This is the largest fine ever in a food safety case.

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Effective Promotional Ingredients for Going Green

Modern Restaurant Management

A 2018 National Restaurant Association (NRA) State of Restaurant Sustainability survey found that a restaurant’s sustainability efforts can impact a consumer’s choice of restaurants. An example of one these recognition opportunities is The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Sustainable Restaurant Award.

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Abruzzo: Agriverde Winery

A Wine Story

Beyond that honor, the winery had some of the highest accolades in the wine world – visitors could see the various plaques and certificates in the hall leading to the elegant tasting room. D'Vari, DipWSET obtained the winemaking diploma from UC Davis in addition to several sommelier and wine education certifications. Marisa D'Vari.

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

A Wine Story

2019 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Fosso Corno The extensive aging process of this Riserva wine included 9 month aging in oak 2018 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Poderi 2018 Costantini from Costantini Antonio Over four years old, this wine still tastes very fresh with remarkable acidity and balancing tannins. Click here for.

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Wines of Satori di Verona

A Wine Story

Next came the Sartori ‘Regolo’ Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2018 and Sartori Valpolicella Classico Superiore ‘Montegradella’2017, great examples of a well balanced Valpolicella with racy acidity and good fruit. D'Vari, DipWSET obtained the winemaking diploma from UC Davis in addition to several sommelier and wine education certifications.

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Starbucks Managers Allegedly Threaten Trans Workers’ Healthcare Benefits

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Starbucks first announced in 2013 that it would expand its healthcare benefits to include gender confirmation surgery and in 2018 expanded that benefit to cover other procedures, like breast augmentation and facial feminization surgery. The bill also threatens to remove funding from schools who do not comply. Trans rights are labor rights.