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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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PPP Loans 2021: A Guide for Restaurants

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President Biden recently prolonged the PPP loan deadline to May 31, 2021 , giving small businesses a few additional weeks to submit their applications. If your restaurant has yet to take a first-draw or second-draw loan from the PPP pot, you still have a chance. Time is running out, so let's get straight to it. Where to apply.

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May/June 2021 Legal Update

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Introduced : On June 8, 2021, a bipartisan group of Senators and U.S. Utah Microenterprise Home Kitchen Law Goes into Effect : On May 5, 2021, Utah’s microenterprise home kitchen law went into effect. Legislation. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry.

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Coffee News Recap, 2 Sep: Ethiopian government reports US $1.4 billion earnings from 2021/22 coffee exports, volumes of sustainably-sourced green coffee increased by 29% in 2021 & other stories

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billion in earnings from 2021/22 coffee exports. Coffee Fest Los Angeles takes place from 28 to 30 August 2022. The event will be part of the 134th Session of the International Coffee Council, and will take place on 5 October 2022 in Bogotá, Colombia. The US Open will take place until 11 September 2022. Wed, 31 Aug.

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How to Buy a Restaurant: An Ultimate Guide

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Maybe it’s to take your grandmothers’ recipes to the masses. You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. Find Out Why the Restaurant is for sale. Once you’re ready and funded, here are the steps to take to realize the dream of ownership.

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Are EV Charging Stations Worth the Investment?

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Are you trying to differentiate your brand and stand out from the competition? The EV market experienced explosive growth in 2021, which is projected to continue into 2022. billion in 2021 profits for their EVs – more than six times higher than its 2020 earnings. In January, Tesla reported $5.5 Improve operations.

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The Rise of Sustainable Food Sourcing: Considerations for Seafood Restaurateurs

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Sourcing seafood sustainably takes a bit more work but is worth it. Just like farmers in the organic revolution, fisheries and farms must invest in new processes and have their supply chain re-audited regularly to show that they are consistently meeting stringent certification requirements.

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