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As Consumers Prioritize Sustainability, Forward-Thinking Operators Accommodate

Restaurant Business

When they choose where to dine, that’s no different—for operators, offering sustainable packaging products is a way to generate value, and according to Technomic’s 2023 Value and Pricing Consumer Trend Report, 75% of consumers say value is important or extremely important when deciding where to dine.

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Hospitality trends restaurants should know in 2023

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No one would have guessed that so many people would be working remotely in 2023, or that TikTok would become the next social media powerhouse. Digital ordering has been a game changer, and the latest trends for 2023 could change how hospitality businesses operate even more. At the upcoming St.

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Chefs speak: 4 major issues for restaurants in 2023

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The biggest issue on almost every restaurateur’s mind heading into 2023 is the same as last year: staffing. We recycle and compost. 2023 may be the year when it becomes clear which of the recent changes to the industry were fleeting and which are now permanent. Ongoing staffing shortage. Passing pivots, permanent pivots.

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Coffee News Recap, 27 Jan: Proud Mary Coffee to sell Panamanian Gesha for US $150 per cup, PRF El Salvador to host 2023 Salvadoran Barista Championship & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Alliance for Coffee Excellence announces 2023 auction dates. The 2023 auction line up includes 13 Cup of Excellence auctions, four Private Collection auctions, and one Pilot Project. Growing Coffee in the Face of Climate Change to air on YouTube on 8 February 2023. The agency also expects the 2023/24 harvest season to hit 54.9

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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

Perfect Daily Grind

This ranges from using more sustainable processing methods on farms to using recyclable and compostable packaging. According to Nielsen’s Trend Watch 2023: Sustainability report, 46% of consumers expect brands to take the first step in creating sustainable change. The deadline to apply is 1 July 2023.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

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Technology plays a key role in redefining and enhancing dining experiences Approximately 55 percent of restaurants planned to integrate new technologies in 2023, with 56 percent aiming to automate more online functions in 2024. Brands can switch to plant-based, compostable containers and cutlery made from renewable materials.

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Coffee News Recap, 5 Aug: Brazilian arabica could rebound in 2023/24, September futures fall & other stories

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Brazil’s arabica production could rebound in 2023/24 season. The winning team will join winners from other events for a five-day “mystery coffee vacation” RAVE launches compostable coffee bags for easy brewing. Its capsules are compostable and Nespresso-compatible and will be marketed from Q4 this year.

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