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Cracking the Egg Crisis: Understanding Rising Prices, Supply Chain Solutions, and Strategies for Producers

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egg industry is grappling with a crisis that has sent shockwaves through the food supply chain. This devastating disease has led to the culling of over 20 million egg-laying hens in the last quarter of 2024 alone. poultry industry has faced recurring waves of infection, causing drastic fluctuations in egg supply.

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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

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Ingredient Integrity: Earning Trust Through Food Ethos Gen Z diners value honesty and quality in every aspect of the dining experience. ” By openly communicating these standards and staying true to them, restaurants can build trust with a generation that demands integrity in food sourcing and preparation.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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Not Just for Breakfast: The Economic Power of Waffles

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According to the 2024 Technomic Breakfast Study , waffles are seeing a surge in popularity beyond breakfast—now appearing in appetizers, snacks and even desserts with operators realizing an economic boost. “Waffle-omics” is a term we use at Golden Waffles. Fresh-baked waffles are perfect for locally sourced additions.

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Tariffs & Turmoil: How Restaurant Operators Can Navigate Supply Chain Chaos and Rising Costs

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More than half (54 percent) of independent restaurant owners report making half as much or less than this same time last year, according to a report from Alignable with 51 percent saying customer spending is “much lower” than 2024. Tariffs, attracting new customers, and inflation top the list of concerns.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

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This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. Is It Worth It?