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A Tight Labor Market: The New Normal

Modern Restaurant Management

And it's not just due to the state of the economy — the aging population is another significant factor, with projections showing that by 2050, 22 percent of the global population will be aged 60 and above. Looking ahead, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) is on a projected decline from 62.2 percent in 2022 to 60.4

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An Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Reduce Restaurant Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Food production and consumption currently constitute over 30 percent of international greenhouse gas emissions, and the world food system’s ecological footprint is expected to greatly expand in the next few decades following an increase in world population, which is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050.

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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

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Some coffee shops and roasters have already been operating in a circular economy for decades. Whether it’s wanting to know more about where their coffee comes from or demanding more recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable packaging , consumers expect coffee companies to be implementing more sustainable business practices.

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Will Nepal produce more specialty coffee in the future?

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In turn, this could result in up to 72% of the country’s coffee-growing areas becoming unsuitable by 2050. Fluctuations in market prices also lead to further difficulties, which is why some farmers choose to join co-operatives. Tulasi Raj Dhital is the founder and chairman at the Central Coffee Co-operative Union Ltd.

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Travis Scott Made How Much From His McDonald’s Deal?!

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Which is why, once again, the government should cancel rent and pay restaurants to stay closed instead of forcing them to operate in dangerous conditions in order to stay in business. billion “over the next five years as part of its long-term goal to cut in half its emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.” [ Fooddive ].

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The Future of Alternative Proteins

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The future of the restaurant and hospitality industry depends on two major categories of foodservice technology to advance: operations and next generation foods. Technology is critical to the survival of the restaurant industry in a post-pandemic world.

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FoodTech21 A Virtual Event For Foodservice and Food Innovation

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FoodTech21 will focus on two types of foodservice technology: Operational technology. With an expected world population of 10 billion by 2050, farming technology needs to be reformed and revamped to sustainably feed urban areas. FoodTech21 is a forward-looking virtual event like you have never experienced,” adds Barron.