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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

EATER

And this was on top of general griping about his restaurant’s high prices compared to other Asian restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley, says Yang. Preparing customers for higher prices requires initiating an explicit conversation the customer usually won’t start. Wonho Frank Lee The dining room at Yang’s Kitchen. We had been at $2.50

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Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry

Perfect Daily Grind

The idea is simple: by reducing the number of intermediaries in the supply chain, the farmer receives a higher percentage of the final sale price. 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. What are certification programmes?

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Restaurateurs Foresee Bright Future as Fine Dining Turns Vegan

Modern Restaurant Management

In currently market scenario, even the top regulatory and certification institutes add “may contain” labels on plant based diary and meat alternatives that are required for preparing a vegan meal. The low prices of fast food chains will help attract customers, including those who usually order meat options.

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How Proper Produce Management Impacts Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Access to fresh quality produce impacts many elements of restaurant planning, from determining what is in season for menu items to identifying the right price point to be profitable. When supply is down, it also impacts prices. There are a number of third-party certifications growers can seek. Will prices be higher?

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Is the coffee community’s relationship with associations changing?

Perfect Daily Grind

Many were shocked, questioning the motives behind the decision to reinvent a longstanding educational programme that supports thousands of certified coffee professionals and affects coffee scoring and pricing. SCA membership and certifications have long been regarded as a symbol of integrity and authenticity in the specialty coffee industry.

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Coffee News Recap, 8 Apr: Coffee prices fall after increasing in 17 consecutive months, ICO drafts new International Coffee Agreement & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Fairtrade International announces new Living Income Reference Price for Indonesian coffee producers. The Living Income Reference Price is offered as guidance for companies wanting to pay living wage incomes in their supply chains. Fairtrade launched its first Living Income Reference Price in 2021 for Colombian farmers.

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Coffee News Recap, 21 Apr: Specialty Coffee Expo begins in Portland, arabica prices reach six-month high & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

However, experts remain unsure of the effect this may have on annual contract prices, including for coffee. The Enthusiast with Stainless Steel Carafe and the 5-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer with Thermal Carafe have both received the certification, which ensures brewers meet the SCA’s quality standards for preparing specialty coffee at home.

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