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

Modern Restaurant Management

Prices have surged to unprecedented levels, driven by a combination of disease outbreaks, increased production costs, and regulatory changes. Understanding the factors behind rising egg prices and implementing strategic solutions is critical for navigating this volatile landscape.

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New Tariffs and the Potential Impact on Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

How rising import taxes may reshape menus, pricing, and sourcing in the restaurant industry. These policies, which will affect a wide range of imported goods, could ripple across the food and beverage industry in the form of higher prices, tighter margins, and evolving menus. With new U.S. Heres a breakdown of whats likely to come: 1.

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Price Matters: Inflation Wearing on Consumer Dining Behavior

Modern Restaurant Management

RMS just released our latest findings around consumer sentiment for Q1 , which revealed, among other things, that price is starting to matter—and not by an insignificant amount. When asked why they were getting less value from a restaurant visit, 82 percent reported higher prices. The sentiment has changed rapidly.

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Menu Prices Are Rising, But Loyalty Programs Can Help Restaurants Stay Ahead

Modern Restaurant Management

In October, the USDA reported year-to-date averages, noting that food-at-home (grocery store) prices have increased 2.5 percent and food-away-from-home (restaurant) prices have increased 3.6 percent, and food-away-from-home prices are expected to increase between 3 and 4 percent. If current projections from the U.S.

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How Does the Seasonal Transition Affect Produce Price and Availability?

Modern Restaurant Management

Any weather-related issues can have a dramatic effect on supply and prices as lettuce transitions from one area to the next. “Growers may need to harvest sooner than desired, which leads to lower yields and quality, lower overall supply and higher pricing. agriculture. As we know, weather is not always predictable.

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IMMIGRATION AND THE BUSINESS OF FOOD

Culinary Cues

So, lets look at immigration through the eyes of the business of food from agriculture to food processing and on to the restaurants we all enjoy supporting. What would the price of your center of plate proteins be if we didnt have migrant workers who do the work, eternally grateful for the opportunity to earn a paycheck. 50 per egg.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Segments like the College and University sector are attempting to plan budget for FY 2026 and are not able to get reliable pricing from their partners across the supply-chain. ” Higher tariffs will certainly cause prices to rise for U.S. ” Higher tariffs will certainly cause prices to rise for U.S.

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