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Coffee News Recap, 5 May: WAC confirms more national competition hosts, Vietnamese robusta production set to fall to four-year low & other stories

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Visitors can now apply to attend the event, which will take place from 22 to 24 June at the Athens Metropolitan Expo centre. Next year’s National Coffee Association convention to take place in Nashville, Tennessee. Competitor registration will open soon, and the competition will take place at MICE from 17 to 19 August 2023.

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Experience Is the Best Teacher: Five Things My Father — and Hard Times — Have Taught Me About Leadership in the Restaurant Industry

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Never Take Advantage of the Guest. At Finally Restaurant Group, we take pride in becoming part of the community in exceptional small towns across the country. ” He would never take them for granted with short-sighted decisions like cutting portions and raising prices, however tempting that solution may be.

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

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To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Click here to learn the 10 steps to take now. “We know the coming weeks will be challenging ones for many small business owners, and we want to help restaurants focus on food, not finances.”

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Coca-Cola Research Reveals What Guests Want Post-COVID

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Maintain visible hygiene cues : vaccinated consumers are among the most cautious and will continue to crave health and safety reassurance before returning to pre-COVID life. Not everyone agrees on the indicator that will signal the end of the pandemic, but most agree it isn’t over until the numbers say so, Retter pointed out.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

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Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study. The survey found that 59 percent of US and 47 percent of UK consumers plan to dine-out as soon as they are able. Mixed take-out bag. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends.

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Are airlines starting to offer better coffee?

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However, it’s undeniable that convenience has historically been a priority for airline coffee, with quality and taste generally taking a back seat. In recent years, a growing number of airlines have begun to invest in the coffee they serve to their customers, both in terms of sustainability and quality. The service.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-June 2020 Edition

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Around one in six (16 percent) will avoid dine-in experiences altogether in favor of delivery or take-out. Diners’ main concerns about visiting restaurants again include cleanliness and safety. 30 percent of consumers have been out to eat in bars/restaurants to eat in the last two weeks. Food and Alcoholic Delivery.

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