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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

Read any article enumerating the current or emerging trends in restaurants and retail and you will see ideas of health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and brand authenticity coming to the fore. Green Restaurant and Slow Food were others we considered. But it was the pivots in the pandemic that pointed us toward B.

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Can you run a zero-waste coffee shop?

Perfect Daily Grind

At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. You may also like our article on how coffee shops can reduce single-use cup waste. Essentially, the concept of zero waste is based on the elimination of waste, mainly through reusing and recycling products, materials, and packaging.

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Addressing deforestation in coffee production

Perfect Daily Grind

You may also like our article on carbon-neutral coffee production. Through photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and recycle it into oxygen – helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. Ultimately, this means tracking and measuring deforestation is essential in creating a sustainable supply chain.

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What’s the difference between plastic and metal coffee pods?

Perfect Daily Grind

You may also like our article on how roasters can diversify into the capsule market. Recyclability & sustainability. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. These high recycling rates also carry over to coffee capsules. Which is stronger? 7 plastics.

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Exploring the compostable coffee capsule market

Perfect Daily Grind

You may also like our article on whether coffee capsules can be sustainable. Although recyclable capsules are an option for consumers, the waste disposal solutions aren’t always straightforward. Both companies run capsule recycling schemes, with Nespresso’s initiative comprising more than 100,000 drop-off points in 53 countries.

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How to Meet The Needs of Today’s Coffee Shop Customer

Perfect Daily Grind

According to UK-based consumer intelligence firm Brandwatch, one of the biggest challenges for the food and beverage industry is staying up to date with consumers’ wants and needs. They state , “The food and beverage industry is seemingly one of the most susceptible to changing trends, micro-trends, and local trends.”.

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How do specialty coffee shops filter water for coffee?

Perfect Daily Grind

In many cases, their water supply will not be correctly optimised for brewing coffee. You may also like our article on how baristas can maximise water quality & consistency. Considering the recent rise in food and energy prices for hospitality businesses , finding ways to manage them has never become so important.

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