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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. This year’s London Coffee Festival takes place at the Truman Brewery. Following a period of low international coffee prices, Ethiopian exporters have been withholding coffee to sell for higher prices on the local market.

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THE RESTAURANT ECO-SYSTEM NEEDS HELP

Culinary Cues

Already living on the edge – smaller farms cannot withstand this loss of business volume. [] Fisherman: The end consumer’s love of fish cannot sustain a fisherman’s need to catch and sell a quantity of product to offset their expenses.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

For many craft beverage brands, the local brewery taproom (providing daily “market research”) is incentivizing creators to “create again" emphasizing local ingredients and unique blends (across al l ABV's while also developing beyond-beer options.

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Coffee News Recap, 4 Nov: PRF to return to Colombia in 2023, more than a third of UK hospitality businesses at risk of closure due to rising costs & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The survey found that that 35% of respondents were expecting to be operating at a loss or face closure by the end of the year, with 96% of businesses also experiencing higher energy costs and 93% facing food price inflation. Fairtrade launches Living Income Reference Price for Ugandan arabica.

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7 Irresistible Restaurant Promotions to Whet Your Appetite

MBB Hospitality

The Art of Attraction with Restaurant Promotions Compelling restaurant promotions are more than just a discounted price. Expertly crafted, these promotions balance the allure of saving with the promise of quality dining, ensuring that a reduced price never means a compromise in experience.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Reduce portion sizes slightly to maintain menu prices but account for increased costs. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Your CPA can help with this.

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33 Unique & Fun Food Truck Ideas + Tips For Choosing The Perfect Concept

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If you are passionate about sustainability, and so is your community, an eco-friendly food truck will be a perfect fit for you. A sustainable food truck would have minimal food waste, minimize water usage, and use biodegradable utensils. This concept would be perfect to park at a brewery so diners can pair their meal with a beer!