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Coffee News Recap, 6 May: Vietnamese coffee production could drop 10% in 2022/23, China’s coffee imports to increase by 5% in 2022 & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Certification body 4C partners with Melitta to improve European market access for Colombian coffee farmers. Bagels) from Fresh Del Monte Produce’s global leadership team. Thu, 28 Apr – Smile Coffee Werks receives Compost Manufacturing Alliance certification for compostable pods. Fri, 6 May.

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Coffee News Recap, 22 Apr: High levels of coffee leaf rust found in Vietnam, PRF Colombia announces new Host Sponsor & other stories

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Westrock Coffee receives Coffee Quality Institute certification. The company’s new CQI-certified lab facility in Arkansas will support its staff in achieving Q Grader certifications, alongside currently employing 30 Q Graders. Coffee professionals with national judging experience can apply to WCC Judge Certification events.

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Coffee News Recap, 27 Jan: Proud Mary Coffee to sell Panamanian Gesha for US $150 per cup, PRF El Salvador to host 2023 Salvadoran Barista Championship & other stories

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JDE Peet’s to launch fully compostable coffee capsule in 2023. Certification body 4C launches Gender Equality Add-On. The organisation says its new add-on certification feature and diagnostic tool can help to improve farm management practices and increase profitability.

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Stone Barns Claims It’s Fixing Agriculture. Former Employees Say the Farm Was Plagued by Dysfunction.

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Multiple former female employees also allege that the farm’s nearly all-male leadership created a sexist environment in the livestock program, culminating in a 2019 letter-writing campaign to Stone Barns leadership and the resignation of two employees in protest. Pseudonyms are denoted with asterisks.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Under Barb’s leadership, TSFR’s Del Taco restaurants consistently broke system wide sales records and TSFR was named franchisee of the year two years in a row. Restaurant and Chef and Leadership award categories will continue to have no fees for entry. Barb also served on the Operations Advisory Committee for Del Taco.

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MRM People & Places: Game On at Walk-On’s and Gingerbread Houses for Humanity

Modern Restaurant Management

The Lee Brian Schrager Excellence in Leadership Awards—created nine years ago by Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits in honor of Schrager’s leadership and dedication to the Chaplin School—recognize students who commit a tremendous amount of time to volunteering at the Festival each year. Roxanne Pronk.

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The Top 10 U.S. Food Vendors: Do you know everything you should about your restaurant food vendors?

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Specialty agriculture – Includes certifications that ensure superior management practices are in place for the environment, as well as how food is grown or raised. Ethically sourced – Sourcing practices and third-party certifications to ensure farmers receive sustainable livelihoods. Over 414 pounds of shrink wrap.