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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

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There are customers who are self-educated and seek out certain restaurants because of their practices, and those for whom sourcing and intention are incidental. And this was on top of general griping about his restaurant’s high prices compared to other Asian restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley, says Yang. We had been at $2.50

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Navigating the various certifications related to sustainability can also be daunting, and many consumers remain skeptical about sustainability claims. Thus, finding the right balance between maintaining high quality and keeping prices reasonable is crucial. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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As coffee prices stay volatile, has sustainability become less of a priority for roasters?

Perfect Daily Grind

The plethora of price hikes over the last few years has forced roasters to allocate more of their financial resources towards areas that need them most. Green coffee prices reached historic highs in February 2025, prompting business owners to explore alternative funding options.

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Is the coffee community’s relationship with associations changing?

Perfect Daily Grind

But following recent and abrupt changes to long-standing educational institutions , it’s evident that many in the coffee community are changing how they choose to engage with these organisations. The organisation includes national chapters that focus on events, education, and networking in different countries and regions.

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How to attract and retain the best baristas & roasters

Perfect Daily Grind

Tariff threats and trade wars , fluctuating coffee prices, and export delays from major producers like Brazil have created unprecedented uncertainty. Offer opportunities for continued education, whether through coffee certifications, cupping courses, or industry conferences.

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From Recipe to Retail: Steps to Create a Sellable Product

Modern Restaurant Management

y Money, time, patience and education, the latter meaning educate yourself as best as possible while still relying on the expertise of your consultant. Below explains the steps in generalities of how to either get your product made, whether for sale in your restaurant, for taking it retail or for e-commerce.

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Coffee News Recap, 6 Jun: Arabica futures contracts to be priced in tonnes, 2025 WAC will be held in Seoul & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Editor’s note New York’s Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) recently announced that as of March 2028, arabica futures contracts will no longer be priced in US cents per pound. Instead, ICE will implement a US $/tonne (or metric ton) pricing mechanism, although a new date has not yet been confirmed for this transition. Robustas slid 3.5%

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