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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

B Corp Certification, a credential bestowed by the non-profit organization B Labs, is a way for businesses to address those concerns and more as they undertake an in-depth auditing process, and come out with a seal of authenticity around their sustainability and social responsibility claims and a branding kit to help promote it.

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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

EATER

The numbers come from the 2022 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report of the vegan brand Beyond Meat , from which PLNT Burger gets its patties. These numbers are largely hypothetical. Wonho Frank Lee The dining room at Yang’s Kitchen. Even though it’s become more common, sustainability costs more than conventional food production.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant groups should consider implementing a data governance committee that includes representatives from all departments with oversight of customer data. Monthly meetings between IT directors, risk managers, legal counsel, and insurance brokers can foster a culture of collaborative security awareness.

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How Organic Ingredients Can Enhance Your Restaurant’s Sustainability Initiatives

The Rail

Some of the key features of organic ingredients include: They are not genetically modified organisms ( GMOs ) They are produced without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers They meet specific standards set by governing bodies and hold a certificate attesting to their organic nature Their production has focused on sustainable farming practices such (..)

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Coffee News Recap, 27 Jun:  WoC Geneva hosts four World Coffee Championships, Starbucks denies complete sale of China division & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The 2024 annual report shows certification reaching 1.8 Data from the UCDA shows Uganda exported a record 47,606 tonnes in May 2025, earning US $243 million and surpassing Ethiopia’s export volumes of 43,481 tonnes in the same period, driven by improved quality standards and strong government support. million coffee farmers across 1.9

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Is the coffee community’s relationship with associations changing?

Perfect Daily Grind

In response to the “evolved” Q grader programme, some companies and individuals announced that they wouldn’t renew or publicly display their SCA memberships, including AST and Q grader certifications. SCA membership and certifications have long been regarded as a symbol of integrity and authenticity in the specialty coffee industry.

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How to Read a Restaurant P&L (Profit and Loss) Statement + Free Template

SpotOn

Mandatory contributions such as FICA (Social Security and Medicare), unemployment taxes, state taxes, and other government-mandated taxes Employee benefits. Paid training hours for new employees, ServSafe certification, training programs, free meals, etc Bonuses. These vary by location and industry regulations. Equipment leases.