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Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Donation, composting, and organic recycling are all available options to restaurant operators attempting to reduce the amount of food scraps entering their solid waste bins. The Green Restaurant Association claims that close to 95 percent of restaurants’ waste streams could be recycled or composted. Organic Recycling.

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Coffee News Recap, 10 Jun: Arabica prices hit 3-month high after drought predicted in Brazil, Pergamino to host Barista Jam at PRF Colombia & other stories

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Robusta prices drop as Brazil continues 2022/23 harvest. Between 29 April and 31 May, robusta prices dropped by 10.57% to BRL 708.25 Arabica prices hit three-month high following on from Brazil’s drought concerns. The thermal-insulated cups are made from recycled coffee grounds and plant-based materials. Tue, 7 Jun.

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Coffee News Recap, 9 Sep: US coffee shop sales to grow by 10.5% in 2022, August robusta prices increase by 9.2% & other stories

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Robusta prices increase by 9.2% The International Coffee Organisation’s August report states that falling global arabica stocks have pushed robusta prices to increase. billion) energy price support package, but is only providing businesses with six months’ cover. during August 2022. on August 2021. Fri, 9 Sep.

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Trash or Treasure? Used Cooking Oil’s Golden Allure Isn’t Just About its Color

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In the 1990’s, key players in the rendering industry began producing biofuel from recycled animal fats and cooking oils on a commercial scale. While its value changes with a changing commodities market, UCO’s growing use to produce biofuel has helped keep the price elevated. million worth of used cooking oil.

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Coffee News Recap, 30 Sep: SCA announces 2022 WBC and WBrC winners at MICE, new study links daily coffee consumption with increased longevity & other stories

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Donations will be used to support the non-profit’s educational programmes for more than 14,640 global members. The Dubai roaster says the partnership will reduce the environmental impact of its coffee shops, mainly through recycling used coffee grounds. Uganda anticipates record-breaking coffee harvest for 2022/23.

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Four Ways To Manage Limited Resources And Increase Your Margins

Modern Restaurant Management

Is policy likely to change, potentially leading to higher prices, fees or even usage caps? Where does your water come from? What are the challenges in your region? Is there enough water to go around? Is water quality an issue? There’s a lot that restaurants can do to help.

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Here’s what’s happening at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo

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Lectures, workshops & educational resources Another key part of the Specialty Coffee Expo is disseminating and sharing the most recent findings in coffee research. Ecotact’s product range is also largely both recyclable and reusable, helping to reduce its environmental impact.

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