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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

Bengaluru, India) Wed, 25 Jun – Conflict in the Middle East may disrupt coffee supply chains and raise costs, although ceasefire holds steady. Isla will chair the board’s nomination committee and serve as lead independent director, succeeding Henri de Castries after 12 years. Exports reached US $1.28 billion in 2023/24, up from US $1.14

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Coffee News Recap, 13 Jun: Gesha scores 98 points at 2025 BoP, potential IPO for Pret A Manger & other stories

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JAB hired bankers to attract new investors as it considers an IPO for the coffee and food to-go chain. The Italian coffee giant will supply its blend on board all long-haul Iberia flights and in VIP lounges via self-serve machines, extending its airline partnerships with United and ITA Airways.

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Coffee News Recap, 20 Jun: NCA report says specialty coffee consumption is at 14‑year peak, Vietnam robusta exports hit record high & other stories

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Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. Rollout is scheduled to begin this summer, aiming to enhance the customer experience and increase food-to-go sales by year-end. Schneider has served as CEO of Nestlé since 2017.

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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

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FAO and the World Bank led a workshop in Guatemala City to devise technical solutions and investments for Central American coffee to comply with EU deforestation rules by January 2026, focusing on data systems, traceability, and public-private collaboration to protect smallholders’ market access. May saw I-CIP average 334.41¢/lb, down 0.4%

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Coffee News Recap, 11 Jul:  Joe & the Juice explores US $2.4 billion IPO, 18 countries call for EUDR simplification & other stories

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Ultimately, EUDR requires more due diligence across the supply chain, and consumers will bear the cost. lb and Vietnamese robusta dropping 16% to $1,485/tonne amid easing frost concerns and increased supply. Trump’s duty on Brazilian goods from August  risks US coffee supply, as Brazil provides about one‑third of US consumption.

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Why Culinary Programs Fail

Culinary Cues

Everything will change for the better if we (the food industry and the culinary schools that provide the talent) change as a collective group. When enrollment declines then colleges must make decisions to trim services, increase class sizes, eliminate content, reduce investment in supplies, or shut their doors.

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The Downfall of a Restaurant: A Leadership Deficit

Embrace the Suck

It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. Participate in workshops, peruse literature, and mingle with successful figures in your sector. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #37: Emphasize food safety and hygiene.