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How does foreign exchange affect the price of coffee?

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For the most part, both the price of arabica and robusta rely on futures contracts. These are legal agreements to buy or sell a particular commodity at a predetermined price on a set date. Fluctuations in the market can influence prices paid by roasters and consumers and prices paid to farmers, as well as their production costs.

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Restaurants Diversify Cooking Oils and Optimize Operations as Prices Soar

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Cooking oil prices reached an all time high this October. Operators are diversifying oil types and supply sources, while adjusting menus and learning how to prolong fry life. . Cooking Oil Prices Triple amidst Global Shortages. The first years of the pandemic came after nearly 6 years of low vegetable and crude oil prices.

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Relationships are about more than just paying a good price for specialty coffee

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And while these actors can certainly play an important role, their presence in the supply chain can often mean that producers end up receiving a smaller percentage of the final price of each cup of coffee. As part of this, farmers can receive higher prices for their coffee. This is especially important to note.

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Food Chain Crisis Explained: Supply Disruptions & Rising Prices

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Learn how this affects your business, from restaurant suppliers struggling to keep up, to rising food prices led by labor shortages and increased consumer demand for quick, cheap food. As grazing crops were scorched and shriveled, food for livestock has also come at a risk, influencing the meat market. Labor Crisis Continues.

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Beyond the Plate: The Future of Restaurants in a Tech-Driven 2024

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These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. In a parallel trend, non-alcoholic beverages and sophisticated mocktails are also gaining prominence, which influences the variety of glassware that a restaurant should consider.

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Feeding Gen Z: The Rise of Authenticity in F&B

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The Gen Z Influence This tasteful group of about 70 million Americans craves authenticity in every bite, from organic street foods to diverse global cuisines. They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability. Gen Z's influence on the dining scene calls for an industry-wide evolution.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

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Source: *Causeway Solutions 2023 Dining Out and Household Spending Now that we know a little bit about overall dining habits, we looked at how people’s feelings and attitudes about other things influence their dining preferences. Nearly a third of restaurants (29 percent) are considering raising prices.