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A Tight Labor Market: The New Normal

Modern Restaurant Management

And it's not just due to the state of the economy — the aging population is another significant factor, with projections showing that by 2050, 22 percent of the global population will be aged 60 and above. Looking ahead, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) is on a projected decline from 62.2 percent in 2022 to 60.4

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An Environmentally Friendly Strategy to Reduce Restaurant Costs

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Food production and consumption currently constitute over 30 percent of international greenhouse gas emissions, and the world food system’s ecological footprint is expected to greatly expand in the next few decades following an increase in world population, which is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050.

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Skip the Straw: How Restaurants Can Make an Impact

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At current rates of production, plastic pollution in the ocean will outweigh fish pound-for-pound by 2050. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every coastline around the world.

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How can specialty coffee push for a circular economy model?

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The 2022 Expected global suitability of coffee, cashew and avocado due to climate change study found that by 2050, the top five coffee-producing countries in the world will experience a decrease in both the size and suitability of their arabica-growing land.

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How Sustainable Water Solutions Can Enhance Efficiency and Environmental Impact in Restaurants

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What restaurants can do to improve sustainability By 2050 , there will be more plastic in the ocean than all fish and mammals combined. The significant water savings and environmental benefits achieved by eliminating plastic bottled water from restaurant operations can thus have a lasting impact on both the operator and patron experience.

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How has robusta production in Nicaragua developed in recent years?

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According to a 2022 study, as a result of rising temperatures due to climate change, researchers predict that the world’s top five producing countries will experience a reduction in both the size and suitability of their coffee-growing areas by 2050.

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Travis Scott Made How Much From His McDonald’s Deal?!

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billion “over the next five years as part of its long-term goal to cut in half its emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.” [ Fooddive ]. Bill Palmer, the founder of Applebee’s, died yesterday at the age of 70. [ Nestle is investing $3.6 Muppets’ Pigs In Space voice* Radishes! Spaaaaaace! [ All AM Intel Coverage [E].

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