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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. Instead, restaurants can offer a discounted drink price for consumers that bring in their own cups. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every coastline around the world.

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For Restaurant Owners, Climate Disruptions Mean Even More Uncertainty

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With all the challenges restaurants have faced in the past five years — COVID, inflation, price gouging — the impact of climate change on their supply chains has often been overlooked. They also cause power outages and disrupt transportation and distribution, which increases the price of all goods, including food.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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Focused on the retail, services and restaurant industries, the SpotOn ecosystem offers powerful technology to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) at a price they can afford. is rolling out a suite of features and extended price cuts through March 2021 to support restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. SpotOn Executive Team.

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How has robusta production in Nicaragua developed in recent years?

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The latter is an indication that global demand for robusta has been increasing in recent months – thanks in part to rising arabica prices in 2021 and 2022 , which have since fallen to between US 180 cents/lb. You may also like our article on whether coffee roasters should add robusta to blends if arabica prices increase.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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It is expected alcohol sales will grow as suppliers and operators adapt packing and pricing models to bolster alcohol sales with delivery. 41 percent of consumers ages 18-34 indicated interest in monthly meal subscriptions, especially if offered at a discounted price. This age group should reach 22 percent of the population by 2050.

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Will Nepal produce more specialty coffee in the future?

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In turn, this could result in up to 72% of the country’s coffee-growing areas becoming unsuitable by 2050. Fluctuations in market prices also lead to further difficulties, which is why some farmers choose to join co-operatives. This helps to ensure co-operative members get a fair price for their coffee,” he adds. “We

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How can you reduce emissions during coffee roasting?

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Research shows that global warming is having a significant impact on coffee production: experts predict that up to 50% of the world’s suitable coffee-growing land could decrease in size and suitability by 2050. Reducing your emissions means your carbon footprint is lower, which is much better for the environment,” Will explains. “It