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Cracking the Egg Crisis: Understanding Rising Prices, Supply Chain Solutions, and Strategies for Producers

Modern Restaurant Management

Prices have surged to unprecedented levels, driven by a combination of disease outbreaks, increased production costs, and regulatory changes. Understanding the factors behind rising egg prices and implementing strategic solutions is critical for navigating this volatile landscape.

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Price Matters: Inflation Wearing on Consumer Dining Behavior

Modern Restaurant Management

RMS just released our latest findings around consumer sentiment for Q1 , which revealed, among other things, that price is starting to matter—and not by an insignificant amount. When asked why they were getting less value from a restaurant visit, 82 percent reported higher prices. The sentiment has changed rapidly.

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Menu Prices Are Rising, But Loyalty Programs Can Help Restaurants Stay Ahead

Modern Restaurant Management

In October, the USDA reported year-to-date averages, noting that food-at-home (grocery store) prices have increased 2.5 percent and food-away-from-home (restaurant) prices have increased 3.6 percent, and food-away-from-home prices are expected to increase between 3 and 4 percent. If current projections from the U.S.

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How Does the Seasonal Transition Affect Produce Price and Availability?

Modern Restaurant Management

Any weather-related issues can have a dramatic effect on supply and prices as lettuce transitions from one area to the next. “Growers may need to harvest sooner than desired, which leads to lower yields and quality, lower overall supply and higher pricing. agriculture. As we know, weather is not always predictable.

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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Misconception 4: Sustainable Oils Are Always More Expensive Why It’s Made : Operators often equate sustainability with higher costs, influenced by the initial price tags of some sustainable products. This also supports local economies and reduces the carbon footprint associated with transporting oils over long distances.

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IMMIGRATION AND THE BUSINESS OF FOOD

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So, lets look at immigration through the eyes of the business of food from agriculture to food processing and on to the restaurants we all enjoy supporting. What would the price of your center of plate proteins be if we didnt have migrant workers who do the work, eternally grateful for the opportunity to earn a paycheck. 50 per egg.

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The Pandemic Pivots That Stuck

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Ultimately, cooks fell just behind nurses as the jobs with the highest COVID deaths in 2020 , with agricultural workers and other food prep workers near the top of the list. What was initially chalked up to pandemic-related supply chain problems has stuck around, with the United States Department of Agriculture reporting last month that U.S.