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

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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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How Better Cooking Oil Management Enhances Efficiency and Reduces Costs

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What are common misconceptions restaurant operators have regarding the impact of cooking oil on sustainability? What Can Be Done : Educate the customer about the impact that different oils make not only on their ability to operate but also on their sustainability goals within the kitchen. Generally the thought is, oil is oil.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Growing Momentum for Plant-Based and Local Sourcing The movement towards plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients will continue to gain momentum in 2025, reducing overall food waste through better inventory management and demand forecasting. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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Dinner, With a Side of Climate Preaching

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Changing temperatures and weather patterns mean ingredients that were once common are now harder to come by , and sourcing ingredients from sustainable farms can often be more expensive. without interruptions. Initially, the priority was on quality and flavor, not necessarily environmental impact.

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2025: The Year of Contradictions in the Restaurant Industry

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Thrifty Habits and Willingness to Splurge While price-consciousness is on the rise, with 74 percent of consumers opting for less expensive options, the willingness to splurge is far from gone. However, this desire for instant gratification doesn’t negate the importance of long-term sustainability.

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10 Tips for Promoting Sustainability in the Food Industry

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The COVID-19 pandemic led to fluctuations in domestic producer prices, particularly in the food sector , according to the U.S. Combine the rising prices of food with the drive to be more sustainable, and we have reached the point where we need to reduce, reuse, and shop local. Sponsor events about food sustainability practices.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

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While working hard to bring customers back into the restaurant is very important for success, it has become more important to figure out the third-party equation in terms of pricing, commissions and fees, and value – which is ultimately the difference between success and failure.