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IMMIGRATION AND THE BUSINESS OF FOOD

Culinary Cues

Putting aside the challenge of bird flu and the work and demands surrounding the care of animals, cost of feed, and process of harvesting and preparing eggs for market even at todays price this works out to around $.50 50 per egg. A dollar for a great source of protein on a plate is still a pretty good deal.

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Best Practices for Trimming Alcohol Overhead in the COVID World

Modern Restaurant Management

For BevAlc buyers, price point as a function of quality, although always important, will become crucial over the coming months and years. Finding the right balance of what local guests want, at the maximum price point and minimal cost could be the difference between surviving and closing the doors. The first important factor is margin.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

High menu prices have been an issue in the industry in recent years due to inflation, resulting in a decline in traffic as diners wish to spend less. In 2025, operators can offer elevated foodservice experiences at more affordable prices through emphasizing value in LTOs to drive sales.

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Five Tips for Celebrating Halloween at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Sell tickets for a small price to either use as party profit or to put towards a good cause (the latter could incentivize people even more). Make your Halloween party one that’s highly anticipated by advertising a special prize (like a free round of spooky shots, a giftcard, free merch, a dessert, etc.) Set the Mood.

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Toasting the New Year like a Pro

Goliath Consulting

The Neo-Traditionalist Anna de Codorníu Cava – Blanc de Blancs ($) Cava, the traditional Spanish sparkling wine, is on the rise and brings the best of old-world flavors and methodology at a price the everyday consumer can celebrate. Hailing from Catalonia, Spain, Cava is one of the most Champagne-like sparkling wines on the market.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

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For Marginalized Chefs, Are Pop-Ups the Path to Success?

EATER

For chef Preeti Mistry, who helped conceptualize the series with J Vineyards, developing Shifting the Lens was a way to center chefs of color who put their values and politics at the forefront of their work, but who may not have their own restaurant at which to showcase their talents.