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

Modern Restaurant Management

egg industry is grappling with a crisis that has sent shockwaves through the food supply chain. Restaurants, food manufacturers, and consumers are all feeling the strain: Restaurants and Food Manufacturers : Higher egg costs force businesses to adjust menu pricing, seek alternative ingredients, or absorb financial losses.

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From Surviving to Thriving: Re-Capturing Potential Lost Expense in Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

While the primary concern during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic should be physical health and getting food to people in order for them to stay alive and healthy, the impact of the virus on the restaurant industry has been tremendous. Restaurants are an essential part of the food supply chain to millions of Americans every year.

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Five Ways Technology is Enhancing Consumer Trust

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According to research by NielsenIQ and the Food Industry Association, two-thirds of shoppers are willing to switch to brands that provide detailed product information. Blockchain for Secure and Transparent Records: Blockchain, a secure digital ledger, is being used to add transparency throughout the food supply chain.

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Restaurant Supply Chain Management: New Era, New Measures

Modern Restaurant Management

It has highlighted the critical importance of evolving supply chain systems to be more responsive and agile to the changing dynamics around us – which the past two years have been extensive.

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How Sous Vide Can Help Recession-Proof Restaurants

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Sous vide prepared foods can be purchased far in advance, setting a fixed cost for food supplies. Efficient Method. Using sous vide can also help restaurants to lock in prices for future events, banquets, or menu offerings.

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Waste Reduction for Better Food and Increased Sales

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Knowing the exact amount of food we need — no more, no less — makes our purchasing more efficient. As I mentioned earlier, food quality is an essential part of our value proposition. When we make our food better, we create more customers. We measure what we throw away, and we measure what the customer eats.

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Everything You Need To Know About the Increasing Role of AI in Restaurants

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Local health lockdowns and limitations caused havoc for food supply chains, staffing, customer demand, and remote ordering. Many restaurants were ill-prepared to compete with food delivery services like GrubHub and DoorDash. In addition, it helps them ensure that they limit waste and that food costs remain under control.

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