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🗣️ What’s the talk: Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on food and beverage imports from Mexico and Canada could cost the U.S. restaurant industry up to $12 billion. Higher ingredient costs will likely mean menu price hikes, supply chain disruptions, and financial strain – especially for smaller restaurants with limited buying power.
David Warrick, former Microsoft supply chain executive, warns that these tariffs could send costs soaring, ultimately leading to higher consumer prices. Some restaurants may turn to farm-to-table models or unique dining experiences to retain customers, but financial challenges remain.
👂Are you listening? If your restaurant sources ingredients internationally, it’s worth keeping an eye on these developments. Changes in the U.S. market could have a ripple effect on global supply chains, so now might be the time to rethink supply strategies and prepare for potential cost increases.
👓 A teljes bejegyzés elolvasása @Quartz
🗣️ What’s the talk: Copenhagen’s Restaurant and Nightlife Plan 2025 is now open for feedback, setting the direction for nightlife policies from 2026-2029. The plan focuses on safety, sustainability, and responsible hosting, but does it address the industry’s true needs?
The City of Copenhagen is looking for input from restaurateurs, who understand firsthand the challenges of nightlife. The feedback period is open until April 24, 2025, giving industry professionals a chance to help shape future regulations.
👂 Are you listening? If you want to influence how nightlife is regulated, now’s the time to make your voice heard.
👓 Read the full draft & submit feedback via @DRC
🗣️ What’s the talk: A wave of allegations has rocked the UK hospitality scene after 70 female chefs signed an open letter exposing sexism, harassment, and inequality in restaurant kitchens. The letter was a direct response to Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton’s claim that he had “not seen” sexism in the industry.
While Atherton later walked back his comments, the controversy has fueled wider discussions about the persistent challenges women face in hospitality. The industry’s rigid hierarchies and long-standing culture of silence have allowed misconduct to go unchallenged for years—but this moment could be a turning point.
👂 Are you listening? Calls for industry-wide change are growing louder. Will restaurants step up with zero-tolerance policies and real accountability?
👓 Read the full story @Forbes
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