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On average, how many bottles of wine do you consume in a year?
During a typical lunch break at a work site in Paris in the 1930s, workers often enjoyed a meal and indulged in one of France's iconic products: wine. In 1934, the average French citizen consumed more than 160 liters of wine annually. This significant figure demonstrates the historical prominence of wine in French culture. France's current annual wine consumption is approximately 40 liters per capita, reflecting significant changes in drinking habits and societal trends.
Is coffee the ultimate Australian 🇦🇺 bargain?
In a recent The Conversation Australia + NZ article, Emma Felton offers a global take on Flat White pricing.
• Even at $5.50, it will be among the world's most affordable
• Consumers are doing it tough in this cost-of-living crisis
• Cafes are also facing unprecedented challenges
This quote resonates:
“When cafe owners put up their prices, we often rush to accuse them of selfishness or profiteering. But they’re often just trying to survive.
Given the quality of our coffee and its global reputation, it shouldn’t surprise us if we’re soon asked to pay a little bit more for our daily brew.”
The world’s best coffee culture needs sustainable prices.
(Link to the article in comments, chart is from the article)
Friends, what do you think?
#coffee#specialtycoffee#global#cafes#hospitality
It’s wonderful that in the ‘specialty’ coffee world there is an emphasis on the producer receiving a fair price for their coffee & I wholeheartedly support that.
But as a coffee roaster and current cafe owner, it’s incredibly sad to see (both on a personal level & for the industry) how many cafes are currently closing and/ or being forced to close & it’s not being spoken about enough frankly in my opinion!
Yes, there are numerous reasons why that we’re all familiar with in this currently: wages, super, COGS going up, packaging companies producing take away vessels that aren’t true volumes as labelled & hence cafes need to use both more coffee & milk to achieve an adequate flavour profile etc.
But, also very importantly and an often overlooked point is that coffee price is a huge contributing factor.
I’m not saying to price gouge, but independent cafe operators especially who have mortgaged everything they could & putting in blood sweat & tears deserve to survive.
If a 6oz coffee is $4.50, why isn’t a 12oz $9 for eg?!
We all know what needs to be done, so why aren’t we all doing more about it?!
In the meantime, MANY more businesses will go under & it’s so sad!
CEO at Pablo & Rusty's | Purpose-driven leader | Business strategy | Digital transformation | Scaling | Sustainability | ESG
Is coffee the ultimate Australian 🇦🇺 bargain?
In a recent The Conversation Australia + NZ article, Emma Felton offers a global take on Flat White pricing.
• Even at $5.50, it will be among the world's most affordable
• Consumers are doing it tough in this cost-of-living crisis
• Cafes are also facing unprecedented challenges
This quote resonates:
“When cafe owners put up their prices, we often rush to accuse them of selfishness or profiteering. But they’re often just trying to survive.
Given the quality of our coffee and its global reputation, it shouldn’t surprise us if we’re soon asked to pay a little bit more for our daily brew.”
The world’s best coffee culture needs sustainable prices.
(Link to the article in comments, chart is from the article)
Friends, what do you think?
#coffee#specialtycoffee#global#cafes#hospitality
Cafe owners may be hesitant to increase their prices… it’s tough out there and it is perceived as a risky move… we all have hesitations around increasing prices
“what is I lose my customers?”
“What if it backfires?”
The truth is, if you do the numbers, a small increase in cup price leads to a big change upstream.
you usually come out ahead… more sustainable for small businesses, more sustainable for roasters, more sustainable for farmers. The whole supply chain wins.
Let me know if you want a worked example showing detailed costings.
CEO at Pablo & Rusty's | Purpose-driven leader | Business strategy | Digital transformation | Scaling | Sustainability | ESG
Is coffee the ultimate Australian 🇦🇺 bargain?
In a recent The Conversation Australia + NZ article, Emma Felton offers a global take on Flat White pricing.
• Even at $5.50, it will be among the world's most affordable
• Consumers are doing it tough in this cost-of-living crisis
• Cafes are also facing unprecedented challenges
This quote resonates:
“When cafe owners put up their prices, we often rush to accuse them of selfishness or profiteering. But they’re often just trying to survive.
Given the quality of our coffee and its global reputation, it shouldn’t surprise us if we’re soon asked to pay a little bit more for our daily brew.”
The world’s best coffee culture needs sustainable prices.
(Link to the article in comments, chart is from the article)
Friends, what do you think?
#coffee#specialtycoffee#global#cafes#hospitality
With the rising popularity of coffee culture and the ubiquitous presence of cafes, it's essential to understand the economics behind your favorite brew. In this post, we’ll explore the average price of a medium-sized coffee in South Australia, the factors contributing to price increases, and a cost comparison between cafe coffee and home-brewed coffee using a high-end machine.
Learn more ---> https://lnkd.in/gTPZzKsB#southaustralia#coffee#adelaide#australia#sagreat
The Waning Tradition of Wine in France: A Reflection on Changing Times
Wine, once a cornerstone of French culture, is facing a dramatic shift. Gone are the days when children drank wine at school, a practice reflecting wine's deep roots in French identity. Now, only 10% of French people drink wine daily, a steep drop from 1980. This change isn't about cost; wine remains affordable. The real story is a shift in societal preferences and values, particularly among the young. Beer is now favored over wine, and a health-conscious younger generation is drinking less alcohol overall. While this trend may signal a healthier lifestyle, it challenges the wine industry and the cultural landscape of rural France. Despite this, the demand for high-quality wine remains, highlighting a move towards moderation without forsaking tradition. The challenge for France is balancing modern health trends with its rich winemaking heritage, ensuring wine remains a part of its cultural fabric.
#FrenchWineCulture#ModerationMovement#HeritageAndHealth
The sober-curious movement is booming, and the PNW is leading the charge with incredible NA beers. 🌟🍺
All trends come and go, and beer is no exception. From the thickened fruit juice smoothie IPAs to the light and crisp “dad beers” and hard seltzers, it could be easy to relegate NA beer as just another drink fad. But something feels different about this brew.
With the growing demand for transparency and a leaning towards healthier lifestyles, it seems entirely likely that NA beer will remain a market staple. Younger people, individuals on fitness journeys, the sober-forevers, and the sober-curious are eagerly bellying up to the bar and finding a beer that tastes great and offers the same social freedom as the hard stuff.
To read beyond the buzz on NA craft beers in the PNW, click our story: https://lnkd.in/grxNhfZg.
Brewing Cowboy Coffee can be an enjoyable experience. Learn the simple steps on how to make a perfect cup of Cowboy Coffee like a Champ with this guide from @Cortis: @cortis
What does it mean when only 6 of #Amsterdam's Top 50 restaurants receive a 100% Conscious Dining score?
It means that we have a collective responsibility to move towards Value-based Ratings, so that the feedback loop between eaters and eateries accentuates what's most important, and the #wholesystem benefits and continues to improve.
(More about Table Sage's original concept of #ConsciousDining and #ValueBasedRestaurantRatings can be explored here— https://lnkd.in/dp4fq5yE. *Serving people and planet since 2019*)
Just six restaurants. That’s how many receive a full #ConsciousDining score according to our metrics.
That means that of the cream of the crop (our recently published, first set of #Amsterdam’s Top 50), there are still only 6/50 that are excelling in Cuisine, Experience, Story, Sustainability, and Diversity.
The reason why we’ve started including metrics has been to provide clearer information to eaters as well as positive feedback to eateries, for better experiences and for a healthier industry. We firmly believe that this is the best way forward for our communities and our planet.
Which are the six? It’s no secret: Back to Black (Inge Bulthuis, Noortje Vlutters), LOT61 Coffee Roasters, NAZKA (Raul Lansink), RIJKS, Scandinavian Embassy (Nicolas Castagno, Daniella Nyström) and The Lebanese Sajeria (Lia Mansour-Khoury, Ziad Mansour).
Congratulations to this superb set! An inspiration to us all.
[Infographic for Table Sage by the talented Sophie Douala]
@skylark.coffee - Costa Rican coffee (and Central American coffees in general) often represent a lot of the things we dislike about the coffee supply chain… A lot of farms in Central America are owned by wealthy westerners who have access to capital and marketing that allows them to sell their coffees at prices that indigenous people could never achieve. This coffee is different, and it represents the sort of de-colonisation of the coffee supply chain that we’re seeking to support. It also is a Centroamericano varietal, which is a gorgeous hybrid that was bred for the Central American context. The beans are elongated just like a geisha would be, and exhibit many of the same floral characteristics. In this case, this exquisite coffee tastes of Tropical Smoothie and Strawberry Kombucha. It tastes all the sweeter when you read the stunning and heartwarming story below… It’s a bit expensive compared to what we normally carry, but we think you’ll agree the money is going to the right place, and you can see what we paid for it printed on the bag as always.
Aquiares, one of Costa Rica’s largest and most historic coffee farms, sits high on the fertile slopes of Turrialba Volcano …. https://lnkd.in/esZWtF_3