Historic Agreement Reached California’s agricultural landscape, vital to the state’s economy and the nation’s food supply, narrowly avoided a significant disruption this past week as major...
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Category: Pacific Plate
THE PACIFIC PLATE (Food & Drink)
* Restaurant Guides: Curated lists and reviews for major cities (LA, SF, Portland, Seattle).
* Wine & Vine: Deep dives into wine country across all three states.
* Craft Culture: The world of craft beer, coffee roasting, and artisan spirits.
* Farm-to-Table: Stories that trace food from its source to the consumer, highlighting sustainable farming.
Expanded Mandatory Composting for San Francisco Restaurants Takes Effect May 1, 2025
San Francisco Expands Commercial Composting Mandates San Francisco, CA – A significant update to San Francisco’s waste management policy is set to take effect on May...
California Fast Food Wage Debate Ignites: Council Weighs $20 Impact, Future Pay Hikes
California Fast Food Council Grapples with $20 Minimum Wage Impact, Future Adjustments Sacramento, CA – Five months after the landmark implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 1228,...
California Water Board Proposes Deep Cuts for Farmers Amidst 2025 Season Uncertainty
California Farmers Face Potential Water Supply Reduction SACRAMENTO, CA – The agricultural sector across California is bracing for significant challenges as the State Water Resources Control...
California Fast Food Faces $20 Minimum Wage Shockwave April 1st, 2025
California Fast Food Sector Prepares for Major Wage Increase SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s extensive fast-food industry is bracing for a significant financial shift as a new...
California AB 2030 Advances: Landmark Bill Mandates Enhanced Benefits for Gig Food Delivery Workers
California Assembly Approves Key Gig Worker Benefits Bill Sacramento, CA – In a significant legislative development shaping the future of the gig economy in California, the...
California Drought Deepens: Almond Harvest Forecast Plunges 15%, Global Price Impact Expected
Severe Drought Conditions Persist, Threatening California’s Agricultural Mainstay California’s critical agricultural sector is once again facing significant headwinds as a persistent and severe drought continues to...
San Francisco Lowers Food Waste Threshold, Mandating More Businesses Compost
San Francisco Supervisors Approve Expanded Food Waste Diversion Ordinance San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today approved a significant expansion of the...
California Enacts Sweeping Protections for Food Delivery Workers: A New Era for Gig Labor
California Ushers In New Era for Food Delivery Workers with Landmark Labor Law SACRAMENTO, CA – In a significant legislative move poised to reshape the gig...
California Farm Labor Shakeup: AB 2030 Boosts Worker Pay, Raises Grower Cost Concerns
California’s AB 2030: A Balancing Act Between Farmworker Benefits and Agricultural Economics California’s agricultural landscape is poised for significant changes following the passage of Assembly Bill...