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...
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.
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...
California Bill AB 345 Targets Small Restaurants with Financial Relief Amidst Wage Hike Pressures
California Bill AB 345 Introduced to Provide Financial Relief to Small Restaurants Sacramento, CA – California lawmakers have introduced pivotal legislation aimed at providing targeted financial...
California Proposes AB 305: Tax Credits & Grants for Independent Restaurants Hit by Rising Wages
California Legislator Introduces Bill AB 305 Targeting Restaurant Wage Impact Sacramento, CA – In a significant legislative move aimed at bolstering the financial stability of the...
California’s Farms Face Water Crunch: New Mandates Threaten Avocado, Almond Crops
California Farms Navigate Demanding New Water Efficiency Mandates SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s vital agricultural sector, a cornerstone of both the state and national food supply, is...
Seattle’s Minimum Wage Battle: Restaurants Warn of Closures as Council Weighs Accelerated $22 Hike
Seattle City Council Considers Accelerated Minimum Wage Hike Amid Restaurant Industry Concerns Seattle, WA – A pivotal debate is underway within the Seattle City Council regarding...