California Bill Mandating Local Produce for Large Restaurants Clears Key Assembly Committee Sacramento, California – A significant legislative proposal aimed at bolstering California’s agricultural sector and...
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 Restaurants Face Packaging Overhaul as AB 456 Mandates Compostable, Recyclable To-Go Materials
California Signs AB 456 Into Law, Reshaping Restaurant Packaging Landscape SACRAMENTO, CA — California has enacted landmark legislation poised to fundamentally alter how restaurants and food...
California Fast Food Giant BurgerNation Announces Store Closures and Layoffs, Citing AB 1228 Impact
BurgerNation Announces California Store Closures and Workforce Reduction, Citing AB 1228 Wage Law Sacramento, CA – BurgerNation, a prominent national quick-service restaurant chain with a significant...
California Restaurants Hike Menu Prices as $20 Minimum Wage Implementation Nears
California Restaurants Implement Price Increases Ahead of $20 Minimum Wage Independent restaurants across California have begun to announce impending price adjustments on their menus, directly attributing...
California Independent Restaurants Sound Alarm Over Impending $20 Minimum Wage Hike
Independent Restaurants Grapple With New Wage Mandate As the effective date of California’s new fast-food minimum wage draws near, the focus of concern is shifting from...
California Restaurants Prepare for $20 Wage: Automation, Price Hikes Eyed Amid Cost Concerns
California Restaurant Industry Braces for Potential Wage Hike Impact Sacramento, CA – As California lawmakers continue deliberations on proposed legislation impacting the state’s vast fast-food sector,...
California Fast Food Wage Hike: McDonald’s, Burger King Parent Company Warn of Potential Price Jumps Up to 10%
California’s Proposed Fast Food Wage Hike Sparks Warnings of Potential Price Increases California’s dynamic legislative landscape is once again at the forefront of national economic discussion,...
California Restaurant Industry Rails Against Proposed $25 Fast Food Wage Hike (AB 123)
California Restaurant Industry Unleashes Strong Opposition to Proposed $25 Fast Food Minimum Wage Bill SACRAMENTO, CA – Leading industry advocacy groups across California have issued forceful...
California Boosts Farmworker Heat Safety with Sweeping New Law
California Enacts Landmark Heat Safety Mandate for Farm Workers SACRAMENTO, CA — In a significant move addressing the increasing risks faced by outdoor agricultural laborers due...
California Fast Food Workers Could See Minimum Wage Jump to $25 Under New Bill
California Fast Food Workers Could See Minimum Wage Jump to $25 Under New Bill A significant legislative proposal is set to impact the fast food industry...