Our annual July State of the Industry issue is now ready to read in our redesigned digital magazine--even easier to navigate than before. We also feature our annual North American Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Warehouse Guide. put together with the help of the Global Cold Chain Alliance. In this issue, we dive deeper into how COVID-19 has not just impacted, but altered many areas of the cold foods supply chain the first half of 2020. It's a mid-year snapshot that also serves as a map for what will likely continue the rest of the year.
US Foods has donated $2.5 million dollars in food and supplies over the last four weeks to fight hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic. The donations equate to more than 150 semi-truck loads of product. US Foods worked with its longtime partner Feeding America and other local charitable organizations across the country to distribute food such as meat, dairy, and produce and other non-food supplies.
The study says 33% of students are satisfied with their school's foodservice facilities.
June 10, 2019
Delivery, technology and health trends are changing the foodservice landscape and younger generations are leading this charge, according to “2019 College & University Consumer Trend Report,” a report published by Technomic, Chicago.
Changing demographics, rising disposable income and the pursuit of healthy living are reshaping consumer demand for specialty, better-for-you and sustainable food options.
March 8, 2019
Evolving consumer preferences and rapid technological change are transforming the food supply chain, according to the “Consumer Insider,” an industry report released by Brown Gibbons Lang & Co. (BGL), Cleveland, Ohio.
The survey asked wholesalers and distributors about the key initiatives that have been put in place to support inventory and supply chain-planning operations.
January 23, 2019
A majority of wholesale distributors cite complex demand patterns as their greatest challenge, according to a study released by Blue Ridge, Atlanta.
While many traditional purchase paths and gatekeepers remain the same, there is a shift in operator preferences toward convenience, simplicity and accessibility.
January 22, 2019
Marlin Network, Springfield, Mo., released a new study exploring changes in the foodservice operator purchase journey.
Two-thirds (66%) believe both schools and parents share the responsibility of offering and teaching kids about nutrition.
January 10, 2019
Revolution Foods, Oakland, Calif., surveyed 1,001 parents nationwide to understand city-wide wellness as students return to school following the holidays.
Over 20 purchasing-oriented firms have already joined Buyers Edge Platform, including purchasing consultants, technology providers, several GPOs, a loyalty rewards program, a leading fresh produce management company and several food and supplies manufacturers.
August 21, 2018
Dining Alliance, a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) for local foodservice operators in Rochester, N.Y., unveiled the Buyers Edge Platform, a network of GPOs, service companies, technology providers and supply chain consultants serving over 45,000 locations throughout the foodservice ecosystem. Buyers Edge Platform is made up of Dining Alliance; Consolidated Concepts, Waltham, Mass.; Buyers Edge Purchasing, New London, Conn.; Axis Purchasing, Purcellville, Va.; Sundell and Associates, Cave Creek, Ariz.; RP Procurement, Orlando, Fla.; FoodBAM, Waltham, Mass.; Source1 Purchasing, Boynton Beach, Fla.; Fresh Concepts, Murrieta, Ga., and other member GPOs and consulting companies.