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Report: Wholesalers cite complex customer demand patterns as top challenge for 2019

Many companies don’t have systems in place that are able to handle analyzing the data needed to make improvements.

February 7, 2019

Wholesale executives cite volatility of demand and understanding complex customer demand patterns as the top challenges for 2019, according to a report published by Blue Ridge Solutions, Atlanta.

Study: Wholesale distributors cite complex demand patterns as greatest challenge in 2019

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

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A majority of wholesale distributors cite complex demand patterns as their greatest challenge, according to a study released by Blue Ridge, Atlanta.

GrubMarket acquires Chasin Foods

Chasin Foods will now be able to leverage GrubMarket's produce supply chain network to expand its offerings to even more restaurants, manufacturers and foodservice providers.

January 17, 2019

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GrubMarket, San Francisco, acquired Chasin Foods, a wholesale distributor of produce, dairy, meats, seafood and provisions.

Braunger Foods ceases operation

US Foods acquired Braunger Foods in July 2017.

August 27, 2018

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Braunger Foods, Sioux City, Iowa, announced plans to shut down the facility Sept. 7, impacting 14 employees.

UNFI to acquire SUPERVALU

The transaction will greatly expand UNFI's customer base and exposure across channels, including those where demand for "better for you" products is increasing.

July 26, 2018

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United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), Providence, R.I., announced plans to acquire SUPERVALU INC., Minneapolis, for approximately $2.9 billion.

US Foods announces clean label initiative

The company’s Unpronounceables List includes more than 80 ingredients the company will avoid using in more than 1,000 of its exclusive brand products.

July 9, 2018

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US Foods Holding Corp., Rosemont, Ill., announced that its entire line of Metro Deli, Rykoff Sexton, Chef’s Line and Stock Yards exclusive brand products will be produced with clean label profiles as part of the company’s Unpronounceable List initiative.

State of Wholesale Supply Chain report reveals wholesalers, distributors struggle with cross-departmental collaboration

This report outlines what leading-edge companies are doing to compete in today's ultra-competitive landscape, and provides some tips on how to tweak inventory optimization operations.

June 26, 2018

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National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) released the State of Wholesale Supply Chain report.

BJ Beltram acquires Louis Wohl and Sons

Louis Wohl and Sons provides equipment, supplies and design services to the foodservice equipment.

May 22, 2018

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BJ Beltram, Inc., a portfolio company of Trivest Partners, Coral Gables, Fla., acquired Louis Wohl and Sons, Inc.

Report details wholesalers, distributors supply chain planning operations in 2018

The report offers some tips on how to tweak inventory optimization operations.

March 1, 2018

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The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), Washington, D.C., conducted a survey asking wholesaler-distributors about key initiatives to support their organization's inventory and supply chain planning operations in 2018.

Upper Lakes Foods opens new distribution center

Upper Lakes Foods is a family-owned wholesale food distributor.

February 13, 2018

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Upper Lakes Foods (ULF), Cloquet, Minn., opened the doors to its 100,000-square-foot distribution center in Janesville, Wis.

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