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The big picture: focusing on the macroeconomic trends impacting inflation

Entegra’s Cost Outlook: Navigating Inflation and Supply Chain Challenges When planning out your ...

July 26th, 2023

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2023’s biggest foods and flavors

Tips from Bringing Hospitality to Life Change is constant. Flexibility drives success. Amidst ...

July 18th, 2023

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Entegra's Cost Outlook: Your guide for fluctuating markets

This is your essential guide for steering your business through the uncertain economic landscape. ...

July 11th, 2023

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Menu Engineering

Enhance your business with inflation-fighting strategies You cannot enter a strategy session in any ...

July 6th, 2023

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Microgreens: A triple win for customers, health and the planet

Tips from Bringing Hospitality to Life Microgreens — young plants harvested just a few weeks after ...

June 29th, 2023

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The impact of California Proposition 12 on U.S. pork supply

Q&A interview with Dr. Henry Zerby On May 11, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that the California ...

June 27th, 2023

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Safety First: 6 reasons Entegra is food safety focused

At Entegra, our experts work with you to build a custom plan for hygiene excellence, sanitation, ...

June 23rd, 2023

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Is your business continuity plan up to date in case disaster strikes?

Q&A with Entegra's Senior Director of Client Support, Corinne McElroy Is your business continuity ...

June 5th, 2023

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10 summer energy saving tips for your hospitality business

With the high cost of energy eating into your margins, summer can still be a season of savings. ...

May 31st, 2023

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5 Ways Entegra can help campuses improve operational efficiency

Caught between increased labor costs, supply chain issues and budgetary constraints, educational ...

May 18th, 2023

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12 ways multi-unit operators can get ahead in 2023

Are you facing supply chain challenges, rising inflation and labor shortages? If so, your ...

May 6th, 2023

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What foodservice operators need to know about FSMA 204

The new FDA food traceability and reporting requirement New FDA food traceability rules are now in ...

May 5th, 2023

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Winning in inflationary times

Many hospitality businesses are feeling the squeeze of inflation right now, and it can be hard to ...

May 3rd, 2023

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Q&A with Chef John Csukor

Insider advice on adding healthy new ingredients to your menu With so much focus on health and ...

May 3rd, 2023

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The re-imagined value proposition of a modern-day GPO

In times of inflation, partnerships matter more than ever. Group purchasing ...

May 3rd, 2023

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Top food trends expected on college campuses this year

From dining to athletics, students’ needs have evolved and they expect more from their university ...

May 2nd, 2023

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How a GPO can support food service directors to improve campus experiences

As a food service director, you play a critical role in ensuring that your campus community has ...

April 27th, 2023

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Energy solution strategies for environmental concerns

During the last several years, there has been a growing awareness of the environmental impact that ...

March 28th, 2023

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Beyond purchasing: How GPOs can add value across your business

Q&A with Jeff Porterfield Some GPOs have truly emerged as genuine business performance partners, ...

March 28th, 2023

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5 ways to reduce food waste and your environmental footprint

According to Stopwaste. org, most foodservice operations are throwing away or composting between ...

March 24th, 2023

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Why procurement from diverse suppliers makes good business sense

Using diverse suppliers and partners throughout your organization can bring better value to your ...

March 23rd, 2023

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5 ways GPOs can achieve sustainability with their animal welfare programs

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the impact of procurement on the ...

March 22nd, 2023

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5 ways a GPO can help colleges and universities combat inflation

Colleges and universities are facing budget pressures with rising costs for goods and services, ...

March 13th, 2023

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Strategies for hospitality businesses to act on ESG goals

Plant-forward diets (finally) go mainstream as the main course Plant-based diets are finally ...

March 9th, 2023

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25 ways the right GPO can improve your business

The right GPO can help your business grow, helping you meet your margins and improve performance. ...

February 28th, 2023

Leisure/golf

Operational challenges golf course general managers need to overcome

After an extended period of declines and golf course closures, the past couple of years have been ...

February 21st, 2023

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Stay On Top of the Latest Trends in the Food Industry

The hospitality and food industries are evolving rapidly, demanding new strategies to meet ...

February 21st, 2023

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How can your GPO help you choose and use the perfect cheese?

Purchasing and culinary strategies, savings and sage advice According to the ...

February 17th, 2023

Hospitality/lodging

Hotel Procurement: What's in and what’s out for 2023

2023 will be no exception to the string of years that have shocked our economy, climate, health ...

February 6th, 2023

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Why now is the right time to leverage Entegra’s buying power

Inflation. Recession. Shortages. Hospitality operators have had to adapt to these pressures, ...

February 1st, 2023