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, cleaning and more — protecting your employees and customers while setting your business apart from the competition.

Helping hospitality-driven businesses meet and exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements around food safety is a central part of Entegra’s mission. Food safety affects the health and well-being of consumers, the reputation and financial stability of foodservice businesses, and trust in the food supply system.

Here are the top six reasons food safety should always be on your radar:

1. Consumer Health. Safe food handling and a health-centered supply chain helps ensure that consumers are protected from foodborne illnesses, which can range from mild discomfort to severe illness or even death. By ensuring that food products are safe, the supply chain helps protect the well-being of consumers.
2. Legal and Regulatory Compliance. Food safety is subject to various laws and regulations and companies involved in the food supply chain must comply with these regulations to avoid legal consequences, such as fines, penalties, or even closure of their operations.
3. Reputation and Consumer Trust. Food safety incidents can significantly damage a company's reputation and erode consumer trust. When consumers perceive a brand as unsafe or unreliable, they’re likely to switch to competitors, leading to financial losses. By prioritizing food safety in the supply chain, companies can maintain consumer trust and safeguard their reputation.
4. Economic Impact. Food safety incidents can have significant economic consequences. Product recalls, lawsuits, and reputational damage can result in substantial financial losses for businesses. Moreover, outbreaks of foodborne illnesses can lead to reduced consumer demand for your products or affect bookings, etc.
5. Traceability and Transparency. Food safety practices in the supply chain often involve traceability systems that allow tracking the origin, processing, and distribution of food products. Traceability helps identify the source of any potential safety issues and allows for targeted recalls, reducing the impact on consumers and minimizing waste. 
6. Sustainability. Integrating food safety into the supply chain supports sustainability efforts. Preventing foodborne illnesses and reducing food waste contributes to a more sustainable food system. It helps conserve resources, reduce environmental impact, and optimize the utilization of food resources.

Your GPO partner on food safety

Each of Entegra’s suppliers is thoroughly vetted and only becomes a partner after they’ve met the highest standards. With our Sanitation and Safety services we help to provide training and guidance to your staff to maintain safety measures through the entire food journey.

Entegra also offers solutions to help you set and meet your sustainability goals, avoiding food waste and helping you select sustainable suppliers.

While many hospitality businesses seek out a GPO for savings on food and supplies, Entegra offers so much more. Check out the 25 ways the right GPO can help your business.

Ready to see what Entegra can do for you? Contact our procurement experts or call 1-833-955-1490.