Advancements like Domino’s AnyWare platform, driverless pizza-making robots and delivery hybrids heighten consumers’ expectations for convenience and speed. This also forces change in operators’ marketing strategies in order to emphasize these elements and ensure they are first to market, if and when the technology takes hold. Here is what entegra’s Supplier Partner, Ventura Foods says to look out for:

• Improved packaging that maintains out-of-the-oven heat levels and greater experimentation with drone delivery
• Near-future technology to move from voice recognition devices to facial recognition for pizza ordering

Entegra Procurement Services regularly publishes blog posts on food trends and innovations in food services. Entegra is more than a group purchasing organization (GPO): Our team of procurement specialists implement strategic sourcing to bring the most value to your business. We help our clients, in many segments ranging from the healthcare supply chain to restaurant supply, to cut costs and consolidate their portfolios.