commodities

USDA takes aim at supply-chain bottlenecks

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 21, 2022

A financing initiative aims to improve the volume and price of food supplies by fostering loans of startup and growth capital.

Operations

From supply chain to supply pain: How getting products became a problem

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2022

Shortages, delays and soaring costs have become commonplace since the outset of the pandemic. But experts say there were signs of an impending crisis long before anyone heard of COVID.

Financing

Soaring gas prices cut into restaurant sales and profits, studies find

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2022

New reports show restaurants losing business while paying more for supplies, a double whammy that's derailing their recoveries.

Food

U.S. Supreme Court to hear case impacting pork prices

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2022

The nation's top court will decide if California can ban the purchase of meat from animals raised in tight confines.

Financing

Sysco doesn't foresee a quick end to omicron's impact

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2022

The distributor told investors that it also doesn't have a read on when food inflation will drop back down into single digits.

Operations

Pie oh my: Bakers report a shortage of tins

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 11, 2021

With the holidays (and prime pie-eating season) approaching, restaurants are feeling the impact of soaring aluminum prices and shortages on their ability to source pie tins.

Financing

US Foods raised prices 11.5% in Q3, but says worst may be over

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2021

It also told investors that it's largely resolved the labor problems squeezing the supply chain.

Operations

Restaurant industry presses Biden to address its supply-chain woes

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2021

Noting that 95% of restaurateurs have been stung by "significant" sourcing issues, the National Restaurant Association has called on the administration to make changes that promise long-term relief.

Financing