supply chain

Financing

PFG expects food costs to climb again toward June

The distributor said it saw a slight deflation in prices during the end of 2023, but foresees a "very slight" climb toward mid-year.

Operations

McDonald’s reaches cage-free egg goal ahead of schedule

The burger giant, which bought nearly 2 billion eggs last year, said it had to rework its supply chain to meet its sourcing demands.

Working Lunch: The situation could draw fire to the industry, yet even the involved brands may not be aware of their vulnerability.

The distributor announced a deal this week to co-brand items from its in-house Sweet Encore dessert line with the Hershey name.

B+B Foods Distributors will function as a distinct entity within Raydia's expanding hold, with Scott Isles continue to lead the family-run operation.

Reality Check: Soaring menu prices are expected to cut Britain's population of fish-and-chips joints in half. There's a lesson in there for operators on this side of the Atlantic.

Insight Distributing is the 77th company to be acquired by Imperial Dade since management was assumed by the Tillis family.

The company is recasting itself as a holding company for Midwestern haulers, a move that should also facilitate the adoption of new technology.

The revived lawsuit charges the distributor from under-filling 40-pound cartons of chicken. It asks that the suit be certified as a class action.

Planning to double in unit count, the fast-casual chain needs its suppliers to grow too. A unique partnership with digital platform Bridge is designed to open doors for potential financing.

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