supply chain

New pork rules could affect more than the cost of chops and ribs

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 21, 2023

Working Lunch: The strategy that changed what items can be sold in California, Massachusetts and New Jersey could be refocused on other protein sources, driving up the cost of beef and poultry.

Financing

Earnings roundup: Sysco sees industry growth slowing, Marriott says vacation travel is back

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2023

Both companies say market conditions are complicated by the particulars.

Operations

PFG buys Orion Food Systems, strengthening its foodservice presence in c-stores

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2023

Orion provides branded prepared foods, including breakfast items and pizza, to about 1,500 c-stores.

Food

N.J. adds to the uncertainty about where pork prices will land

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2023

The state has followed California and Massachusetts in setting new hog-raising standards, a move likely to put a crimp into pork supplies.

Technology

Instacart wants a piece of the restaurant supply chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 26, 2023

Some restaurants have been using the grocery delivery app to get goods in a pinch. It’s now catering to them directly with a new division called Instacart Business.

Food

Restaurants dodge another pork squeeze—for now

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2023

A federal court is expected to delay enforcement of a Massachusetts law that, together with a new California regulation, would have put an extreme crimp in the supplies of ribs, bacon and other pork supplies.

Food

Calif. restaurants get a 6-month reprieve on pork limits

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2023

A court has ruled that establishments can continue buying pork raised under prior standards, avoiding what some feared would be a severe shortage and a spike in prices.

Technology