supply chain

Food and beverage businesses likely to fall short of industry goal to reduce carbon emissions, new research shows

By Reyna Estrada on Jun. 24, 2022

Data published by consulting group AlixPartners suggests commitments aren’t aggressive enough to meet a reduction objective set by the Science Based Target initiative.

Financing

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.

Financing

Restaurants urge Congress to kill inflation-fueling tariffs

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 16, 2022

With Congress looking to temper inflation, the National Restaurant Association has suggested it look at the fees levied on imports. The White House has already taken steps in that direction.

Operations

Union threatens a work stoppage at some US Foods facilities

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 09, 2022

The Teamsters says it's ready to strike, and the distributor reports it's developing contingencies.

Operations

4 big questions raised by the National Restaurant Association Show

By Peter Romeo on May 23, 2022

Reality Check: The industry's largest gathering provided nearly everything an operator could want, but it posed some tough questions as well.

Leadership

Pietro Satriano loses his CEO post at US Foods

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2022

Under pressure from a shareholder, the distribution giant said it will begin a hunt for a replacement.

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What US Foods' big changes could mean for customers

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2022

A disgruntled investor forced out the CEO and claimed several board seats. It's vowed to improve customer service.

Operations

Subway franchisees find themselves short on meat

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2022

A plant shutdown due to Avian Flu has led to limits on turkey, leading some to buy it on their own. Ham and roast beef are limited, too, and costs have run higher than expected.

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