Sysco GB shows off benefits of ‘Foodprint’ deal as it looks to lessen carbon footprint

Sysco GB, the UK’s top wholesaler to foodservice, has launched a partnership with Nutritics to introduce its “Foodprint” technology for Brakes customers. The deal will bring carbon labelling within the reach of thousands of food businesses across the UK. Foodprint, which has pioneered a fully automated Environmental Impact scoring system for hospitality and foodserve, lets […]

New York Produce Show: Kaleidoscope of food options shine in the Big Apple

An old quip is that New York would be a wonderful place if they ever finished it. But that’s half the fun, as the ever-changing nature of the place — including the food scene — makes it dynamic. A couple of generations ago, New York was dominated by such local and regional banners as Bohack, […]

Chef demonstrations at New York Produce Show encourage creativity with fruits, vegetables

Chefs play a major role in encouraging the consumption of fresh produce. The New York Produce Show’s Chef Demo Stage spotlighted three well-known chefs who are developing produce-forward menus. The New York Produce Show was held Dec. 6, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The 14th annual New York Produce Show and Conference (NYPS) opened Dec. […]

Chef’s Choice potato from Fresh Direct is ‘perfect ingredient’ for foodservice

UK fresh produce provider Fresh Direct has launched a premium Chef’s Choice potato, which it says sets a “new benchmark for chipping and roasting potato.” Through a partnership with Linwood Crops and following extensive trials, Fresh Direct and Linwood say they have figured out the exact specification for the very best tasting potato. Chef’s choice […]

Wholesalers don’t just provide fresh produce, they do it all for customers

Wholesalers are experiencing an identity crisis amid the increasingly competitive arena of produce distributors. Our customer needs are changing, and it is up to wholesalers to adapt to this new environment to stay relevant. Luckily, wholesalers are characterized by their immense dedication to the business, and we don’t just overcome hurdles, we break right through […]

Today’s wholesaler offers much more than fresh produce

Terminal market wholesalers in U.S. discuss business environment in Covid-19

Wholesaler: a person or company that sells goods in large quantities at low prices, typically to retailers. I think it’s time to update the dictionary, I’m not sure the definition of wholesaler has aged all that well. Great wholesalers have become diverse operators offering unique service(s) wrapped around an extensive and evolving product offering. A desirable […]