When chains seek to increase business with limited-time offers, the potential for problems behind the scenes is high. Forecasting the correct volume of products to use in the promotions is extremely challenging, especially when there are a number of units with regional taste differences.
All indications reveal that the popularity of retail foodservice is not a flash in the pan. Chicago-based research firm Technomic recently completed a study called “Retailer Meal Solutions Consumer Trend Report” showing that consumers are increasing their purchases of prepared meals from supermarkets, c-stores and mass merchandisers.
This is the time of year for awards. Manufacturers are honoring distributors; distributors are honoring manufacturers; associations are honoring members
John King of J. Kings Food Service Professionals of Holtsville, N.Y., speaks about being recognized by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association.
Mac Sullivan is president and chief executive of Pate Dawson Co. and the chairman of the International Foodservice Distributors Association, talks about issues facing distributors.