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Kate Hubbard

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Proposition 12 and the Impact on 2022 Pork Prices

Posted by Kate Hubbard on Aug 16, 2021 10:26:45 AM

In this Q&A interview with Dr. Isaac Olvera, ArrowStream’s lead food and agricultural economist, we look at California's Proposition 12 standard and how it will impact 2022 pork prices for the foodservice industry.

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Topics: Market Intelligence, Supply Chain Disruption, Food Supply Chain, Inventory Visibility, Supply Chain Data

The Hidden Costs of a Broken Quality Management Program

Posted by Kate Hubbard on Aug 10, 2021 11:39:05 AM

In this Q&A with restaurant supply chain expert Matthew Joiner, we explore what an unsuccessful quality management program looks like and the short- and long-term impacts on a restaurant's business, brand and bottom line. 

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Topics: Supply Chain Disruption, Food Quality Control, Food Supply Chain, Supply Chain Data

Highest Coffee Prices Since 2014 and Tighter Production Warrants a Reaction

Posted by Kate Hubbard on Jul 23, 2021 1:12:42 PM

In this Q&A interview with Dr. Isaac Olvera, ArrowStream’s lead food and agricultural economist, we look at the recent increase in coffee futures and what it means for future supply and prices.

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Topics: Market Intelligence, Supply Chain Disruption, Food Supply Chain, Inventory Visibility, Supply Chain Data

Memorial Day Weekend Food Price Inflation Trends

Posted by Kate Hubbard on May 27, 2021 11:45:57 AM

In this Q&A interview with ArrowStream’s lead food and agricultural economist, Dr. Isaac Olvera, we highlight some of the key commodities consumers can expect to see higher prices for over Memorial Day weekend 2021.

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Topics: Market Intelligence, Supply Chain Disruption, Food Supply Chain, Inventory Visibility, Supply Chain Data

2021 Product Shortages to Watch

Posted by Kate Hubbard on May 6, 2021 3:21:02 PM

In this Q&A interview with ArrowStream’s lead food and agricultural economist, Dr. Isaac Olvera, we touch on potential shortages, tight supplies and delayed imports of food products that are expected to affect foodservice supply chains this year and into 2022.

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Topics: Supply Chain Disruption, Food Supply Chain, Inventory Visibility, Supply Chain Data

4 Best Practices for Using Supply Chain Inventory Management Software in a Changing Market

Posted by Kate Hubbard on Feb 25, 2021 11:15:38 AM

Inventory management is the heart of every restaurant chain’s supply chain and can be highly difficult to track. From manual processes to inaccurate data, it's very easy to mismanage inventory across a supply chain network, resulting in unsatisfied customers and unnecessary financial losses. Conversely, optimizing this process can help supply chain teams gain higher visibility to manage consumer fluctuations, reduce food waste, increase profits, and maintain consistency across your brand.

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Topics: Supply Chain Disruption, Food Supply Chain, Inventory Visibility

The Benefits of Foodservice Commodity Intelligence

Posted by Kate Hubbard on Oct 8, 2020 7:00:00 AM

Explore the benefits of commodity intelligence for the foodservice industry and discover software features to consider for an optimal sourcing strategy.

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Topics: Market Intelligence, Strategic Sourcing

How to Successfully Manage and Prevent a Food Quality Recall

Posted by Kate Hubbard on Sep 24, 2020 7:00:00 AM

A strong food quality and safety program is more critical to a brand’s success than ever before.

Find out how to manage and prevent a food quality recall.

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Topics: Food Quality Control

Optimize Foodservice Quality with Risk Management Systems

Posted by Kate Hubbard on Sep 18, 2020 7:00:00 AM

Gain restaurant quality control with advanced quality incident risk management. Continue reading to learn how centralized software systems achieve this.

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Beginner's Guide to Sustainable Food Supply Chain Management

Posted by Kate Hubbard on Sep 4, 2020 7:00:00 AM

Food supply chain management software can improve profit margins while promoting sustainable operations. Read on to learn about modern features.

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Topics: Insider, Market Intelligence