ArrowStream Foodservice Blog

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

3 Ways Restaurants are Losing Sales Through Their Supply Chain

Posted by Ryan Marshall on Apr 30, 2021 9:50:18 AM

The unpredictability of the pandemic’s impact on the foodservice industry remains, especially the unpredictability of sales in various regions throughout the U.S. as COVID-19 restrictions continue to be put in place and lifted at varying times. It is estimated by the National Restaurant Association that the foodservice industry was $2.4 billion below projected 2020 sales totals. Those who did not already have off-premise models in place saw further revenue declines than those who had established pickup, drive-thru or delivery programs. It goes without saying that restaurants can’t stand to lose more.

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

Demystified: The Lean, Yet Efficient Supply Chain Team

Posted by David Maloni on Apr 21, 2021 10:59:57 AM

The pandemic continues to challenge lean supply chain teams and will for some time. With labor being an issue across the board in foodservice, both store and corporate teams are expected to do more with less staff, resources and time.

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Topics: Supply Chain Disruption, Food Supply Chain, Team Efficiencies, Supply Chain Data