ArrowStream Foodservice Blog

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

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

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

Overcoming U.S. Food Supply Chain Disruptions amidst COVID-19

Posted by Aoibhin Stokes on Aug 5, 2020 7:00:00 AM

Due to COVID-19, the U.S. faces food supply chain disruptions and changes in consumer demand, take a deeper dive into the hurdles faced by our industry.

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Topics: Market Intelligence, COVID-19, Supply Chain Disruption