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Zero proof. Maximum profit.

The market for nonalcoholic beverages and what food service operators need to knowHow do you know ...

November 29, 2023

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Is your hospitality business Taylor Swift-Ready?

In countless cities, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has been a record-breaking revenue phenomenon. The ...

November 17, 2023

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Entegra is a founding member of HARP

Entegra, together with other hospitality giants, are joining to form the Hospitality Alliance for ...

October 04, 2023

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Preparing for the holidays: What you should know about cost and procurement

What’s in store for operators this year as we head into the holiday season? Deck the halls with ...

October 03, 2023

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What can you do to lower your energy usage and expenses?

Q&A with Linda TumlinsonHigher energy costs are pushing operating expenses to near all-time ...

October 03, 2023

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Add local touch to your hospitality

How Entegra’s Local and Direct program can help youDo you take pride in your town or city and want ...

September 06, 2023

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Maximize your profits by driving hard on these 4 foundational tactics

Where are you looking to take your foodservice in the future? Chances are good that with insights ...

September 05, 2023

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The innovative solutions you can leverage in your hospitality business

Q&A with Entegra Global CEO Damien CalderiniCompeting for the hearts and minds of customers is ...

September 04, 2023

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2023’s biggest foods and flavors

Tips from Bringing Hospitality to LifeChange is constant. Flexibility drives success. Amidst ...

July 18, 2023

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Menu Engineering

Enhance your business with inflation-fighting strategiesYou cannot enter a strategy session in any ...

July 06, 2023

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Microgreens: A triple win for customers, health and the planet

Tips from Bringing Hospitality to LifeMicrogreens — young plants harvested just a few weeks after ...

June 29, 2023

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Safety First: 6 reasons Entegra is food safety focused

At Entegra, our experts work with you to build a custom plan for hygiene excellence, sanitation, ...

June 23, 2023

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June Q&A Interview

Q&A with Entegra's Director, Program Implementation, Shiva ManishankarIs your business ...

June 05, 2023

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10 summer energy saving tips for your hospitality business

With the high cost of energy eating into your margins, summer can still be a season of savings. ...

May 31, 2023

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5 Ways Entegra can help campuses improve operational efficiency

Caught between increased labor costs, supply chain issues and budgetary constraints, educational ...

May 18, 2023

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Q&A with Chef John Csukor

Insider advice on adding healthy new ingredients to your menuWith so much focus on health and ...

May 03, 2023

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The re-imagined value proposition of a modern-day GPO

In times of inflation, partnerships matter more than ever. Group purchasing ...

May 03, 2023

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The re-imagined value proposition of a modern-day GPO

In times of inflation, partnerships matter more than ever. Group purchasing ...

May 03, 2023

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Top food trends expected on college campuses this year

From dining to athletics, students’ needs have evolved and they expect more from their university ...

May 02, 2023

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9 questions to ask when choosing a GPO

Whether you're part of a large procurement department or are operating as a team of one, choosing ...

May 02, 2023

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How a GPO can support food service directors to improve campus experiences

As a food service director, you play a critical role in ensuring that your campus community has ...

April 27, 2023

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Energy solution strategies for environmental concerns

During the last several years, there has been a growing awareness of the environmental impact that ...

March 28, 2023

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Beyond purchasing: How GPOs can add value across your business

Q&A with Peter AndreozziSome GPOs have truly emerged as genuine business performance partners, ...

March 28, 2023

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5 ways to reduce food waste and your environmental footprint

According to Stopwaste. org, most foodservice operations are throwing away or composting between ...

March 24, 2023

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Why procurement from diverse suppliers makes good business sense

Using diverse suppliers and partners throughout your organization can bring better value to your ...

March 23, 2023

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5 ways GPOs can achieve sustainability with their animal welfare programs

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the impact of procurement on the ...

March 22, 2023

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5 ways a GPO can help colleges and universities combat inflation

Colleges and universities are facing budget pressures with rising costs for goods and services, ...

March 13, 2023

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Strategies for hospitality businesses to act on ESG goals

Plant-forward diets (finally) go mainstream as the main coursePlant-based diets are finally getting ...

March 09, 2023

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8 ways multi-unit operators can get ahead in 2023

Are you facing supply chain challenges, rising inflation and labor shortages?  If so, your ...

March 06, 2023

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25 ways the right GPO can improve your business

A group purchasing organization (GPO) like Entegra is uniquely positioned to get you ...

February 28, 2023