FOCUS ON FOODSERVICE: Opportunity Abounds
Why focus on foodservice? The latest CDA Industry Outlook annual survey of distributor members revealed 90% of respondents plan to expand foodservice operations. Findings also confirmed that foodservice is one of the most challenging pieces for convenience distributors. This is due in part to the considerable changes in the last year and a half due to the pandemic and questions about efficiency, delivery, refrigeration, financing, space, labor, and retailer relations.
The resources provided here are to support members in their foodservice endeavors.
What better place to learn than from CDA suppliers* listed in the Member Directory. These partnerships offer insights into maximizing category management, gaining a stronger understanding of food safety and identifying ways foodservice suppliers can help you help your retail customers.
*supplier directory available to members only
Steps to Take Now
Set your company up for success, whether it be trying something new, or improving what you are already doing.
- Communicate regularly with retailers about their successes and challenges, including the most recent customer purchasing trends
- Review the success of programs such as grab-and-go offerings, family meals and other food programs
- Communicate regularly with current supplier partners about what they have that you may not already be offering
- Assess changes in foodservice due to the covid pandemic and how are suppliers reacting to the changes through their product offerings
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