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Afraid of onboarding with a GPO? It’s easier than you think

Q&A with Corinne McElroy, Senior Director of Client Support As it turns out, a lot of procurement ...

November 6th, 2024

Leisure/golf

Top ways to prepare your golf club for the holidays

Seasonal strategies to enhance your club’s offerings and drive success The holiday season presents ...

November 1st, 2024

How to score with sports-themed events in your restaurant

From hockey to basketball to football, the opportunities to attract diners to your restaurant to ...

October 30th, 2024

Hospitality/lodging

Green lodging: Is sustainability good for business?

Highlights from The Lodging Conference, Oct 2024 Sustainable hospitality is not just an ethical ...

October 28th, 2024

Quick tips

Streamline your camp closure and ensure a smooth yearly transition

As this year’s camps wind down, camp directors face the dual challenge of wrapping up the current ...

October 24th, 2024

Seniors

Top 10 items senior communities are purchasing to prepare for the holidays

As the holiday season approaches, senior living communities are gearing up to create a warm, ...

October 24th, 2024

Hospitality/lodging

7 ways to prepare your hotel for the holidays

Ready to tap into the festive season to boost your bottom line? A Group Purchasing Organization ...

October 18th, 2024

Seniors

FAQs about transitioning to a GPO in senior living communities

What is a GPO? A Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) leverages its members' collective buying ...

October 18th, 2024

Increase restaurant revenue with year-long alfresco dining

There’s something special about dining outside. With the right lighting, seating and setting, ...

October 15th, 2024

5 ways to prepare your restaurant for the holidays

‘Tis (almost) the season, are you ready? Pumpkin spice and cinnamon sugar are in the air, but ...

October 11th, 2024

Seasonal favorites

Hispanic Heritage Month

A celebration of collaboration with diverse suppliers Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor ...

October 10th, 2024

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Cooking up sustainability for Iron Chef Jose Garces

Recently, Entegra hosted the 2024 Culinary Innovation Challenge, a competition that asked chefs ...

October 3rd, 2024

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Data-driven procurement

Q&A with Adrian Cox VP, Data Management and Digital Solutions How does data help drive procurement ...

October 3rd, 2024

Quick tips

Hot opportunities in AI-enabled vending machines

Imagine being able to offer a hot meal to your guests, visitors or shift workers, but you don’t ...

October 3rd, 2024

Quick tips

Tackling Inflation & Supply Chain Constraints

Strategies for Lodging Operators A hefty dose of volatility is part of managing procurement for any ...

October 1st, 2024

Press Releases

Support a sweet cause this September

Help end food insecurity with your purchases of Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Join our mission to end ...

September 17th, 2024

Press Releases

Entegra Culinary Consulting opens new location in Richmond, VA

The ECC offers expanded services and a test kitchen. Entegra, a division of Sodexo, is proud to ...

September 16th, 2024

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What are some common myths about GPOs?

Gain operational efficiencies when you know the facts Getting locked into buying from a limited, ...

September 4th, 2024

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Ending childhood hunger: Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation

September is Hunger Action Month, and Entegra is helping in the fight to end childhood hunger ...

September 3rd, 2024

Seniors

Strategies for staff recruitment and retention in senior living communities

The senior living industry faces a formidable challenge: persistent staffing shortages, high ...

September 3rd, 2024

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Ideas to drive culinary efficiency and profitability

Q&A with Entegra Chef Lynn Hay How can you keep your menu and foodservice appealing, efficient ...

September 3rd, 2024

Industry Trends

Faith-based organizations: Champions of environmental sustainability

The importance of environmental sustainability is undeniable, and faith-based organizations are ...

August 29th, 2024

Hospitality/lodging

Lodging Magazine Virtual Roundtable: Data-Driven Purchasing

“Data is the new oil. ” Coined by data science entrepreneur Clive Humby in 2006, this simple ...

August 27th, 2024

Hospitality/lodging

Coffee talk: What lodging operators need to know from their GPO

Insights on enhancing your coffee program with the help of Entegra Coffee continues to be a ...

August 26th, 2024

Seniors

Navigating inflation and cost management in senior living

Inflation's impact on senior living communities is undeniable. Rising costs for goods, services ...

August 26th, 2024

Hospitality/lodging

Fighting food waste at the Charlotte Doubletree by Hilton

In any hospitality-driven business, food waste is a challenge. “Understanding the consumer ...

August 23rd, 2024

Leisure/golf

Boosting golf club performance: Data-driven strategies for success

Boosting golf club performance requires a strategic approach focused on both profitability and ...

August 20th, 2024

Industry Trends

How will food inflation impact your business?

Q&A with Head of Culinary, Chef John Csukor and VP of Supply Management Dr. Henry Zerby Save on ...

August 6th, 2024

Industry Trends

Supply and demand: Extreme weather putting the squeeze on OJ prices

When climate disasters put the squeeze on orange crops, manufacturers, foodservice operators and ...

August 5th, 2024

Seniors

Adapting to demographic shifts: Future-proofing senior living communities

The demographics of senior living communities are undergoing a rapid transformation. With the baby ...

August 1st, 2024