GPO coffee procurement: Quality, flavor and consistency

August 26th, 2025

From kicking off the day to powering through it, guests and customers love—and demand—good coffee. And as the world’s largest food GPO (group purchasing organization), Entegra is passionate about meeting your coffee purchasing needs and aligning them with your operational demands.

Did you know that hot brewed coffee ranks second only to water when it comes to daily consumer consumption?¹ In the hotel sector, offering better coffee experiences drives up consumer review scores by 22%². And Gen Z is carrying on the coffee addiction with a passion for iced brews.³

Whether you are offering coffee gratis at a senior living center or to your staff, or introducing it to drive incremental business at a restaurant, hotel or another hospitality-driven business, Entegra can help you and your team shape a winning coffee program that hits all the caffeine-fueled high notes.

GPO coffee programs make it easier

Entegra specializes in sourcing the right coffee and equipment to ensure that the just-right cup finds its way into the hands of your customers, community members and guests.

We’ve done the research on:

Taste
Strength
Roasts
Brewing methods and equipment
Sustainability
Suppliers
Pricing
…so you don’t have to.

GPOs lock down coffee prices in a volatile market

Outsourcing procurement means bypassing the hard work of finding, vetting and negotiating pricing on all the F&B, supplies and services you need to run your business. Coffee is no exception.

Coffee has been one of the most volatile commodities in the past few years:

Tariffs and tight supplies have kept the coffee market very volatile and prices high
Tight Arabica supplies are keeping prices elevated
Extreme weather and poor harvests have impacted coffee bean crops

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Tapping into procurement services for hospitality provides the security you need in a volatile, frequently changing market.

When you partner with Entegra for your coffee program, you:

Lock down discounted pricing. Ordering from Entegra’s GPO program helps mitigate the volatile coffee market.
Ensure quality control. Avoid generic, low-quality brands and secure quality assurance
Easily access POS solutions: Count on Entegra for flexible, co-branded POS solutions
Hands-on support: We make training resources, equipment guidance and roll-out assistance readily available

Questions to consider when choosing a GPO coffee program

Entegra is here to help you build the perfect coffee program for your business. Here are some thought-starters to get the ball rolling:

The coffee

What type of coffee drinks will I be serving my customers – regular drip? Espresso? Cappuccino?
Is sustainably sourced coffee important? Do I need a diverse or local supplier to meet customer and guest expectations?

The experience

Is this a non-branded coffee offering? Or will I advertise/promote the coffee brand?
Where will I serve brewed coffee? In a café/retail setting? Back of the house? Catering?
Will my customers serve themselves and need countertop self-service? Or is it traditional retail/café service?

The details

How do I want to receive products – Direct Store Delivery or via Prime distribution?
What is my budget per cup? Per pound?
Will I need to lease or purchase brewing equipment? Or can I use my own?

Coffee for everyone: GPO Entegra’s coffee tiers

Entegra makes it easy to find the coffee category that’s right for you, including:

Lower cost, non-branded coffee options that still provide flavor and quality
Mid-level offerings including national coffee brands and equipment programming
Premium-level coffee selections offering a balance of quality and pricing
Best-in-class quality including local and premium coffees

Go beyond the daily grind

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_{^{2 Source: NESTHOTEL database}}
_{^{3 Source:}}_{^{Fuel Gen Z’s love affair with the taste of iced coffee | Mintel}}

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