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Culinary/Recipe Trends

F&B and hospitality trends 2026: All about amenities

As operators head into 2026, one trend is reshaping F&B and hospitality-driven businesses more ...

November 26th, 2025
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Q&A: Aspire Bakeries & Stop Hunger Campaign

Now through December 31, 2025, for every case of qualifying Otis Spunkmeyer cookies or muffins ...

November 17th, 2025
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Flavor innovation insights from Entegra Culinary Consulting

Q&A with John Csukor, VP of Culinary, Entegra Culinary Consulting The science of flavors is ...

November 14th, 2025
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Gen Z Food Trends: What's Hot for 2026

Gen Z is projected to have a spending power of $12 trillion by 2030, ...

October 29th, 2025
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The secret to foodservice success? 2 key demographics

Where are restaurants winning in today’s competitive environment? Technomic, a leading research ...

October 22nd, 2025
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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 ...

October 15th, 2025
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Culinary/Recipe Trends

Want more from a GPO? Unlock performance with data and digital solutions

For savvy hospitality-driven businesses, procurement isn’t just about purchasing—it’s about ...

October 14th, 2025
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The best GPO? The one going above and beyond savings

Today, shifting supply chains, changing tariffs and evolving federal regulations mean there’s ...

September 29th, 2025
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Business value beyond procurement? You bet!

Q&A with Entegra SVP Client Services and Chief Customer Officer Jeff Porterfield If you’re just ...

September 11th, 2025
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On the menu

GPO coffee procurement: Quality, flavor and consistency

From kicking off the day to powering through it, guests and customers love—and demand—good coffee. ...

August 26th, 2025
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From eggs to amenities: Supply chain cost management and cost-saving report

In a market influenced by new tariffs and changing policies, implementing effective supply chain ...

August 26th, 2025
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How transformative partnerships have led to success

Hospitality-driven businesses across industries are leveraging Entegra's buying power, data and ...

August 26th, 2025
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Seniors

10 smart strategies for cost-effective dining solutions in senior living

Delivering an exceptional dining experience is essential in the senior living hospitality sector. ...

August 19th, 2025
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Smarter procurement: How group purchasing organizations transform food service operations

For hospitality-driven businesses—from bustling restaurants and hotels to healthcare facilities, ...

August 6th, 2025
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How digital procurement tools can streamline the purchasing process

Q&A with VP of Digital Solutions Adam Sarbudeen In the complex world of supply chains, especially ...

August 6th, 2025
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Strategies for success: Entegra's guide to cost optimization in hospitality

Understanding cost drivers and implementing proactive strategies are paramount for bottom line ...

August 5th, 2025
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Mitigate risk and become more resilient to supply chain disruptions

With the threat of additional tariffs, geopolitical events and severe weather, hospitality and ...

July 29th, 2025
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Not all procure-to-pay systems are the same

How EPRO, powered by Entegra, is different The latest procure-to-pay platforms (P2P) for ...

July 29th, 2025
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Compare products and pricing: How AI makes F&B procurement easier for foodservice operators

Q&A with Jennifer Swearingen and Wasseem Mango From instant savings to real-time alternate product ...

June 24th, 2025
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3 ways strategic procurement can transform cost pressure into an advantage

Today's volatile market demands a fresh look at procurement. Yes, controlling costs while ...

June 24th, 2025
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Seniors

From seed to supper: How hydroponics is revolutionizing senior living at Otterbein

Imagine fresh, vibrant greens and herbs, bursting with flavor and nutrients, available ...

June 23rd, 2025
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How a GPO helps hospitality businesses master brunch trends

For hospitality businesses, staying ahead of the curve with the latest brunch trends is crucial ...

June 18th, 2025
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Supply chain management and cost control: The power of data and analysis

In the face of economic turbulence, hospitality-driven businesses are struggling. From hotels ...

June 12th, 2025
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How our GPO delivers exceptional client services

Client service: What to look for from a GPO (Group Purchasing Organization)Business operators in ...

June 3rd, 2025
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Culinary/Recipe Trends

Ready to leverage flavor trends? We can help.

Whether you are experimenting with new flavors solo — or alongside Entegra Culinary Consulting — ...

May 30th, 2025
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Press Releases

Entegra to drive greater savings and performance outcomes for clients with revamped procure-to-pay solution

North Bethesda, Md. (May 28, 2025) Entegra, the world’s largest food group purchasing ...

May 29th, 2025
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Spotlight on AAPI-owned businesses and GPOs

As part of our 2, 500+ GPO (group purchasing organization) supplier partners, Entegra has built a ...

May 20th, 2025
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Meet Paul McArdle: New CEO of Entegra North America shares his vision for growth

We’re excited to introduce Paul McArdle as the new Chief Executive Officer of Entegra North ...

May 12th, 2025
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Making sustainability profitable: Ideas for hospitality-driven businesses

Ready to explore sustainable solutions in your hospitality-driven business but need some guidance? ...

May 12th, 2025
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Want to join a GPO but afraid there’s a catch? Read on!

Consider this. You are a Director of Food and Beverage and need to control costs across multiple ...

May 2nd, 2025