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👥 Edge Insiders: Nick Hummer Nick has been with Buyers Edge Platform for nearly 4 years, leading the charge in Product Development as a Director at ArrowStream, one of our cutting-edge spend management tech brands. His focus? Delivering data-driven insights to manufacturers, helping them make smarter decisions and drive business growth. Nick specializes in bringing powerful data and analytics into the manufacturer world, strengthening partnerships, streamlining supply chain operations, and developing innovative solutions that create real impact. While he has also contributed to new product development for operators, his expertise lies in leveraging data to enhance manufacturer strategies and industry-wide efficiency. Thanks, Nick, for your leadership and commitment to driving the industry forward! 💡👏

📊 This Week’s Commodity Report – February 10th! 📉 From chicken price shifts to beef cooling down post-Valentine’s, we’re breaking down what’s happening in the market so you don’t have to. 🚨 🥩 Beef prices ease, but short loins are heating up. 🐔 Chicken trends mixed as demand picks up. 🥑 Avocados dip, lettuce spikes, and dairy stays steady. 🌾 Grains react to global weather shifts. 🐟 Seafood prices take a breather after a recent surge. Stay ahead of the market and read the full report now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqZi3uBB

The Edge Spotlight: The J.M. Smucker Co. 🍓 Let’s talk about a brand that’s been spreading happiness (and a whole lot of jam) since 1897, The J.M. Smucker Co.! From their iconic fruit spreads and peanut butters to frozen handheld sandwiches, coffee solutions, and decadent dessert toppings, The J.M. Smucker Co. is all about quality, flavor, and keeping things simple for restaurants and customers alike. At Buyers Edge Platform, we’re proud to connect operators with the J.M. Smucker Co.'s impressive lineup of consumer favorite brands, like Smucker's®️, Smucker's®️ Uncrustables®️, Folgers®️, Jif®️, Cafe Bustelo®️, 1850®️, Dickinson’s®️ and more. Whether you’re crafting PB&J classics or adding a sweet twist to your menu, we make it easier (and more cost-effective) to get these pantry staples into your kitchen. Plus, with our network, you’ll save big on products you’re already buying. Ready to make your menu even more irresistible? Let’s work together to make it happen.

🥚 Scrambling for egg solutions? Let’s crack this together! Egg prices are projected to rise another 20% in 2025, putting serious pressure on food costs. With conventional eggs over $7/dozen and cage-free pushing $9/dozen, operators need real solutions—fast. From commodity insights and supplier diversification to ingredient optimization and cost control tools, Buyers Edge Platform gives foodservice operators the strategic edge to navigate market volatility. Don’t let egg prices scramble your bottom line 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQBjF

🏈 The Big Game = Big Business for Restaurants! 🍗🥤 If Tyson Foods wings, Hellman's dips, and Dr Pepper weren’t on your game-day menu this year, it’s time to start planning for next season. These fan-favorite staples drive sales and keep customers coming back for every big play. Want to lock in the best pricing for next year’s football rush? Let’s talk. https://lnkd.in/eSgcN-7k Now, let’s hear it, who’s taking home the championship? 🏆👇 🦅 EAGLES OR 🔴 CHIEFS ?

📊 Stay Ahead with Weekly Commodity Reports! 🍽️ Food costs are always changing and our Foodservice Operator Support Center gives you real-time insights to help you buy smarter, budget better, and protect your margins. 📉💡 Get access to weekly commodity reports with key updates on pricing trends, supply shifts, and everything operators need to make informed purchasing decisions. 🔗 Stay in the know - Click the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eqZi3uBB

And the winner is... 🏆 Congratulations to Chef Bader Ali from The Darcy Hotel, a Northwood Hospitality Hotel and Source1 client, for taking home the title of 2024 Buyers Edge Platform Mystery Basket Challenge Champion! Their dish—featuring Idahoan Foods Tater Tumblers, The J.M. Smucker Co.'s 1850 Black Gold Coffee, Nestlé's Minor's Caribbean Sauce, Tyson Foods Uncooked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Meat, and Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.'s Mott's Applesauce—blew the judges away with creativity, presentation, and bold flavors. A huge thank-you to all the participating chefs, our suppliers, and everyone who made this event unforgettable. This was culinary innovation at its finest! Who’s hungry for next year’s competition? 👀🍽️

🧀 The Edge Spotlight: Lactalis Group 🥛 When it comes to cheese, dairy, and everything in between, Lactalis Group knows how to deliver the goods. From their rich heritage as a family-owned company to their incredible lineup of premium brands like Président, Galbani, and Black Diamond, they’ve mastered the art of bringing high-quality dairy products to kitchens everywhere. 🥯✨ At Buyers Edge Platform, we’re proud to partner with Lactalis to help operators stock their kitchens with the best dairy products around whether it’s for crafting creamy sauces, topping pizzas, or elevating charcuterie boards. And the best part? We make sure you save big on these essentials, so you can focus on delivering exceptional flavor to your customers without breaking the bank.

Big things are happening at Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025! 🍸🍽️ Back Office by Buyers Edge Platform is bringing game-changing restaurant and bar management technology to Booth #4768—and you won’t want to miss it. 📍Stop by and connect with Joe Peebles, Account Executive for Back Office, to see how our cutting-edge solutions simplify operations, optimize costs, and streamline financials for hospitality businesses. Vegas-bound? Swing by booth #4768 and let’s talk tech!

📢 Big news from ArrowStream! Their latest solution, Promotions Management, is here to help restaurant operators take control of LTOs and promotional campaigns with real-time inventory visibility and smarter forecasting. 💡 Why it matters: ✔️ Less time on spreadsheets, more time optimizing. ✔️ Minimize waste, maximize ROI. A game-changer for foodservice supply chains! Check out how ArrowStream is transforming promotions into strategic success 👇