“The benefits to the kitchen staff are obvious: quality products that can be relied upon to perform consistently”

• Smart foodservice operators are shifting away from basing procurement on the lowest individual price.
• Standardising product supply can facilitate better stock control and menu management and provide the kitchen with quality products that can be relied upon to perform consistently.
• In choosing your trusted supplier, look to a corporate brand or manufacturer with robust quality control, extensive distribution network and a demonstrated commitment to the foodservice market.

With milk, cream, butter, cheese and yoghurt fundamental components of multiple items across the menu, it makes sense to consolidate procurement of these products with a single trusted manufacturer/supplier. This can help simplify the ordering process while also giving you the peace of mind that comes from reliability of supply and consistent quality.

We all remember the transport, labour and distribution disruptions that impacted the foodservice supply chain during the Covid pandemic, and in the years since, foodservice businesses have been beset by rising energy costs, labour and skills shortages as well as supply shortages.

As a result, smart foodservice operators are shifting away from basing procurement on the lowest individual price. Instead, they’re looking to consolidate supply where practical, making it easier to maintain product consistency, especially across multiple venues.

For many pub and club operations which encompass more than one site or outlet, standardising product supply in this manner can reduce SKU complexity, facilitating better stock control and menu management. It can also give your procurement team a clearer picture of total spend, making it easier to negotiate pricing and plan budgets.

The benefits to the kitchen staff are obvious: quality products that can be relied upon to perform consistently, which helps ensure the same presentation and taste regardless of who is preparing the dish.

In choosing your trusted supplier, you need to look to a corporate brand or manufacturer with robust quality control, an extensive distribution network and a demonstrated commitment to the foodservice market. When it comes to dairy, Bega Foodservice exemplifies these values, as its We’ve Got Your Back tagline emphasises.

Drawing on its extensive manufacturing capability and technical expertise, Bega Foodservice has built a firm reputation on its dedication to supporting foodservice professionals. This is not only through the development of highly specialised, foodservice-specific products like Dairy Farmers Cooking Cream and Dairy Farmers Express Professional Cream Cheese, but also by providing value added customer support.

The quarterly Bega Foodservice Flavour Passport series is one example: a free resource packed with recipes, menu trends and helpful tips for chefs. Designed to educate and inspire in equal measure, it underscores that suppliers like Bega Foodservice aren’t focused solely on supplying product, but sharing insights as well.

Bega Foodservice is constantly investing in new technology and engaged in R&D to deliver further product innovation on the foodservice front, making it the ideal choice as your one-stop dairy supplier.