Successfully sourcing in the food industry is all about timing

Does your menu change with the seasons, or do you source the same products year-round? You shouldn’t have to choose. Combining stand-by products with seasonal ingredients is the ultimate way to keep your food quality high and your procurement costs low.

There are many reasons that operators across industries are incorporating more seasonal sourcing practices into their procurement strategies.

The first, is that it can save you money. When you source fruits and vegetables during their peak season, you’re able to source from local and regional suppliers. That means lowering your distribution costs. Taking away long-distance shipping also makes seasonally sourced food more sustainable, which is a major focus for many businesses.

Supplementing your broadline programs with regional and local options based on seasonal sourcing can make a big difference in your organization. Foodbuy provides access to seasonal fruits and vegetables, including locally grown. Our expansive produce portfolio offers a fresh, seasonal mix of fruits and vegetables all backed by our commitment to provide quality, traceable products that meet our customer’s unique needs. Ask your Foodbuy account manager about our programs today. ~ Foodbuy

Benefits of sourcing Seasonal Menu items

Keep Things Fresh & Exciting

Introducing a seasonal menu keeps your menu offerings fresh and exciting. By regularly rotating dishes, customers are enticed to return frequently to try new dishes. Not only will you attract new guests, but you’ll also retain your regular customer base.

Limited-Time Offerings

A limited time offer gives you a chance to add something unique to your menu and add hype to get new customers in the door to try a new product. Customers crave flavours of the seasons and will order accordingly— lemonade in the summer sun is always more enjoyable than on a snowy day.

Maximize Quality

Using in-season ingredients means you are getting the freshest, most flavorful produce available, which in turn enhances the flavour and quality of the dishes you serve.

Get Creative

Seasonal menus allow your kitchen staff to show off their creativity by finding unique ways to show off the fresh produce. And it doesn’t have to be in the main course — beverages and desserts can also use a boost of freshness.

Support local business

Sourcing ingredients from local food suppliers and farmers not only ensures the freshest produce but also supports the local economy and promotes sustainability.

Save money

Cooking with seasonal ingredients that are more abundant during peak season curbs high supply costs because farmers and distributors have larger bounties to sell. And with local produce, high transportation and storage costs aren’t incorporated into the price.