This Merger Could Change What You Eat—and How Much You Pay For It
There’s an impending food supply merger that could have a huge impact on the restaurant industry, so Adrienne and Joe break down what that means for business owners, consumers, and the food that ends up on your plate. In this episode, we discuss:
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The Sysco–Restaurant Depot merger and why a food supply monopoly is bad for you
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Why customers are ultimately going to foot the bill with rising prices
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The difference between wholesale delivery (Sysco) and cash-and-carry (Restaurant Depot)
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A chef’s perspective on how wholesale purchasing actually works
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Rising food costs, and the hidden impact of eliminating competition
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Will this spell doom for small restaurants?
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Why a merger wouldn’t just impact costs, but also the selection of brands, ingredients, and supplies you have access to
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What we can all do to keep this from happening
Follow the show: @chefscutpod
Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham
Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
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There’s an impending food supply merger that could have a huge impact on the restaurant industry, so Adrienne and Joe break down what that means for business owners, consumers, and the food that ends up on your plate. In this episode, we discuss:
-
The Sysco–Restaurant Depot merger and why a food supply monopoly is bad for you
-
Why customers are ultimately going to foot the bill with rising prices
-
The difference between wholesale delivery (Sysco) and cash-and-carry (Restaurant Depot)
-
A chef’s perspective on how wholesale purchasing actually works
-
Rising food costs, and the hidden impact of eliminating competition
-
Will this spell doom for small restaurants?
-
Why a merger wouldn’t just impact costs, but also the selection of brands, ingredients, and supplies you have access to
-
What we can all do to keep this from happening
Follow the show: @chefscutpod
Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham
Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
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