THE WAR ON ADDITIVES
Diversifying your supplier relationships and having a rock solid understanding of the supply market is critical for minimising the financial impact of menu disruptions . The more supplier relationships you have in your back pocket , the better chance you have of finding alternative sources of supply quickly , under agreeable terms and at an ideal price point . This streamlines the process of procuring ingredients that fit consumer preferences and incorporating them into the menu . When you have longterm , trusted relationships with suppliers , they ’ re often more willing to help you meet these changing consumer preferences and partner with you to stay on top of the trend .
GMO free ingredients also cost more . Restaurants then have to decide whether they are going to eat that cost , pass the burden on to the consumers or find other areas to cut back .
How can firms rework supplier relationships to make the transformation as smooth as possible ?
Many consumers are attracted to fast food because of how cheap it is – but organic food , which they are currently demanding , costs more . How can grocers and restaurants remove additives and preservatives and make food “ healthier ” while keeping the costs down for the end consumers ? One method for keeping the cost
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