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Food and Beverage Services

Santa Rosa, CA 19 followers

Passionate about Foodservice and dedicated to helping small food manufacturers navigate and thrive in the U..S market.

About us

Foodservice is our passion. Operators, manufacturers, brokers and distributors all come together with inspired culinary creations, experience, and ambience that thrill patrons. Foodservicexpert assists start up and small food manufactuers navigate the Foodservice environment. With over 20+ years in the industry, Foodservicexpert listens to your needs, clearly explains the landscape, and customizes a clear path for your success. We understand this industry is broad and daunting. We specialize in helping startup to small companies seeking to expand their presence and sales in Foodservice.

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Company size

2-10 employees

Headquarters

Santa Rosa, CA

Type

Self-Owned

Locations

Updates

• The costs and disruption to the market are real. There are real life examples of how port delays have played out over the years. Along with the items cited in this post, demurrage fees and lost product are real. This results in a "double whammy" as boats are fined for wait times and the product on the boat becomes unsaleable. We will know in a few hours (6:52 pm Monday September 30) at the time of this post. This is negative to all industries and looking for a resolution before the clock strikes midnight.#portstrike #imports #demurrage
  
  Vice President of Sales, Sales & Marketing Executive, Leader/Coach, Communicator, Connector, Foodservice, Ingredient/Industrial, International Sales, Hiker, Bicycler, Cheese Lover, Foodie,
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  What could an East Coast port strike mean for specialty cheese? “In today’s world, I’ll cripple you,” he (Daggett) said recently in a video post. “I will cripple you.” This is the exact language from a Harold Dagget who leads the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). He has threated to initiate a strike along the East Coast and over to Houton at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday October 1st. While there are certainly work arounds should there be a strike, Daggett’s words show the potential disruption for imports. The effect on cheese imports would not be immediate but would create a residual challenge like what we saw in Covid. Even a short-lived strike has a domino effect. Liken it to a delayed flight in the airport. Once one plane is delayed, it ripples throughout the day. The disruption of cheese imports will vary. Hard cheeses with long shelf life have few immediate challenges than those with short shelf life. For products with long shelf life, like Romano and Parmesan, it is not nearly as determinantal. At strike would pose larger issues for cheese with short shelf life, like brie or taleggio, it could be more detrimental. There are certainly other ports where product can be shipped. However, it will increase costs to ship it across the country back to the east. This will be most likely be passed onto the consumer. The timing adds to the ripple effect as holiday sales of specialty is 40-50% of the total year sales. There is already a capacity constraint on domestic Soft Ripened Cheese in Q4. In the past, some international producers have used imports to offset. The strike is not a foregone conclusion and hopefully diplomacy and cooler heads will prevail. Regardless, a plan should be in place for foodservice, club, and, retailers.#portstrike #specialtycheese #retail #shortages Foodservicexpert
  
• Starbucks is an iconic QSR and technology and employee ergonomics will no doubt be a large part of the revive.
  
  Vice President of Sales, Sales & Marketing Executive, Leader/Coach, Communicator, Connector, Foodservice, Ingredient/Industrial, International Sales, Hiker, Bicycler, Cheese Lover, Foodie,
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  Brian Niccol outlines his Top 4 focus for Starbucks 1. Happy and productive employees are the foundation of a successful business. Mr. Niccol’s first point illustrates it all starts with employees and the importance of giving them the tools needed. He recognizes they are paramount to the success of the chain and justifiably puts them first. 2. The customer experience needs to be right on, every time. His vision on employees as his #1 Focus will lead to an enhanced customer experience. Niccol’s recognizes the responsibility and opportunity for Starbucks to be one of his customers’ first actions everyday. Imagine the awesomeness of the responsibility around making or breaking someone’s morning. He clearly see it. 3. Starbucks should be viewed as part of the community. I interpret this point as Starbucks being more than a stop in the morning. He wants the store atmosphere to be a comfortable and friendly place that is recognizable as a cornerstone of the local community. Starbucks is a hybrid of get in/get out and park yourself with your laptop for hours. Undoubtedly Mr. Niccol’s passion for technology will be seen in store updates. 4. Tell their story, before someone else does. Let people know who you are and what you stand for. Mr. Niccol sees the importance of Starbucks and its employees being the narrator of their story. Their story is powerful from how they interact with it international source partners to their stance on sustainability. It will be a masterclass to see the vision unfold and at the speed it can be implemented considering the size of this franchise. #starbucks #leadership Foodservicexpert
  
• Consolidation in Foodservice continues. Cheney has been a staple of the Southeast for decades. This independent distributor has been growing rapidly and their expansion and customer loyalty made them an attractive choice. Will we see regulators dig in or rubber stamp this acquisition by PFS?
  
• If China sneezes the 🌍world catches a cold The saying has been altered some over the years 🗓️ but the overall sentiment is fairly accurate. Foodservice giants in China 🇨🇳 are showing noticeable declines. While domestic FS sales may not mirror China, US exports 🚢 to China will undoubtedly be affected as the Chinese consumer pulls back. And as that occurs, US production is affected and that could potentially hurt the US consumer disposable income (DPI). Food Away From Home (FAFH) is one of the first things reduced as DPI declines. Restaurants are well advised to focus on the dining experience with attention on 3 key components, 1)Quality, 2)Service, and 3) Limited Time Offers. https://lnkd.in/gcJ7AyG5
  
• Great item that can also be used in FS application where labor is limited.#dessert #Foodservice
  
  Vice President of Sales, Sales & Marketing Executive, Leader/Coach, Communicator, Connector, Foodservice, Ingredient/Industrial, International Sales, Hiker, Bicycler, Cheese Lover, Foodie,
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  Get to know the Reny Picot USA Baked Brie en Croute Holiday Line Up Collect them is a common markeing catch phrase from my youth and seemed like a fun way to highlight the Reny Picot baked brie offering. There are 4 great items in the baked brie line up including 3 great fruit combinations. Already baked and the consumer needs only to unwrap and reheat for 15-20 minutes. Perfect for a family of four or to put multiple flavors out at a holiday party. Hand wrapped brioche with award winnng Reny Picot and the freshest ingredients. Contact me on messenger for more informaton.#Q4 #holidaypromotion #appetizer #dessert
  
• How did National Cheesecake Day breakthrough the clutter of food holidays?The Cheesecake Factory (CCF) is a great example of how menu innovation and commitment can bring exposure to a food holiday through intense promotion from a dedicated restaurant. While food holidays are ubiquitous, CCF has made National Cheesecake Day an anticipated celebration via a new dessert each year. Sometimes, it’s even been two! They create excitement with their fan base through marketing, promotions and of course, an incredible new cheesecake. It took years of promotion for National Cheesecake Day to gain a spot as one of the most celebrated food holidays. The anchor of a beloved brand certainly helps, but remember, they were a local emerging chain at one point. Other fine local independent restaurants and chains also participate. When the numbers of offerings and participants of a food holiday increases it creates a rising tides lifts all ships environment. There is opportunity for the manufacturer and restaurant alike. Ask Foodservicexpert how we can help you create excitement around food holidays to drive incremental sales.https://lnkd.in/gZfbShnb #nationalcheesecakeday #foodservice #foodholiday #cheesecake
  National Cheesecake Day 2024: Half price offer from The Cheesecake Factory July 29-30 wral.com
• WHAT DOES THE MICHELIN STAR FOR A SMALL TAQUERIA TELL US ABOUT THE NEXT WAVE OF AWARDED RESTAURANTS? Tacos El Califa de Leon, in San Rafael neighborhood of Mexico CIty (CDMX), has a limited menu with only 4 items but is touted as the best in CDMX. And apparently the folks handing out Michelin Stars agree. Michelin Star restaurants have always been thought of as sit down establishments with a supporting staff and a varied menu. The newest entry coming in as QSR (no, it's not fast-casual) opens the door for a new wave and segment of Michelin Star restaurants. Foodservicexpert has discussed the importance of Distributor, Manufacturer, and Broker working together to suppor the operator. This award shines additional attention toassisting operators acheive what they thought impossible.#foodservice #taqueria #michelinstar #CDMX #QSR David S. Issenberg https://lnkd.in/gKAxziZF
  Michelin star awarded to Mexican taco stand for first time – DW – 05/16/2024 dw.com

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