2026 Food & Beverage Trends Report
See what Canadians are ordering this year, how tastes differ across generations, and what it means for the products you buy.
7 Types of Buying Groups Explained
If you own a small or medium-sized business, you don’t always have to haggle with your suppliers personally to get the right price. By joining a buying group, you can combine your purchasing power with other organizations in your industry to purchase more and negotiate better prices, rebates, contracts, and supplier terms.
Restaurant Purchasing Guide
Understand how purchasing decisions, supplier programs and rebates can help strengthen your margins.
Top Group Purchasing Organizations in 2026
For restaurants, hotels, healthcare providers, and other businesses, purchasing directly affects operating costs and profitability. Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) help businesses improve their buying power by combining the purchasing volume of many members.
What Is a Hospitality GPO and How Does It Work?
Restaurants need food, beverages, packaging, equipment, cleaning supplies, and technology. Hotels have many of the same needs, along with linens, guest amenities, uniforms, maintenance supplies, and other property essentials.
GPO Supply Chain Explained: From Suppliers to Savings
Every restaurant, hotel, and catering business runs on a supply chain, even if nobody on staff ever calls it that. It’s simply “who do we order from, and what does it cost us?”
Procurement Trends 2026: Why Foodservice GPOs Matter More Than Ever
Foodservice operators are heading into 2026 facing a familiar mix of challenges: rising costs, ongoing supply-chain volatility, and rapid advances in procurement technology.
5 RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES THAT SAVE OPERATORS TIME
Running a restaurant means juggling a dozen priorities at once. Here’s how five Groupex technology partners help operators save time, reduce manual work, and run a smoother operation.
THE TOP 30 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS IN CANADA IN 2026
Canada’s food distribution network is large, layered, and constantly evolving. For restaurant owners, café operators, and hospitality businesses, knowing who moves product across the country and what each distributor actually specializes in is essential information.
HOW BEVERAGE PROGRAMS CAN BOOST SUMMER SALES
A strong beverage program can help restaurants increase check averages, improve the guest experience, and make the most of patio season. Explore practical ways to build summer drink offerings that are refreshing, profitable, and easy to execute.