Seasonal Sourcing: October

Optimize Food Purchasing Month by Month

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 optimize food purchasing, lowering costs while preserving quality.

Successfully sourcing in the food industry has more to do with the seasons than you may think. Read on to find out what you should be stocking up on in October.

What to Buy in October

Fruits:

Apples

Blackberries

Cranberries

Figs

Grapes

Pears

Pumpkins

Quince

Vegetables:

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Chicory

Leeks

Okra

Parsnips

Peppers

Shallots

Sweet Potatoes

Turnips

Winter Squash

Seafood:

Triggerfish

Tuna

Redfish

Successfully sourcing in the food industry begins with identifying your preferred suppliers. Luckily, the Foodbuy team is here to help. Ask an account manager how to optimize your food purchasing now.

The Argument for Seasonal Sourcing

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, vegetables, and seafood that are in 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. Ask your account manager about our programs now.