United Supermarkets' New Purchasing Partner


Wed. July 18th, 2012 - by Whit Grebitus

<p><strong> Los Gatos, CA </strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> FoodLink®, has been selected by United Supermarkets as the primary system for sourcing and purchasing all fresh produce across over 50 stores, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Tommy Wilkins, Director of Produce Procurement, United Supermarkets, “FoodLink will provide us with the real-time data that we need to improve our buying. Their network connects us with our suppliers and carriers to help us make the best buying decisions and improve our supply chain efficiency.” Mr. Wilkins, continues, “Given the increased importance of produce in our stores, FoodLink will help us continue to make this category and difference maker for United.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> The network of more than 2,000 retail grocers and their fresh food suppliers, including carriers and third-party brokers and wholesalers, is a buying platform that connects all of the participants in the fragmented perishable goods supply chain. The network helps retailers manage the fresh food category to source the highest quality products at competitive prices while reducing waste and inefficiencies across the supply chain.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “United Supermarkets is a fantastic addition to the FoodLink network,” said Eric Peters, CEO, FoodLink Online. “They are strong brand in Texas, and we look forward to working with them to enhance their fresh buying as they continue to grow.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.foodlink.net"_new"> FoodLink®</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">