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Hospitality/lodging

GPOs: 7 common myths… and the facts

Is a group purchasing organisation (GPO) right for your business? Get the facts on how a good ...

15 September 2022

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Industry Trends

Crockery Trends Ahead of Banqueting Season

Being in the midst of summer, the hospitality sector begins to plan for this year’s banqueting ...

17 August 2022

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How Reynolds Embrace Sustainability

At Reynolds, sustainability is a key subject and priority for the coming months. The supplier has ...

05 April 2022

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Industry Trends

Key trends impacting the golf industry this summer and beyond

It’s been a couple of interesting years for the golf industry. During the pandemic, many people ...

10 January 2022

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Restaurants

How to add Asian inspired trends to your menu

Asian cuisine is seeing growth in traditional, fast casual, and quick service restaurants. ...

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Get to know us

What is a Group Purchasing Organisation: Facts and Fiction

Is a group purchasing organisation (GPO) right for your business? Get the facts on how a good ...

Safety tips

Getting back to business: Is your workplace health and safety fit?

As employees at one manufacturing plant returned to work after lockdowns, they started reporting ...

Choice Hotels International signs agreement with Entegra

Entegra will provide greater savings opportunities to more than 5, 000 franchised and managed ...

Seniors

Technology integration for seamless senior living community operations

The landscape of senior living is undergoing a significant transformation, and technology is at ...

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Hospitality/lodging

Hotel operators: Increase savings on Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

While Entegra may be the largest food GPO (Group Purchasing Organisation) in the world with over ...

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Restaurants

Making the Most of Space for Small Hospitality Venues

Small cafes, bars, and restaurants face the unique challenge of balancing a welcoming atmosphere ...

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Quick tips

How Reducing Food Waste Drives Sustainability and Boosts Your Bottom Line

The issue of food waste has never been more pressing for the hospitality sector. In the UK alone, ...

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Blogs

Streamlining Public Sector Food Procurement

When it comes to food procurement, especially in the public sector, finding the right balance ...

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How Entegra's MarginSmart Advisory Service Can Support Your Hotel

For hospitality businesses, balancing profitability with high-quality service is essential. ...

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Quick tips

Energy Efficiency in Hotels: Cutting Costs and Carbon Footprints

As a hotel operator, rising energy costs and increasing focus on sustainability mean you're under ...

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Leisure/golf

Diversifying golf populations: Entegra’s strategic approach

The golf industry is experiencing a significant shift as diverse populations — both on-course and ...

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Quick tips

Navigating inflation and cost management in senior living

Rising costs squeeze margins while the need to maintain affordability for residents remains ...

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What are some common myths about GPOs?

Gain operational efficiency when you know the facts Getting locked into buying from a limited, ...

Hotel Procurement: What's in and what’s out for 2023

2023 will be no exception to the string of years that have shocked our economy, climate, health ...

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Food as generational rebellion: Gen Z’s influence on 2024 culinary trends

Q&A with Chefs John Csukor and Lynn Hay Where Baby Boomers rebelled through ...

Restaurants

Regaining Control in a Shifting Labour Market

"Help Wanted" signs are ubiquitous across the country, yet positions go unfilled. While operators ...

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Hospitality/lodging

A Guide to Eco-Friendly In-Room Amenities for Hospitality Businesses

A recent Accor survey found that 70% of travellers chose hotels with sustainable credentials, ...

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Quick tips

Balancing Quality and Cost in Senior Living Communities

For senior living communities, the significance of product optimisation cannot be overstated. We ...

Quick tips

International Women’s Day: will you help to break the bias?

International Women’s Day is marked on 8 March and, at Entegra, we will use it as an opportunity ...

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Industry Trends

How can chefs help tackle climate change?

One of the most important ways we can have a positive impact on the environment is through the food ...

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Leisure/golf

Boost your golf club operations: Interview with our expert, Iain Shaw

Our team of golf procurement experts knows how the industry works and how to help our clients ...

Hospitality/lodging

Foster Inclusivity in your Hospitality-Driven Business

In today’s world, where consumers increasingly back their values with their spending, creating an ...

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Leisure/golf

Entegra's strategies for cost mitigation in the golf industry

Inflation is a significant concern across industries and the golf sector is no exception. As ...

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Industry Trends

Zero Proof, Maximum Profits

The market for non-alcoholic beverages and what food service operators need to know. How do you ...

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Industry Trends

Exploring Fruit and Veg Trends

With December in full swing, the holiday season is on everyone's mind, and that means festive ...