The perishables market may be volitile, but your supply doesn't
have to be.

Fresh produce, meat, and fluid dairy—all these products are subject to availability, quality, climate, and seasonality. Weekly, even daily market changes can wreak havoc on your supply and budget.

The solution is to have a regional distribution program in place driven by in-depth category expertise and operational reliability. By utilizing proven local and regional suppliers, Source1 Regional Programs can help you manage your perishables more effectively and minimize the effects of rapid market fluctuations.

Profit from our partnerships.

Source1 has partnered with leading providers all over North America to bring you the finest regional meat, produce, and dairy possible. We focus on these important areas:

• High product standards and consistent quality
• High service performance and responsiveness
• Low cost mark-ups
• Incentives for growth and efficiency
• Audit privileges

Source1 monitors both the market and the suppliers to ensure that delivery performance, quality and pricing are the best they can be. So you’re the best you can be.

Here's how it works

• You join our partnership—it’s easy!
  
  
• We work with you to develop product specifications that meet your individual requirements, including seasonal rotation recommendations to ensure the freshest quality at the lowest cost throughout the year.
  
  
• We monitor the product quality, supplier performance, market availability, and prices. We also manage and minimize the daily “glitches” that arise when dealing with perishable products.
  
  
• You get peace of mind knowing operations are running smoothly and costs are the lowest they can be.

Frequently asked questions

Why should I use Source1?
Source1 has provided food service solutions for over fifteen years. We have a wide range of expertise, including hands-on operations. We understand key commodity drivers and market factors, and we maintain partnerships with best-in-class providers.

I have a great agreement. Why would I take time for this?
You might be right, but how do you keep on top of an ever changing market? Weather, seasonality, economic factors, infectious outbreak, and product yield can drive your costs and the service you are able to provide customers. With Source1, you have the best agreement and the operational expertise necessary to manage produce, meat and fluid dairy. So you can focus on what is important: customer satisfaction and company growth.

Find out more

With Source1 Regional Programs, you get all the freshness of local distribution and the fiscal clout of a national supply chain management leader. The result is success you can bank on and quality your customers can taste.

To find out if Source1 Regional Programs are right for you,
give us a call at 877-717-5566.