LOS GATOS, Calif.– FoodLink®, the buying platform for fresh food retailers and wholesalers, today announced that Texas-based United Supermarkets has selected FoodLink as the primary system for sourcing and purchasing all fresh produce across more than 50 stores.
“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,” said Tommy Wilkins, Director of Produce Procurement, United Supermarkets. “Given the increased importance of produce in our stores, FoodLink will help us continue to make this category a differentiator for United.”
FoodLink is a buying platform that connects all of the participants in the fragmented perishable goods supply chain. The network consists of more than 2,000 retail grocers and their fresh food suppliers, including carriers and third-party brokers and wholesalers. 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. For suppliers, FoodLink is a sales platform that simplifies the process of managing orders, tracking shipments, responding to change requests, and receiving payment.
“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.”
About FoodLink
FoodLink is the network for fresh food, connecting the perishable goods supply chain from the farm to the customer with an online network representing more than 2,000 companies including grower-shippers, carriers, retail grocers and wholesalers. For more information, visit www.foodlink.net.
About United Supermarkets
Since 1916, United Supermarkets, LLC has grown to 51 stores under four distinct brands: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos United and United Express. Almost 1 million guests shop those stores every week in 30 cities all across west and north Texas. For more information, visit www.unitedtexas.com.
Source: FoodLink
