Combination Enhances Purchasing Capability and Extends Industry Reach Philadelphia, PA, December 11, 2017 – Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) announced today that it completed the previously announced acquisition of Avendra for approximately... read more →
Plastic straws are expected to be the next biggest sustainability concern in foodservice disposables. As a nation, it is estimated that we go through 500 million straws a day which,... read more →
Today’s restaurants face multiple pressures based on shifting consumer behaviors: More and more diners are health and fitness conscious; today’s foodies are experimenting with a literal world of flavors and... read more →
At Avendra, we combine years of hospitality and supply chain expertise to help customers better serve their guests. Our two most recent white papers summarized below are examples of how we... read more →
Avendra recently hosted a Sustainability Roundtable where customers were invited to come together and discuss corporate social responsibility and sustainability. During the half day session, Avendra presented its Corporate Social... read more →
By Chip McIntyre. Published on 10/18/2017 in Hotel Management. In the hospitality industry, balancing priorities such as guest satisfaction with costs is constantly top-of-mind. Whether you’re responsible for the overall purchasing... read more →
Global provider of innovative services in food, facilities management and uniforms to expand capabilities with addition of world-class procurement organization ROCKVILLE, MD, October 16, 2017 – Avendra, the leading North... read more →
By Stacey Dash, Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability. Can you really make a beet taste as good as bacon? Is free-range (insert protein) truly better for the environment? How... read more →
By Chip McIntyre. Published on 9/15/17 in Hotel Management. If your property or hotel company is considering a new supplier, sometimes basic research isn’t enough. There are at least three critical... read more →
At Avendra, we know different business strategies have unique procurement implications. That’s why we start by understanding your business needs and then develop a strategy that makes sense for you. Recently, we... read more →
Published on 8/2/17 by Kostuch Media for Hotelier Magazine MONTREAL ─ With the newly renovated Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel serving as the backdrop, Avendra held its seventh-annual tradeshow in... read more →
Environmental and social responsibility are essential elements to consider for all products a company procures. Issues related to human and labor rights and environmental health exist in many supply chains.... read more →
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has always been an integral part of Avendra’s value system, and our approach to CSR is a continuous journey. In the beginning, our approach leveraged many... read more →
Avendra is proud to recognize 86 suppliers for outstanding performance on its 2016 Meet the Truck audits. Avendra’s Meet the Truck audit program provides quality assurance throughout the supply chain... read more →
The Washington Post Names Avendra a Winner of the Greater Washington Area 2017 Top Workplaces Award Avendra, North America’s leading hospitality procurement services provider, today announced it has been awarded... read more →
Avendra recently hosted an Earth Day Event for its Associates and local clients to learn about the environment and sustainable solutions. As part of Avendra’s commitment to corporate social responsibility,... read more →
With a private beach, gourmet fusion restaurants and an exotic day spa, the Mandarin Oriental Miami is a Five Star resort and the only hotel in Florida to earn triple... read more →
Energy-efficient purchasing decisions can be beneficial in more ways than one. They can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts, position your property as a leader in environmental awareness,... read more →
Looking to reduce costs at your all-inclusive resort without having to compromise on the quality that your guests expect? Avendra has you covered with these five tips and tricks to... read more →
Published on 1/4/2017 by Hotel Management Avendra President and CEO Wolfram Schaefer has been in the supply-chain industry for more than 20 years, beginning with McKinsey & Company, followed by... read more →