HOTEL
BUYER GUIDE 2025
Offering a curated selection of products and services that offer solutions from the room to the table while maximizing your savings and rebates.
Welcome!
At Foodbuy, we understand that your time is valuable. The amount of work that goes into making strategic purchasing decisions and managing suppliers to successfully run your hotel can be time consuming and complicated. We can help take the stress out of your purchasing decisions by providing this Buyer’s Guide, curated specifically to meet the needs of Choice Hotels. Use this guide to quickly find and make procurement decisions that fit your needs, while lowering your operating costs.
While the name Foodbuy implies that we can only help you with food purchases, we actually have an extensive portfolio of non-food, service and professional service solutions that can help you save money or earn rebates on all of your purchasing needs. You will find just a small sample of these purchasing programs in this guide. Be sure to utilize these programs to get the most value out of your Foodbuy membership. Our dedicated team of account managers have years of experience helping hotels and lodging operations make better buying decisions. We stand ready to support your procurement needs including providing detailed purchasing reports, pricing analysis, optimizing your purchasing and sourcing products. Foodbuy is your business partner and we can help you simplify your purchasing and save money.
Thank you for your partnership and we look forward to continuing to work with you.
Sincerely,
Ashley Hrytzak, Director of Hospitality Yvonne Huber, Account Manager
Head office: 1 Prologis Blvd., Ste. 400, Mississauga, ON, L5W 0G2
Foodbuy retains the right to amend or negate any portion or part of this informative should there be an error or omission and re-publish the correct listing, rebate, article etc. in a future informative without liability.
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GET TO KNOW US
We are North America’s largest Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)
Our goal at Foodbuy is to help your business maximize profits and streamline your procurement processes. Foodbuy guarantees you the best prices and rebates possible on food, non-food items, and services.
We offer maximum purchasing flexibility through our partnerships with over 600 leading manufacturers and distributors, providing your business custom solutions. We can simplify your procurement journey.
• Unmatched savings and rebates from nationally recognized vendors
• Improve menu performance with expert culinary and operational consulting services
• Save time with our dynamic, on-demand reporting systems
• Sustainable, local and regional procurement programs
OUR PORTFOLIO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Vast and flexible food and non-food rebate programs
Data-driven decision-making
Facilities maintenance, cleaning and sanitation supplies
Small wares, disposables, and appliances
Uniforms, linens, and textiles
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Professional services solutions
Monthly rebate cheques
Detailed on-demand reporting tools
Specialized account management and 24 hr portal access
Direct supplier resources
Additional savings from optimizations
Operational and culinary expertise
SUSTAINABILITY
Globally, Compass Group, the parent company of Foodbuy, is on a mission called “Planet Promise” to make a meaningful, positive, environmental impact through our business.
We continue to focus on and make progress on our top four priority areas:
• Responsible sourcing
• Packaging
• Food waste reduction
• Plant forward meals
We are committed to reach our goal of Net Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions across our global operations by 2050.
What is a GPO?
What we do and how we do it
Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) are not something that most people are familiar with. However, the GPO business model has been around for decades, saving operators money.
Let’s look at Foodbuy — Canada’s leading foodservice and hospitality GPO.
If you’ve shopped at Costco you understand the GPO concept at the retail level. Costco buys massive volumes and its manufacturing partners offer a discounted selling price in return for that high sales volume. Costco passes along that savings to their members.
That’s how it works in the Business to Business (B2B) sector as well, except on a much larger scale. Foodbuy is North America’s largest Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) for foodservice and hospitality, and partners with over 400 suppliers with contracted purchasing agreements on over 36,000 items. When the purchasing volume of all of Foodbuy’s Members is combined, manufacturers are prepared to provide price discounts or rebates in return for that volume. That is where Foodbuy Members benefit, by receiving price discounts or earning rebates on any item that Foodbuy has contracts with manufacturers on.
It makes sense to work with a GPO for many reasons, which is why it’s such a prevalent practice across so many businesses. It’s a time saver, a cost reducer, and a support for those Members looking for help with their purchasing and sourcing requirements. Foodbuy is your go-to expert for everything related to purchasing. And, it is free to join, as Foodbuy gets paid by the manufacturers for bringing them added sales volume.
Foodbuy works with thousands of hotels along with restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, camps, golf courses, and leisure properties across Canada and North America. Our dedicated account team has the knowledge and expertise to help hotels, motels, travel and lodging operations save money on purchases, select the items that will optimize their purchasing and save time sourcing needed items.
If you haven’t started saving with Foodbuy yet, what are you waiting for? Learn more about Foodbuy here or get in touch to learn how Foodbuy can help your business.
SUPPLIERS
MEMBERS
Foodbuy helps you save money on more than just food and beverages. We also offer purchasing programs on over 36,000 items and services to support your operation.
As North America’s leading group purchasing organization, Foodbuy offers the best portfolio of solutions and savings opportunities with a vast array of contracted partners
pure snacking pleasure. sweet profits.
OUR COOKIES, muffins, AND BROWNIES. SWEET, SWEET PROFIT.
Otis Spunkmeyer 3oz and 4oz individually wrapped snacks are perfect for convenience stores, with higher perceived quality and value from the #1 cookie and muffin brand in foodservice.1 Our cookies, muffins, and brownie translate into added sales and sweeter profits. High quality and brand awareness means higher profit margins for c-store operators.
FOR CONVENIENCE STORES, THE SNACKING AND COOKIE CATEGORY IS GROWING. 45% of people eat three or more snacks per day!2
Individually Wrapped: 4oz Cookies, Muffins and 3oz Brownies
GRAB N GO COUNTERWIRE BASKET RACK
COOKIES. People crave cookies. BROWNIES. Irresistible fudgy chocolate.
94% of consumers say they snack3 and 68% say they eat cookies when they snack.4 Cookies are a popular pick-me-up any time, day or night. And they drive profit60% of operators report that the sweet snacks they offer drive profit.5
Chocolate brownies are great sellers throughout the day. More than 58% of C-Store operators state that brownies are purchased as a morning snack. 7
Brownies are also super profitable. Over the last 12 months, 44% of operators note that brownies have helped drive an increase in sales. And within the next 12 months, brownie sales are expected to see a growth of 47%. 8
Muffins. Snacking favorites.
Otis Spunkmeyer muffins are the #1 consumer muffin brand away-from-home providing the variety consumers most prefer.6 And more people purchase Otis Spunkmeyer 4oz muffins than any other brand. That’s true in schools, colleges, universities, and business and industry foodservice. Otis branded muffins have been shown to have higher perceived quality than unbranded muffins in commercial and on-site foodservice venues: craveable, shareable, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or any daypart.
That’s a wrap! Let’s partner up and give your customers the high quality snacks they’re craving. For more sweet ideas, inspiration, and solutions, contact your local Aspire Bakeries representative at 1-(844) 99ASPIRE today!
Connecting you to the services you need
Foodbuy has assembled a team of best-in-class Professional Services experts who can help with key business challenges.
Our portfolio includes these services and more!
Pest control services
Full general pest prevention and contol for cockroaches, rats, mice, ants earwigs and more Emergency response
Dedicated account managers 24/7 access
For the ones who build it, fix it, move it and maintain it— there’s Grainger.
Canada’s leading industrial supplier for quality industrial supplies, safety solutions and facility maintenance products.
Enhancing environments, brands, and consumer experiences through improved air quality and the power of scent.
A fragrance marketing company that offers customizable scent solutions.
MA S T E RED
Breakfast Bites
SO YOU CAN MASTER YOUR Menu .
Work smarter, not harder with Rosina.
Rosina’s Breakfast Bites are the perfect way to add a craveable protein to your menu. Our bites come precooked, frozen, and are easy to prepare on virtually any equipment. Not only are they the perfect addition to your signature menu items, but they can easily add value as add-on items to existing menu concepts.
Breakfast Bites Menu Applications
l French Toast with a side of French Toast Breakfast Bites
l Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bites Southwest Sliders
l French Toast Breakfast Bite Skewers, wrapped with Bacon
l Spicy Bloody Mary garnished with Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bites
l Waffles with a side of French Toast Breakfast Bites
l Breakfast Pizza with Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bites
l Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bites with Eggs & Toast
Partner with us to turn your purchases into profit
OUR MISSION
We are devoted to helping both our members and suppliers grow by delivering the highest level of customer value and experience through innovative, flexible procurement solutions.
Top preferred SKU listings
Foodbuy has numerous partnerships with suppliers that can take care of all your business needs from the conference room to dining room and everything in between. We’ve put together these lists based on top quality ratings and highest rebates. Reach out to your Foodbuy account manager with any questions and to see how much you can save.
TOP PICK
McCain Savory Herb Diced Potato
MIN: 10055773024408
Size: 6/5 Lb
SYSCO: 2572352
GFS: 5540205
MUST TRY
McCain Hashbrown Triangle Patty
MIN: 10055773022107
Size: 6/2.27 Kg (12 Ct Per Lb)
SYSCO: 2573673
GFS: 7372086
TOP PICK
McCain Country Style Potato Wedges
MIN: 10055773013907
Size: 6/5 Lb
SYSCO: 2574002
GFS: 5060605
DID YOU KNOW...
McCain Foods has a total productdion capacity of more than one million pounds of potato products per hour across thier processing plantas around the globe. McCain Foods makes one quarter of all the frozen fries produced in the world and has sales in more than 160 countries.
TIME SAVER
Burnbrae Farms, Prestige, Scrambled Egg Patty, Cage Free, Frozen
MIN: 10065651410032
Size: 54/85 Gr
SYSCO: 5532377
GFS: 1413438
TOP PICK
Burnbrae Farms, Prestige, Scrambled Egg, Frozen, Free Run
MIN: 10065651013707
Size: 6/2 kg
SYSCO: 5241375
GFS: 1352987
NEW! TIME SAVER
Burnbrae Farms, Free Run Colby Cheese Omelet
MIN: 10065651024581
Size: 72 X 100g
SYSCO: 7319054
GFS: 1495543
Free Run Pillowpk, 12x1 Dz 6452324 1274617
10065651016401 Burnbrae Farms Eggs 2 Go Egg Free Run Hard Boiled 2 Pack, 18x2 Units 7257495 1453754
10065651010775 Burnbrae
DID YOU KNOW...
Shell colour of eggs can vary from white to brown, depending upon the breed of the hen. There is no difference in nutritive value between a brown shelled and a white shelled egg. Shell colour does not affect flavour or cooking performance of the egg.
SELECTING THE RIGHT EGG
As fifth generation egg farmers at Burnbrae Farms we work hard to ensure the highest care for our hens and quality of our eggs.
Here to meet your customer’s needs, we provide you with a wide range of eggs for your business.
F R E E RU N HO U S I N G
Our free run eggs come from hens free to roam in open-concept barns equipped with nests and perches. Free run hous-ing provides access to the entire barn floor area where hens can perch, scratch, forage and lay their eggs in nesting areas.
Naturally your best choice for eggs.™
For ordering, information, or customer service assistance call 1 800 666 5979 or visit burnbraefarms.com
Pre-cooked bacon?
Maple Leaf’s Ready Crisp pre-cooked line offers all the benefits of bacon, without the inconvenience of cooking from raw. Our Bacon Centre of Excellence in Winnipeg features state-of-the-art equipment that enables us to produce high quality, delicious bacon consistently.
LABOUR-SAVING: Pre-cooked bacon has quicker cook times, which reduces prep and service times. Bypassing traying and cook from raw steps eliminates the need for batch cooking. Cook-to-order ensures all cooked product is utilized, reducing potential food waste.
EASY TO HANDLE: Ready Crisp bacon is laid out flat for easier handling. Maple Leaf Food’s new enhanced rapid chilling process results in minimal grease in the packaging; this makes bacon slices easier to remove without any breakage or need to pull apart, while also ensuring the same count in every case.
VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: Decide which thickness is better for your menu and finish to your desired crispiness. Consider using bacon across your menu as an add-on to salads, pizzas, burgers and sandwiches, breakfast and as a wraparound appetizers.
TOP PICK
Maple Leaf Breakfast Sausage, Fully cooked, Skinless
MIN: 10063100640009
Size: .8 Oz, 1/4.54 Kg
SYSCO: 6223487
GFS: 8712605
SAVE TIME
Schneiders Pork Sausage Patties, Fully cooked
MIN: 62000231082
Size: 1.7 Oz, 100/50 Gr
SYSCO: 2667277
DID YOU KNOW...
GFS: 1421557 MUST HAVE
Olymel Pork Bacon Pork, Naturally Smoked End to End MIN: 10061853762153
8 Slices 2", 1/5 Kg
5114654
1331495
46% of Canadians say bacon makes everything taste better. Maple Leaf Foods produces 1.8 million packages of bacon per week at our Lagimodiere plant in Winnipeg, the Bacon Capital of Canada. One year’s production of bacon strips laid end to end, would go around the world SIX times!
MUST HAVE
Dairyland Cream Half & Half 10%
MIN: 68700103629
SYSCO: 5573254 GFS: 1433948
TOP PICK
Danone yogurt, Assorted, Peach/Strawberry/Vanilla/ Blueberry
MIN: 10056800154365
Size: 48/100 Gr
SYSCO: 4753057
GFS: 1172950
VEGAN
Silk Barista Oat Milk, Original
MIN: 20036632076544
Size: 6/946 ml
SYSCO: 5550387
GFS: 1428849
Bulk yogurt
Bulk yogurt
Flavors: Danone Creamy Vanilla, Danone Greek-Style Plain
Size: 4 x 2.5 kg
An easy-pour resealable cap prevents Spillage
Cross-contamination
Food Waste
Flavors: Danone Creamy Vanilla, Danone Greek-Style Plain
Flavors: Danone Creamy
Vanilla, Danone Greek-Style Plain
Size: 4 x 2.5 kg
An easy-pour resealable cap prevents Spillage
Cross-contamination
Food Waste
The resealable bag provides 99% yield, is more sanitary, maximizes shelf life and improves cost management
Size: 4 x 2.5 kg
The resealable bag provides 99% yield, is more sanitary, maximizes shelf life and improves cost management
The flexible pouch is made with 68.5% less plastic than yogurt tubs, helping reduce waste and improve packaging sustainability
resealable cap prevents
provides 99% yield, is more sanitary, and improves cost management made with 68.5% less plastic helping reduce waste and improve sustainability
Bulk yogurt
The flexible pouch is made with 68.5% less plastic than yogurt tubs, helping reduce waste and improve packaging sustainability
Flavors: Danone Creamy Vanilla, Danone Greek-Style Plain
Size: 4 x 2.5 kg
Please inquire about our refrigerated and nonrefrigerated units that create a perfect addition to your breakfast table set-up.
An easy-pour resealable cap prevents Spillage
Cross-contamination
Food Waste
Please inquire about our refrigerated and nonrefrigerated units that create a perfect addition to your breakfast table set-up.
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The resealable bag provides 99% yield, is more sanitary, maximizes shelf life and improves cost management
The flexible pouch is made with 68.5% less plastic than yogurt tubs, helping reduce waste and improve packaging sustainability
Please inquire about our refrigerated and nonrefrigerated units that create a perfect addition to your breakfast table set-up. Bulk yogurt
TOP PICK
Nestle Sunsational Apple Juice, 100%, Ambient Concentrate
MIN: 11100891160
Size: 7+1 3/3 Lt
SYSCO: 4879100
GFS: 1324483
TOP PICK
Nestle Sunsational Orange Juice Blend, 100%, Frozen Concentrate
MIN: 11100395446
Size: 3/3 Lt
SYSCO: 4881615
GFS: 11324480
MUST TRY
Oasis Wildberry Juice, Tetra Pack, Loose
MIN: 10067311074295
Size: 30/200 Ml
SYSCO: 4988988
GFS: 7193005
DID YOU KNOW... Brazil is the world leader when it comes to orange juice production. In 2022, They produced 1,119,000 MT of orange juice, compared to 125,000 MT produced in the U.S., which ranked #3, behind Mexico.
Juices & Beverages
Enjoy great taste and refreshment with Sunsational'srange of juices and beverages. Coupled with our Express® Beverage Dispenser, experience unparalleled operator efficiency, food safety, and zero product waste.
ORANGE APPLE CRANBERRY PEACH PEAR APPLE
Trendy flavour variety for morning and afternoon consumption
Ambient and frozen storage
The Express® Beverage Dispenser and its proprietary closed-system design is the trusted authority in noncarbonated cold beverages.
Sanitary and Easy to Operate
Consistent Beverage Quality
No Product Waste Built for Speed
For
TOP PICK
Baker's Source Classic, White bread, thick slice T&S
MIN: 734730694429
Size: 16/675 Gr
SYSCO: 5418185
GFS: -
TOP PICK
Otis Spunkmeyer Variety Pack Wrapped Muffins, Blueberry, Double Chocolate, Banana
MIN: 10013087151029
Size: 4 Oz 1/60 Ct
SYSCO: 4855249
GFS: 1140370
MUST TRY
La Francaise Raisin Cinnamon Bagel, fresh, sliced
MIN: 10013087205296
Size: 3.5 Oz, 50/3 Oz
SYSCO: 7217315
GFS: 1446169
Bakeries Otis Spunkmeyer Muffin Variety Pack Blueberry/Banana/Chocolate Chip 1279801 7158405 96/2.25 Oz 10777934011019 Tasty Selections Tasty Selections Muffin Carrot 8/12/1.75 Oz
3456821 #N/A 10777934011040 Tasty Selections Tasty Selections Muffin Blueberry 8/12/1.75 Oz 3456845 #N/A 10777934011064 Tasty Selections Tasty Selections Muffin Plain Bran 8/12/1.75 Oz 3456799 #N/A 10777934011071 Tasty Selections Tasty Selections Muffin Apple Cinnamon 8/12/1.75 Oz 3456809 #N/A
DID YOU KNOW... Bagel facts: If it's not round it's not a bagel. Bagels have holes to make them bake faster and to make them stackable on a wooden pole for selling.
SAVE TIME
Bridor
SYSCO: 2769513 GFS: 1244565
SAVE TIME
Sweet Discovery Cookie Dough Variety Pack
MIN:
SYSCO: 1666858 GFS: 1033084
MUST TRY
Bridor Danish Almondine RTB Butter
MIN: 10057483523875 Size: 60/100 Gr
SYSCO: 2122105 GFS: 1209212
200/25 Gr #N/A 1459661 440019 Gastronomia Gastronomia Croissant Raspberry Stuffed 60/85 Gr 7224697 #N/A 841161089172 Gastronomia Gastronomia Croissant Mini Frozen AB 180/30 Gr #N/A 1444201 841161089486 Gastronomia Pain France Croissant Butter 64/2 Oz 7243013 1459659 841161002072 Gastronomia Panifrance Dough Croissant Mini Butter Unbaked 200/25 Gr 1533799 5465405
TOP PICK
Kraft Pure Red Raspberry Jam
MIN: 68100897814
Size: 200/16 Ml 200/22 Gr
SYSCO: 3930116
GFS: 1282661
#1 BRAND
Heinz Ketchup Upside Down
MIN: 10057000243750
Size: 24/375 Ml
SYSCO: 3498177
GFS: 9810605
MUST TRY
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
MIN: 10068100015314
Size: 6/1.5 Kg
SYSCO: 2262079
GFS: 5245009
DID YOU KNOW... If you want Canadians to feel at home while on vacation, keep the ketchup handy. According to Kraft Heinz Canada, 87% of Canadians have a bottle at home in their fridge.
TOP PICK
Kellogg's Froot Loops Cereal Sleeve (Foodservice)
MIN: 64100009240
Size: 6/875 Gr
SYSCO: 2784478
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal In A Cup
MIN: 10064100210780
Size: 4/12/42 Gr
SYSCO: 5654314
GFS: 2509605 MUST HAVE
GFS: 3992906
TOP BRAND
Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Maple Brown Sugar
MIN: 10055577002251
Size: 80/47 Gr
SYSCO: 3258159
GFS: 9266005
DID YOU KNOW... Need a breakfast item that appeals to a broad range of nationalities and ethnicities? Look to cereal. Breakfast cereal is $30.1 billion global retail market. While North America and Western Europe account for about 60% of sales, Asia is the fastest-growing market. Ireland holds the top spot for per capita consumption.
REGIONAL PRODUCE PROGRAM
Foodbuy offers everyday solutions for the most challenging purchase in your kitchen—produce. Our expansive portfolio includes a fresh, seasonal mix of fruits and vegetables all backed by our commitment to provide quality, traceable products with local options. With the regional produce program, our suppliers can deliver ingredients right to your doorstep.
The Foodbuy difference
• Direct delivery partners
• All suppliers meet Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification requirements
• Food traceability from field to fork
• Locally grown options as season permits
• Freshcut value add options, where available
• Get market updates on Foodbuy’s Member Portal
WHO YA GONNA CALL?
Encountering challenges is an inherent part of any business operation.
Your first step in tackling any problem is contacting the right person. To streamline this process we’ve created this handy trouble-shooting list:issues.
• You need purchasing reports
• You have questions about your purchasing
• You want to know how switching products or suppliers will impact your business
• You need something sourced
• You want to know if you’re capturing Foodbuy savings and rebates with Direct Store Delivery (DSD) suppliers
• You want to save more money on non-food items and service purchases
• You want to know if your current purchasing is maximizing your savings and rebates
• You received damaged, expired or otherwise unusable products
• You have questions about your deliveries
• You need to place a special order
• You need an ETC on an item that was shorted
DISTRIBUTOR PARTNERS
At Foodbuy, we maintain relationships with distributors far and wide because prices and rebates are only as good as what you can access.
Ashley Hrytzak Director of Hospitality
M: 905.699.3035
Ashley.Hrytzak@foodbuy.ca
Yvonne Huber Account Manager
M: 226.558.1892
Yvonne.Huber@foodbuy.ca