Member Advantage July 2018

Member Advantage New contracted programs Program details Price fluctuations Market and commodity trends

Bacon prices are down for the third month in a row.

Stock up now while you can!

July 2018

Program

Program

Price

Market and Commodity

Announcements

Highlights

Changes

News

Program Announcements July’s Foodbuy Feature is All About Pasta!

In July, the Foodbuy Feature will highlight a variety of preferred suppliers in our pasta category. From dry pasta to frozen, basic to premium, Foodbuy recommends various manufacturers who provide delicious, high quality products to give your customers the Italian dishes they’ve always dreamed about. Don’t miss July’s Foodbuy Feature where you’ll find product information, recipes and suggestions for maximizing value while still creating savings towards your bottom line.

In July we are featuring various preferred suppliers who offer amazing products in our pasta category. Don’t miss valuable product info, recipes, supplier insights and more in this next edition!

A Month of Pasta!

JU LY 2018

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Program Announcements Foodbuy Switches From Otis Spunkmeyer Muffins to Oakrun Farms Bakery Muffins - Both are Aryzta Brands In July, Foodbuy will be switching our 4 oz muffin preference from Aryzta’s Otis Spunkmeyer muffins, which are produced in the U.S., to Aryzta’s Oakrun Farm Bakery muffins that are produced in Canada.

By making this change, the pack size of 4 oz. muffins will change from a 24 count to a 36 count pack size and the price of these muffins will decrease by 36%.

Foodbuy is thrilled to be able to offer our customers a delicious 4 oz. muffin that is made in Canada and has the same great taste at an even lower cost.

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Program Announcements Burnbrae Farms Discontinues 4 Omelette SKUs in July Burnbrae Farms will be discontinuing four omelette SKUs next month due to low purchase volume on these products. The items being discontinued are listed below as well as replacement items for these products. Please transition orders to all new items by July 1, 2018 to ensure no product disruptions.

DISCONTINUED BURNBRAE OMELETTES UCC

Product Description

REPLACEMENT OPTIONS AVAILABILITY

S

UCC

Product Description

10065665101024 Egg Omelet Plain Fzn

Depleted

10065651024666

Egg Omelet Plain 80/85 G

10065651011031 Egg Omelet Ched Chz Fzn Prestige 80/85 G

117

10065651024529

Egg Omelet Cheese Cheddar 72/99 G

10065651011048 Egg Omelet Western Fzn Prestige 60/100 G

4

10065651023065

Egg Omelet Western 72/99 G

10065651011284 Omelet Veggie Fzn Prestige 60/100 G

Depleted

10065651024666

Egg Omelet Plain 80/85 G

10065651002633

Omelet Plain Folded 84/85 G

10065651250027

Omelet Cheddar Cheese 48/100 G

10065651002633

Omelet Plain Folded 84/86 G

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Program Announcements Bacon Prices Decrease for the Third Month in a Row This month we will see bacon prices decrease for the third month in a row. OBP raw bacon prices will will go down by 1.4% and Maple Leaf fully cooked Ready Crisp Bacon will decrease by 10.4% effective July 1. This downward trend won’t last forever, and forecasters anticipate increases coming in the next few months as we start moving into the peak summer months with seasonally high price points.

Take advantage of low prices now and stock your freezers with OBP Bacon so you can ensure your menus aren’t impacted when prices eventually go up.

Looking for a new recipe for your menus? Try this Olymel recipe for Grilled Bacon Wraps with Cheese & Peppers! It’s the perfect way to spice up lunch time and give your customers flavours they will love!

Grilled Bacon Wraps With Cheese & Peppers Ingredients 

12 slices OBP Bacon in portions



4 large tortillas



300 g grated Mexican cheese mix



1/2 red pepper, 1/2 green pepper

1/2 yellow pepper - all diced



175 ml salsa



40 ml olive oil

Directions 1. Cook bacon and drain well.

2. Spread salsa, cheese, cooked bacon and peppers over two-thirds of the surface of the tortillas.

Brush the remaining third of each tortilla with olive oil.

3. Roll up tortillas firmly, starting with the stuffed end. Grill in a pan.

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Program Announcements Kimberly Clark Implements $5 Price Decrease on Two SKUs in July In July, Kimberly Clark will offer Foodbuy customers a $5 cost reduction on two popular SKUs. The SKUs that will be decreasing include: Brand Product Description SKU Kimberly Clark Towel Roll Hard MOD, 6/1150 CT 25700 Kimberly Clark Towel MOD Hard Roll 6/1150 CT 25703 These price decreases are a result of a program renegotiation with Kimberly Clark and ensure Foodbuy customers have access to Kimberly Clark’s same great products at a new, more affordable price.

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Program Announcements Highliner Foods Discontinues One Product in July Highliner Foods has recently informed us that they will be discontinuing one of their cod fillets. The discontinued product‘s specifications are listed below and Foodbuy customers are will no longer be able to receive this item once currently stocked product runs out.

Brand Product Description Item Number Package Size Highliner

Sea Cuisine Cod Fillets Topped w/Breaded Cheese

1029497

4 oz.

This product is being discontinued because the purchased volume no longer supports the minimum run requirements for this item. No further production will take place, so Foodbuy customers who were ordering this item need to find an alternative solution.

Foodbuy has secured other options that are available and similar to this item. Those alternatives are shown below: Product Description Item Number Package Size Healthy Tonight Breaded Cod Fillet

Healthy Bake Panko Breaded Haddock Upper Crust Potato Crusted Cod w/Chives & Cheddar

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1828 5951 1029736

4 oz.

4 oz.

5 oz. to 6 oz.

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Program Updates Program Updates July 2018 The information below offers a snapshot of some of the price changes customers can expect to see in July.

Category

Supplier

Effective Date

Foodbuy Monthly Impact %

Type of Change

Reason for Change

Bacon, fully cooked Ready Crisp

Maple Leaf

07/2018

10%

Price Decrease

Commodity Index Adjustment

Bacon, raw

OBP

07/2018

1%

Price Decrease

Commodity Index Adjustment

Muffins, 4 oz. Aryzta only

07/2018

36%

Price Decrease

Inpot Cost Adjustment

Paper Towels

Kimberly Clark

07/2018

$5 decrease on two SKUs

Price Decrease

Program Renegotiation

Bakery, fresh products

Weston Foods

07/2018

4%

Price Increase

Contracted Price Increase

Bakery, macroons

Give & Go

07/2018

21%

Price Increase

Commodity Index Adjustment

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Details

Coconut prices are on the rise due to devastation of the coconut platform caused by a Haiyan Typhoon in 2014.

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Program Updates Program Updates July 2018 The information below offers a snapshot of some of the price changes customers can expect to see in July.

Category

Supplier

Effective Date

Foodbuy Monthly Impact %

Type of Change

Reason for Change

Details

Cooked Burgers & Meatballs

MacGregors

07/2018

1%

Price Increase

Commodity Index Adjustment

Disposable Packaging

Multiple-CKF, Pactiv, Dart

07/2018

CKF - 6% Paciv - 2% Dart - 5%

Price Increase

Commodity Index Adjustment

These price increases are a result of the rising costs of commodities such as Fibre and Paperboard combined with increasing labour and fuel costs. There are no signs of these increases slowing down.

Tortillas

Mission

07/2018

2%

Input Cost Adjustment

This price increase is due to a freight increase Mission is incurring.

Foodbuy Negotiates Improved Rebates with Saputo Foodbuy is pleased to announce that we have negotiated an improved rebate on liquid dairy effective in July. Foodbuy Members will see a 12% rebate improvement for at least 120 SKUs of Saputo Dairy products in Western Canada.

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Market and Commodity News Basa Supply Constraints Lead to Longterm Pricing Highs Foodbuy and Highliner have been closely monitoring the Basa market as there continues to be reduced supply which is leading to higher prices. The supply issues are due to the following economic and environmental factors:  China pulling consumption is exceeding US consumption

 Weather conditions are impacting survival leading to production issues

 The USDA’s cut-off date for shipments has been delayed creating uncertainty in the market

Highliner has placed all Basa products on allocation for the time being to mitigate and control availability until they can regain inventory to meet demand. With significant backlogs in production and availability, Highliner expects to see on-going delays in order replenishment. Basa SKUs that are currently impacted are shown below:

Brand Product Description SKU Highliner HL 10 lb Basa IQF FLT 4-6 oz

1164

Highliner HL 10 lb Basa IQF FLT 6-8 oz 1165 Highliner SIG 10 lb Basa Loin IQF 4 oz ASC 1166

Highliner SIG 10 lb Basa IQF FLT 4 oz ASC 1031162 Highliner HL 10 lb Basa Krunchie 3 oz 7792

Basa prices are expected to continue rising for the long-term with no relief in sight. Foodbuy customers are encouraged to think about using alternative items to replace the Basa currently on your menus.

Highliner has various Pollock products that would make an adequate substitute for Basa. SKUs for Pollock items that are similar are below:

Brand Product Description SKU Highliner Treated Pollock Fillets 10 lb 4-6 oz 1002978

Highliner Treated Pollock Fillets 10 lb 2-4 oz 1002976 Highliner Untreated Pollock Loins 10 lb 4 oz 8468

Highliner Untreated Pollock Loins 10 lb 3 oz 8767

* Market information provided by Highliner Member Advantage Canada | July 2018

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Market and Commodity News Bamford Produce Offers Great Local Products for Summer As we begin to enter into the summer season, Bamford Produce has a large variety of local produce products that will complement your summer dishes. Below is a list of some of our favourite local options for you to take advantage of this month.

Fruit Vegetables

Vegetables (cont’d)

Macintosh Apples

Brown Mushrooms

Portobellini Mushrooms

Red Delicious Apples

Button Mushrooms

Portobello Mushrooms

Rhubarb Celery Roots Portobello Mushroom Caps Strawberries English Cucumbers Potatoes Eschallots Radishes Green Cabbage Red Peppers Heirloom Carrots Red Cluster Tomatoes

Heirloom Mixed Tomatoes

Shitake Mushrooms

Jerusalem Artichokes Waxed Turnips Oyster Mushrooms Yellow Cluster Tomatoes Parsnips Yellow Peppers

For more information about produce quality and availability, take a look at The Source, a publication developed by Bamford. * Produce information provided by Bamford

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Market and Commodity News Foodbuy and Bamford Make Produce Delivery Modifications to Enhance Customer Service Bamford Produce and the Foodbuy Produce Team have been working over the past few months to ensure quality service and maximum value when it comes to Bamford Produce deliveries. In an effort to avoid cost increases, the team has been working together to find solutions that are manageable for Foodbuy customers. Our mutual goal is to provide our customers with integrated produce solutions, from produce experts, so you can ensure success in your business.

As a result of this collaboration, Foodbuy and Bamford have updated delivery frequencies to customer units effective June 4, 2018. The delivery requirements that Bamford and the Foodbuy Produce Team have agreed to are as follows:

• Units ordering $200 or less in produce can have one (1) produce delivery per week.

• Units ordering between, $201-$499 in produce orders can have up to two (2) deliveries per week.

• Units ordering between, $500-$999 in produce orders can have up to three (3) deliveries

per week.

• Units with $1,000 or more in produce orders weekly can a have a minimum of four (4)

deliveries per week.

Delivery changes do not apply to any additional orders caused by shorts, product quality issues, or incorrect shipments. In these instances, Bamford will work to find a solution that is mutually agreeable to customer units and Bamford Produce.

To better manage time and labour in the ordering process, please take advantage of Bamford’s online ordering portals to place your orders and track your deliveries. As a reminder, Bamford Produce does not deliver on Saturday’s and on Sunday’s.

These changes will enhance our level of customer service, while also keeping costs down. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the BuySmart support desk if you have any questions.

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We’re Here To Help

As your procurement partner, Foodbuy is always striving to improve the way we serve our customers and ensure we continue to meet your unique and specific business needs.

In order to do this, we would greatly appreciate your feedback and ideas about how we can better serve you.

If you have any questions related to the information in this newsletter, please contact your Foodbuy IfAccount you have a few minutes to spare, please click the link Manager. below to fill out our Member Experience Survey.

This survey Thank you! will let us know how we are doing and where we need to improve in the future.

Foodbuy Member Experience Survey As always, we’re here to help. If you have any questions related to the information in this newsletter, please contact your Foodbuy Account Manager.

Thank you!

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