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NIVA has partnered with Una to give NIVA members access to preferred US Foods and Sysco pricing and other category benefits.

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Food Procurement Resources

Browse Una's collection of food procurement resources to see how group purchasing can work for you.

Food Purchasing is Emotional: Turn Down the Heat With a GPO

Discover how to level the playing field, take advantage of pricing stability, and maintain quality when managing food purchasing costs.

Boy, These Kids Eat a LOT: How to Reduce Foodservice Costs in Clubs & Community Facilities

Learn how to reduce foodservice costs in clubs and community facilities by partnering with a group purchasing organization.

Episode 208: All Cracked Up - Understanding Today’s Egg Prices with Kris Lance

In this episode of The Sourcing Hero, Kris Lance and Kelly Barner talk about gradual rise and sudden fall of egg prices in America.

The Sidekick #003

This issue discusses the increase in food insecurity at home and abroad, and looks into what exactly is going on with Boeing and the live lesson about the consequences of reckless cost-cutting.

The Sidekick #002

This issue dives into the EU’s war on its own farmers and the latest on the US cattle herd decline, the grim outlook in the Middle East, and more.

How Businesses Can Save Money on Food Procurement Costs

A playbook for navigating rising food procurement costs and how to save money, promote operational efficiency and protect product quality.

Campus Cooks Case Study

Learn how Campus Cooks, a national food service provider serving Greek Chapters, is saving members up to 15% on food costs with Una.

YPurchasing Case Study

Learn how YPurchasing, a group purchasing organization serving YMCAs, is saving members 10-15% on food costs through Una’s food cost reduction program.

If You're Running a Summer Camp, Here's What You Should Know About GPOs

Running a summer camp is a costly business. Here's how joining a food cost reduction program can help save money and time this camp season.

How to Save on Food Costs

How to save on food costs while increasing operational efficiency, protecting product quality and diminishing administrative burdens.

Market Basket and Sample Food Cost Analysis

View a sample food cost analysis and market basket to see how your current food pricing stacks up against Una's group purchasing platform.

Episode 66: Diversifying Procurement’s Strategies in the Face of Food Shortages with Kris Lance

Kris Lance shares his perspective on the critical situation around food supply chains and how procurement can plan for potential disruptions.

Episode 51: The Trouble with the Food Supply Chain with Barry Friends

Barry Friends shares what’s really going on in the food supply chain, when it started, and what needs to change as we move forward.

Episode 41: Sourcing as the Answer to Food Insecurity with Anna McGovern

Anna McGovern shares information about food insecurity in New York City and the sourcing and supply chain challenges her team faces daily.

Episode 29: Just the Right Number of Cooks in the Kitchen with Bill Reeder

Bill Reeder shares how nurturing your employee relationships will flow through to the experience you're able to offer your customers.