As 2025 comes to a close, it’s a good time to look back at the year and see what operators have achieved. Across Canada and the U.S., businesses in hospitality, foodservice, senior living, and recreation faced many challenges. Rising costs, supply shortages, labor issues, and high guest expectations made it a busy year.

At Entegra, we spent 2025 helping our clients meet these challenges. As a top GPO and trusted buying group in Canada, we worked with operators. Our goal was to save money, improve buying, and strengthen operations. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from the year.

Helping Operators Manage Costs

2025 continued to put pressure on budgets. Food, supplies, equipment, and labor all cost more than in previous years. Operators needed smart ways to protect their profits while keeping quality high.

Entegra helped by offering:

• GPO buying power to get lower prices on food, supplies, FF&E, and OS&E.
• Connections with trusted suppliers that deliver on time and provide consistent quality.
• Alternatives for products that balanced cost, quality, and availability.
• Easy-to-use tools and insights to make better purchasing decisions.

With these solutions, operators could reduce costs without cutting corners or lowering guest experience.

Expanding Our Services

Operators needed more than just savings. They wanted support across every part of their operations. Entegra expanded its services in 2025 to meet these needs. With the Entegra Shopping Assistant (ESA) and E-procurement (EPRO)

Better Food and Beverage Support

Food costs were unpredictable, so operators leaned on Entegra’s expertise. We helped with menu planning, costs, and product choices. This allowed teams to save money while keeping menus appealing and high-quality.

More FF&E and OS&E Options

Non-food items like furniture, fixtures, and equipment became more important. Entegra expanded access to these categories, helping operators save time and simplify ordering.

Sustainability Solutions

Many operators focused on sustainability in 2025. Entegra offered eco-friendly product options, strategies to reduce waste, and guidance to help organizations meet their environmental goals.

Improved Digital Tools

We upgraded our digital tools to make purchasing easier. Operators could track spending, find savings, and make faster decisions. This simplifies the entire procurement process.

By expanding services in these areas, Entegra helped operators run smarter, more efficient operations. As a Canada buying group, we are proud to support businesses across the country.

Building Strong Relationships

One of the highlights of 2025 was strengthening our relationships with operators. We attended trade shows, hosted webinars, and participated in regional conferences.

These events allowed us to connect with operators in hotels, restaurants, senior living, recreation, and education. By listening to their challenges, we learned how to provide better solutions.

Partnership is central to Entegra’s work. Our clients rely on us not only for savings but also for guidance and support. Being a GPO and a trusted Canada buying group means we can deliver solutions that truly make a difference.

Celebrating Client Success

Operators who worked with Entegra in 2025 saw real results. Some of the most common successes included:

• Higher Savings across food, supplies, and non-food items
• Simpler purchasing processes using digital tools and consolidated suppliers
• Stronger supplier relationships ensuring consistent delivery and product quality
• Better experiences for guests and residents in hotels and senior living communities

These successes show how much a strong GPO and Canada buying group can impact an organization’s operations.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Although 2025 was a busy year, the work doesn’t stop. In 2026, Entegra will continue helping operators by:

• Increasing purchasing value in food and non-food categories
• Providing better data and insights for smarter decisions
• Strengthening supplier partnerships for reliable products and services
• Enhancing tools and support to make purchasing easier
• Tailoring solutions for operators across Canada and the U.S.

Our mission is to help operators save money, work more efficiently, and deliver better guest and resident experiences.

Thank You to Our Partners

To all our clients, suppliers, and partners: thank you for your trust and collaboration in 2025. Your feedback helps us improve and grow.

As your GPO and preferred Canada buying group, we are proud to support your operations. We look forward to helping you achieve even more in 2026.

Here’s to ending 2025 strong and starting 2026 with momentum and success.