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Hospitality/lodging

2026 F&B & Hospitality Trends: Amenities That Deliver Value

As 2026 gets closer, one trend is changing food and hospitality the most. Guests want amenities ...

December 09, 2025

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Entegra 2025 Year in Review: How Our GPO Supported Operators

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s a good time to look back at the year and see what operators have ...

December 09, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

How Boutique Hotels Can Use GPOs to Access Big-Brand Pricing

Running an independent hotel is no easy task. You need to keep guests happy, maintain your ...

December 01, 2025

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How Canadian Businesses Can Buy Smarter and Save Money with a GPO

Running a hotel, restaurant, or senior care facility in Canada can be expensive. Food costs keep ...

December 01, 2025

Restaurants

How to Get Ahead of Rising Food & Beverage Costs

Food and drink prices keep rising. This puts pressure on restaurants, hotels, senior living ...

November 25, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

Boosting Your Hotel’s F&B Program: Trends, Cost Strategies, and Supplier Solutions

Hotels today need strong food and beverage (F&B) programs to keep guests happy and increase ...

November 25, 2025

Seniors

Staying Ahead in Senior Care with Smart Senior Procurement

The senior care industry is facing an era of unprecedented challenges. Rising costs for labor, ...

November 17, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

How a GPO Can Help Restaurants Stay Affordable and Profitable

In today’s competitive dining scene, affordability and profitability are closely connected. ...

November 17, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

The Gen Z Menu Takeover: How to Stay Ahead with a Food GPO

Generation Z, born roughly between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is shaping the future of food. ...

November 10, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

Safer Hotels with a GPO: How Can Help

Safety and security have become top priorities for hotels across Canada. Guests want to feel ...

November 10, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

If Restaurants Are “AI-Proof,” Why Can’t They Find Staff?

Artificial intelligence is changing nearly every industry from finance to marketing to ...

November 03, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

What Canadians Really Think When They Dine Out

In today’s Canada, consumers are re-thinking how they eat out, why they visit restaurants and ...

November 03, 2025

Seniors

Winter Care Tips for Senior Living with Procurement Savings

Winter can be tough for senior living communities. Cold weather, shorter days, and fewer outdoor ...

October 27, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

Top 10 Menu Ideas Every Restaurant Should Implement in 2026

The restaurant industry is changing faster than ever. Rising ingredient costs, changing customer ...

October 27, 2025

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How Lodging Businesses Benefit from Entegra this Winter

Winter can be a good time for hotels, resorts, and lodges. However, it can also lead to higher ...

October 20, 2025

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Unlock Smart Cost Savings in 2026

The world of food service and hospitality is changing fast. Rising costs, new technology, ...

October 20, 2025

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From Boutique to Brand: Scaling Procurement with Entegra

Growing a hospitality or foodservice business is exciting, but expanding comes with challenges. ...

October 10, 2025

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5 Ways Entegra Shopping Assistant Simplifies Purchasing

In foodservice and hospitality, every purchasing decision counts. Rising costs and complex ...

October 10, 2025

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Beyond Discounts: 6 Smart Procurement Cost Saving Methods

Procurement used to mean one thing — buying products at the lowest price. Today, it’s about much ...

October 06, 2025

General news

Top 5 Reasons Colleges and Universities Partner with Entegra

Running a college or university means balancing tight budgets with the need to provide exceptional ...

September 29, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

Top 5 Trends in Hospitality Procurement for 2026

Hospitality businesses are under more pressure than ever to deliver great guest experiences while ...

September 29, 2025

Quick tips

Smarter Shipping Solutions: How a GPO Helps Businesses Save

Shipping plays a vital role in every business, whether you’re moving products across town or ...

September 22, 2025

Quick tips

Smart Energy Savings for Hotels: Protect Your Profits

Running a hotel is all about balance. Guests expect comfort, convenience, and great service but ...

September 22, 2025

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Top 6 Reasons to switch to Entegra

In today’s competitive food service and hospitality industries, operators are under constant ...

September 15, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

How Extreme Weather Impacts Restaurants

How a GPO like Entegra can help. The restaurant industry is always changing. But in recent years, ...

September 15, 2025

Seniors

Serve Better, Spend Less: 10 Cost-Effective Dining Strategies for Senior Living

Providing great meals is one of the biggest ways senior living communities show care for residents. ...

September 08, 2025

Industry Trends

Security in Hotels: Protects Guests, Save, and Increase Performance

When most people think of hotel security, they picture cameras in the lobby or key card access to ...

September 08, 2025

Culinary/Recipe Trends

9 Top Menu Trends for Fall 2025

Fall is always a season of change for restaurants. As the weather cools, guests look for warm, ...

August 28, 2025

Culinary/Recipe Trends

How Restaurants Can Optimize Brunch Trends with Entegra

Brunch has become one of the most profitable meal periods for restaurants. Guests love the mix of ...

August 28, 2025

Hospitality/lodging

From Digital Keys to Smart Rooms: How Entegra Powers Technology-Driven Hospitality

The hospitality industry is in the midst of a digital transformation. New technologies are ...

August 25, 2025