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08/27/2026

For Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, service has always meant more than what happens inside its restaurants.

In the latest episode of the Markets to Menus Podcast, David Maloni sits down with Telly Smith, Senior Vice President of Purchasing & Distribution at Golden Corral, to talk about the service-driven culture behind the iconic brand.

In this clip, Telly shares how that commitment extends from supporting military families and veterans to the way his team serves restaurants, franchisees and guests every day.

It’s a powerful reminder that a strong supply chain is ultimately about taking care of people.

🎙️ Watch the clip, then tune in to the full episode, “Corn, Beef, Golden Corral’s Mission?” 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/markets-to-menus-by-arrowstream/id1717259699

08/27/2026

When a food safety or quality issue comes up, every hour matters.

Brinker International shares how ArrowStream's FSIM platform has made issue reporting easier, helped teams identify root causes faster, and reduced ticket resolution time by nearly half.

From issue to resolution in days, not weeks. See how Brinker is using FSIM to turn faster visibility into faster action 👇

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08/17/2026

Your sales data can tell you more than what happened. It can help show you where opportunity is building.

By connecting purchasing behavior, distributor activity, sourcing signals, and market trends, predictive sales analytics gives food and beverage manufacturers a clearer picture of where demand is moving and which accounts may be worth a closer look.

Learn how better visibility can lead to smarter sales decisions and new growth opportunities 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x4ZAl

08/11/2026

The challenge for foodservice manufacturers isn’t a lack of data; it’s making sense of it.

When sales data, pricing trends, and channel performance live in different places, opportunities get missed. The manufacturers winning today are the ones turning complexity into clarity.

Our blog looks at how data-driven visibility helps manufacturers uncover growth, strengthen partnerships, and stay ahead of market shifts 👇

Turn fragmented foodservice data into growth with unified analytics, better visibility, and smarter decisions across channels.

08/05/2026

What if you could spot sales opportunities before your competitors do?

For food and beverage manufacturers, predictive sales analytics can help reveal live demand shifts, highlight high-potential accounts, and support smarter sales planning.

If you're looking for better visibility into where the market is moving next, this blog is worth the read: https://arrowstream.com/blog/predictive-sales-analytics-for-food-and-beverage?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=august_5_2026

07/30/2026

From cattle inventories and grain markets to pork bellies and supply chain strategy, this episode of Markets to Menus covers the trends shaping foodservice today.

Join David Maloni and John Goodwin as they break down the latest commodity market developments, then hear from James Butler, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Brinker International, on how Chili's Grill & Bar has built a supply chain designed to support rapid growth and what’s next for the future of foodservice supply chains.

Listen to the latest episode 👇

Podcast Episode · Markets to Menus by ArrowStream · July 30 · 33m

07/29/2026

What does the reopening of Mexican cattle imports mean for beef prices?

In a recent MarketWatch article, David Maloni discusses why the phased reopening isn’t expected to significantly impact beef prices in the near term and what it means for the market.

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The U.S. Agriculture Department will allow cattle imports from Mexico to resume beginning in late August, despite the threat of the New World screwworm.

07/10/2026

The foodservice market can change fast. The question is: can your forecasts keep up?

From shifting restaurant demand to seasonal trends and supply chain disruptions, accurate forecasting helps manufacturers make smarter production, inventory, and pricing decisions before small changes become costly problems.

Our latest blog shares practical ways to strengthen your forecasting process and why real-time demand visibility can make all the difference.

Read it here 👇

Learn how food and beverage sales forecasting improves demand planning, optimizes inventory, reduces waste, and strengthens supply chains.

06/22/2026

Quality isn't built during a single inspection. It's built throughout the entire supply chain.

From supplier qualification and product inspections to traceability and documentation, every step plays a role in delivering safe, consistent products while reducing operational risk.

Explore the key components of an effective food quality assurance program and how greater supply chain visibility can help organizations respond faster and make more informed decisions.

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Food quality assurance protects your brand, ensures compliance, and maintains safety. Learn key processes, challenges, and best practices.

06/01/2026

Freight costs, supplier complexity, and delivery disruptions can quickly impact profitability for foodservice distributors.

A modern Transportation Management System (TMS) helps improve visibility, streamline inbound freight operations, and connect purchasing, logistics, and finance teams with the data they need to make smarter decisions.

In our latest blog, we break down the key transportation challenges distributors face, what features to look for in a TMS, and how better freight management can support stronger margins.

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See how transportation management systems help foodservice distributors reduce freight costs and improve logistics visibility.