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Christmas comes early for Foodservice: The year-round prep behind the festive rush

Christmas comes early for Foodservice: The year-round prep behind the festive rush

Insight author name - Helen Henshaw - CAO

Is it just us, or do Christmas decorations appear in stores earlier every year? This year, we spotted decorations and festive treats ... Read more

New Office, Same Team: CSD Makes the Move to Bicester

New Office, Same Team: CSD Makes the Move to Bicester

CSD has found a new home at Perch coworking space, operated by Point of Difference in the heart of Bicester town centre! As our Chief ... Read more

Diwali: A Time for Light, Togetherness, and New Beginnings

Diwali: A Time for Light, Togetherness, and New Beginnings

Insight author name - Darshana Belsare

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, and even here in the UK, the excitement is everywhere! ... Read more

The Rise and Fall of Veganism: Does It Impact the Foodservice Industry?

The Rise and Fall of Veganism: Does It Impact the Foodservice Industry?

Insight author name - Helen Henshaw - CAO

Veganism has seen both a rise in popularity and a recent dip, reflecting changing consumer habits. As we mark Vegan Day on 1st ... Read more

World Food Day 2024: Why Food Access Matters for a Better Future

World Food Day 2024: Why Food Access Matters for a Better Future

Insight author name - Helen Henshaw - CAO

At Qnetex, we understand the critical role food plays in building a better future. As we observe World Food Day 2024, we reflect on ... Read more

Rise of the Zoomers: How Gen Z is Shaping the Future of Foodservice Distribution

Rise of the Zoomers: How Gen Z is Shaping the Future of Foodservice Distribution

Insight author name - Helen Henshaw - CAO

Technology is going to continue to shape the foodservice distribution industry throughout 2024 and beyond. Artificial intelligence ... Read more

Navigating Extreme Weather: How Food Wholesalers and Distributors Adapt to Climate Challenges

Navigating Extreme Weather: How Food Wholesalers and Distributors Adapt to Climate Challenges

Insight author name - Helen Henshaw - CAO

Let’s talk about something that affects every single one of us: the weather. Yep, you heard it right. Those clouds, raindrops, wind ... Read more

Bidfood hit the 10 millionth drop with Qdrop!

Bidfood hit the 10 millionth drop with Qdrop!

Insight author name - Helen Henshaw - CAO

We are thrilled to be part of Bidfood’s journey, providing innovative solutions to enhance their logistics operations. Since the ... Read more

The Middle East Crisis: Events impacting the supply chain for foodservice distributors

The Middle East Crisis: Events impacting the supply chain for foodservice distributors

Insight author name - Helen Henshaw - CAO

Recent activity by Houthi rebels in Yemen attacking ships in the Red Sea has highlighted once again the vulnerability of the world’s ... Read more

Understanding Intensive Farming: Navigating sustainability in food distribution

Understanding Intensive Farming: Navigating sustainability in food distribution

Insight author name - Helen Henshaw - CAO

In the dynamic landscape of the foodservice industry, the pursuit of sustainability takes centre stage. As global population reached 8 ... Read more

Are drones the future for the logistics industry?

Are drones the future for the logistics industry?

Insight author name - Helen Henshaw - CAO

Drones have the potential to play a significant role in the future of the logistics industry, but whether they become the dominant ... Read more

Cybersecurity on the Menu: Navigating AI’s Impact and Threats in the Food Industry

Cybersecurity on the Menu: Navigating AI’s Impact and Threats in the Food Industry

Insight author name - Helen Henshaw - CAO

In today's landscape of constant innovation, something fascinating is brewing. Artificial Intelligence (AI), the technological wizard, ... Read more

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