MHC Monthly Purchasing Newsletter

PURCHASING PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT

& PROCUREMENT

October 2025

Autoships coming your way

Seasonal Cookie - Dough, Cookie, Peppermint Truffle Bark, 1.5 oz

Peppermint Truffle Bark Cookie (183075.3)

Seasonal Soup - Soup, White Bean, Spicy Harissa, RTU, Campbell’s

Spicy White Bean Harissa Soup (174596.2)

National Seafood Month - Fish, Salmon, Filet Faroe Island Atlantic, B/S

Teriyaki Salmon (99544.6)

Cajun Salmon (161843.11)

Blackened Salmon (4872)

Coffee Shop - Pumpkin Swirl Pullman

See attached file for case amounts by account Shipments start the week of October 13th *reminder you cannot refuse or return auto ships-start planning now

In the news

Tariff Impacts-Increased Costs

Seafood- Shrimp from India & canned Tuna

European Manufacturers (Bridor & OCS) - 10%

Canned and Frozen Fruits - Mandarin Oranges & Pineapple

Fresh Bananas & Pineapples

Follow Produce Pricing & Outlook Tracker HERE

New Tortilla Supplier Contracted

Mi Rancho - Tortillas, Chips and Wraps

2 Great Safety Equipment to cover your accounts

Shoes for Crews and newly contracted SR Max, both have convenient online ordering

Manufacturer will be completely maintenance until Feb 2026, alternate Manufacturer is Sweet Street see options HERE

Reyes & Great Lakes Coca-Cola

No longer carrying Dr Pepper branded soda, accounts using a local Dr Pepper bottler transition soda purchases on October 28 , all other locations will be contacted by a representative with next steps. th Fountain Syrups will still be available via Broadline

Diced Chicken Conversion

Tyson diced chicken has been converted to Twin River Diced Chicken MOGs automatically updated

All diced chicken recipes in Menuworks will be converted to the Twin River Diced Chicken starting October 1 , MyDining users be sure to review updates and accept to ensure patient safety

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Diverse Supplier Spotlight

Meet the Farmer: Hudson River Fruit

Hudson River Fruit is one of the largest apple growers in the northeast region, with a legacy spanning four generations.

It began in 1932 with Isadore “Izzy” Albinder, a Russian Immigrant, started selling apples from a pushcart in Brooklyn. In 1963, Izzy and his son Harold officially founded the company, later purchasing their own packing house and orchards in the Hudson Valley. By 1972, they operated over 1,000 acres. Harold’s son Danile, and later his granddaughter Alisha joined the business, making it a true family enterprise. Today, Hudson River Fruit is a vertically integrated company, growing, packing, storing and delivering their apples. Their orchards are Global GAP certified,

Accounts within these states are able to purchase produce via MyOrders Carolinas, California, D.C., Georgia, Illinois, Indiana , Maryland, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin

Look for the attribute in MyOrders, this indicates that the product is part of the GWU program. Be sure to the story from the farmer that grew the produce to how you are using on site.

Visit the GWU Marketing Page HERE for marketing materials and their cold storage facility meets British Retail Consortium standards. With USDA certification, full traceability and source verification, the company maintains the highest quality and food safety standards. Their modern packing facility includes safeguards to prevent bruising and ensure the apples integrity

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