In the past, month-to-month costs were easy to budget and in most cases, easily met. Today, however, food procurement pricing has changed dramatically due to increased energy prices, animal-related diseases, natural disasters, increased geo-political tensions, and other issues. Virtually all commodities purchased in the food service sector — meats, grains, oils, dairy products, and energy — have varying amounts of price volatility associated with them. To most companies, this volatility can easily be the difference between a successful operation and declining profits. Our Food Services Group uses unique hedging tools to limit your potential exposure and enhance your margins.