ART - U.S. Communities partners with Premier Inc. and U.S. Foodservice 2011

The document discusses a new food service contract offered by U.S. Communities in partnership with Premier Inc. The contract aims to provide cost savings, operational efficiencies, and protection against price fluctuations for food service directors. The contract includes top national brands at competitive prices, attractive rebates and incentives, low shipping costs, and technical support. Participating organizations can save an average of 5% over traditional procurement practices and benefit from discounts of up to 20% on over 32,000 products through Premier's Contracted Manufacturer Agreements (CMAs). The contract also helps save time and costs associated with obtaining quotes, administering contracts, and managing the program. Food service directors can make more informed decisions through online ordering, culinary clinics, networking opportunities, and access to reporting tools. Additional tools provided by Premier include a menu costing tool, chef-inspired recipes, turnkey branded retail concepts, nutritional information, and assistance from food service professionals. The document encourages readers to visit the U.S. Communities website or register for a webinar to learn more about the partnership with Premier and U.S. Foodservice.