Brian Scott of Gourmet Foods International - Sourcing Specialty Foods from Everywhere
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Grocery Is Your Business
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For over half a century, Gourmet Foods International has maintained an unwavering passion for connecting consumers with the perfect specialty products from all over the world, including: Domestic and Imported Cheeses, Meat and Seafood, Hors D'Oeuvres, Bakery, Pastries, and Desserts, Condiments and Spices, Pastas, Grains, and Beans, Oils and Vinegars, Food Service Supplies, Olives and Vegetables, and Beverages. Brian Scott, President of Gourmet Foods International, takes Marc Raco and Sterling Hawkins (CART) on a journey through the business and its landscape, sourcing great cheese, navigating supply chain in times of COVID-19, and even a cheese and cracker tasting! Recorded on location at NGA 2020 in San Diego.
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