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Buyers Edge Platform Appoints Rohini Shankar as Chief People Officer

LAKE WORTH, Fla., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Edge Platform (BEP), the leading foodservice procurement and analytics platform, today announced the appointment of Rohini Shankar as its new Chief People Officer. In this role, Shankar will lead the company’s global people strategy, continuing to build on the company’s strong foundation of innovation, inclusion, and performance while supporting its phase of growth. Shankar is an accomplished human resources executive with more than 20 years of experience driving organizational transformation and building high-performing cultures across healthcare, financial services, and technology. She has held senior leadership positions in global organizations, including over two decades at GE, where she led HR strategy and operations across the U.S., India, and Hong Kong. In addition to her corporate leadership experience, Shankar is a certified executive coach and an active member of the Forbes HR Council, contributing thought leadership on workforce development and organizational design. “Rohini’s expertise in building dynamic, people-first organizations will

Buyers Edge Platform Announces Agreement to Acquire Dinova, a Leader in Business Dining Rewards

Adds over 24,000 restaurants, ~600 enterprise/government partners, and $18B in spend visibility – expands Buyers Edge Platform’s offering into business‑dining rewards WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Edge Platform (“Buyers Edge”), a leading digital procurement network and solutions provider for the foodservice industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dinova, Inc. a portfolio company of Frontier Growth. Dinova is a market leader in preferred business dining programs that deliver spend visibility and savings for corporations while driving customer acquisition and sales growth for restaurants. This strategic acquisition, once completed, will combine Dinova’s network of over 24,000 restaurants, nearly 600 blue‑chip corporate and government partners and $18 billion in spend visibility, with Buyers Edge’s vast network, technology, and rewards offering. Benefits for Dinova’s Partners With the reach and resources of Buyers Edge’s ecosystem, the acquisition is expected to benefit all Dinova stakeholders. Restaurant partners will gain expanded access

Buyers Edge Platform Expands Dutch Footprint with Acquisition of Real Result

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Edge Platform, the leading software and analytics company providing data-driven insights and technology to the foodservice industry, announces its acquisition of Real Result, a Netherlands-based Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). This strategic move marks Buyers Edge Platform’s second investment in the Netherlands, reinforcing its commitment to building the largest Digital Procurement Network in the Netherlands and across the wider European region. John Davie, CEO of Buyers Edge Platform, expressed his excitement about the acquisition, stating, “We’re seeking the best and most powerful GPOs in each country in Europe and Real Result enables us to grow further in the Netherlands, as we continue our mission to revolutionize procurement practices and empower businesses across the continent.” Jan Vugts, Director of Real Result, commented on the acquisition: “For Real Result, the trusted procurement experts for the foodservice and hospitality industry for many years, joining the Buyers Edge Platform marks a crucial

Edge Public Launches as a National Cooperative Procurement Leader

LAKE WORTH, Fla., Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edge Public, a Buyers Edge Platform brand, announced its official launch as a cooperative purchasing powerhouse in the public sector. Headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida, Edge Public is already setting a new standard for how public entities access critical goods and services they need. The company combines trusted cooperative contracts, advanced technology, and the scale of the nation’s leading digital procurement network. Leveraging the proven Lead Public Agency (LPA) model, Edge Public partners with respected LPAs, including the Alliance for Innovation, the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), and the University of North Texas System (UNTS). These partnerships have already produced more than 25 cooperative contracts that are either awarded or in progress across a wide range of essential spend categories. Serving the Full Spectrum of the Public Sector Edge Public provides access to competitively solicited contracts designed to for: K-12 school districts City and county governments Higher education institutions

Buyers Edge Platform Launches Season Two of Acclaimed Foodservice Podcast “Grounded”

WALTHAM, Mass., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Edge Platform, the leading foodservice technology company, is excited to announce the launch of Season Two of its original podcast series, Grounded. Hosted by Lauren Mitchell, Grounded dives deep into the minds of today’s top foodservice leaders—offering insight into how they navigate supply chain strategy, innovation, and leadership in an evolving industry. Launched to strong engagement and acclaim, Grounded has already featured many dynamic interviews with executives from across the foodservice landscape including John Barone (Market Vision), Mark Avery (FAT Brands), Josh Hpy (Salata) and Kevin Quandt (Dutch Bros). Season Two continues that momentum with an impressive lineup of guests, including: Jeff Burrus, VP of Supply Chain, El Pollo Loco Anthony Valletta, CEO, Bartaco Amy Hom, Co-Founder of LEAD and COO, Barcelona Wine Bar Nimesh Patel, VP of Supply Chain, Boston’s Pizza Chris Gannon, CEO of Bolay Joe Gordon, Chief of Technology & Supply Chain, Krispy Krunchy Foods With weekly episodes airing, the new season explores topics

Buyers Edge Platform Launches Foodservice Rewards – The Only GPO Program That Rewards Loyalty

WALTHAM, Mass., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Edge Platform, the leading foodservice procurement and technology company, has officially launched an integrated loyalty program within its Digital Procurement Network (DPN) division. This division combines traditional group purchasing organization (GPO) benefits—such as price savings and rebates—with advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and now, loyalty rewards. Foodservice Rewards is the first loyalty program of its kind in the GPO industry. It enhances rebate earnings by offering additional value from participating manufacturers on top of what operators already earn. Loyalty points earned through Foodservice Rewards can be redeemed for items that support restaurant operations or used as employee perks—turning everyday purchasing into meaningful rewards. With Foodservice Rewards, operators can now: Earn points automatically on qualifying purchases—no extra steps required, no reduction in rebates See and claim valuable and exciting rewards in real time within your Launchpad (our member portal)—no waiting, no manual approvals. Redeem points seamlessly for

Buyers Edge Platform Expands UK Presence Through Strategic Partnership with allmanhall

LONDON, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Edge Platform, the leading foodservice procurement and technology company, announces its strategic partnership with allmanhall, a UK-based food procurement specialist. This partnership strengthens Buyers Edge Platform’s presence in the UK market and enhances its ability to deliver innovative procurement solutions to foodservice operators. As part of this collaboration, allmanhall will continue to operate independently under its existing leadership, with Buyers Edge Platform European President, Daniel Wilson, joining the Board as a non-executive director in February 2025. “Our mission is to be a leading provider of world-class food procurement solutions in our marketplace. We are thrilled to partner with Buyers Edge to help us achieve that mission. We are two family-owned and family-run businesses sharing a similar philosophy towards our client relationships and supply chain partners. allmanhall has enjoyed record growth in recent years and this investment will ensure we continue to remain a market leader, whilst investing

Buyers Edge Platform Expands European Presence with Acquisition of MM&C in Switzerland

WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Edge Platform, the leading software and analytics company providing data-driven insights and technology to the foodservice industry, announces its acquisition of MM&C in Switzerland. This marks another significant step in Buyers Edge Platform’s rapid expansion across Europe, following the acquisitions of The Full Range, Delta Procurement and MPP in the UK, S&F-Gruppe in Germany, Parsly in Sweden and Hoscat in the Netherlands last year, and Svenska Krögare in Sweden in 2023. These investments align with Buyers Edge Platform’s broader strategy to create the largest Digital Procurement Network in Europe, mirroring their success achieved in the US. Through strategic acquisitions and investments, new country partnerships, and organic growth initiatives, Buyers Edge Platform is set to transform procurement, offering exceptional value to foodservice businesses across Europe. John Davie, CEO of Buyers Edge Platform, shared his enthusiasm for the investment, stating, “MM&C provides Buyers Edge with an entry point into the Swiss market through a company that shares our

Jim Pazzanese Joins Buyers Edge Platform as Executive Vice President, Global Strategic Procurement

WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Buyers Edge Platform (BEP), the leading provider of procurement, analytics, and contract management solutions for the foodservice industry, is excited to announce that Jim Pazzanese has joined the company as Executive Vice President, Global Strategic Procurement. With over 30 years of experience in foodservice operations, supply chain management, and procurement strategy, Jim will play a pivotal role in driving BEP’s global sourcing initiatives and strengthening its position as a leader in the industry. Jim’s career includes senior leadership roles at Sodexo and serving as President of JP Consulting, LLC. Over the past four years, Jim has worked closely with BEP through Optimbuy, building a proven track record of delivering innovation, fostering collaboration, and advancing sustainability within the food and beverage sector. In his new role, Jim will lead BEP’s global procurement and sourcing strategy, strengthen key partnerships, and develop opportunities to grow BEP’s volume with manufacturers. His

Buyers Edge Platform Acquires Parsly, Expanding Their Technology Offerings for European Restaurants

Buyers Edge Platform Acquires Parsly to Expand Tech for EU Restaurants

Buyers Edge Platform is proud to announce its latest European acquisition—Parsly, a Swedish company that offers AI-driven procurement solutions for restaurants. This marks our fifth acquisition in Europe this year, further strengthening our technology portfolio and expanding our presence across the continent. Parsly’s cutting-edge AI technology automates procurement processes for restaurant operators, helping them save time and optimize profitability. Parsly has seen impressive growth, with over 500 restaurants using their platform, which has analyzed more than 1.3 billion SEK in purchases. By joining the Buyers Edge Platform family, Parsly will gain the resources to accelerate innovation and continue to deliver unparalleled value to restaurants across Europe. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE and learn more about how this acquisition enhances our mission to revolutionize procurement in the foodservice industry through technology and partnerships.

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