BJ’s Wholesale Club picks FoodLink buying platform

FoodLink, the fresh food commerce and traceability platform, announced that BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc is leveraging this buying platform to assist in sourcing and purchasing fresh produce across BJ’s 15-state chain.

“Produce is an increasingly important category for our club members, and we are always looking for ways to provide high-quality products at a value,” said Jeff Desroches, senior vice-president, director of logistics, BJ’s. “FoodLink will help us improve supply chain visibility into market data and enable us to work closely with our suppliers to better meet the needs of our members.”

BJ’s, headquartered in Westborough MA, is a leading operator of warehouse clubs in the eastern United States and carries more than 7,000 items.

By placing all produce orders over FoodLink, BJ’s adds a significant volume of business to a network that already includes all fresh food purchases by major retailers and wholesalers such as Ahold USA, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), and Roundy’s Supermarkets.

FoodLink enables a true “field to store” supply chain that helps reduce waste, improve freshness, and enhance food safety. The network consists of more than 2,000 retail grocers and their fresh food suppliers, including growers, shippers, carriers, and third-party brokers and wholesalers.

For more information, visit www.foodlink.net.