The Repertoire Report: Next Generation Of Cooks, Domestic Producers Poised To Win, And Klarna
In this episode of the Repertoire Report, Ray discusses various pressing topics in the restaurant industry, including the importance of bridging the gap between restaurant professionals and broader food industry trends. He highlights the projected increase in seasonal employment opportunities, the implications of buy now, pay later services for fast food, and how companies like Sysco are adapting to trade wars. Additionally, he reflects on Kraft Heinz's significant investment in U.S. manufacturing and the potential impacts of proposed cuts to the SNAP program on the economy and food security.
National Restaurant Association Reporting: https://restaurant.org/research-and-m...
Klarna: https://restaurant.org/research-and-m...
Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/featur...
NBC New York: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/natio...
Food Dive 1: https://www.fooddive.com/news/kraft-h...
Food Dive 2: https://www.fooddive.com/news/snap-co...
Eater: https://www.eater.com/2025/5/22/24435...