Small Restaurants Losing Wholesale Access as Distributors Consolidate
Consolidation in food wholesale distribution threatens small restaurant owners who depend on affordable suppliers. When large distributors acquire independent wholesalers, prices increase and small businesses lose access to competitive sourcing.
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