Esrock Partners

In honor of World Food Day this week, Esrockers packed meals for children and families in need. As leaders in the foodservice industry, we know that it’s our duty to help end world hunger. And the folks at Feed My Starving Children provide an excellent opportunity for us to give back. Alongside dozens of other volunteers, we packed 93 boxes — that’s 20,088 meals for hungry children all over the world. Keep an eye out for more charity work in the future. Every employee at Esrock gets a day off for service, and we have multiple volunteer events every year. It’s a great way for us to come together, have fun and give back to the community we’re so involved in.  Want to learn more about World Food Day? Go here: https://lnkd.in/gXd-FPH2  Curious about packing meals? See more here: https://lnkd.in/dE5w7SY #EsrockIt #WorldFoodDay2024 #CommunityService

Today marks the annual World Food Day. This cause is championed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It’s a day about the right to foods for a better life and a better future. In the end, a greater focus on diversity, nutrition, affordability, accessibility and safety benefits us all. At Esrock Partners, we share this passion for food and creating a brighter tomorrow. We encourage everyone, everywhere to get involved in any way they can to help improve the global community. For more information on World Food Day 2024, visit https://lnkd.in/gXd-FPH2 #RightToFood #WorldFoodDay #WorldFoodDay2024

Thank you to the Informa and Nation's Restaurant News team for hosting a wonderfully curated conference, CREATE, bringing together emerging chains, suppliers and vendors in a meaningful way to inspire relationships and share insights.  It was a can’t-miss experience! In particular, the show crafted a lineup of high-profile, successful and knowledgeable speakers featuring sessions led by experts from the Technomic and Bloomberg insights teams to founders, CEOs and CMOs of small to national restaurant chains like Rodney Scott (Whole Hog BBQ), George Felix (Chili’s Grill & Bar), Kristin Tormey (Wendy’s) and many, many more. #CREATETogether #EmergingOperators #RestaurantOperators #CREATEFest

It was another great NACS Show sharing the passion of the convenience industry! Here are a few of our key takeaways:  The industry is focused on attracting a more diversified consumer audience. At the heart of those efforts is Gen Z.  Hot food and grab ‘n’ go beverage continue to be drivers to get people through the doors and into stores.  Snack innovations are happening at the show. Many brands are putting them front and center. We loved The Hershey Company's Waffle Cone Bar and Kellanova's Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treat. Celebrities are good for business. Their brand endorsements attract new and familiar customers. Kevin Hart, Rob Gronkowski, Conor McGregor, Jerome Bettis and many more were at the show this year.  #NACSShow #WeAreConvenience 

Today, let’s recognize the hard work done by foodservice employees in the front of house and the back of house everywhere. You’re the backbone of the second-largest industry in this country! You keep people fed! #FoodserviceWorkersDay #Foodservice

Pumpkin season is in full swing, so we had to celebrate with a treat from Crumbl Cookies. Their Caramel Pumpkin Cake Cookie didn’t last long in our kitchen! #Pumpkin #Fall

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting the influence of Hispanic and Latino Americans on our great nation. Let’s celebrate the large impact these cultures have on the food and beverage industry! Start learning more by browsing our latest blog, illustrated with an infographic: https://lnkd.in/gz3xVUTP #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 #Food #Beverage #Foodservice

Did you know that over 1/2 of Gen Z consumers identify themselves as hot sauce connoisseurs, and over 1/4 of Gen Z bring their own hot sauce to restaurants? To wrap our heads around this heat wave, our Esrockers put their tastebuds to the test, trying various TABASCO® Brand flavors in honor of the new TABASCO® Brand Salsa Picante. #TasteTest #Flavor #GenZ Source: NC Solutions

Today, we honor and remember the first responders and volunteers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and in the days following. Your heroic sacrifices will not be forgotten! #NeverForget

Everyone, everywhere needs to hear this! Your work is appreciated, and you deserve a day off! #HappyLaborDay #LaborDay #LaborDayWeekend