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Avendra International Featured on Advancements with Ted Danson Episode Highlighting the Future of Hospitality Procurement

Key Takeaways:

Avendra International was featured on Advancements with Ted Danson for its leadership in responsible, transparent, and sustainable hospitality procurement—highlighting how the company helps brands meet evolving guest expectations and environmental goals.
The segment showcases Avendra’s impact on modern hospitality operations, including solutions that address supply chain challenges, inflationary pressures, and the need for data‑driven, values‑aligned purchasing decisions.
Celebrating 25 years of service, Avendra International continues to strengthen operator success through strategic sourcing, strong supplier partnerships—such as their collaboration with Truly Good Foods—and a personalized global support model.

Avendra International was featured in a recent episode of Advancements with Ted Danson, an information-based educational television series exploring innovations shaping industries and economies worldwide.

The episode aired Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 PM EST on Bloomberg TV’s cable and satellite channels, with streaming availability to come this spring on Amazon Prime.

Advancements with Ted Danson shines a light on cutting-edge technologies, innovative solutions, and organizations addressing critical issues impacting society today. Avendra’s segment focuses on how responsible sourcing, supplier diversity, and transparent tracking are helping hospitality brands adapt to evolving consumer expectations and environmental responsibilities.

The feature spotlights how Avendra International is redefining hospitality procurement, helping organizations navigate supply chain distribution challenges, inflationary pressures, and shifting guest demands. Through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and data-driven insights, Avendra enables hospitality operators to make smarter, more sustainable purchasing decisions aligned with brand values and operational goals.

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“Hospitality procurement has evolved far beyond purchasing power alone,” said Walt Sheffler, President, Avendra International – North America.

“This segment highlights how responsible sourcing, transparency, and strong stakeholder relationships can help hospitality management companies operate more efficiently while meeting growing sustainability and guest expectations.”

As part of the episode, Avendra partnered with valued supplier Truly Good Foods, a women-owned, family-run business, to highlight the impact of strong supplier relationships and shared commitment to quality, transparency, and sustainability.

The appearance coincides with Avendra’s 25th anniversary, marking a quarter century of service to the hospitality industry and showcasing the value of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and professional procurement service providers. As the company looks ahead, Avendra will continue supporting operators with solutions designed to reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen supply assurance, advance sustainability goals, and support long-term growth—delivered through a personalized approach powered by local experts worldwide.

We get it, and we can help.

AVENDRA INTERNATIONAL FEATURED ON ADVANCEMENTS WITH TED DANSON

FAQs

Why was Avendra International featured on Advancements with Ted Danson?

Avendra was spotlighted for its innovative approach to hospitality procurement, emphasizing responsible sourcing, supplier diversity, sustainability, and transparent tracking—critical elements for today’s hospitality brands.

What topics does Avendra address in the episode?

The segment focuses on how Avendra helps hospitality operators navigate supply chain challenges, inflation, shifting guest expectations, and sustainability goals through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and data‑driven insights.

When and where can viewers watch the episode?

The episode premiered on Bloomberg TV on Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 PM EST. It will also be available for streaming on Amazon Prime later this spring.