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Connections Distribution Services 

We will create the successful and appropriate operating model in the combined businesses of the café, local food market,  and distribution network as it builds an innovative supply chain. For sourcing local foods, Connections will build on existing supply chain options as needed in the local area. A variety of low cost, reliable methods, with proper refrigeration and freezer units, will be used. For example, vegetables in season are delivered by a farmer on his way to the farmers’ market, but could be purchased from other local farmers. Beef is purchased and then delivered to a regional USDA facility but could be picked up by a delivery van or carried by another regional distrubutor.

 distributor.    Connections Café seeks to use existing assets and services in the marketplace that can be used or adapted by convincing existing distributors to take on refrigerated box pick up and delivery, building long-term relationships with local farmers and deploying our own distribution service to fill the market voids. The resourcefulness, knowledge of production and producers, and the credibility with farmers that Connections Café possesses will make this adaptable supply chain run smoothly.   

Market research shows that a majority of food ingredients – including all beef, dairy, chicken, eggs, turkey, and pork year round, and vegetables seasonally -- can be purchased from local farmers or producers. Connections will pick up and deliver local goods from one end of its distribution run to the other. We will develop pick up, drop points, and negotiate fair and reasonable charges for the service.

Want more Information?
Contact: President, Annette Marin  @ 207-364-1080