There’s a big difference between being recognised and getting recommended. A brand can be a household name, enjoy decades of recognition, even become a generic trademark - and still lose out on sales.

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Foodservice has long been a relationship business, built on strong human connection. The chef that offers feedback on flavour. The manufacturer that walks kitchen staff through allergen updates. The supplier who arranges an emergency delivery so an operator can get through a packed weekend. These long-lasting partnerships were built on trust - and papered over cracks across margin, differentiation and more. But in recent years, the conditions that enabled this loyalty have disappeared.

Away From Home buying decisions happen across multiple channels, touchpoints and people. Winning more of the operators that matter means connecting those interactions, building influence over time and knowing when marketing should nurture - and when sales should act.

Opens. Clicks. Impressions. Cost per lead. In the Away From Home (AFH) space, some of the most popular marketing metrics are also the easiest to mistake for success.