Smart Solutions

Where Brands in Foodservice Go for Real Growth

Manufacturers of brands large or small look to Smart Solutions for real growth opportunities in the digital age because it's largest eCommerce network of independent distributors.

“We’ve seen a consistent uptick in stocking positions and slots and post-campaign, a 40% increase in weekly orders. Pepper is the ‘X-Factor’ for us in the independent distribution space.”

Quan Ngo, Division Vice President at Aspire Bakeries

7

X

Return on Ad Spend

150

K

Operator Reach

2

X

YoY Case Growth

3

M

Products in SALT

Manufacturers depend on Pepper's Smart Solutions to broaden their audience and expand case growth.

Meet Your Brand’s Digital Growth Goals with the Largest Network of Independent Distributors

“We're committing to bringing new brands and items to align with the Pepper Program.”

John Kohl, Atlas Wholesale

“Partnering with Pepper has been a game-changer for us. Their innovative approach and strategic ad placements have grown sales of those featured products and enhanced our customer experience.”

April B, Brown Foodservice

“My reps are very in tune with Smart Solutions [Pepper Digital Ads] and are excited about selling those products...we said yes to bringing in two new brands we had previously said no to for years.”

Greg Garn, McDonald Wholesale

GS1 & Beyond

Easily Update Product Content with Pepper's Smart Attribute Library and Taxonomy (SALT) using any popular method, whether it's GS1, Direct API connections, or other simple methods.

SALT is where hundreds of distributors go to find information on millions of products, such as:

  1. Multiple GS1 compliant images
  2. Nutrition, allergen, & ingredient info
  3. Product specs and storage details
  4. ‍Videos and Brand Experience Pages

Maximize ROI with Digital Ad Placements Powered by Pepper AI

More than just a banner ad, Pepper AI ensures Digital Ads are placed to convert into sales with features such as:

  1. Carousel displays on Order Guides
  2. Recommendations on product pages
  3. Reminders during checkout

Target Ads to Audiences Most Relevant for a Campaign

Brands can easily manage digital ad campaigns by:

  1. Cuisine Type
  2. Business type (Fine dining, caterer, K12)
  3. Geography
  4. Customers buying 'this-not-that'

Turn Samples Requests into Recurring Revenue

Digitize the sampling process and start tracking hot leads that turn into dependable sales:

  1. Gather operator intel with request survey
  2. Avoid frivolous requests with smarter filtering
  3. Gather feedback post sample delivery
  4. Track results

+20% Cases

Sale Increase After Campaign goes Live

1-in-5

Distributors convert new items to stocked status

Real Stories. Measurable Growth

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