Our Leading Agencies

We unlock exceptional performance with industry-leading foodservice sales execution and restaurant innovation across North America.

CORE Foodservice stands out from the competition with a top-tier client portfolio, engaged leadership and a culture of accountability.

The Culinary Edge (TCE), America’s top culinary innovation consultancy for chain restaurants, specializes in product and menu development, brand identity and operational design.

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Dedicated Channel Selling

We’ve had the privilege of partnering with brands across the food and beverage industry. Our dedicated selling teams for commercial chains, non-commercial, K-12 schools, broadline distribution and military foodservice translate to deeper expertise, stronger relationships, and ultimately elevated sales execution for our clients.

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Investing in Expertise

People are our most valuable resource. To support talent success and retention, we continuously invest in extensive sales and product training, new technology, internship programs, competitive compensation, and career advancement opportunities.

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Comprehensive Services

CORE and TCE bring together Michelin-star chefs, culinary innovators, designers, brand strategists and operators with the largest foodservice sales force. Clients gain access to unmatched strategic support, extensive business intelligence and analytics, state-of-the-art facilities, and end-to-end Acosta Group services that no one else can offer.

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Maximizing Engagement

CORE has the industry’s top client portfolio with a high-powered sales team that adds significant value for operators. This ensures they eagerly anticipate our visits and grant us unprecedented access to the largest foodservice operators.

Menu Innovation Expertise

Get Your Products Seen and Sold

Digital ordering platforms drive foodservice decisions, but incomplete or inconsistent product content can block your sales. As an official GS1 US Channel Partner, Acosta Group ensures your products meet global data standards while optimizing and syndicating content across major distributor platforms and GDSN data pools. Partnering with the Acosta Group team means greater compliance, improved discoverability, and faster speed-to-market — so your products win where it matters.

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