1, the procurement of quantity: the food and beverage industry generally need to purchase raw materials on a large scale, while the supermarket is generally in accordance with the retail volume of procurement. Large quantities can get more discounts, so the restaurant industry to purchase raw materials prices are relatively low.
2, distribution costs: the catering industry needs to send raw materials to the stores for processing and production, while the supermarket raw materials are generally carried home by the consumer, so the catering industry needs to bear higher distribution costs, which will also increase the total cost.
3, processing and production costs: the food and beverage industry of raw materials for more processing and production, not only labor costs, but also the need for equipment and facilities and site rental and other costs, these factors will also lead to a rise in the cost of raw materials.
4, quality requirements: the catering industry on the quality of raw materials, the need to choose high-quality, fresh ingredients to ensure that the taste and quality of the dishes. While the supermarket requirements for raw materials is relatively low, more consideration of price and stability of supply.