You hire a food broker to open doors. Great. But the best brokers do something more valuable: they keep those doors from slamming shut because of compliance misses

Imagine this: you ship a $250,000 order of frozen entrees to a major retailer. A few weeks later, the payment arrives—short by $15,000. The code on the statement says “shortage,” but your warehouse confirms the pallets were shipped in full.

Food brokers aren’t just matchmakers between brands and buyers. The best ones are also your compliance bodyguards.

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Retail deductions are frustrating enough when they’re predictable. But what happens when the rules change—when a retailer quietly shortens the dispute window or introduces new deduction codes with little warning?

Promotions feel like a win-win. Shoppers get a deal, sales lift, and the retailer’s happy. But not every promo helps. Some destroy margin without driving lasting volume.

Retailers are relentless about deadlines—especially when it comes to deduction disputes. Many give you just 90 days from the deduction date to submit your case. Miss that window, and the money is gone forever.

Recovering retail deductions can be complex, but most brands lose money due to avoidable mistakes. Here are the five most common missteps:

If you’re a CPG supplier working with UNFI, you know the drill: you send the shipment, you send the invoice, and you wait for payment. But somewhere between “invoiced” and “paid,” things get messy.

Target is raising the bar for suppliers, and your invoices could take a hit if you’re not ready. In 2025, the retailer updated its...

You get the email. “Just wanted to let you know I’ve accepted a new role…” And just like that, your champion at retail is gone. Now What?...

You don’t need a crystal ball to understand your retail future—you just need to pay attention to what your data is already telling you....

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Imagine you're with a friend who just started supplying to a big retailer. They lean in, looking frustrated, and say, "I just got hit...

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Navigate retail deductions with expert strategies. Understand OTIF compliance, markdown allowances, chargebacks, and more to protect profit

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The journey from manufacturing to mass retail creates challenges and opportunities for brands at every stage of their development. Its...

Walmart's decision to expand its infrastructure to meet consumer demand for milk with a new processing facility in Robinson, Texas,...