Assess
Collect and Manage Food Data
- Public & Private
- FSMC & Self-Operated
Introduction
Collecting data related to food procurement provides a means to measure progress, make strategic adjustments, identify when and where to scale up, and otherwise evaluate values-based procurement efforts. Because data transparency has not been a tenet of food procurement generally, incorporating data collection and management into a values-based procurement program will likely require some added effort. On this page, you can:
- Learn what food data collection and management is and how it relates to values-based procurement.
- Discover how food data can be used to further values-based procurement goals.
Keep In Mind:
Food service management companies often collect data on their purchases for the institution, but the metrics and definitions may not align perfectly with those set by the institution. Thus, institutions might still need to collect their own supplemental data or work with their management company to align data collection efforts.
Guiding Activities
Understand Food Data Collection & Management
Institutions should assess their values-based procurement program regularly. Collecting data related to food procurement provides a means to measure progress, make strategic adjustments, and identify when and where to scale up values-based procurement efforts.
How is Food Data Used?
Food data is needed for internal procurement review and evaluation, external reporting, and public education.