QCS Purchasing consolidates members' spend at a category level which allows us to:
-Create buying leverage with our supply partners
-Provide members with more competitive pricing than they could achieve on their own
-Gain deep market knowledge to help member develop optimum sourcing strategies
-Help members solve sourcing challenges with our team of category experts
-Maintain low overhead to ensure our members receive maximum benefit from their ownership
-Provide backup supply securing in the even our members need another qualified supplier
QCS members also have access to Food Safety & Quality services.
QCS Purchasing Cooperative was formed in 2021 when QCS Purchasing LLC, SECO, Quality Chekd Dairies, and Allied Purchasing joined together. The combined presence in the food and beverage industries have over 175 years, servicing a membership base of well over 700 companies and plants. QCS Purchasing Coop members are located all over the U.S. as well as in Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and New Zealand.
Overview
Mentions in press and media 11
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| Sep 1, 2026 | QCS Annual Conference to Explore AI, the Future of Food and Beverage Industry Innovation | QCS Purchasing Cooperative invites food and beverage professionals from its members and supply partner companies to attend the 2026 QCS Annual Conference, taking place October 18–20 in Plano, Texas. Food and beverage professionals invited t... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | QCS Purchasing Cooperative Concludes 2025 Annual Conference in Boston | Ken Klug, President and CEO of QCS Purchasing Cooperative QCS Purchasing Cooperative Board Chair Matt McClelland shares during the opening session. Thaddeus brings the opening session to life at the 2025 QCS Annual Conference. Event highlig... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | QCS Annual Conference Set for Boston This October, Featuring Industry Insights and Networking | LISLE, IL, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- QCS Purchasing Cooperative invites its members and supply partners to its signature event of the year: the 2025 QCS Annual Conference, taking place in historic Boston, Massachu... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | QCS Purchasing Cooperative Wraps 2024 Annual Conference with Focus on Value Creation | "We’re thrilled with the strong representation of both members and supply partners this year," said Ken Klug, President and CEO of QCS Purchasing Cooperative Greg Admire of Umpqua Dairy received the Lifetime Value Creator Award re... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | QCS Purchasing Cooperative Announces Annual Conference for Food & Beverage Industry Professionals | The QCS Annual Conference featuring the Value in Partnership Value+ System, which underscores the QCS commitment to fostering strategic connections and meaningful insights for members and supply partners. The conference is scheduled for Oct... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Umpqua Dairy Secures Wins in the 2024 QCS DQE Program | Umpqua Dairy in Roseburg, Oregon, achieved an unprecedented sweep in the 2024 QCS Dairy Quality Excellence (DQE) Program LISLE, IL, USA, August 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- QCS Purchasing Cooperative proudly announces that Umpqua Dairy, a... |
| May 21, 2024 | QCS Purchasing Cooperative Announces Board Elections and Highlights Vision for the Future | LISLE, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The QCS Purchasing Cooperative held its Spring Leadership Meeting on April 18, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The organization is proud to announce the re-election of three b... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Hiland Dairy Honored for Production Excellence and Product Quality | Hiland Dairy Foods Company Locally Made Naturally Delicious Thriving During Change Hiland Dairy plants are recognized for outstanding quality and food safety at the annual QCS Leadership Conference for the food and beverage industry Awards ... |
| Oct 31, 2022 | QCS Purchasing Cooperative Holds First In-Person Post-Merger Annual Conference in San Diego, California | Thriving During Change was the topic during the QCS Purchasing Cooperative Conference The three-day conference helped members and supply partners learn how to “Thrive During Change” in unprecedented times. LISLE, IL, UNITED STATES, October ... |
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FAQ about QCS Purchasing
When was QCS Purchasing founded?
QCS Purchasing was founded in 2021.
What has the press written about QCS Purchasing?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning QCS Purchasing, among them “QCS Annual Conference to Explore AI, the Future of Food and Beverage Industry Innovation” (Sep 1, 2026) and “QCS Purchasing Cooperative Concludes 2025 Annual Conference in Boston” (Oct 28, 2025).
Is QCS Purchasing still active?
Yes, QCS Purchasing is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 27, 2026.