VENDOR COMPARISON NOTES

Date: August 20, 2025
Re: Switching milk suppliers

CURRENT: Pacific Northwest Dairy
- Price: Good
- Quality: Good
- Delivery: Tues/Fri only
- Issue: Often out of oat milk

OPTION 1: Organic Valley (through UNFI)
- Price: 15% higher
- Quality: Excellent
- Delivery: Mon/Wed/Fri
- Pros: Consistent stock, organic option
- Cons: Higher cost, minimum order $200

OPTION 2: Smith Brothers
- Price: Similar to current
- Quality: Good
- Delivery: Daily available
- Pros: Flexible, local
- Cons: Smaller selection

DECISION: Try Smith Brothers for oat milk only,
keep PNW Dairy for regular dairy. Revisit in
3 months.
