MAFSI Barometer Improves In Third Quarter, But Outlook Remains Glum

My friends at the Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry snuck me the latest MAFSI Barometer numbers for the 3Q/18. After two dreadful quarters with overall sales rising only 1.5% 1Q and 1.8% 2Q, sales improved to 2.5% 3Q. But the reps forecast sales growth of only 1.8% for 4Q/18. The four-quarter moving average…