Steven Schrimpf Title: Procurement + Inventory Manager Expertise: Food, Agriculture, Recipe Development, Supply Chain, Liquor, Outdoor Cooking, Camping Steven is the Procurement + Inventory Manager for the Birmingham Food Lab. An expert in raw food materials and price forecasting, Steven has nearly 20 years of experience in food and grocery supply chain management, working alongside culinary teams from restaurants like Cheesecake Factory, Benihana, Olive Garden, Fleming’s, PF Chang’s, and California Pizza Kitchen.His work has appeared in publications like The Packer, Produce News, Food & Wine, The Spruce Eats, and more. Experience Steven joined the Birmingham Food Lab as Procurement + Inventory Manager in May 2022. Prior to joining Dotdash Meredith, Steven spent the vast majority of his professional career in fresh produce and grocery distribution at companies like Pro*Act USA, Produce Alliance, and DiMare Fresh. Steven began his career working Back of the House at The Cheesecake Factory before moving on to Pro*Act member Adams Produce Company in Birmingham, Alabama. After nearly eight years, he transitioned to Produce Alliance, switching focus from the Southeast region to full international distribution. A Nashville native, Steven studied English at Samford University. About Food & Wine Food & Wine, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for anyone passionate about the culinary world. With rigorously tested recipes and the most trusted restaurant, drinks, culinary travel and home coverage, we inspire and empower people everywhere to discover, create, and devour the best in food and wine. Learn more about us and our editorial process.