National Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) is a week of action that honors farmworkers for the critical role they play in our society while raising awareness about issues affecting them and their families. For almost a decade, Bon Appétit Management Company has been celebrating NFAW in partnership with Student Action with Farmworkers on our campuses.
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Bon Appétit Celebrates Women-Owned Farm to Fork Vendors
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During this year’s Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting and celebrating the women-owned Farm to Fork vendors who supply our teams and the communities they serve.
Bon Appétit and Green Valley Farms Sow the Seeds of a Long-Term Partnership
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In this quarterly feature of our long-term Farm to Fork partners, we’re highlighting Bruce Adams of Green Valley Farms. Bruce is a beloved partner to the Bon Appétit at Furman team in Greenville, South Carolina.
Don’t Fall for the Fearmongering, Bon Appétit is Ready for California’s Proposition 12!
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Don’t fall for the fearmongering, Bon Appétit is ready for California’s Prop 12 — and we’re proving the pork industry can make the necessary changes to improve animal welfare if it chooses to. Read our open letter to the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal Care Program.
Community Comes Together at the Whitman Organic Garden
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Founded almost 25 years ago, the Whitman Organic Garden sits on an urban plot of land at the edge of the Whitman campus, steps from the neighborhood that borders the college.
Celebrating a Beloved Partner to Bon Appétit Teams Across New England
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During this quarter’s Farm to Fork feature, we’re telling the story of Horse Listeners Orchard, a beloved partner and friend to Bon Appétit teams across New England.
A Garden-focused Model for Sustainability at Capital Group Irvine
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From humble beginnings the garden at Capital Group’s Irvine campus has grown, literally and figuratively, into a beloved fixture of the campus experience, as well as a key part of its on-site sustainability program.
Investigating Waste in the Seafood Supply Chain
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For National Seafood Month we’re examining the issue of waste in the seafood supply chain while providing some helpful tips and tricks for how you can purchase and prepare the most sustainable seafood possible.
Piecing Together Systemic Change with Certifications
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It’s Fair Trade month, and we’re recognizing the importance of Fair Trade and other certifications in creating lasting, systemic change in the food system.
Solving the Fair Food Puzzle with Numi Tea
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In 2015, Bon Appétit became the first food service company to commit to sourcing 100% Fair Trade Certified tea in our cafés. We partnered with Oakland, CA based Numi Tea to make this commitment a reality.