Converting Americans’ deficient produce intake and poor dietary habits has proved a formidable feat, but not a fait accompli. This was the impetus propelling the Produce Business industry-nominated award series, which launched this year to honor innovative companies and executives that market and sell produce to drive overall consumption. Bon Appétit Management Company is the inaugural winner in the foodservice category.
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Eater LA’s Inside Look at The Huntington’s Renovated Rose Garden Tea Room
- News Eater LA
Eater LA takes readers inside the renovated and restored Tea Room at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden.

A Gesture of Appreciation at Transylvania University
- News Transylvania University
Transylvania student makes 100 ceramic coins as a thank you to the Bon Appétit team on campus.

Executive Chef Introduces Students to Global Cuisines at Furman University
- News Furman University
Bon Appétit Executive Chef Gustavo Sanchez-Salazar finds a home away from home at Furman University.

University of the Pacific Celebrates Resident District Manager Sia Mohsenzadegan
- News University of the Pacific
Bon Appétit at University of Pacific Resident District Manager Sia Mohsenzadegan was recognized with the 2023 Podesto Award for excellence in student life service and mentorship.

Big Pork Producers Just Can’t Quit Gestation Crates
- News Bloomberg Business
Chief Strategy and Brand Officer Maisie Ganzler is quoted in Bloomberg Business about the complexities of sourcing gestation crate-free pork.

The Future of the Corporate Café
- News The New York Times
“Employees, especially younger ones, are demanding more culturally authentic meals and climate-friendly kitchen protocols, like reducing waste, according to Mr. Bauccio and others in the corporate food service business. They are eating less meat and questioning labor practices. Health and wellness have become a menu mantra.” – Kim Severson, The New York Times

Meet the Local Food Entrepreneurs Behind the Delicious Food at Warriors’ Games
- News SFist
In late November, Chase Center and the Golden State Warriors invited a few writers to sample new dishes from the Taste Makers, a group of small, local eateries operating inside the 18,000-seat arena.

Sand Hill Kitchen Serves Food and Inner Peace
- News Metro Silicon Valley
Jeffrey Edalatpour of Metro Silicon Valley waxes poetic about the tranquil experience of dining at Sandhill Kitchen.

From the Rooftops: California Bountiful Highlights Stem Kitchen and Garden
- News California Bountiful
Some chefs order their produce from a large company. Some shop at the local farmers market. But the chefs at Stem Kitchen and Garden in San Francisco can simply step onto their rooftop for the freshest fruits, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers.