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Bon Appétit Screens “Food Chains” Film
- News The Wesleyan Argus
The issue of farmworker exploitation is one that is often ignored, due to a disconnect between consumers and what they buy at supermarkets; the movie aims to change this mindset.
No Love for Ugly Food: Rescuing Imperfect Vegetables [VIDEO]
- News Bloomberg Business
Bon Appétit Waste Specialist Claire Cummings discusses the Imperfectly Delicious Produce program on “Market Makers.”
Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem with Executive Chef David Button of AT&T Park
- News CBS San Francisco
Executive Chef David Button couldn’t be a better fit for Bon Appétit Management Company at AT&T Park. When he’s not preparing something delicious for Giants fans to enjoy, Dave can be found on the baseball field as a coach and mentor for youth in our community.
Why People Are Falling in Love with “Ugly Food”
- News TIME
The “ugly food movement” is taking off around the world. The U.S., perhaps not surprisingly, has been slower than Europe to take up the trend, but there are some early indications that it might take off here.
Think Nobody Wants To Buy Ugly Fruits And Veggies? Think Again
- News NPR
Around the country, food service companies, grocers and entrepreneurs passionate about fighting food waste are rallying to buy up fruits and vegetables excluded from the produce aisle because of their defects.
Make Your Easter Brunch Reservations Now At These SF Bay Area Haute Spots
- News Haute Living San Francisco
Easter is right around the corner so make your reservations now to enjoy Easter brunch and Easter eggs at these haute spots, which includes: Arguello in the Presidio, STEM Kitchen & Garden in Mission Bay, and SEAGLASS at the Exploratorium — all of which are overseen by Bon Appétit.
How Do You Keep Julia Child’s Legacy Alive? Pay It Forward.
- News Washington Post
Our very own Jim Dodge, director of specialty culinary programs, heads the group that will choose the recipient of the first Julia Child Award!
Imperfectly Delicious Produce: A New Outlet for Ugly but Good Produce
- News San Francisco Chronicle
Brutti Ma Buoni — “ugly but good” — is the name for lumpy, beige Italian almond cookies that don’t look pretty, but taste great.
That phrase also describes a lot of the produce grown in this country, except unlike the cookies, it rarely gets eaten. Until now.
Get to Know the Most Influential Women in Food
- News ELLE magazine
ELLE magazine published a virtual smorgasbord of distinguished and influential lady chefs around the country, which featured Traci Des Jardins of Arguello and Public House, both of which are overseen by Bon Appétit Management Company.