Food Education Impact Report Highlights Commitment to Increasing Food Literacy

Redwood City, CA (June 17, 2025): Bon Appétit Management Company today announced the release of its first Food Education Impact Report, a comprehensive summary of the company’s commitment to food literacy and our measurable progress in educating communities on the full journey of food:  where it comes from, how it’s grown, raised and transported, and how to prepare it.

Through a broad range of innovative programs and partnerships, Bon Appétit continues to empower guests, staff, and students across the country to make informed choices about what they eat and where it comes from. The newly released report highlights key initiatives and outcomes since the Food Education program was officially founded in 2020, including:

  • Over 50,000 interactive events across campuses and corporate cafés bringing real-time learning about food systems, cooking, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing to life.
  • Expanded food literacy programming, including hands-on cooking classes, nutrition workshops, and local farm visits.
  • Deepened collaborations with campus partners, nonprofits, and local producers to foster place-based education and strengthen community ties.
  • Tangible behavior change, with participants reporting increased awareness and shifts in purchasing or eating habits after engagement.

“At Bon Appétit, we believe food education is a powerful tool for change,” says Terri Brownlee, Vice President of Wellness and Food Education. “As our global food system becomes more complex, ensuring that our communities understand the social and environmental complexity of that system, along with the effect of food on our health, is all the more important. This report showcases the impact of our teams’ creativity and commitment to cultivating a more informed and thoughtful food culture, one plate and one conversation at a time.”

The Food Education Impact Report reinforces Bon Appétit’s ongoing mission to serve food that is delicious and nourishing and rooted in values of sustainability, equity, and education.

View the full 2025 Food Education Impact Report here.

About Bon Appétit Management Company

Bon Appétit Management Company is an on-site restaurant company based in Redwood City, CA, that operates cafés in 33 states for corporations, universities, and cultural institutions. Bon Appétit chefs create unique menus and cook from scratch, including sauces, stocks, and soups at every location. “Food service for a sustainable future” is the heart of Bon Appétit’s business philosophy. The company is a recognized industry leader in environmentally and socially responsible practices, with awards from organizations including the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, Acterra, James Beard Foundation, and many others.

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