Posts by Thompson, Brett
Family and Healthy Treats with Sue Kakuk of Kakookies
This Women’s History Month, we sat down with Sue Kakuk, Owner and Founder of Kakookies, to talk about her family, starting a Woman-owned business, and her biggest inspirations. Don’t forget to check out our Women-owned businesses snack box! To start us off, can you provide some insight into what Kakookies are and why they’re healthy…
Read More4 Diverse-Owned Snack Brands We Love
Canteen’s supplier diversity mission is to proactively identify, build relationships with, and purchase goods from certified diverse suppliers. So, we analyzed the market, run the numbers, and tasted a few things to pick out four certified brands that represent our diversity mission and are trending like crazy. We’re not telling you what to do, but…
Read MoreUsing Coffee to Make a Difference with BLK & Bold
Canteen’s supplier diversity mission is to proactively identify, build relationships with, and purchase goods from certified diverse suppliers. We sat down with Rod Johnson and Pernell Cezar, the owners of BLK & Bold, to discuss their coffee and tea, entrepreneurial spirit, and drive to support at-risk youth. Pernell and Rod, why and how did…
Read MoreInnovating Coffee with Bill Duprey of de Jong Duke
Canteen and our partners are innovating every day to bring the safest, cleanest, and newest technology to your break room. This month, we met with Bill Duprey of de Jong Duke to talk about the changing nature of coffee, and what they’re doing to lead a charge in contactless office solutions. How has COVID-19 led…
Read MoreCaring for People and Planet with Bella Hughes of Shaka Tea
We’re continuing to highlight some of the great products and suppliers and how they’re not only creating fantastic products but making changes in the world around them. This month, we caught up with Bella Hughes, President and Co-founder of Shaka Tea. On top of making fantastic teas brewed with māmaki (more on that in a…
Read More5 Coffee Trends for This Year and Next
We talk about trends a lot. Like, A LOT. That makes sense because there are always new tastes and innovations that build off of past trends. It’s kind of the nature of trends. Now, we’re diving into the hottest coffee game-changers of the coming age to carry you through the end of this year and…
Read MoreNational Coffee Day with Keba Konte of Red Bay Coffee
We fully support the idea that coffee day should be every day. However, we have waited for a full 365 for this one particular day, the best day of the year, September 29th, National Coffee Day. And to celebrate, we connected with Keba Konte, Founder and CEO of Red Bay Coffee. Keba is an artist,…
Read MoreChef Appreciation Week: Heroes Behind the Food
This year, Chef Appreciation Week takes on an even greater meaning as our Dining team’s took on the incredible responsibility of nourishing first responders, feeding essential workers and, supporting their communities, amidst a global pandemic. We are joining Compass Group in celebrating our #HeroesBehindtheFood – We are so excited to share with you the stories…
Read MoreStaying Productive (and Sane) During a Pandemic
Months ago, many of you found yourselves in a new office where your desk is a couch and break room, a kitchen. Others find themselves in a workplace dramatically altered by social distancing and temperature checks. It’s now March 186th, have you learned to make lemonade, yet? The break room may be different, but we’re…
Read MoreHow to Make Coffee at Home or Office
Times, they are a-changin’, but your daily coffee craving doesn’t have to suffer. We know how sweet that simple cup of joe can be when you’re just starting your day, looking for a mid-morning boost, or post-lunch pick-me-up, or getting through another meeting that should have been an email, or fighting the 3 p.m. slump.…
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