Posts by Brett Thompson
5 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.…
Read More4 Tips to Work from Home: How to Stay Happy and Healthy
So, you’re still working from home. While we’ve covered the future of safe snacking back at the office, many companies are still working from home, and some might stay that way. Being out-of-office removes many opportunities in your daily routine to meet physiological and psychological needs, many of which you find in the breakroom. Hear…
Read MoreBreak Room of the Future: Returning to Work after COVID-19
Many things about the post-COVID workplace are going to take some considerable getting-used-to. Routine temp checks, muffled face-mask conversations, and socially distant lunch breaks change the office dynamic in dramatic ways. Gone are the days of collaborating in cozy huddle rooms. Despite the enforced separation, the yearn for interaction, connection, and community lingers. Historically,…
Read More9 Ways We’re Building a More Sustainable Breakroom
At Canteen, we’re committing to being better stewards of the environment. We’re committed to making sustainability a part of who we are, what we stand for, and what we offer as a company. Our Sustainability Platform is made up of three pillars – environmental game-changers, better for the world, and health and wellness. We are sharing…
Read MoreNew Year, New Habits: How to be Active, Healthy, and Productive in the New Year
Making New Year’s Resolutions is as much a tradition as parties and watching the ball drop. Unfortunately, sticking to them is a little more complicated than going out on New Year’s Eve. We’ve attacked the most common resolutions and broken them down into easy tips. Be More Active This is a classic resolution,…
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