Gut-Healthy Beverages: An Alternative to Sodas
Have you ever wanted to quench soda cravings without the guilt of high sugar content and artificial products? Maybe you’re looking for alternatives that are both tasty and functional. A growing trend in gut-focused drinks opens opportunities for great soda alternatives to take centerstage. These beverages contain beneficial probiotics and other natural ingredients that promote…
9 Factors Defining Sustainable Break Rooms in 2023
At Canteen, we’re committing to being better stewards of the environment. Sustainability is a core part of our strategy, what we stand for, and what we offer as a company. Our Sustainability Platform centers around purpose – How do our offerings support communities and people where we live and conduct business, and how are we…
This Mother-Daughter Coffee Team is Advocating for Sloth-Safe Coffee Farming
Great coffee, diversity and gender equality, sustainability, and sloths. How are these four seemingly random topics even remotely related? Well, the mother-daughter team at New York-based Bean & Bean Coffee Roasters dabbles in each and does a pretty good job at it. We sat down with Jiyoon Han, who, with her mom, Rachel, brings this…
Offices of the Future: Thoughts on Design
The workspace is changing. In a time when WFH culture is center stage, offices are adapting to provide the best experience to their occupants. No, the collaborative workplace isn’t going anywhere, but these large-scale trends shape how we think about productivity and purpose within our office walls. Our creative director, Mark Kaminski, and his team…
Ready-To-Drink (RTD) Cold Brew is the New Hottest Coffee Trend
Convenience is key – that’s the thought behind one of coffee’s hottest trends, RTD Coffee. Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee refers to canned or bottled cold coffee products sealed for whenever you’re ready to sip. In 2019, the global RTD coffee market was valued at $22.4 billion U.S. dollars and is expected to reach $42.4 billion by…
How Canteen Partnered with Mooseheart to Award Scholarships to Five Teens
Our Midwest Canteen Team recently awarded scholarships to five Mooseheart graduates! Mooseheart is a residential childcare facility providing children with a wholesome home-like environment and the best possible training and education. Each year, our team holds a fundraiser for The Heidi Schuerstedt Scholarship, and this year, they sold a cookbook with a collection of the team’s favorite…
Sustainable Plant-Based Living with Oatly!
The global food system is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. That’s a huge deal, and our partners at Oatly are leading the charge against climate change by innovating with plant-based alternatives, dropping emissions, and promoting healthy living with delicious oat milks, creamers, ice creams, and so much more. We sat with their thought…
The Hottest Drinks Keeping Your Office Cool This Summer
Warm weather, short Fridays, and happy hours – the stuff summer dreams are made of. While we all long to skip out early and embrace the hot evening with a cocktail, there’s no reason to limit your summertime vibes to after-work hours. A wide selection of cold, refreshing drinks full of tropical flavors can bring…
4 Office Snack Trends Changing the Way We Eat
When it comes to trending products, we love to break down categories big and small. We’re constantly showcasing the most significant shifts in the industry that you can apply directly to your breakroom and keep your team happy and productive. Here, we’re taking it to a higher level. Our product experts have weighed in on…
4 Trending Healthier Sports Drinks and How They Impact Your Workplace
Sports and energy drinks have soared in popularity over the past few years. According to a recent Mintel report, sales across the industry are up 37.4% from 2015. Fueled by pandemic exhaustion and a new wave of health-focused lifestyle beverages, your associates’ recent energy-boosting habits are here to stay. Mintel also predicts sports drink sales…