Sustainability
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…
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreSustainable 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…
Read MoreSnacks, Health, and Mindfulness with Charles Coristine of LesserEvil
We’ve been diving into what wellness means and how it relates to both a healthy body and mind. This month, we caught up with Charles Coristine of LesserEvil to discuss clean snacks, mindfulness, and your inner guru. Charles, can you give our readers a high-level overview of what LesserEvil does and what kind of products…
Read MoreDelivering Better Breaks for the Environment
Did you know 33% of all food produced globally is lost or wasted every year? With a shocking statistic like that and our reach across the country, we are committed to not only delivering breaks that are better for you but better for the environment. We sat down with Jeremy Cauble, Director of Consumer Experience…
Read MoreCanteen’s 2020 Sustainability Scorecard
Each year, we like to put together a list of sustainable efforts by the numbers. We can reflect on brand-wide initiatives to create a better break time for your team and the environment. Take a look at some of the highlights from 2020 and see how we did. Local Produce in support of American Family…
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 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 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…
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