Are there certain dimensions within sustainability that consumers seem most interested in such as packaging or food miles?
We saw a peak in interest in packaging probably about a year ago, and now leading edge consumers, or the really committed college students, are understanding, as we do, that packaging is somewhat of a red herring and is not the biggest contributor to climate change, and that so called biodegradable packaging come with its own host of challenges from an environmental perspective. Really, the only answer is in eliminating packaging, not just changing packaging. Yes, we\’ve had consumers tell us that the best packaging is no packaging. Absolutely. So, while there\’s a trail of people who are just waking up to packaging, we\’re seeing consumers at the forefront asking for no packaging when it comes to take out.Sustainability and the Brand While as a foodservice provider Bon Appetit is unique in placing sustainability at the core of its brand, the company isn’t alone among foodservice companies in it’s pursuit of local ingredients and sustainable programs. Bon Appetit seems alone in what it
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