Supporting Local and Sustainable Practices in Foodservice
Sustainable food practices are a contributing factor to a healthier planet, and as a foodservice management company, we’ve prioritized local sourcing, sustainable operational practices, and cooking with the Earth in mind. We all understand the crucial role that food plays in our lives, and with each of the 22 million meals served each year, food becomes an impactful vehicle for awareness around the benefits of local sourcing, sustainable food practices, and how it impacts our wellness and the planet.
Local Sourcing
Local sourcing is an essential aspect of sustainable food practices. By sourcing our ingredients locally, we not only support our local farmers and businesses but also reduce our carbon footprint. Locally sourced food travels fewer miles, resulting in lower transportation emissions while offering you the freshest, most nutritious menu items for each meal. At Thomas Cuisine, we make it a priority to source our food locally whenever possible, ensuring that our meals are fresh, healthy, and environmentally sustainable.
Sustainable Practices
Sustainable food practices also include minimizing food waste and reducing the use of single-use plastic. Our cafes focus on offering real, scratch-made food served on china just like you would experience at home. By ensuring the usage of raw ingredients that our chefs peel, slice, and dice in-house, we reduce the volume of trash created by boxed, processed food commodities while ensuring recipes are scaled to serve the amounts of food needed at each unique venue we serve. This approach results in less food and package waste compared to relying on pre-packaged commodities within commercial kitchens. Furthermore, we’ve found that taking the extra step of planning our menus around the seasons reduces travel of fresh produce, while increasing the flavor of each dish we serve, resulting in a healthier planet, healthier meals, and a healthier you.
This month, Earth Day reminds us to reflect on our impact on the planet and take steps to reduce our environmental footprint. As a food management company, Thomas Cuisine is committed to promoting sustainable food practices, local sourcing, and wellness through Real Food. We believe that by working together, we can create a healthier and more sustainable world for ourselves and future generations.
