Sponsor Profiles in Sustainability & Health
50CUT
50CUT is at the forefront of driving sustainability and health across foodservice segments. We partner with local farmers in Hyde Park, NY to grow mushroom roots above ground through a sustainable cultivation technique that maximizes access to this nutrient-rich and delicious culinary treasure that usually remains buried underground. We empower chefs and consumers to enhance their favorite meat dishes with all of the beneficial attributes of mushrooms. When added to ground meat, 50CUT adds nutritional benefits like increased fiber and a reduction in saturated fat, while dramatically reducing the dish’s water and land usage, and carbon footprint.
CUSTOM CULINARY®
Join us on our sustainable journey to blend care and creativity to nourish the world. Custom Culinary® is committed to consistently delivering the most true, real, and authentic culinary flavor systems to discerning culinary professionals. Our flavor-forward solutions are rooted in culinary expertise and a thoughtful, innovative approach to product development centered on clean, simple, and wholesome ingredients. We bring profitable trends to life with items that meet your needs, delight your customers, and exceed your expectations. “Be True To The Food®” isn’t simply our mantra—it’s who we are! Visit our website, customculinary.com, or watch our video to learn about our passion for the industry.
ILLY CAFFé
illycaffè earned B-Corp certification for meeting the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and responsibility. Ethics and sustainability are part of illycaffè’s DNA since its founding in 1933. It is applied to the company’s entire supply chain, which is built on a system of direct relations with suppliers based on four pillars: working directly with the best Arabica producers, transferring knowledge to them through illycaffè's University of Coffee and the work of agronomists and technicians, paying them in a way that makes production sustainable, and creating a club of illy producers. We continue to make a difference and lead by action, which includes our goals to promote regenerative agriculture and to reach Carbon Neutrality by 2033.
Jack & annie’s
Historically, jackfruit, a sustainable crop, was largely underutilized, with 70% wasted due to inaccessible supply chains. Our partnerships with 1,700 family farmers in India have unlocked its potential. These farmers now earn 10-40% of their income from jackfruit. Not only does it have a carbon footprint 94% lower than beef, but it's also naturally resilient to droughts and pests. Its texture makes it an ideal meat substitute, offering foods higher in fiber and lower in calories and fat. Jackfruit is a triple win: for farmers, our planet, and our customers.
OATLY
At Oatly, we’ve been researching oats, oatmilk and their nutritional benefits for over 30 years. As well as being dairy and soy free, Oatly’s fortified, unflavored oatmilks benefit from the inherent goodness of oats and contain vitamins and minerals including calcium, riboflavin and vitamins B12, A and D. They’re low in sodium and saturated fats — and best of all, they have a generally lower climate impact than comparable cow’s milk (46% lower CO2e on average to be specific.) For more information check out Oatly.com or shoot us a question at info@oatly.com.
