One of the qualities that makes Firsthand so effective, and why we are able to use them in our dining hall, is their consistency. Because Firsthand sources from so many different local farmers they are able to consistently supply their retailers with the best products year round. Their large inventory also allows them to purchase more expensive insurance that is required when sourcing to such large customer bases, such as the UNC population. We are very ecstatic to have them in our dining halls and we hope that you have been enjoying their products.
Real Food Calculator at UNC
The Real Food Calculator is a tool used to track an institution's dining purchases over time. Developed by The Real Food Challenge, a national group of student food-activists, the Calculator is utilized within this internship to approximate the amount of real food served in the residential dining halls of UNC-Chapel Hill. To learn more about the criteria click here.
A recent purchasing switch, in the fall of 2013, has brought Firsthand Foods to CDS. The sustainably raised and local beef and pork that you see in the dining halls is courtesy of this wonderful meat cooperative. Firsthand sources from farmers in the area who use sustainable and ethical practices, as well as no antibiotics or hormones. One of the qualities that makes Firsthand so effective, and why we are able to use them in our dining hall, is their consistency. Because Firsthand sources from so many different local farmers they are able to consistently supply their retailers with the best products year round. Their large inventory also allows them to purchase more expensive insurance that is required when sourcing to such large customer bases, such as the UNC population. We are very ecstatic to have them in our dining halls and we hope that you have been enjoying their products. You may have also seen their table at the past FLO-CDS Farmer's Market where Jennifer Curtis (One of the CEO's) was frying up some delicious sausage. If you missed them, no worries, they will be at the coming Farmer's Market on April 17th!
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3/7/2015 03:33:40 pm
Their large inventory also allows them to purchase more expensive insurance that is required when sourcing to such large customer bases, such as the UNC population. We are very ecstatic to have them in our dining halls and we hope that you have been enjoying their products.
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3/21/2015 09:30:11 pm
We are very ecstatic to have them in our dining halls and we hope that you have been enjoying their products.
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