Chipotle Adds 10 Million Pounds of Local Produce to Its MenuAugust 2nd, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Not shy about a commitment to sustainability, Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that for the second year in a row, the chain will serve more than 10 million pounds of locally sourced fruits and vegetables at its more than 1,300 U.S. locations. Read More:Chipotle Adds 10 Million Pounds of Local Produce to Its MenuLouisiana Bill to Reward Restaurants that Go LocalJune 15th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
Louisiana’s legislature is considering a bill that would offer financial rewards to area restaurants that use locally grown fruits and vegetables in their menu items. Read More:Louisiana Bill to Reward Restaurants that Go LocalNYC Greenmarket Food Stamp Purchases Doubled in 2010February 22nd, 2011 - Brianne
With high unemployment and high grocery prices, even the most successful New Yorkers are taking a hit, so you can imagine what kind of state the low income families are in. It’s no secret that many low income neighborhoods lack in fresh food markets and for that reason have been linked to obesity for years. So in an effort to supplement wholesome, fresh meals to low income families, New York City Greenmarkets have been accepting food stamps for quite a while. However, with more NYers out of work, last year the purchases doubled to half a million in sales. Read More:NYC Greenmarket Food Stamp Purchases Doubled in 2010 |
