US Foods Spring Scoop Caters to Consumers’ Growing Interest in Well-Being, Sustainability - Seite 3

Fifty percent of consumers¹⁰ report that the pandemic has made them more concerned about the environment. Even after the pandemic is over, sustainability must remain top-of-mind for operators; 86% of consumers¹¹ say sustainability will be equally or more important when the pandemic subsides.

• Monogram 32 oz. Pulp Folding Containers: These 32-oz. sustainable containers are made of bagasse fiber, which comes from sugarcane. As part of the company's Serve Good⁶ program lineup, this product is certified compostable and designed with an intuitive double-locking system that requires no lid. It's a versatile product that can hold a variety of hot and cold foods and is oven- and microwave-safe up to 350 degrees F.
• Monogram Compostable Glove: US Foods is proud to introduce the only certified compostable gloves on the market. As part of the company’s Serve Good⁶ lineup, this product is BPI Certified Compostable and tinted green to represent the sustainability traits of the glove. They are easy to take on and off and come in multiple sizes for a better fit.
• Harbor Banks Cracker Breaded Atlantic Cod Tail: Customers will improve their sustainability profile and reduce product waste by using this whole muscle, wild-caught, underutilized tail portion cut. This items is part of the company’s Serve Good⁶ program lineup and is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certified.
• Chef’s Line Non-GMO Artisan Focaccia Square Bun: Old world flavors meet new world convenience in these square focaccia buns. The dough is fermented for 13 hours – in true Genovesian style – for a more complex flavor. This product is part of the company’s Serve Good⁶ program lineup. It is Non-GMO Project Verified product and complies with US Foods' Unpronounceables List.⁹

To learn more about Spring Scoop and the US Foods Hungry for Better initiative, visit usfoods.com. Visit usfoods.com/events for information about the upcoming Food Fanatics Live virtual food event on April 7, 2021.

¹US Foods’ local products are sourced within 400 miles of where they ship or within the state from where they ship.
²Datassential, 2021
³Gartner, 2020
⁴Made with ingredients derived from plants, fungi and algae; no animal-derived ingredients. Reasonable efforts to avoid cross-contact with animal-based ingredients.
⁵No ingredients of animal origin. Reasonable efforts to avoid cross-contact with animal-based ingredients.
⁶Products within the Serve Good portfolio are developed with suppliers who are committed to responsible practices, and many items come with the reassurance of verification by third-party certifiers.