| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.15 |
| Liaison | Emma Blandford |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
Georgia Institute of Technology
OP-7: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.11 / 6.00 |
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Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on products that are sustainably or ethically produced:
1.80
Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on plant-based foods:
33.56
An inventory of food and beverage purchases that qualify as sustainably/ethically produced:
A brief description of the methodology used to conduct the inventory, including the timeframe and how representative samples accounted for seasonal variation (if applicable):
The assessment provided includes data from our primary distributors (US Foods/Royal) as well as supplemental and specialty vendors.
Data included in this report reflects purchasing for residential dining halls in the month of October 2023, and is the best “snapshot” of current purchasing processes.
In our region, October is a "transition" month, and encompasses the end of the stretched summer growing season as well as the beginning of winter crops, accounting for seasonal product variability and availability.
Reporting on October 2023 provides a snapshot of realistic spending during regular service months.
The total spend for the month of October included in this report represents the aggregate spend for all campus vendors. However, it's important to note that the inventory data does not encompass all campus vendors, as some were unable to provide data. The available vendor reports cover 86% of our October spending.
Data included in this report reflects purchasing for residential dining halls in the month of October 2023, and is the best “snapshot” of current purchasing processes.
In our region, October is a "transition" month, and encompasses the end of the stretched summer growing season as well as the beginning of winter crops, accounting for seasonal product variability and availability.
Reporting on October 2023 provides a snapshot of realistic spending during regular service months.
The total spend for the month of October included in this report represents the aggregate spend for all campus vendors. However, it's important to note that the inventory data does not encompass all campus vendors, as some were unable to provide data. The available vendor reports cover 86% of our October spending.
If reporting Real/Good Food Calculator results, provide:
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Which of the following food service providers are present on campus and included in the inventory/assessment?:
| Present? | Included? | |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by the institution | Yes | Yes |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by a contractor | No | No |
| Student-run food/catering services | No | No |
| Franchises (e.g., regional or global brands) | Yes | No |
| Convenience stores | Yes | No |
| Vending services | Yes | No |
| Concessions | Yes | No |
Total annual dining services budget for food and beverage products:
$5 million - $9.9 million
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We prioritize local, sustainable, and ethical purchasing whenever possible, supporting the local economy and community farmers while increasing the availability of fresh, nutrient-dense produce across campus.
Currently sourcing from: Tofu from Soy Shop ATL, Pure Bliss Organics, Marlee Street Eatz, The Common Market SE, Golda Kombucha, Lowcountry Kettle Chips, Cork’s Kettle Corn, and more.
Royal Foods is one of Georgia Tech’s largest produce vendors and is local to Georgia, pulling primary from farms around the southeastern US. Royal Food Service is the Southeast's premier distributor of fresh produce and dairy products and is local to Georgia, pulling primary from farms around the southeastern US.
Currently sourcing from: Tofu from Soy Shop ATL, Pure Bliss Organics, Marlee Street Eatz, The Common Market SE, Golda Kombucha, Lowcountry Kettle Chips, Cork’s Kettle Corn, and more.
Royal Foods is one of Georgia Tech’s largest produce vendors and is local to Georgia, pulling primary from farms around the southeastern US. Royal Food Service is the Southeast's premier distributor of fresh produce and dairy products and is local to Georgia, pulling primary from farms around the southeastern US.
Website URL where information about the food and beverage purchasing program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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