| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.01 |
| Liaison | Suzanne Wood |
| Submission Date | Aug. 16, 2023 |
UMass Chan Medical School
OP-7: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.09 / 6.00 |
Kortni
Wroten Sustainability and Energy Manager Facilities |
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Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on products that are sustainably or ethically produced:
5.35
Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on plant-based foods:
25.58
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):
Inventory is managed through NexDine systems.
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 | No | No |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by a contractor | Yes | Yes |
| Student-run food/catering services | No | No |
| Franchises (e.g., regional or global brands) | Yes | No |
| Convenience stores | Yes | No |
| Vending services | Yes | Yes |
| Concessions | No | No |
Total annual dining services budget for food and beverage products:
Less than $500,000
Optional Fields
NexDine partners with Worcester Food Hub to purchase seasonal ingredients and artisan goods to sell in the café.
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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