| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.27 |
| Liaison | Mark Klapatch-Mathias |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
OP-7: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.92 / 6.00 |
Henry
Walling Associate Director of University Center Operations University Center |
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Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on products that are sustainably or ethically produced:
3.15
Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on plant-based foods:
24.33
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):
Purchases are tracked through a managed purchase process called Foodbuy. All vendors must meet the organization's food standards and adhere to all regulatory requirements. Managed order guides provide operators with fully vetted food and beverage products with the advantage of discounts due to large-scale purchasing. All purchases are tracked through this program, and the reporting period for this report was 10/1/22 to 9/30/23.
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 | Yes |
| Convenience stores | Yes | Yes |
| Vending services | Yes | No |
| Concessions | Yes | Yes |
Total annual dining services budget for food and beverage products:
$1 million - $4.9 million
Optional Fields
Local foods including: Falcon Foods Ice Cream, cheese, and brats, are produced on campus at UW River Falls when available. The UW River Falls Bee Club also bottles fresh honey.
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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