Sustainability at Work: Our Coffee & Pantry Teams Pitch In
Across the country, we have seen more and more of our office coffee and pantry clients focus on sustainable practices and the importance of going green in the workplace. What a great thing to strive for – helping the environment! To help with their sustainability endeavors, our teams across the nation pitched in to…
How to Pick the Best Office Snacks
So, your manager asked you to pick out some snacks for the office breakroom. Whether your team is large or small, trying to choose things that’ll make everyone happy can be a daunting task. How do you get started? Here are 5 steps to make sure you pick the best office snacks: It doesn’t…
Coffee Blends: The Roasting Difference
We’ve all been there: staring at coffee labels, wondering which roast type we should get—the light, the medium, or the dark roast. You’ve heard about each one before, but what is the actual difference, aside from the color? First, keep in mind that the roast level and the flavor of the coffee are two different…
3 Breakroom Ideas to Embrace Fall
You don’t wear shorts in winter, and hockey isn’t a summertime sport. So, why would your breakroom offerings be the same year-round? Mixing up your breakroom throughout the year is important in keeping your team engaged at work. Here are some tips as we transition into fall: An apple a day – apples are hitting…
Pumpkin It Up!
Hello-ooo autumn! For many Americans this means long-awaited sweater weather, colorful leaves, fun festivities, and our favorite: pumpkin everything! It’s quite evident that over the last two decades, pumpkin-flavored food and beverages have become insanely popular. From pumpkin-flavored lattes with their own Instagram accounts, to pumpkin-flavored dog food, the iconic orange gourd is pumping up…
Find Your Chill: Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee
Ahh, summer . . . the official season for iced and cold brew coffee. Both of these trendy summer percolations provide a popular way to find relief throughout these record-high summer temps. Although very close in concept, these cooled-off cousins share a couple key differences that set them apart: the brewing process and taste. For…
We’ve got a Strong Connection
Remember back to those days before cell phones became a way of life, Instant Messenger was cool, and Internet was only available dial-up style? It really wasn’t that long ago, but wow things have changed! The world has become a much more connected place through phones, apps and the Internet of Things. It’s no wonder…
Meet Me: Brooke Hall
Say hello to Brooke Hall. She’s a Field Marketing Specialist for Canteen in the Mid-South Division, and has a strong appreciation for good food puns. Now, lettuce learn more about Brooke and why she loves being a part of the Canteen family. I received the advice, “be forward thinking,” just over a year ago as…
Where Dreams Come True
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Delilah who dreamt of meeting her favorite Disney princess. Thanks to our Canteen Appleton team, not only were we able to help make her dream come true in her hometown—we helped send her to Disney World in Orlando, Florida! Four-year-old Delilah suffers from an advanced…
The Sweet Benefits of Whole Fruit
Since Kindergarten, we’re taught that fruit is good for us. From vitamins and minerals, to antioxidants and natural fiber—fruit is an excellent way to get a sweet fix without interrupting your personal wellness goals. But have you ever considered the difference fresh fruit would make on the job? It’s pretty fruitastic! Having fresh fruit in…