This startup provides plant-based food services that enhance menu offerings in the food service industry by integrating nutritional plant-forward options. Their approach improves sustainability, reduces food costs, and meets consumer demand for healthier, animal welfare-friendly choices.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Food service operations face increasing pressure to offer sustainable and healthy menu options while managing costs and meeting evolving consumer preferences. Traditional menus often lack sufficient plant-based choices, contributing to environmental concerns, higher food costs, and potential health issues for consumers.
Solution
Forward Food provides resources and support to food service professionals looking to expand their plant-based menu offerings. The organization offers custom culinary training, recipe and menu development assistance, and environmental impact measurement to help institutions transition to more sustainable practices. By signing the Forward Food Pledge, food service providers gain access to ongoing consultation, educational materials, and marketing support to promote their plant-forward initiatives. Forward Food's approach helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower food costs, and cater to the growing consumer demand for plant-based options in various settings, including colleges, universities, K-12 schools, and healthcare facilities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes food service professionals in colleges, universities, K-12 schools, healthcare institutions, and food service management companies seeking to incorporate more plant-based options into their menus.
Features
- Custom plant-based culinary training programs to develop culinary skills
- Recipe and menu development support from expert chefs and registered dietitians
- Environmental impact measurement to assess the greenhouse gas emissions impact of menu changes
- Marketing and promotion assistance, including templates and strategies to showcase plant-based options
- Access to a recipe database with cost-effective and visually appealing plant-based recipes
- Toolkits and guides for self-operated institutions, including resources for culinary training
- On-demand video trainings and webinars for food service professionals
- Support for K-12 schools with plant-based product flyers and bento box inspiration