Hamburger

• Made from natural ground beef
• No antibiotics
• No added growth hormones
• No animal byproducts in feed

Other meats

When purchasing meat, Bon Appétit considers the treatment of the animal, use of any artificial hormones or antibiotics the environmental effects and sustainability of these practices.
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Chicken & Turkey

• No antibiotics used as a routine feed additive
• Turkey is roasted in-house daily for deli meat

Bon Appétit was the first restaurant company to take a stand on antibiotic use in turkey production.
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• All seafood purchases, wild and farmed, follow the sustainability guidelines of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program
• Seafood is purchased fresh when available locally and never air-freighted
• Tuna is dolphin-safe, packed in water

At Bon Appétit, we realize that our choices can have a global impact. We have led our industry in our commitment to sustainable seafood.
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• Fresh, seasonal, local produce on all our menus
• Vegetables cooked in small batches throughout the day
• No air-freighted fruits or vegetables
• Organic produce whenever possible

Since 1999, Bon Appétit has had a company-wide initiative to buy from local farmers and artisans. Today we buy tens of millions of dollars worth of local food annually from over 1000 small-scale Farm to Fork partners.
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• Shell eggs are produced cage-free and are certified by Humane Farm Animal Care, Food Alliance or Animal Welfare Approved.

Bon Appétit was the first food service company to make a national commitment to buy cage-free shell eggs. We also specify that all of our shell eggs are Certified Humane. For these actions, we were awarded the Humane Society of the United States’ Excellence in Food Service Award.
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• Milk and yogurt comes from cows not treated with rBGH

Bon Appétit was the first food service company to make a national commitment to buy milk from cows not treated with recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH). The use of rBGH not only results in health problems for the cows, it may also be harmful to humans who consume their milk.
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• Salsas, pizza, marinara and other sauces are made from scratch.
• Stocks are made from scratch.
• All salad dressings are made from scratch. Nonfat and low-calorie dressings may be purchased as necessary.
• Vegetables are prepared in batches at the last possible minute and served in the smallest possible batches.
• MSG is never used in the preparation of our food.
• Mashed potatoes are made from fresh potatoes.
• Fresh squeezed lemon juice is used for cooking and sauces.
• Cookies and muffins are baked fresh daily. Breads are baked fresh daily where possible. 

We take pride in creating meals that use fresh ingredients that are minimally processed. Our menus change to reflect the season’s best produce.

• Celiac-friendly meal choices are available
• When requested, kosher and Halal choices are offered
• Vegetarian options are plentiful at every meal.
• Healthy menu items are a mainstream offering throughout our cafés.
  

At Bon Appétit, we take cooking for special diets seriously. Whatever your dietary restriction, our chefs are trained to prepare flavorful meals that suit your needs. Because we cook from scratch, it’s easy to create meals that meet our guests’ needs.

• Fair Trade certified, Rainforest Alliance certified, and organic options
• Brewing schedules carefully timed to minimize waste

At Bon Appétit, we offer a variety of ethically-sourced coffee in our cafés. Consumers today are faced with many coffee labels. We work to find the best options for our customers.
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• Olive and canola oils are used for everyday cooking
• Specialty oils add flavor (e.g., walnut oil or chili oil)
• Trans fats are not used in our kitchens
• Peanut oil is never used in the preparation of our food

Bon Appétit uses heart-healthy oils and fats in all of our cooking.
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