CT Catering & Special Event's Organic School Lunches

CT Catering & Special Event's Organic School Lunches Premier catering company offering full event planning services and an innovative organic school lunch delivery program.


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Vegetable sushi with green and lavender rice
01/26/2018

Vegetable sushi with green and lavender rice

FEED THE BODY ~ FUEL THE MIND VENDOR SPOTLIGHT“I take pride in knowing the crops I’ve grown help to provide the nation w...
01/07/2018

FEED THE BODY ~ FUEL THE MIND

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

“I take pride in knowing the crops I’ve grown help to provide the nation with nutritious and affordable food.”
Jeff Huckaby president Grimmway Farms / Cal-Organic Farms Bakersfield, CA
14-Carrot Growth Starting with a roadside produce stand in 1968, brothers Rod and Bob Grimmway built a reputation for service and quality. Today, Grimmway Farms along with Cal-Organic has become one of the largest producers of carrots as well as 65 other fruits and vegetables.

All in the Family- Jeff Huckaby is a fourth generation farmer, and has been involved with planting and harvesting carrots since he was eleven. The Grimm family also remains deeply involved in every aspect of the business to ensure all the produce meets their strict quality standards.

Carrots – a Cut Above Grimmway offers a variety of high-quality carrot products including:

• Fresh, whole carrots • Baby carrots • Shredded carrots • Carrot chips • Carrot sticks • Microwavable carrots • Carrot juice • Rainbow bunch carrots

CLICK THIS LINK FOR FUN AND EDUCATIONAL GAMES

http://calorganicfarms.com/kids-corner

What’s in your child’s lunch at school? We provide only the freshest organic fruits and vegetables.
11/06/2017

What’s in your child’s lunch at school? We provide only the freshest organic fruits and vegetables.

Crisp organic crudités cups with hummus layered with roasted red pepper.
10/25/2017

Crisp organic crudités cups with hummus layered with roasted red pepper.

California rolls with rice car and fish, and tropical fruit tower
09/26/2017

California rolls with rice car and fish, and tropical fruit tower

Spanish frittata made with seasoned potatoes, roasted red peppers, Blended Mexican cheeses, tortilla strips, organic pow...
09/13/2017

Spanish frittata made with seasoned potatoes, roasted red peppers, Blended Mexican cheeses, tortilla strips, organic power greens, organic carrot shreds, with a salsa Verde egg custard. Going in the oven. Made one for dinner too. Let you know how it comes out.

We are super-excited about the new Bento Boxes we are rolling out for this year's lunch programs!
08/15/2017

We are super-excited about the new Bento Boxes we are rolling out for this year's lunch programs!

08/06/2017

Method and eCover Now in the Top 2% of B Corp

Founded on the belief that business can be a force for good, Method Products, PBC and its sister brand Ecover have soared to new heights with a verified score of 146 on the B Impact Assessment. The outstanding achievement lands the brands in the top two percent of all Benefit Corporations.

The B Corp model is intrinsic to People Against Dirty, which values growing the public benefit along with profit. B Corp certification is to business what Fair Trade certification is to coffee or LEED certification is to green building. B Corps are certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. As one of B Corp’s 2016 Best for The World recognized companies, Method has a long-term ambition to help restore the planet’s natural resources and benefit communities while responsibly growing the business globally.

A B Impact Assessment score of 80 is eligible for certification, so a score 146 not only exceeds People Against Dirty’s projected 2020 score, it also puts Method and Ecover in the company of groundbreaking B Corps like Patagonia and New Belgium Brewing Co. These brands each push industry boundaries and serve as leaders and examples for the business-for-good community and mainstream business.

“From our supply chain, innovation and logistics work to taking care of our people every step of the way, we’ve attempted things that no one in our industry has dared. We opened our South Side Soapbox factory in Pullman, Chicago and adopted local hiring practices to contribute to the community’s bright future. We’re implementing best in class employee benefits globally, in every office and factory. We’re committed to healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy business, and our latest B Corp score validates all of our efforts.” said Drew Fraser, CEO of Method and Ecover’s parent company People Against Dirty.

Over the past two years, Method and Ecover’s global certification achievements include:
- Creating the Benefit Blueprint to map corporate goals, tracking and reporting metrics quarterly
- Opening and operating the industry’s first-ever LEED Platinum certified factory, located in Chicago
- Joining B Lab’s Inclusion Challenge to improve organizational diversity

“Method played a fundamental role in the founding of the Certified B Corporation movement, and Ecover has a long history of maximizing their positive impact,” said Ben Anderson, chief B Keeper at B Lab. “Core to the B Corp mission is the idea that we are better together. By joining forces and engaging our communities, B Corps can redefine business and create more good for the world.”

07/08/2017

To Go or Not to Go Gluten Free?


That is the question. According to Food Business News, most consumers of gluten-free products don’t have a gluten intolerance, they just think it’s a healthier way to eat.
Consumption of gluten-free foods grew 136% between 2013 and 2015, with sales at nearly $12 billion in 2015. Now, 66% of foodservice operators offer some type of gluten-free menu options.
• Avoid cross-contamination by creating a “gluten-free zone” in your kitchen
• Store gluten-free ingredients and products separately.
• Some common items that may include gluten: soy sauce, beer, seasonings, vegetable broth, deli meats, cheese products, gravy, salad dressings, sausage, dried nuts.
A less rigorous option is to prepare sandwiches on gluten-free bread or make gluten-free pasta or pizza

06/04/2017

Policy Matters as the Organic Industry Grows
Posted on June 1, 2017 by Melody Meyer
I trundled to Washington DC on my annual pilgrimage to attend OTA’s Policy Conference & Hill visit days. Dubbed “Organic Week” in Washington, it’s a 4-day extravaganza of organic industry leaders gathering to confirm our priorities and take action on the hill. This year the climate in DC was unique, awash with new leadership and new philosophies. It became apparent that as the organic sector continues to grow, it’s important that we pay attention to federal policy and show up for our fair share of funding.

With a new Administration and Congress in place, there is a real opportunity to educate all on the economic engine organic represents for our economy. The industry continues to grow at a tremendous pace creating jobs and prosperity in rural and urban America.

New data unveiled at the conference from OTA’s 2017 Organic Industry Survey showed that total organic sales (food and non-food) in the U.S. were over $47 billion in 2016. This is up almost $3.7 billion from the previous year.

Sales of organic food alone made up the bulk of those sales, totaling $43.7 billion in 2016. This is the first time the organic food market has burst through the $40-billion bubble. Organic food sales were up 8.4 percent, or $3.3 billion, from the previous year, blowing away the lackluster 0.6 percent growth rate of the overall food market. Organic food now accounts for 5.3 percent of all food sales in the country!

Protein and produce lead the way in organic food sales.

Organic fresh produce held its lead in 2016 with $15.6-billion in sales. Produce now accounts for almost 40 percent of all organic food sales in the US and increased at an 8.4 percent growth rate; almost triple the 3.3 percent growth of total fruit and vegetable sales.

Organic fruits and vegetables now make up almost 15 percent of all the produce that Americans eats!

Sales of organic protein-rich meat and poultry skyrocketed by more than 17 percent in 2016 to $991 million. This is the category’s biggest-ever yearly gain. The growing awareness of antibiotics, hormones and animal welfare are spurring consumer interest in organic meat and poultry. It’s expected that organic meat and poultry will exceed $1-billion in 2017.

The organic sector is creating jobs and real prosperity in food and agriculture. The survey found that more than 60 percent of all organic businesses with more than 5 employees reported an increase in full-time employment during 2016, and said they planned to continue boosting their full-time work staff in 2017.

This data was enough fuel to send us onto Capitol Hill the next day to spread the word on America’s leading agricultural sector. It was time to meet with Congressional leaders and let them know that the industry is an economic powerhouse that needs more organic farmers to meet the growing demand. We need the necessary tools to grow and compete on a level playing field. We need federal, state and local programs that help support organic research that provides the organic farmer with a fully-equipped toolkit to be successful.

The day after the Policy Conference over 100 organic souls donned suits and sensible shoes to storm Capitol Hill. The organic contingent visited 163 offices from both sides of the aisle including leadership and House and Senate Ag Committee members. OTA members helped to educate new members and their staff on the benefits of this growing agriculture industry. OTA legislative and Farm Bill priorities were also discussed. I was assigned to be the leader of six Congressional visits with Republicans and Democrats, Senators and House Representatives. Organic knows no side of the hill or the aisle. Economic growth is everyone’s priority.

The talking points were clear:

Organic is good for the economy: It creates growth, jobs and rural development and increases domestic production and net farm income.
Organic is a choice: It’s a market base consumer driven elective standard. Organic farmers choose to be regulated and certified!
Organic relies on a strong USDA: The National Organic Program is critical to the integrity of the organic seal.
The “asks” were simple:

Support full funding for the National Organic Program.
Facilitate domestic transition to organic.
Support the Organics Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule – (read more here).
For House Members, cosponsor HR2436 – the Organic Agricultural Research Act.
Also for House Members, cosponsor HR2321 – the Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports (CREAATE) Act.
Speaking with our elected leaders was a powerful experience. Some just needed a little education about the organic regulations and the process in place with the National Organic Program. Many members were excited to hear about the continued growth and were supportive of our “asks.”

If you care about the growth of this dynamic industry, please consider attending next year’s OTA Policy Conference and Hill Visits. In the meantime, you can take a few minutes now and contact your representatives at https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials. Go over the talking points and “asks” listed above to make your voice heard. Remember they depend on constituents like you for reelection.

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Milford, CT
06460

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Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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