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Office Food Service News, Trends, and Insights

The Consequences of Not Consolidating Office Pantry Spend-1

FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

The Consequences of Not
Consolidating Your Office
Kitchen & Pantry Spend

This is your sign to simplify and streamline your efforts with a central partner that can help you scale. 
 
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How Crafty uses Matterport Technology-2

FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

Matterport: The Secret Weapon To Planning Your Office Kitchen & Pantry

Crafty takes advantage of cutting-edge technology to streamline your office pantry buildout.
 
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Red flags to avoid in an office food service partner

CRAFTY SERVICES

 

Red Flags To Avoid In Your Office Food Service Partner

Explore the telltale signs to avoid when choosing your food service partner. Your peace of mind is worth a lot, and you deserve better.
 
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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

The Ultimate Guide to
Your Office Kitchen

From layout tips to product diversity, dive into every facet of creating an office kitchen that becomes a thriving nexus of collaboration and innovation.
 
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WORKPLACE TRENDS

 

What It Costs To Work
From Home in 2023 

Let’s uncover what it truly costs to work from home so you can have a complete understanding when designing the future of your workplace.
 
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OFFICE SNACKS

 

The Beginner's Guide To Kosher Office Snacks

Dive into the world of kosher options, which are the dietary guidelines around Judaism.
 
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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

Caroo and Crafty Join Forces to Feed Hungry Workforces

Caroo, the world's first software-enabled Employee Care platform for modern enterprises has partnered with Crafty. The partnership will see Crafty take over Caroo’s office snack and gift box fulfillment and delivery to meet growing consumer demands.
 
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Crafty Co-CEO Ishan Daya answers how to budget for your office kitchen and pantry

FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

5 Questions With….Crafty Co-CEO & Co-Founder Ishan Daya

A Q&A with the logistic expert that helped Crafty grow from a pioneer in beer on-demand to a business at the forefront of the workplace revolution. 
 
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Crafty Chief Of Staff unpacks your office food service budgeting questions

FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

5 Questions With….Crafty Chief of Staff Jenna Ricks

A Q&A with the executive who has helped Fortune 500 companies and food giants find their recipes for success.
 
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Office Snack Deliery Made Easy 2

CRAFTY SERVICES

 

Office Snack Delivery Made Easy

Crafty takes care of those time-consuming office kitchen & pantry tasks so you can protect your peace.
 
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Office snack to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

OFFICE SNACKS

 

The Foodie’s Guide to Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Work

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at work in a fun and inclusive way with a few office snacks. 
 
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CRAFTY NEWS

 

Crafty and ezCater Partner to Offer a One-Stop Shop for Business Catering and Office Snacks

Crafty announces it has partnered with ezCater, the most trusted provider of corporate food solutions. With the new partnership, workplace customers can now have access to ezCater's food for work solutions as well as Crafty's subsidized pantry and snack programs.
 
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Office Snacks Fit For Queen Beyonce-1

OFFICE SNACKS

 

Office Snacks Fit For Queen B

What snacks powered this queen throughout her iconic discography? We might never know, but we couldn’t resist jumping into our delulu world as Storkoncé to handpick a snack for each album.
 
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CRAFTY CAREERS

 

Humans of Crafty Chicago: Meet Jeremy Lee 

Jeremy Lee is a busy man. Not only is he building Crafty’s Data Team, but he's also earning his MBA at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Oh, and did we mention he also spends his free time traveling and jumping out of planes? So, how does Jeremy help us craft better workplaces by crunching the numbers? Read on to find out! 

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Top Office Snacks By City-3

CRAFTY DATA

 

Top Office Snacks by City 

The time is now to unveil the 2023 top office snacks by city! Is your city on the banana bandwagon? 

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CRAFTY DATA

 

Office Coffee Trends in 2023 [Infographic]

Brace yourselves as we spill the beans on the office coffee trends of 2023. 

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Cost Of Returning To The Office

WORKPLACE TRENDS

 

Cost of Returning to The Office [Infographic]

To encourage workers back to the office, businesses need to address these valid economic concerns as well as provide incentives that attract new top talent and reengage their existing teams.   

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Office Pantry Budget Step By Step Guide-1

FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide To Budget For Your Office Pantry

A well-stocked office kitchen is essential to creating a thriving office experience. Let's unpack the easy formula for budgeting for your office pantry.

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CRAFTY NEWS

 

Crafty Has Been Named to the Inc. 5000

With three-year revenue growth of 200%, Crafty debuts on the Inc. 5000 list, ranking as the 2,693 fastest-growing private companies in America.  

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The Top Office Snack For Every Taylor Swift Era

OFFICE SNACKS

 

The Top Office Snack For Every Taylor Swift Era

From her country-pop beginnings to her alternative ventures, let your favorite office snack transport you to your favorite Taylor Swift era. 

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ELEVATE CULTURE

 

The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Office Kitchen and Pantry

After years of helping the world's leading companies create the snacking suites of their dreams, we’re sharing the secret sauce to separate boring break rooms from bustling eating spaces.

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the office coffee shop experience

ELEVATE CULTURE

 

Elevate Your Office Coffee Station By Learning From Your Favorite Coffee Shop

Find out how you can build an office coffee station or work with an office coffee service provider to infuse your workplace with all the benefits of the cafe experience.

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Office Kitchen Layout Matters for Employee Engagement-1

ELEVATE CULTURE

 

Why Your Office Kitchen Layout Matters for Employee Engagement

Beyond showing that you value and care for your team, well-designed office kitchens are practical. Check out these 6 tips to create the perfect office kitchen layout. 

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ELEVATE CULTURE

 

6 Tips To Create Gathering Spaces In Your Office Kitchen

The experts at Crafty are ready to help you set the vibe with an office kitchen design that will foster employee connectivity and productivity. 

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ELEVATE CULTURE

 

How To Stock An Office Kitchen With Healthy Snacks Your Team Will Love

Master the art of setting up your kitchen and stocking it with a wide variety of snacks and drinks, and you’ll be walking into a crowded office kitchen full of happy employees in no time!

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top office coffee machines

CRAFTY DATA

 

Top 6 Office Coffee Machines [2023]

This ultimate guide unlocks top office coffee machine picks among Crafty clients. The Crafty team works with over 300+ offices globally to caffeinate employees.

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ELEVATE CULTURE

 

The Office Experience Strategy You Need [2023]

But the hub and spoke isn’t just one of those fleeting future of work trends. Read and explore the trend and 4 key benefits. 

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CRAFTY CAREERS 

 

Humans of Crafty: Meet Angelina Li, F&B Coordinator based out of Crafty NYC

We chat with our office food service coordinator Angelina Li. So how does one enter the workforce and avoid sitting behind a desk all day? Click through to find out…

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Crafty News: New Budgeting Tool For Your Corporate Food Service

CRAFTY NEWS

 

Crafty Introduces Enhanced Budgeting Features to Manage Corporate Food Service Spending

Crafty is excited to announce new enhancements to its suite of budgeting tools. This new Budgeting tool is designed to help Crafty’s clients precisely manage kitchen & pantry budgets....

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Meet Nick Vakili, Associate Product Manager out of Crafty Chicago

CRAFTY CAREERS

 

Humans of Crafty: Meet Nick Vakili, Associate Product Manager out of Crafty Chicago

How does a person who swears their only skill before joining Crafty was the ability to make a killer Old Fashion land a job on the Tech Team? Click through to find out…

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5 easy tips to save on your office kitchen every enterprise company needs to know

FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

5 Tips To Save On Your Corporate Food Service Program in 2023 and Beyond!

The cost of running an enterprise company is higher than ever. Crafty is sharing the essential tips to prioritize your profits without sacrificing employee satisfaction to fuel your growth....

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Meet Accounts Payable Manager Mel Stone out of Crafty Chicago

CRAFTY CAREERS

 

Humans of Crafty: Meet Mel Stone, Accounts Payable Manager at Crafty Chicago

Follow new mom Mel’s journey from accidentally finding her calling balancing her mother’s checkbook to seeking out a new opportunity to help Crafty disrupt the food service industry.

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4 Reasons to Streamline Your Corporate Food Service Program

FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

4 Reasons To Standardize Your Enterprise Office Kitchen Program

Looking to unify your office kitchen operations across multiple office locations? Crafty is sharing 4 reasons to streamline your corporate food service program to create a sweet and seamless experience—no matter which office you snack in...

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3 ways the hospitality industry is impacting the office experience

WORKPLACE TRENDS

 

How Hospitality Industry is Influencing The Office Experience

The opportunity for most organizations still searching for that hybrid-sweet spot rests in the idea of becoming a hospitality-driven workplace....

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CRAFTY CAREERS 

 

Humans of Crafty: Meet Nick Canada, Director of Partner Operations 

After a decade in the construction industry, a new opportunity arose that allowed Nick to leverage his skills to join the fascinating food and beverage industry...

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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

How to launch an eco-friendly office food & beverage program 

Practical tips for implementing f&b practices the earth will thank you for...

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CRAFTY CAREERS 

 

Humans of Crafty: Meet Sara Prescott, Catering Program Manager

 

We talked to Sara about her decision to rejoin Crafty and how her food & beverage expertise helped prepare her for building Crafty's Catering Program from the ground up...

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CRAFTY CAREERS 

 

Humans of Crafty: Meet Haley Webster, Food & Beverage Specialist

 

Say hello to Haley Webster, Food and Beverage Specialist and real-life rockstar. Haley's experiences navigating the music industry have taught them that young musicians support their dreams best when they have a flexible day job...

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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

The Future of Work: How Food Will Drive Employee Connectivity, No Matter Where We Work

 

The only way to predict the future is to build it. So, let's design a delicious future that fosters connection no matter where we work...

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CRAFTY CAREERS 

 

Humans of Crafty: Meet Flynn Huntley, Delivery Specialist

 

Today we're catching up with Delivery Specialist Flynn Huntley, a lifelong explorer. Flynn spends most of his days on the scenic roads of Northern California delivering food, beverages, and outstanding customer service...

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OFFICE SNACKS

 

10 Smart, Easy, and Healthy Work From Home Snacks

 

The foods we eat affect our workday more than we realize. We've come up with a helpful list that makes it easier for you to offer a variety of easy, delicious snack options to help your team make the eating decisions that work best for them...

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OFFICE SNACKS

 

How to Pick the Best Employee Appreciation Snacks

 

The best way to show gratitude to your employees is to invest in a robust snack program. A recent study published by the American Psychological Association found that personal bonds become closer when two people offer one another food...

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OFFICE SNACKS

 

The Ultimate Guide to Organizing an Office Snack Station

 

A well-organized and stocked snack station is the quickest route to success. In this guide, we'll share our tips for organizing a winning snack station.....

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CRAFTY NEWS

 

Crafty Named a Built In Best Place to Work

 

We're proud to announce that Crafty has been named one of Built In's 2023 Best Places to Work....

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CRAFTY DATA

 

2022: Our Year in Food, Facts, and Figures

 

There’s no better time for us to share the insights we’ve gathered on workplace and food consumption trends...

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CRAFTY NEWS

 

Crafty Appoints fabric CEO Faisal Masud to Board of Directors

 

Masud brings 20+ years of experience at some of the world’s top organizations...

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CRAFTY NEWS

 

Crafty Wins Chicago Inno's 50 on Fire Award

 

Can you feel the heat? That’s us winning a 50 on Fire award...

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OFFICE SNACKS

 

Muffin Morale & Pantry Productivity

 

The power of nourishing your company’s vibe back to health...

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OFFICE SNACKS

 

Snacks Have Superpowers

 

How mini-meals help employees feel more appreciated...

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CRAFTY NEWS

 

Crafty Opens New Global Headquarters

 

With a focus on hospitable workspaces and employee happiness...

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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

Touchless equipment for your office kitchen

 

It's time to go touch free. From water machines to coffee brewers, let's explore the best contactless...

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OFFICE COFFEE

 

What's the difference between nitro cold brew and iced coffee

 

Nitro cold brew, regular cold brew, and iced coffee aren't the same! Let's take a look at what makes...

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Future of work - convenience

WORKPLACE TRENDS

 

The future of work, and how food can drive productivity

 

Food and beverage programs offer a convenient solution to help employees save time and...

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Kegerators for your office kitchen

OFFICE DRINKS

 

Picking the right kegerator for your office

 

Become a kegerator magician with this step-by-step guide to tapping and untapping your keg...

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OFFICE SNACKS

 

Going gluten free with your office's food & beverage program

 

Get some helpful tips and tricks on how to feature gluten free options in your office...

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OFFICE SNACKS

 

Keepin' Keto with the Craftdashians

 

The guide breaks down ways to include keto friendly options in your office's food & beverage offering...

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OFFICE COFFEE

 

How to pick the right coffee equipment for your office

 

A simple way to think about the different types of office coffee equipment for your workplace...

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OFFICE SNACKS

 

Very vegan options for your office's food & beverage program

 

The guide provides recommended ways to embrace vegan options within your office's food and beverage program...

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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS

 

The history of eating at work: how food became a part of the workplace

 

This article is basically The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, but for office food & beverage...

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OFFICE COFFEE

 

Light roast versus dark roast coffee: what you need to know

 

Let's get schooled on coffee and demystify some of the trickiest coffee factoids out there...

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Future of work - safety

WORKPLACE TRENDS

 

The future of work, and how food can create a safer employee experience

 

The global pandemic has brought a renewed focus on facilitating a safe employee experience...

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