THE CRAFTY BLOG
Office Food Service News, Trends, and Insights
FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
Crafty's 2024 UnWrapped: Five Star Food Service By the Numbers
A year of Crafty elevating the office food service game with leading technology.
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OFFICE SNACKS
What Are the Best Bulk Snacks for Work?
We tapped expert Eloise Sewall to share everything she knows about bulk office snacks.
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OFFICE SNACKS
Top Condiments Across US Offices
Why your office pantry deserves more than just ketchup and mustard.
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OFFICE COFFEE
The Best Coffee Creamer for Work
How to sweeten up your office coffee station with coffee creamers your employees love.
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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
How to Maximize Your End-of-Year Office Pantry Budget
Turn your holiday traffic slump into an office pantry power play for next year.
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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
Office Breakroom Guide with Examples
Discover how to create an inviting, efficient office breakroom! Get layout essentials, product must-haves, and inspiring examples to fuel employee connections and creativity.
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WORKPLACE TRENDS
November Workplace Insights and Trends Fresh Out the Pantry
How structured schedules, evolving snack trends and little treats are shaping the future of work.
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OFFICE COFFEE
Supplies You Need for Your Office Coffee Station
Get all the office supplies you need to brew the best coffee at work!
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CRAFTY NEWS
Crafty Wins 2024 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for Employee Well-Being
Top Workplaces Recognizes Crafty with Culture Excellence Award for Employee Well-being based on an employee-led survey.
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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
Office Pantry Dos and Don'ts
The secrets to managing a successful office food and beverage program.
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OFFICE SNACKS
4 Key Takeaways from the Vistar North Buying Show
Fresh from the show floor, our experts reveal insights to transform your office pantry.
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CRAFTY NEWS
Crafty Gains Strategic Alliance with JLL and Secures Investment from JLL Spark to Fuel Workplace F&B Innovation
Crafty, the leading office pantry provider, partners with JLL to scale innovative, tech-enabled pantry solutions across the US.
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OFFICE SNACKS
The Foodie’s Guide to Native American Heritage Month at Work
Explore expert tips and delicious ingredients to celebrate the Indigenous community.
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WORKPLACE TRENDS
October Insights Fresh Out the Pantry
This month, we unpack how bustling offices, authentic connections and sustainable grains are shaping the future of work.
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CRAFTY NEWS
Crafty Hires Former WeWork and Starbucks Leader Robin Cardoso as VP of Client Experience
Bringing over 20 years of expertise, Robin joins Crafty’s Leadership Team to strengthen client success and drive long-term growth amid ongoing national expansion.
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OFFICE SNACK
The Top Office Candy in Your City
Unlock your city's top candy and discover how little treat culture is alive and well across office pantries.
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CRAFTY CAREERS
Meet Monica Diaz, Director of Client Success in Chicago
We chatted with Monica Diaz, our Director of Client Success in Chicago. Monica, a true Crafty OG, has been with us since 2017 and has transformed our Client Success Team into the powerhouse it is today.
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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
Tap an Expert: How to Create an Ideal Office Pantry Lineup
We tapped Hector Avelar, Strategic Account Director at Crafty, to break down how to build a pantry at any budget.
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WORKPLACE TRENDS
September Insights Fresh Out the Pantry
This month, we tackle loneliness in the workplace alongside 'Swicy' and "Feel-Good" office snacks.
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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
The Ultimate Guide to Office Pantry Budgeting
Maximize your budget to create an office pantry program your employees love.
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OFFICE SNACKS
Fall Office Pantry Trends
Give your employees a taste of fall by swapping the flavors of your favorite office pantry staples.
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CRAFTY CAREERS
Meet Rose Sturdivant, Food & Beverage Specialist in Chicago
We caught up with Rose Sturdivant, a Food and Beverage Specialist in Chicago, to find out how her past experience in retail and corporate banking made her uniquely prepared to dive right into our mission to craft a better workplace for her clients.
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WORKPLACE TRENDS
August Workplace Insights and Trends Fresh Out the Pantry
From the Olympic Village food hall to the rise of non-alcoholic drinks, we've got our thumb on the pulse of today’s F&B trends.
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OFFICE SNACKS
Top Snack Bars at Every Price Point
These office snack bars energize your office to take on the day, bar none.
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OFFICE COFFEE
The Top Office Coffee Beans
Let's take a look and see which coffee beans took the top spot across Crafty clients in the last 12 months.
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CRAFTY CAREERS
Meet Hector Avelar, Strategic Account Director in Chicago
After immigrating to Chicago from Mexico, his family of restauranteurs set Hector on a path that would eventually lead him to work with some of the biggest clients at Crafty on their unique corporate snack programs.
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WORKPLACE TRENDS
From Album Drops to Real Housewives Shocks: Pop Culture Party Ideas to Keep Your Workplace Buzzing
How to lean into viral moments to build a thriving workplace culture.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Five Steps to Craft a Sustainable Pantry
Build a sustainable pantry that aligns with values while creating efficiencies.
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CRAFTY CAREERS
July Workplace Insights and Trends Fresh Out the Pantry
Unravel these July insights and explore how they can empower your organization for years to come.
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CRAFTY CAREERS
Meet Joe Carrino, Service Technician in the Bay Area
Joe, Crafty's first service technician, has twenty-two years of experience working with coffee machines. We sat down with him to find out what drew him to Crafty and what life is like on the service team.
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OFFICE COFFEE
How to Upkeep Your Office Coffee Machine
Master the art of maintaining your corporate coffee machine for peak performance and longevity.
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OFFICE COFFEE
What is the Top Office Coffee Product in Your City?
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OFFICE SNACKS
From Farm to Office Pantry: How Crafty Gets Your Favorite Snacks To Your Desk
We take a peek behind the curtain to explore how Crafty sources, stores and supplies office snacks worldwide.
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SUSTAINABILITY
The Best Sustainable Products for Your Office Pantry
From vegan to B Corp brands, the Crafty Platform makes finding products that align with your sustainability goals easy.
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WORKPLACE TRENDS
June Workplace Insights and Trends Fresh Out the Pantry
Employees are becoming more mindful of the impact of food and beverages on their bodies and the environment.
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CRAFTY CAREERS
Meet Allison Cuca, Vice President of Product in Chicago
Cutting her teeth at large companies like McDonald’s, Allison brings her expertise to Crafty to establish and build our incredible Product Team...
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SUSTAINABILITY
How the Crafty Platform Minimizes Office Food Waste
Discover four Crafty Platform features that build a sustainable workplace while maximizing your budget.
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WORKPLACE TRENDS
The Top Days in the Office
How leading workplaces use technology-driven food and beverage programs to drive office traffic.
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OFFICE SNACKS
5 Ways to Use an Office Snack Crate
Five ingenious ways to make the most of office snack crates, transforming your workplace into a vibrant hub of creativity, collaboration, and snack-induced bliss.
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OFFICE SNACKS
The Best Fresh Produce for the Office
We're peeling back the layers of Crafty's data to see which fruits and vegetables are the most popular snacks for work.
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OFFICE DRINKS
The Evolution of the Watercooler
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OFFICE SNACKS
The Top Vegan Office Snacks at Every Price Point
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WORKPLACE TRENDS
May Workplace Insights and Trends Fresh Out the Pantry
Crafty explore the latest news and trends impacting employees in May 2024.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Craft a Sustainable Workplace
Explore the five practices leading workplaces use to build sustainable office pantry programs.
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CORPORATE CATERING
13 Office Catering Trends You Won’t Want to Miss
Employees are craving culinary experiences more than ever, making catering an attractive option for businesses looking to enhance the employee experience.
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CRAFTY NEWS
Crafty Hires VP of People to Support Growing Team & Strengthen Leading Workplace Culture
Crafty has strengthened its leadership team with Mara Jones, who joins as the organization’s first Vice President of People.
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CRAFTY NEWS
Crafty Has Been Named a 2024 Top Workplace by USA Today
“We are thrilled to be chosen as a best place to work by Top Workplaces for the second time this past year,” says Co-founder and CEO, Nate Rosenstock.
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OFFICE COFFEE
How to Craft the Best Office Coffee Station
Transform the average office coffee station into a thriving hub of creativity, productivity and community.
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OFFICE COFFEE
3 Office Coffee Station Options Employees Will Love
Craft the ultimate office coffee station that will drive employees into the office.
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FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
How to Build an Equitable Employee Experience
Quick guide to building an office pantry program that makes employees at every location feel like a priority.
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OFFICE MEALS
Shelf-Stable Meals Your Office Pantry Needs
Explore the rich (and delicious) potential of shelf-stable office meal options for your employees.
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CRAFTY NEWS
Crafty Introduces Operations Overview to Revolutionize Onsite Food and Beverage Management
CRAFTY NEWS
Crafty Has Been Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startups of 2024
WORKPLACE TRENDS
The Evolution of Remote Work
CRAFTY CAREERS
Meet Dallas Edmonds, Crafty’s Client Operations Specialist in the Pacific Northwest
WORKPLACE TRENDS
Solve the Perk Paradox: How Crafty Aligns Your Office Pantry Program Budget to Your Ideal Experience
CRAFTY CAREERS
Meet Olivia Ajlouni, Crafty’s Market Operations Manager in New York
WORKPLACE TRENDS • FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS • CRAFTY DATA
New eBook is the Ultimate Guide to Crafting the Future Workplace with Tailored Food and Beverage Experiences
OFFICE COFFEE
The Best Office Coffee Products for Every Price Point
OFFICE DRINKS
The Best Office Drinks for Every Price Point
OFFICE SNACKS
Top Healthy Office Snacks to Keep Productivity and Creativity Flowing
OFFICE SNACKS
AI Snacks are Here. No, We're Not Joking.
FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
Scaling an Office Kitchen Program: Online Marketplaces' Shortcomings
CRAFTY NEWS
Crafty Has Been Named to 2023 Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune
CRAFTY CAREERS
Meet Frankie Haywood, Crafty’s Equipment and Service Coordinator in Chicago
WORKPLACE TRENDS
7 Ways Spooky Season Can Enhance the Office Experience
OFFICE DRINKS
Top Office Drinks by City in 2023
FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
Is Your Office Pantry Program Giving ROI?
CRAFTY NEWS
Crafty Strengthens Leadership Team to Corner the Workplace Food and Beverage Market
WORKPLACE TRENDS
How to Ace Employee
Engagement in 2024
OFFICE SNACKS
The Comprehensive Guide
to Office Snacks
OFFICE DRINKS
Bevi: This Water Machine Is Taking Over Top Workplaces
WORKPLACE TRENDS
8 Proven Employee Engagement Strategies
WORKPLACE TRENDS
6 Ways Productive People Fuel Their Morning Routines
FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
How to Consciously Uncouple from Dairy in Your Office Snack Program
OFFICE SNACKS
Snack Boxes: A Lifeline
for Busy Parents
CRAFTY CAREERS
Meet Natalie Loomis, Client Success Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area
FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
The Consequences of Not
Consolidating Your Office
Kitchen and Pantry Spend
FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
Matterport: The Secret Weapon to Planning Your Office Kitchen and Pantry
CRAFTY SERVICES
Red Flags to Avoid in Your Office Food Service Partner
FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
The Ultimate Guide to
Your Office Kitchen
OFFICE SNACKS
The Foodie's Guide to Kosher Office Snacks
CRAFTY NEWS
Caroo and Crafty Join Forces to Feed Hungry Workforces
FOOD SERVICE INSIGHTS
5 Questions With….Crafty Director of Talent Development Jenna Ricks
CRAFTY SERVICES
Office Snack Delivery Made Easy
OFFICE SNACKS
The Foodie’s Guide to Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Work
CRAFTY NEWS
Crafty and ezCater Partner to Offer a One-Stop Shop for Business Catering and Office Snacks
OFFICE SNACKS
Office Snacks Fit for Queen B
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
The time is now to unveil the 2023 top office snacks by city! Is your city on the banana bandwagon?
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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 [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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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 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
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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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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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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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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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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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 6 Office Coffee Machines
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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The Office Experience Strategy You Need
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 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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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The Future of Work: How Food Service Will Drive Employee Connectivity
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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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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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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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 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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2022 Year in Review: Office Food and Beverage Trends, Statistics and Insights
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 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 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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Muffin Morale & Pantry Productivity: The Power of Office Snacks on Employee Engagement
The power of nourishing your company’s vibe back to health...
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Office Snacks Have Superpowers: How Mini-Meals Help Employee Appreciation
How mini-meals help employees feel more appreciated...
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Crafty Opens New Global Headquarters in Chicago
With a focus on hospitable workspaces and employee happiness...
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What’s the Difference Between Nitro Cold Brew vs. Cold Brew vs. 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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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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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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The Beginner's Guide to Gluten Free Office Snacks
Get some helpful tips and tricks on how to feature gluten free options in your office...
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Beginner's Guide to Keto Office Snacks
The guide breaks down ways to include keto friendly options in your office's food & beverage offering...
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How to Pick the Right Coffee Machine and Equipment for Your Office
A simple way to think about the different types of office coffee equipment for your workplace...
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Beginner's Guide to Vegan Office Snacks
The guide provides recommended ways to embrace vegan options within your office's food and beverage program...
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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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What’s the Difference Between Light Roast vs Dark Roast Coffee and Which Is Best for Office Delivery?
Let's get schooled on coffee and demystify some of the trickiest coffee factoids out there...
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The Future of Work: How to Create a Safe Office Snack Program
The global pandemic has brought a renewed focus on facilitating a safe employee experience...
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