Crafty Releases Q2 2025 Office Pantry Benchmarks, Highlighting the Pantry’s Role as a Strategic Workplace Advantage

New data shows pantry programs driving talent retention, productivity, and workplace ROI as companies compete for top talent.

CHICAGO — July 22, 2025 — Crafty, the leading national office pantry provider, released its Q2 2025 Office Pantry Benchmarks, providing new insights into how employers are using pantry programs to drive attendance, strengthen culture, and boost long-term workplace value. While most companies now require in-person attendance, many are still seeing mixed compliance, stagnant engagement, and headlines questioning whether their policies deliver on their promises. Leading companies are turning to high-quality pantry experiences to drive traffic, foster organic social connection among employees, and signal a meaningful investment in workplace culture that goes beyond policy enforcement.

The data, aggregated from spend patterns across Crafty-powered programs, shows pantry investment continuing to climb. The average company spent $70,035 in Q2, up 8.4% quarter-over-quarter and 13% year-over-year, with April and June marking the highest monthly spend. The trend underscores how employers are investing in experiences that create tangible daily value for employees.

“A well-run pantry is one of the most visible, cost-effective, and high-impact tools in the workplace,” said Nathan Rosenstock, CEO and Co-Founder of Crafty. “When executed well, it showcases operational discipline, improves performance, reduces churn, and reinforces your company’s ability to deliver on its promises—internally and externally."

The Q2 data highlights how this strategy is playing out across industries and regions. Financial services, fintech, and consumer goods companies are driving the fastest growth, mirroring their aggressive investments in AI and the need to compete for top engineering and data science talent. Premium pantry programs are helping companies in competitive markets attract and retain high-value employees. Snacks and beverages remain the largest budget categories, but macro-friendly protein options, functional sodas, and fresh perishables are climbing as companies support longer onsite workdays.

As companies double down on AI and operational efficiency, the competition for top talent is intensifying, and the workplace experience is becoming a critical differentiator. “Trust is built through repetition, and the best workplace experience is one your team can count on,” said Robin Cardoso, VP of Client Experience at Crafty. “The pantry is where that consistency shows up. It’s a daily signal of care, culture, and operational excellence—and that’s what keeps people coming back.”

The full Q2 2025 benchmark report is available: Click Here. 

About Crafty

Crafty is a leading national provider of office food and beverage programs, helping top workplaces elevate the employee experience. Powered by an innovative, centralized platform, Crafty delivers tailored, scalable pantry services designed to meet each client’s unique needs. Since 2015, companies like DraftKings, Robinhood, and Zillow have partnered with Crafty to create workplace experiences that foster culture, connection, and productivity. With operations in 45+ markets and a growing national footprint, Crafty supports over 400+ client offices and serves more than 300,000+ employees each month. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York and the Bay Area, Crafty is helping companies craft better workplaces, one pantry at a time. Learn more at craftydelivers.com.