100km Foods Inc. Offers Local Goods in a Dynamic Way
Tiana Reid — May 16, 2013 — Social Good
References: 100kmfoods & bcorporation.net
100km Foods Inc. has a common story. Back in 2007, Paul Sawtell and Grace Mandarano, who are now the founders and owners of the social business, quit their jobs to travel around Asia for a bit over six month and when they returned, the seed was planted for the beginning of the project.
In Ontario, Canada, they noticed a gap in distribution channels while the demand for local and sustainable food was there. 100km Foods Inc. is now a certified B Corporation and received their certification not too long ago, in December 2012. They received 109 points out of 200 with community being their highest achievement at a company score of 44 where the average is usually coming in at about 32.
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100km Foods Inc. website
In Ontario, Canada, they noticed a gap in distribution channels while the demand for local and sustainable food was there. 100km Foods Inc. is now a certified B Corporation and received their certification not too long ago, in December 2012. They received 109 points out of 200 with community being their highest achievement at a company score of 44 where the average is usually coming in at about 32.
Contact Information
100km Foods Inc. website
Trend Themes
1. Relationship-based Distribution - Opportunity to create distribution companies that prioritize building relationships with suppliers and customers for local and sustainable products.
2. Certified B Corporation - Opportunity to build a business model that integrates social and environmental goals into its core operations and receives certification as a B Corporation.
3. Demand for Local and Sustainable Food - Opportunity to tap into the growing consumer demand for local and sustainable food products.
Industry Implications
1. Food Distribution - Food distributors have an opportunity to shift towards locally sourced and sustainable products, building relationships with local farmers and producers.
2. Social Enterprise - Social enterprises have an opportunity to integrate social and environmental goals into their business model and become certified as B Corporations.
3. Sustainable Agriculture - Opportunity to promote sustainable agriculture practices and reduce the environmental impact of food production and distribution.
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