Plant-Based on Campus
Our Commitment:
We have committed to Forward Food (Humane Society International, Canada) to transition 20% of current animal-based menu offerings to be plant-based
Want to see our menus? Visit the UTM Dining Campus Dish website: utm.campusdish.com
Keep your eyes peeled for our Special Dietary Icons indicating:
- plant forward
- vegetarian
- vegan food
- locally grown
- sustainable seafood
- dairy free
- no-gluten
- whole grains
- halal
Learn more here: utm.utoronto.ca/hospitality/DietaryRequirements
Please take a minute to watch the below videos to understand a little more about the importance of plant-based food initiatives:
We partnered with Forward Food in 2020 to co-host the Forward Food Plant-Based Summit, the first- ever virtual event!
On October 16, 2020, UTM and Humane Society International/Canada hosted the first virtual #ForwardFood2020 leadership summit, which was free to attend.
The Forward Food Leadership Summit aims to bring together food service professionals, industry leaders and others in a peer-to-peer environment, gaining insights into the latest trends in both implementing and marketing plant-based menus.
The 2019 summit was hosted in Peterborough, Ontario and was a huge success. With the current pandemic, the theme for the 2020 summit is “Building a Better, Plant-Forward Food Industry After COVID-19” and discussions were around how to use plant-based foods to create healthier, more sustainable menus.
The summit took place virtually from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm EDT (6:00 am to 1:30 pm PDT) on Friday, October 16, 2020.
Sessions included:
- Eating for Public Health
- Building Your Business Back with Plant-Based
- Foodservice Sustainability in a Post-Pandemic Era
- Looking Forward: A Sustainable Food Future (Panel and Q&A)
And much more!
Speakers included Dr. Neal Barnard from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Jay Ashton from Sysco Canada, Janine Windsor from LEAF, Jo-Anne St. Godard from the Recycling Council of Ontario and many more!
Participants enjoyed the opportunity to win delicious plant-based food products and all participants received discounts from some fantastic plant-based vendors!
Questions? Contact us!
hospitality.utm@utoronto.ca
(905) 569-4795
William G. Davis building, Suite 3127
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