Values Beyond the Cup: With BLK and Bold, Aramark Refreshments Expands Minority-Owned Business Commitment
19 Julho 2023 - 12:05PM
Business Wire
Aramark and BLK & Bold, the first Black-owned nationally
distributed coffee brand in the U.S., have reached a multi-year
agreement that will make the company’s lineup of hot and cold
coffee products available to Aramark Refreshments clients this
year.
In keeping with BLK & Bold’s mission to positively impact
communities through the daily morning routine of drinking coffee or
tea, Aramark is further building its portfolio of diverse suppliers
in the refreshments space and expanding upon its values, beyond the
cup.
“Aramark Refreshments provides more than beverages and curated
coffee services; we offer inspired break experiences that foster an
inclusive office environment and create a sense of community,” said
Patrick Liebler, President of Aramark Refreshments. “As part
of our organization’s diverse supplier strategy, we’re developing
with companies who exemplify inclusion and community and share in
our mission to curate office spaces where employees can recharge
with a quick snack and enjoy meaningful moments. BLK & Bold is
a great fit, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to add
them to our portfolio and offer their products to our clients.”
BLK & Bold was started by two best friends and their love
for coffee. BLK & Bold founders, Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson
created the company with an interest in investing in the youth
community. Cezar and Johnson believe that coffee plays a role in
connecting people to their rituals and fuels communities. With that
philosophy, the company gives 5% of its proceeds to nonprofit
organizations across America that are dedicated to guiding
America’s less resourced youth. As one of Aramark’s newest diverse
suppliers, BLK & Bold will deliver on clients’ desire to bring
on more cause related partners and vendors and give back to the
communities in which they work and live.
“It is and will always be important for us to address
socio-economic disparities, not only in dialogue but also by
creating a funnel to resources,” said Cezar, CEO and co-founder
of BLK & Bold. “We will continue to act as a leader, not
only in spaces we’ve cultivated, but in partnership. We must
continue to invest in diverse voices to solve issues within our
communities. This is one of many ways to make a difference.”
In addition to being the first Black-owned nationally
distributed coffee brand in the U.S., BLK & Bold is a certified
B Corporation. BLK & Bold can be found nationally in 11,000+
retail stores such as Target, Albertsons, Safeway, Walgreens, and
various regional grocers, in addition to the workplace. BLK &
Bold was listed last year as one of the 50 fastest growing
certified minority businesses (MBE) by the National Minority
Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Learn more about this partner
at blkandbold.com.
Aramark’s overall responsible-sourcing strategy includes
continuously partnering with a broad network of expanding diverse
and small/disadvantaged organizations and businesses. BLK &
Bold is a great business Aramark is adding to its portfolio in
furtherance of our commitment to supplier diversity. For
information on Aramark’s Supplier and Diversity Program, visit:
Supplier Diversity - Aramark.
About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading
educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion
sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations
and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19
countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform
services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees
strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our
communities, and the planet. Aramark has been recognized on
FORTUNE’s list of “World’s Most Admired Companies,” DiversityInc’s
“Top 50 Companies for Diversity” and “Top Companies for Supplier
Diversity,” Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Responsible
Companies 2023,” the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ
Equality,” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn
more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter,
and LinkedIn.
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