Chartwells’ national sustainability director shares five trends in plant-based dining and sustainable food service to look out for in the year ahead

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, the retail market for plant-based foods reached $7.4 billion — $5.5 billion more than in 2019 — and today’s college students are driving high levels of adoption. In fact, nearly eight in ten (79%) of Gen Z eat plant-based meals at least once a week, with 60% of them wanting to eat more plant-based foods.

Chartwells Higher Education, a recognized leader in contract food management, has committed to increasing its plant-based dining options and programming across its 300 campus partners. In addition, to help food service professionals stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving plant-based landscape, Monalisa Prasad, Chartwells’ National Director of Sustainability, has outlined five plant-based and sustainability trends to be aware of in college dining in 2023:

To learn more about Chartwells Higher Education and its plans for plant-based and sustainable dining in 2023, please visit http://chartwellshighered.com/

About Chartwells Higher Education

Chartwells is the recognized leader in contract food service management, hospitality, and award-winning guest service within over 300 college and university dining environments throughout academic institutions across the U.S. Chartwells’ nutritious cuisine not only satisfies the unique appetites, lifestyles, and dietary needs of every guest dining on campus, but it also brings people together to promote the high-intensity relationships that will prepare students for the future. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsHigherEd.com, www.ChartwellsMonthly.com, www.DineonCampus.com.

Contact:
Meredith Rosenberg
914-935-5326
meredith.rosenberg@compass-usa.com

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