Panera Bread Inc has been a leader in accommodating those who desire a healthier version of convenience food. Today we discuss this topic with Sara Burnett, VP of Food Beliefs at Panera and self-described Flexitarian.
Panera Bread Inc has been a leader in accommodating those who desire a healthier version of convenience food. They have also heavily invested in their tech platform allowing modification of food orders to personal preference AND making the updated nutrition facts available. Further, Panera has been a cutting edge leader in having third party assessment for their food’s carbon impact on the environment with their “Cool Foods” program.
Now with over 2100 restaurants in 47 states, Panera makes it practical to eat conveniently and healthily almost everywhere in the United States (and they also have a presence in Canada). This is not to say that they don’t serve more indulgent, riskier foods. But that is reality and they certainly don’t skimp out on having several, VERY healthy options (especially considering their ability to modify orders GREATLY to personal preferences using their app) for those of us plant rich, less processed/refined food seekers.
Sara Burnett, VP of Food Beliefs at Panera and self-described Flexitarian, comes from a science background. With her combined passion for food, it’s not surprising that she helped team Panera come to provide anti-biotic free chicken, and she makes sure their food providers/farmers treat their animals as humanely (spacing, fresh air) as possible.