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.
Contact Information
100km Foods Inc. website
Relationship-Based Distribution Companies
100km Foods Inc. Offers Local Goods in a Dynamic Way
Trend Themes
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Relationship-based Distribution — Opportunity to create distribution companies that prioritize building relationships with suppliers and customers for local and sustainable products.
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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.
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Demand for Local and Sustainable Food — Opportunity to tap into the growing consumer demand for local and sustainable food products.
Industry Implications
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Food Distribution — Food distributors have an opportunity to shift towards locally sourced and sustainable products, building relationships with local farmers and producers.
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Social Enterprise — Social enterprises have an opportunity to integrate social and environmental goals into their business model and become certified as B Corporations.
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Sustainable Agriculture — Opportunity to promote sustainable agriculture practices and reduce the environmental impact of food production and distribution.