Meet Our Women-Owned Forged Partners

We love to introduce our guests to creative, unique, and exciting products from Forged Partners. But just who are Forged Partners? Forged Partners are family and independently owned artisan makers. Parkhurst is always looking to onboard new partners, especially those who are minority, women, disadvantaged, or veterans, to ensure small food entrepreneurs from all backgrounds… Read More Meet Our Women-Owned Forged Partners

3 Things to Know Before Hitting the Farmers’ Market This Season, According to Our Director of Sourcing and Sustainability

With every new season, our ingredients and menus change! Parkhurst Dining is committed to using seasonal produce as well as to know where it came from through our Know Your Source program led by Parkhurst Director of Sourcing and Sustainability Jamie Moore.… Read More 3 Things to Know Before Hitting the Farmers’ Market This Season, According to Our Director of Sourcing and Sustainability

Genuine Partner Relationships

At the outset of the pandemic, we lived up to our brand promise of building genuine partner relationships and worked one on one with each and every single client partner to come to mutually favorable financial terms. Our commitment to  customizing solutions to meet the needs of each unique partnership has proven to be a… Read More Genuine Partner Relationships

Trend Spotlight: Winning the Hearts of Vegans and Meat Lovers at FedEx Supply Chain

When it comes to debating which is better overall, eating plant-based or balancing a diet with both meat and dairy, there are countless arguments on both ends. Chef Don Ras at FedEx Supply Chain fully embraces both.… Read More Trend Spotlight: Winning the Hearts of Vegans and Meat Lovers at FedEx Supply Chain

Forging New Partnerships and Charting New Paths

As the year end nears, Parkhurst will launch a new initiative that renders all of the warm and fuzzies. The Forged Partners program is a further step in solidifying relationships with the businesses in our communities and helping them to expand their current footprints. As a family-owned company, we believe in giving back and helping… Read More Forging New Partnerships and Charting New Paths

Aquaponic Food Production

Before any of our locations purchase from a supplier, it’s my responsibility to meet them to fully understand their operation. In early December, I received a new supplier request from Charles Wise, Executive Chef at Allegheny College. Usually these requests are for a local farm that would supply the location with a variety of vegetables… Read More Aquaponic Food Production