Focusing on Ethical and Sustainable Food Systems at Clemson University NORTHAMPTON, MA | ACCESSWIRE | September 29, 2022 | Aramark took part in a series of events recently at Clemson University that brought together top researchers and food thought leaders to focus on increasing healthy options for students, minimizing harm to the environment, and making ethical sourcing from local businesses a top priority, among other topics. "We were honored our partners at Clemson included us in these collaborative discussions about food sustainability and sourcing," said Jack Donovan, President and CEO, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality . "These important issues align with Aramark''s ESG strategy to make a positive impact on people and the planet." Farm-to-Institution Summit Co-hosted by Aramark and Leslie Hossfeld, Dean of the College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences at Clemson University, the inaugural Farm-to-Institution Summit was held September 13-14, 2022. The purpose of the summit was to bring together food systems leaders to discuss the role of land grant institutions in supporting the development of regional food systems and share best practices for how to best leverage the campus'' public and private dining partners to build a stronger market for local farmers and to drive student engagement. "Regional food systems serve to build healthy communities by addressing food access issues, food insecurity, and social equality," said Carolyn Gahn, Director, Farm-to-Institution, Aramark Global Supply Chain, who was a featured speaker at the summit. "This event provided a platform for conversations on how land-grant institutions can work to positively impact the food industry in their local areas." There were 40 presentations covering a broad range of food-related topics and research, with a strong focus on BIPOC farmers and supplier diversity initiatives.