{"id":771002,"date":"2023-07-19T14:25:42","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T18:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/values-beyond-the-cup-with-blk-and-bold-aramark-refreshments-expands-minority-owned-business-commitment\/"},"modified":"2023-07-19T14:25:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T18:25:42","slug":"values-beyond-the-cup-with-blk-and-bold-aramark-refreshments-expands-minority-owned-business-commitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/values-beyond-the-cup-with-blk-and-bold-aramark-refreshments-expands-minority-owned-business-commitment\/","title":{"rendered":"Values Beyond the Cup: With BLK and Bold, Aramark Refreshments Expands Minority-Owned Business Commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Values Beyond the Cup: <\/b><b>With BLK and Bold, Aramark Refreshments Expands Minority-Owned Business Commitment<\/b><\/p>\n<p>PHILADELPHIA&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nAramark and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fblkandbold.com%2F&amp;esheet=53468503&amp;newsitemid=20230719253259&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=BLK+%26amp%3B+Bold&amp;index=1&amp;md5=e36aa4f2b91f844920e472f8284da429\">BLK &amp; Bold<\/a>, the first Black-owned nationally distributed coffee brand in the U.S., have reached a multi-year agreement that will make the company\u2019s lineup of hot and cold coffee products available to <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.aramarkrefreshments.com%252Fwebstore%252Fhomepage.action%26data%3D05%257C01%257Cblank-hannah%2540aramark.com%257C779c011267d0429e4d9408db71a88903%257Cb1519f0f2dbf4e21bf34a686ce97588a%257C0%257C0%257C638228740881354583%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3Dro1NCCsCaYpqUW0qHz06r%252Fzh9njHC%252FAbV621TXqmkmk%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;esheet=53468503&amp;newsitemid=20230719253259&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Aramark+Refreshments&amp;index=2&amp;md5=775ec304b081eb2225281029f46958af\">Aramark Refreshments<\/a> clients this year.<\/p>\n<p>\nIn keeping with BLK &amp; Bold\u2019s mission to positively impact communities through the daily morning routine of drinking coffee or tea, Aramark is further building its portfolio of diverse suppliers in the refreshments space and expanding upon its values, beyond the cup.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAramark Refreshments provides more than beverages and curated coffee services; we offer inspired break experiences that foster an inclusive office environment and create a sense of community,\u201d said <b>Patrick Liebler, President of Aramark Refreshments.<\/b> \u201cAs part of our organization\u2019s diverse supplier strategy, we\u2019re developing with companies who exemplify inclusion and community and share in our mission to curate office spaces where employees can recharge with a quick snack and enjoy meaningful moments. BLK &amp; Bold is a great fit, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to add them to our portfolio and offer their products to our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nBLK &amp; Bold was started by two best friends and their love for coffee. BLK &amp; Bold founders, Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson created the company with an interest in investing in the youth community. Cezar and Johnson believe that coffee plays a role in connecting people to their rituals and fuels communities. With that philosophy, the company gives 5% of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations across America that are dedicated to guiding America\u2019s less resourced youth. As one of Aramark\u2019s newest diverse suppliers, BLK &amp; Bold will deliver on clients\u2019 desire to bring on more cause related partners and vendors and give back to the communities in which they work and live.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cIt is and will always be important for us to address socio-economic disparities, not only in dialogue but also by creating a funnel to resources,\u201d said <b>Cezar, CEO and co-founder of BLK &amp; Bold<\/b>. \u201cWe will continue to act as a leader, not only in spaces we\u2019ve cultivated, but in partnership. We must continue to invest in diverse voices to solve issues within our communities. This is one of many ways to make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nIn addition to being the first Black-owned nationally distributed coffee brand in the U.S., BLK &amp; Bold is a certified B Corporation. BLK &amp; Bold can be found nationally in 11,000+ retail stores such as Target, Albertsons, Safeway, Walgreens, and various regional grocers, in addition to the workplace. BLK &amp; Bold was listed last year as one of the 50 fastest growing certified minority businesses (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Learn more about this partner at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fblkandbold.com%2F&amp;esheet=53468503&amp;newsitemid=20230719253259&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=blkandbold.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=4ab87a0f32bbe2133f786daa9e2e38fb\">blkandbold.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\nAramark\u2019s overall responsible-sourcing strategy includes continuously partnering with a broad network of expanding diverse and small\/disadvantaged organizations and businesses. BLK &amp; Bold is a great business Aramark is adding to its portfolio in furtherance of our commitment to supplier diversity. 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