MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE DINING SERVICES

SUPPORTS LOCAL ECONOMYMiddlebury College Dining Services supports the local economy by purchasing locally produced and

manufactured products. In doing so we will specify local, and or sustainably harvested products when going out to bid for our food vendors.

Why do we buy foods locally?• The food’s fresh and natural• Support the local economy

• Environmentally-sensitive practices• Because we can…

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AMERICAN ROASTING Co., LLCis a coffee roasting / wholesale and direct e-tail business. They buy beans, roast them and sell to a variety of clients. They specialize in organic, Fair Trade and Rain Forest Alliance certified coffees. The roasting is done in small batches for utmost quality control. Burlington, VT. Coffee

BABA - A – LOUI’S BAKERYThe bakery welcomes you with enchanting one-of-a-kind windows, lots of natural lighting, radiant heat from the Italian tiles and the smell of bread baking.  First class breads are being made here using only organic and natural ingredients. Chester, VT.Breads

BEN & JERRY'SBen & Jerry's is founded on and dedicated to a sustainable corporate concept of linked prosperity. Waterbury, VT.Peace Pops for special events.

BEST OF VERMONTAt Best of Vermont you will find a carefully selected collection of the finest original and handcrafted Vermont-made products that Vermont has to offer. Rutland, VT

BLACK RIVER FISH & PRODUCEThey assist local growers not only by buying first from them but also by hauling goods from more than 80 local farms and specialty food producers to regional markets. Springfield, VT.Produce & Seafood

BLUE LEDGE FARMSEstablished as a goat dairy in 2000 and became a cheese operation in 2002. Leicester, VTGoat Cheese

BLUE MOON SORBETMade from all natural ingredients; fruit is their first and foremost ingredient. Quechee, VTSorbet

BLYTHEDALE FARMThe cows supply all of the milk for Blythedale Farm's Cheeses: Vermont Brie, Camembert Vermont, Green Mountain Gruyere, Cookeville Grana and Jersey Blue. Corinth, VTCheese

BOUCHER FAMILY FARMBoucher Blue is sweet, earthy, and creamy and has a texture like cold butter and crumbles when sliced thinly. Highgate Center, VTBoucher Blue Cheese

CABOT CREAMERYThere's efficiency and strength when we work together." That's the principle on which the Cabot Creamery Cooperative was founded by the farmers of Cabot, Vermont in 1919.Cheese, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese, Yogurt

CASTLETON CRACKERSCastleton Crackers use all-natural ingredients. They mix, roll, bake them and then crack them by hand creating beautiful rustic looking crackers, Castleton, VTCrackers

CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDSThey aim to produce the best-tasting apples possible, and to take good care of the earth while we're at it. Shoreham, VT.Apples

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY APIARIEShas been producing high quality honey since 1931. Gathered by bees from the blossoms of clover and alfalfa, the honey is light in color with a delicious and delicate flavor that has been the favorite of customers for over 70 years. Middlebury, VTHoney

CIDER JACKLaunched in 1994, is a bold, crisp hard cider that is great for any occasion. Middlebury, VT.Hard Cider

CRAWFORD FAMILY FARMOur farmstead cheese is made by hand using traditional techniques, and each wheel receives individual attention. Whiting VTFarmstead Cheese.

DAILY CHOCOLATEWorks hard to create luscious and delightful chocolates every day.  Their chocolates are all made in small batches, hand cut and dipped.  They use organic and local products whenever possible. Vergennes, VT Chocolate

DUCLOSE & THOMPSON FARMOver 50 antibiotic- and hormone-free pigs as well as lamb, sheep and beef cattle, the farm sells most of its meat to local shops and restaurants and sells the remainder of their meat right on the farm. A natural neighborhood farm in the truest sense. Weybridge, VT Meat

FRANKLIN FOODSBegan producing cheese in 1899 using fresh milk and cream from nearby farms. Our traditions of excellent quality, delicious taste and dairy innovation continue. Enosburg, VTCheese

GLEASON'S FLOUROrganic pastry and bread flour. Bridport, VTStone-milled whole wheat bread flour, pastry flour, wheat berries,

GRAFTON CHEESECheesemaking traditions in this historic village date from the nineteenth century when dairy farmers gathered together in a cooperative to make their surplus milk into cheese. Grafton, VTCheddar Cheese

GREEN MOUNTAIN ROASTERSGreen Mountain Coffee is about more than making coffee, we are about commitment. A commitment that every sip will reflect our passion for the art of roasting coffee.Waterbury, VTCoffee

HAPPY VALLEY ORCHARDFresh apples, and cider when in season, located just 2 miles from our campus on Quarry road. Owned by Stan, and Mary Pratt. Middlebury, VT Apples & Cider

HILLSBORO SUGARWORKSWe are proud to be a part of the long tradition of excellence demonstrated by generations of Vermont maple producer. Guaranteed to be tapped and packed in Vermont. Starksboro, VTMaple Syrup

KLINGER’S BREAD COMPANYBreads use an exclusive and unique starter that takes up to 18 hours to ferment and 30 hours from start to finish. When combined with old world recipes, the result is a distinctive chewy crust, rich flavors and wonderful aromas. This fermentation over time results in better keeping quality and more grain flavor. S. Burlington, VTArtisan Bread

KOFFEE KUP BAKERYSince 1964, what started as a six-person shop in a metal building has morphed into a 38,000-square-foot operation in several cobbled-together buildings with 130 employees. Burlington, VTBread, Donuts

LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATESThe union of the rich history of making fine chocolate, the heritage of craftsmanship, and the wonderful flavors of Vermont is accomplished every day at our factory, producing sweet indulgences with pride that goes into each bite. Burlington, VTChocolates

LALUMIERE FARMSTAND & GREENHOUSEWe are a family owned and operated business. Currently we have over 10,000 square feet of greenhouses producing bedding plants, seedlings, tomatoes, peppers and strawberries.  Ten acres produce a wide variety of sweet corn, peppers, cukes, squash, melons and pumpkins.  The greenhouses are pesticide free with very limited use of pesticides applied to outdoor crops. Ferrisburg, VTProduce

LEDGEND FARMSVermont farm-raised Fallow Deer. Middlebury, VT Venison

LEONARDO’S ITALIAN GELATO & SORBET Homemade Italian Gelato in many flavors! Best Vermont made ice cream available. All natural ingredients. Made in Vermont product. A taste of Italy in the Green Mountains of Barre, Vermont. Sorbet

LEWIS CREEK FARMLewis Creek Farm is owned and operated by Hank Bissell. We have been selling wholesale vegetables since 1981. Over the years we have developed a reputation for top quality, reliable service and competitive pricing. Starksboro, VTProduce

LINCOLN PEAK VINEYARDProduces delicious red, white, and rosé wines from grapes grown on our rocky hill in Vermont’s Champlain Valley. All of our wines are “estate bottled” which means that we use only grapes grown in our vineyards. New Haven, VTWine

LONG TRAIL BREWING CO.By combining the best domestic ingredients available with pure Vermont water, Long Trail proudly produces an extraordinary Family of Fine Ales. Bridgewater Corners, VTBeer

MAPLE MEADOWS FARMThe Devoids pride themselves on being small and providing high quality service and products to local consumers. Salisbury, VTEggs

MILLBORNE FARMS4500 YEARS! Yogurt has been linked to health and longevity for at least that long. Talk about a track record! And it only gets better with Millborne Farm Probiotic Drinkable Yogurt. Orwell, VTDrinkable Yogurt.

MIDDLEBURY CHOCOLATESA small, artisan chocolate shop that makes all of their chocolates in house, straight from the bean. Middlebury, VTChocolates

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE ORGANIC GARDEN The garden is located on Route 125 directly west of Bicentennial Hall and was created in 2002 by students who use College produced compost to fertilize vegetable crops grown on the site. Produce is sent to Dining Services in summer and fall.Produce

MISTY KNOLL FARMThe Misty Knoll Farm is a family owned and operated farm devoted to producing the finest range poultry and poultry products as an alternative to other meat and meat products. New Haven, VTPoultry

MOCHA JOE’S ROASTING CO. Mocha Joe’s Roasting Co. is a specialty coffee roasting company. Alongside our Organic Fair Trade Coffee selections, we also offer Farmer Direct Trade coffee and a selection of other specialty coffees. Brattleboro, VTCoffee’s

MONUMENT FARMSMonument Farms Dairy is a processor-handler. That is, they milk the cows and process and package the milk on-site. Milk is packaged within several hours of being processed. Weybridge, VTMilk

NITTY GRITTY GRAIN COMPANYCommitted to certified organic farming and sustainable business practices. It’s a mission that can be seen on every bag we sell. Charlotte, VTCornmeal & Whole Grains

NOLA’S SECRET GARDENOn ten acres of rocky, rolling land in the mountain village of Ripton, VT is Nola’s Secret Gardens. Nola Kevra grows organic salad greens, flowers, herbs, garlic, and Middle Eastern vegetables for wholesale markets. Ripton, VTGreens & Herbs

NPC PROCESSINGMeat processing plant. Burlington, VTSteak, Sausage, Chicken, Pork

OTTERCREEK BREWERYOtter Creek beers are craft brewed with the finest domestic malts and hops available. Middlebury, VT. Beer

OWL ENERGY BAROWl is an acronym for Original Wholesome and Local. My vision was to create a truly delicious way to fuel up in the mountains or in between errands that not only tastes good, but also makes me feel good about where the food I eat comes from (quality ingredients made locally). We have to support locally grown and produced goods to ensure the success of our future

PAUL MAZZA’S FARMWith locations in both Essex and Colchester Vermont, Paul Mazza's is the perfect place to buy local fruits and vegetables. Essex VTProduce

PEASLEE’S POTATOE FARMThe picturesque farm is located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. It has been featured in Vermont Life, photographed for numerous magazine covers and featured on WCAX news. The Summer Farm Stand features corn, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins, peas, carrots, onions, and much more. Guildhall, VT Potatoes

REINHART FOODSERVICEThe Customer, are Reinhart's first priority. Our sales and support staff are dedicated to making sure that you are completely satisfied. Colchester, VTPrimary vendor

SHADOW CROSS FARMSShadow Cross Farm has been a family business since 1940, delivering Grade A farm fresh eggs to your restaurant or store. Colchester, VTEggs

SHELBURNE FARMSOur award-winning cheddar cheese is made from the fresh, untreated milk of our purebred Brown Swiss cows, together with salt, rennet, and starter culture. Shelburne, VTCheddar Cheese

SPEEDER & EARL'SAll of our beans are roasted in small batches of under 25 lbs. on an "as needed" basis. Burlington, VTSpecialty Coffees

STONE LEAF TEAHOUSEA tea import company and teahouse that specializes in sourcing the best tasting high quality and sustainably grown teas from around the world. Middlebury, VTTeas

STOWE SUGAR WORKSRipton, VTMaple Syrup

SUNJA’S started in 1993 when Sunja began to give cooking classes in her community which was followed by a great interest in how Sunja prepared healthy food that tasted so good. Waterbury, VTSushi

SUNRISE ORCHARDSLocated in Cornwall, VT.Apples.

SWITCHBACK BREWERYCompany was founded in 2002 by a formally trained master brewer and his friend, the vision was to concentrate limited resources into making just a few beers to achieve the highest quality possible. Burlington, VTFine Beer

THISTLE HILL FARMAged alpine raw milk cheese handmade on the Putnam family farm in North Pomfret, Vermont, from the certified organic milk of their grass-fed Jersey cows. Pomfert, VTTarentaise Cheese

TWIG FARMA small goat dairy and cheese making business run by Michael Lee and Emily Sunderman. We produce award-winning aged raw milk goat cheeses. All of our cheeses are made by hand and patiently aged in our aging cellar. Cornwall VTGoat Cheese

VT BUTTER & CHEESE CO.Launched in 1984, Vermont Butter & Cheese Company still follows the path Bob and Allison took years ago - crafting artisanal dairy products in the European style through a vital link with local farms. Websterville, VTGoats cheeses, marscapone

VERMONT COOKIE LOVEFresh-baked cookies and frozen cookie dough made in Vermont with all natural ingredients. N. Ferrisburg, VTCookies.

VERMONT FRESH NETWORKEncourages farmers, food producers and chefs to work directly with each other to build partnerships. Building these regional connections contributes to stronger local communities and their economies. Montpelier, VTWe are members.

VERMONT FRESH PASTA,Offering a full line of Fresh bulk Ravioli, Pastas and Sauces for restaurant use as  well as a retail line of Fresh Ravioli, Pastas and Sauces for the chef at home! Proctorsville, VTPasta

Vermont Heritage GrazersGrazing grass and legume pasture in the Champlain Valley, our Berkshire and Heritage breed Tamworth pigs produce the best pork you will ever taste! Bridport, VTPigs

VERMONT HIGHLAND BEEFWe are a small, family-owned operation dedicated to sustainable agriculture, nutrient density and quality over quantity. Orleans, VTBeef

VERMONT MORNINGWe make and develop food that has great taste and remarkable texture. No sugar, no salt, no preservatives. Waitsfield, VT Multi Grain Hot Cereal

VERMONT SOYThere is a new way of thinking about the food we eat, where it’s grown and how it’s made and we are part of this exciting movement. Hardwick VermontOrganic Soy Milk & Tofu

VERMONT SWEETWATERVermont Sweetwater Bottling Company is a small Vermont family owned and operated bottling company, producing eight all natural beverages, made from only the finest ingredients. Poultney, VT Soda

WILCOX BROS.They offer a large variety of flavors, and make special flavors at our request for our special theme dinners. Manchester, VTIce Cream

WOOD CREEK FARM BEEFIs proud to offer you a superior beef product with 100% All Natural Angus Beef. Bridport, VTBeef