MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE DINING
SERVICES
SUPPORTS LOCAL ECONOMY
Middlebury 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., LLC
is 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 BAKERY
The 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'S
Ben & Jerry's is founded on and dedicated to a sustainable corporate concept of linked
prosperity. Waterbury, VT.
Peace Pops for special events.
BEST OF VERMONT
At 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 & PRODUCE
They 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 FARMS
Established as a goat dairy in 2000 and became a cheese operation in 2002. Leicester, VT
Goat Cheese
BLUE MOON SORBET
Made from all natural ingredients; fruit is their first and foremost ingredient. Quechee, VT
Sorbet
BLYTHEDALE FARM
The cows supply all of the milk for Blythedale Farm's Cheeses: Vermont Brie, Camembert
Vermont, Green Mountain Gruyere, Cookeville Grana and Jersey Blue. Corinth, VT
Cheese
BOUCHER FAMILY FARM
Boucher Blue is sweet, earthy, and creamy and has a texture like cold butter and crumbles
when sliced thinly. Highgate Center, VT
Boucher Blue Cheese
CABOT CREAMERY
There'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 CRACKERS
Castleton Crackers use all-natural ingredients. They mix, roll, bake them and then crack them
by hand creating beautiful rustic looking crackers, Castleton, VT
Crackers
CHAMPLAIN ORCHARDS
They 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 APIARIES
has 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, VT
Honey
CIDER JACK
Launched in 1994, is a bold, crisp hard cider that is great for any occasion. Middlebury, VT.
Hard Cider
CRAWFORD FAMILY FARM
Our farmstead cheese is made by hand using traditional techniques, and each wheel receives
individual attention. Whiting VT
Farmstead Cheese.
DAILY CHOCOLATE
Works 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 FARM
Over 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 FOODS
Began producing cheese in 1899 using fresh milk and cream from nearby farms. Our traditions
of excellent quality, delicious taste and dairy innovation continue. Enosburg, VT
Cheese
GLEASON'S FLOUR
Organic pastry and bread flour. Bridport, VT
Stone-milled whole wheat bread flour, pastry flour, wheat berries,
GRAFTON CHEESE
Cheesemaking 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,
VT
Cheddar Cheese
GREEN MOUNTAIN ROASTERS
Green 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, VT
Coffee
HAPPY VALLEY ORCHARD
Fresh 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 SUGARWORKS
We 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, VT
Maple Syrup
KLINGER’S BREAD COMPANY
Breads 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, VT
Artisan Bread
KOFFEE KUP BAKERY
Since 1964, what started as a six-person shop in a metal building has morphed into a 38,000square-foot operation in several cobbled-together buildings with 130 employees. Burlington,
VT
Bread, Donuts
LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES
The 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, VT
Chocolates
LALUMIERE FARMSTAND & GREENHOUSE
We 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, VT
Produce
LEDGEND FARMS
Vermont 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 FARM
Lewis 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, VT
Produce
LINCOLN PEAK VINEYARD
Produces 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, VT
Wine
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, VT
Beer
MAPLE MEADOWS FARM
The Devoids pride themselves on being small and providing high quality service and products
to local consumers. Salisbury, VT
Eggs
MILLBORNE FARMS
4500 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, VT
Drinkable Yogurt.
MIDDLEBURY CHOCOLATES
A small, artisan chocolate shop that makes all of their chocolates in house, straight from the
bean. Middlebury, VT
Chocolates
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 FARM
The 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, VT
Poultry
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, VT
Coffee’s
MONUMENT FARMS
Monument 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, VT
Milk
NITTY GRITTY GRAIN COMPANY
Committed to certified organic farming and sustainable business practices. It’s a mission that
can be seen on every bag we sell. Charlotte, VT
Cornmeal & Whole Grains
NOLA’S SECRET GARDEN
On 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, VT
Greens & Herbs
NPC PROCESSING
Meat processing plant. Burlington, VT
Steak, Sausage, Chicken, Pork
OTTERCREEK BREWERY
Otter Creek beers are craft brewed with the finest domestic malts and hops available.
Middlebury, VT.
Beer
OWL ENERGY BAR
OWl 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 FARM
With locations in both Essex and Colchester Vermont, Paul Mazza's is the perfect place to buy
local fruits and vegetables. Essex VT
Produce
PEASLEE’S POTATOE FARM
The 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 FOODSERVICE
The Customer, are Reinhart's first priority. Our sales and support staff are dedicated to making
sure that you are completely satisfied. Colchester, VT
Primary vendor
SHADOW CROSS FARMS
Shadow Cross Farm has been a family business since 1940, delivering Grade A farm fresh
eggs to your restaurant or store. Colchester, VT
Eggs
SHELBURNE FARMS
Our 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, VT
Cheddar Cheese
SPEEDER & EARL'S
All of our beans are roasted in small batches of under 25 lbs. on an "as needed" basis.
Burlington, VT
Specialty Coffees
STONE LEAF TEAHOUSE
A tea import company and teahouse that specializes in sourcing the best tasting high quality
and sustainably grown teas from around the world. Middlebury, VT
Teas
STOWE SUGAR WORKS
Ripton, VT
Maple 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, VT
Sushi
SUNRISE ORCHARDS
Located in Cornwall, VT.
Apples.
SWITCHBACK BREWERY
Company 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, VT
Fine Beer
THISTLE HILL FARM
Aged 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, VT
Tarentaise Cheese
TWIG FARM
A 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 VT
Goat 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, VT
Goats cheeses, marscapone
VERMONT COOKIE LOVE
Fresh-baked cookies and frozen cookie dough made in Vermont with all natural
ingredients. N. Ferrisburg, VT
Cookies.
VERMONT FRESH NETWORK
Encourages 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, VT
We 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, VT
Pasta
Vermont Heritage Grazers
Grazing grass and legume pasture in the Champlain Valley, our Berkshire and Heritage
breed Tamworth pigs produce the best pork you will ever taste! Bridport, VT
Pigs
VERMONT HIGHLAND BEEF
We are a small, family-owned operation dedicated to sustainable agriculture, nutrient
density and quality over quantity. Orleans, VT
Beef
VERMONT MORNING
We make and develop food that has great taste and remarkable texture. No sugar, no salt, no
preservatives. Waitsfield, VT Multi Grain Hot Cereal
VERMONT SOY
There 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 Vermont
Organic Soy Milk & Tofu
VERMONT SWEETWATER
Vermont 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, VT
Ice Cream
WOOD CREEK FARM BEEF
Is proud to offer you a superior beef product with 100% All Natural Angus Beef. Bridport,
VT
Beef