The Hain Celestial Group, a US-based organic and natural products company, has announced that its subsidiary Hain Pure Protein Corporation (HPPC) has entered into a new agreement with Panera to supply Plainville Farms breast meat raised without antibiotics to Panera Bread.
Since 2011, HPPC has been providing Panera Bread with turkey raised without antibiotics on family farms.
Hain Celestial founder, president and chief executive officer Irwin D Simon Irwin said: "Plainville Farms has worked closely with Panera to feature turkey that has been humanely raised, fed a vegetarian diet and never given antibiotics."
"I am pleased Panera Bread will continue to serve Plainville Farms turkey as we work on several other initiatives to provide organic and natural product offerings from Hain Celestial's portfolio of brands."
Panera Bread EVP, chief transformation and growth officer Blaine Hurst said: "More than ten years ago, Panera became one of the first restaurant chains to offer chicken that received no antibiotics ever.
"By working closely with leading suppliers like Plainville Farms, we've been able to extend this commitment to our roasted turkey. For us, poultry raised without antibiotics tastes better and is consistent with our Food Policy and our commitment to have a positive impact on the food system."
