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At Bloomin' Brands, our commitment to bringing people together over delicious meals is deeply rooted in our responsible sourcing practices. Our team prioritizes food safety, sustainability, animal welfare, and business resilience in all purchasing decisions. We hold our suppliers to high standards through our Supplier Code of Conduct, which outlines our expectations for ethical practices. This approach extends to every aspect of our dining experience, from rigorous food safety protocols and cleanliness standards to providing easily accessible nutrition and allergen information.
Food Safety
We're passionate about serving up more than just great food — we're committed to delivering peace of mind with every meal. Every aspect of food safety is thoroughly addressed through skilled Team Members, industry-proven processes, and cutting-edge technology. Our dedicated team trains restaurant staff on protocols based on FDA code and state regulations. These steps help us reduce potential health risks, maintain trust in our brands, and provide an outstanding experience for our guests.
Nutrition & Health
Our culinary team continuously explores new flavors, ingredients, and preparation techniques to keep our menu fresh and exciting. We also stay attuned to emerging food trends and nutritional insights, allowing us to offer dishes that are mindful of health considerations. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse array of menu options that are customizable and designed to inspire a wide range of culinary choices. To empower our guests in making informed decisions, we provide clear calorie information for all menu items. Furthermore, we've expanded our offerings to include a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options.
Animal Welfare
We recognize the intrinsic link between high-quality, safe food and the well-being of animals in our supply chain. Healthy animals are essential for producing safe food, and we are committed to treating them with respect and care while consulting with experts on best practices. We've established rigorous animal welfare standards and work closely with suppliers who share our dedication to safe, high-quality animal products.
We require our suppliers to adhere to our animal welfare commitments. All our U.S.-based land protein suppliers meet or surpass USDA standards. In the U.S., we are working to purchase only cage-free eggs by the end of 2024. In our international markets, we are working to purchase only cage-free eggs in Brazil by 2025 and globally by 2030.
Antibiotics
Our responsible approach to antibiotic use permits their application in our supply chain only when medically necessary and under veterinary supervision. Our policies are in line with guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). We understand that enhancing animal welfare naturally reduces the need for antibiotics, and we're committed to strengthening these practices throughout our supply chain
Sustainable Sourcing
Bloomin’ Brands is committed to sustainable sourcing. Over the years, we have collaborated with our suppliers to enhance our sustainable sourcing program in alignment with our sustainability goal. All Bloomin’ Brands suppliers are required to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which specifies the ethical standards expected throughout our supply chain. This code mandates strict adherence to all relevant laws and regulations concerning employment, human rights, environmental protection, health and safety, product recalls, and anti-corruption. We will proactively evaluate suppliers and request third-party assessments as necessary to ensure full compliance with our Supplier Code.
Ensuring a dependable supply of ingredients is essential to keeping our restaurants running smoothly. To support this, we carry out resilience assessments across each supply chain category, develop contingency plans to manage sourcing disruptions or shift to secondary sources when necessary.