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📣 We’ve delivered over 23 MILLION plant-based meals! ⁠ What you eat impacts our planet. Choosing plant-based meals helps reduce the our food system's greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts like deforestation, species extinction, and water pollution. According to Nature Magazine, plant-based diets have been found to have a 75% lower carbon footprint, with 75% less land use, 54% less water use, 66% less water pollution, and 66% less biodiversity loss, than diets that contain a modest 3.5 oz of meat per day. Avoiding meat and dairy is the single biggest way to reduce your overall impact on the planet 🌎️⁠ ⁠ Shout-out to our customers for doing their part to preserve our planet simply by enjoying plant-based meals from Thistle every day. Here's what else our customers helped us achieve last quarter 💪⁠

We’re cooking up more than just delicious food. We’re getting ready to expand to our next big city this summer. Any guesses?

Hey, healthcare providers. We teamed up with Vivian Health to offer a special gift just for you ⬇

BIG NEWS 📣 We are thrilled to announce that Ian Mathias has joined Thistle as our VP of Brand 🎉  Ian brings a wealth of experience and expertise, and we're excited for him to help us grow as the leading brand in food, health and sustainability. He’s led brand teams at IDEO for clients in big tech, healthcare and higher education, and in-house at brands like Strava, where he helped build the world’s most engaged community of athletes. Outside of Thistle, Ian’s always running and riding around his backyard of New York City, and searching with his partner for a new favorite plant-based treat  😍 Please join us in welcoming Ian to our table 🌱

Our core value, Be Human, is perhaps the most important of the five core values that Thistlers embody. "Be Human" reminds us that when we learn from each other and empower those around us, everyone benefits. This month, we tip our hats to four remarkable Thistlers on our Vacaville Management Team who live this core value every day: Jordan Lichman, Jennifer Orum, Carmen Kong, and Jon Rizzo. These outstanding individuals were nominated by fellow Thistlers for their humility, respect, empathy, honesty, and ethical behavior. Their commitment to giving credit, admitting faults, and seeking and respecting differing opinions sets a gold standard for us all. ⭐ Congratulations, Vacaville Management Team!

Ever wondered about the differences between vegan and Mediterranean diets? Thistle Registered Dietitian Danielle Levy-Wolins breaks both down in our latest Ask a Dietitian series. Discover which diet might be the best for you: https://lnkd.in/gUAf7R7J

Our CEO and co-founder Ashwin Cheriyan was born into a family of doctors, and his earliest memories involve sitting around the dinner table, listening to his parents share stories of their patients who faced chronic illnesses primarily related to diet and exercise. His parents' emphasis on the need for dietary behavior change to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses sparked a lifelong curiosity to explore the connection between food and long-term health outcomes. He started Thistle with Shiri Avnery to challenge the belief that you have to choose between taste and nutrition, convenience and quality, and fresh and prepared – by filling your plate with the highest quality, nutrient-rich, plant-rich ingredients to support healthy weight, improve gut health, and help prevent diet-related chronic diseases.  June marks Men’s Health Month, dedicated to raising awareness about preventable health issues and advocating for early detection and treatment of diseases like cancer, heart disease, and depression. In recognition, Ash is sharing his top tips for staying in tip top shape – from nutrition, to exercise, and lifestyle habits: https://lnkd.in/ggAPfVEt #MensHealthMonth

Are you passionate about food, health, and sustainability? Thistle is looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team! If you're eager to be part of a forward-thinking company that's committed to nourishing both people and the planet, we want to hear from you! Check out our available positions and apply today to help shape the future of healthy eating and sustainable living. #JoinThistle #HealthyEating #Sustainability #CareerOpportunity 🥦🌍

Thistle Chef de Cuisine Renee Reagan Moreno shares what she’s craving on our summer menu – from our returning Grilled Corn and Poblano Chile Salad, our top-rated meal of all time, to our tossed Balsamic Pasta Salad that transports us to Italy through taste, and our deliciously sweet and tart Pink Lemonade Mousse Cup. Get the delicious details: https://lnkd.in/gQv_WctH

Thistle was founded with the mission to make it easy for everyone to get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. As we strive to support your health, a healthier planet, and stronger communities, we are committed to a larger purpose: making plant-based foods irresistible so that we can all thrive. The path to a healthier and happier future for all may not always be a straight line, which is why we encourage our team to embody our core value, Build the Future. This approach encourages us to be resilient, adaptable, and tackle each day with the positive attitude of someone who can see how bright the future is. Nominated by fellow Thistlers, Frederick Hunter, Kacey Stratton, and Anthony Soto exemplify what it means to Build the Future through their optimism and resilience in the face of challenges and changing priorities, driving our mission forward. Congratulations, Freddie, Kacey, and Anthony! 🌱