NEW YORK, US – illycaffè, a global leader in producing sustainable high-quality coffee and long-time supporter of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), is proud to announce a scholarship program supporting the education and advancement of students pursuing a concentration in farm-to-table, sustainable practice studies at the world’s premier culinary college. The illy Farm-to-Table Scholarship will debut this fall.
“Sustainability is part of illy’s DNA,” said Jack Edwards, President of illycaffè North America. “Our recently launched One Makes The Difference initiative communicates that everyone can make a difference in working toward a sustainable world, and this scholarship will help students who share that vision achieve their dreams.”
The CIA’s farm-to-table concentration gives students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food business management or applied food studies the opportunity to explore such topics as advanced cooking, the ecology of food, sustainable food systems, and chef-community relations. Students in this concentration also learn how to source ingredients from local farms, fields, and forests, and develop menus using what they sourced.
“As the popularity of our farm-to-table concentration continues to grow, there is greater need for support for students in that program,” said Kevin Allan, vice president of advancement at the CIA. “We are grateful for this scholarship, and for illycaffè ‘s ongoing support of the CIA’s educational mission.”
The CIA will award two to four scholarships to eligible CIA students through a competitive essay application.
illycaffè’s partnership with the CIA goes back nearly a decade, focusing on coffee education and hands-on experiences through The Bakery Café by illy, the student-run bakery and café at the CIA at Greystone, in St. Helena, CA.
In addition, for over 85 years, illycaffè has continued to give great attention to operating sustainably with the aim of building a better future together with its partners and illy coffee lovers. The One Makes The Difference initiative encompasses illy’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2033. It embodies the continuous development of sustainable agronomical techniques, products, and solutions that competently respond to consumer needs by using less material and energy resources to reduce environmental impact.
Earlier this year, illycaffè partnered with the MICHELIN Guide Green Star in Europe and the U.S. to bring focus to and champion the restaurants and chefs whose efforts are at the forefront of a more sustainable approach to gastronomy. In April 2021, illycaffè became the first global Italian coffee company to obtain B-Corp status.
About The Culinary Institute of America
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking & pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore. For more information, visit www.ciachef.edu.
