Bite, nibble, tasty, sweet, and savory tend to be the most common words people associate with the phrase “snack food”. The concept of “sustainability”, on the other hand, is usually far away in their minds when they have a spoonful of Dippin’ Dots or kernels of Doc popcorn in their mouth. So, if you aren’t thinking of climate change, local community, or even corporate governance midway through enjoying one of our Hola Churros, don’t feel out of place. Enjoying an amazing snack range like ours is meant to take you to a bliss rather than have you dwell on world and corporate affairs. That said, knowing that the snack foods you enjoy are sustainable and the company that ultimately follows environmental, social, and governance standards (ESG) does allow you to indulge guilt free.
Quality Ingredients, Responsible Choices
So often we talk about the quality of our ingredients and production of our suite of snack food products. Of course, knowing that our Doc Popcorn products use the highest quality ingredients, free of trans fats, MSG, artificial colors and preservatives is great. We’re also super proud that our Dippin’ Dots flash frozen production process, the brand contributes locally to communities, and its products are even kosher. But the term ESG is more than just about great ingredients or even just sustainability; it’s about a set of standards that measure a company’s impact on society, the environment, and its own internal operations. You, either as one of our partners or consumers, therefore, should take great confidence in the ESG reporting our supplier, J&J Snack Foods, has in place.
Eco-Friendly Practices at J&J Snack Foods
Did you know, for example, that J&J Snack Foods has installed flow regulators and streamlined Clean-in-Place and Clean Out of Place systems to reduce water usage? Or, that lighting at its facilities has been converted from fluorescent to LED, refrigerant soft starts are in place, and VFD compressor units are in place, all in an effort to reduce energy consumption. This all represents J&J Snack Foods commitment to the long-term health of people and the plant, as does their food scrap and oil reuse programs, redesigned packaging utilizing 15% less plastic. Protecting people, however, isn’t just about the environment. Social commitment to people is central to the company’s activities from employee safety all the way down to social outreach.
Social Responsibility in Action
In a similar vein, upholding ethical business practices is equally important for J&J Snack Foods. As a producer of food products for human consumption, its operations teams follow stringent standards to meet regulations and ensure the production of safe, quality products. The company even has Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) for eight of its facilities in the US. In addition, the company has launched a sustainability advisory committee, which meets quarterly to discuss accountability, functionality, and strategy, alongside organized sub-committees. Sitting above all this governance are baseline data points to measure progress, short-term and long-term goals, and updated company policies and standards with a focus on environmental and sustainable policies.
Ethical Standards and Sustainability
So, when you enjoy our delicious snacks, you’re not just treating yourself—you’re also supporting a company that cares about sustainability. Whether you’re indulging in Dippin’ Dots or savoring Doc Popcorn, you can feel good knowing that our supplier, J&J Snack Foods, is committed to reducing environmental impact and promoting ethical practices. Every bite you take is a small step toward a better future. Ready to enjoy some guilt-free snacking? You can easily order your favorite treats online and taste the difference that sustainability brings here.
About Total Snacks
Total Snacks’ mission is to always provide the highest quality snack food for people to enjoy wherever and whenever. The business began in 2015 by entrepreneurs Eleazar López Contreras and Mabe León-Ponte, a husband and wife team, who immediately noticed a lack of high-quality snacking options around their new home in Miami, Florida. From its humble beginnings as a single retail kiosk, the couple has worked tirelessly and creatively to bring the best in class snack foods to the region.
Today, Total Snacks stands out as the premier provider of snack foods and catering in Miami. Its products can be found in over 300 independent outlets, and the company provides contract catering solutions to some of the largest sporting and entertainment venues in the area, while bringing smiles to thousands of people a year through its corporate and private catering activities. Despite its success, Total Snacks has never wavered from its core mission to offer the highest quality snack foods and the best customer service.
