“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead There’s one area in which 2020 has exceeded expectations — the kindness paid to strangers. We’re leaning into that. Over the last 15 years, Rhino has raised over $132,000 for the United Way of Northwest Vermont thanks to the generous support of our customers and partner organizations that have donated goods year after year. As the pandemic … [Read more...] about Our Annual United Way Warehouse Sale: 2020 Edition
Sprinkles of Appreciation: What These Six Vermont Food B Corp Brands Are Doing To Pursue Social Justice in 2020
At Rhino Foods, our motto is delicious things, done right. In 2020, it’s more important than ever to take a hard look at the “done right” part of our mission. Our promise to the B Corp movement is to engage with “...a community of leaders and drive a global movement of people using business as a force for good.” This work is not perfect, nor ever complete. It’s a commitment to continuous improvement and seeking to push the world towards a stronger, healthier tomorrow. For all people.With an … [Read more...] about Sprinkles of Appreciation: What These Six Vermont Food B Corp Brands Are Doing To Pursue Social Justice in 2020
Vermont: Fertile Ground for Innovative Businesses, Under Any Circumstance
Since 1981, Vermont has been home for Rhino Foods. Throughout forty years of challenges, pivots, innovations, changing consumers and shifting products, one thing hasn’t changed: location location location. “If our purpose is to positively impact the manner in which business is done, Vermont is the right place to be,” says Ted Castle, Founder of Rhino Foods. There’s a lot to love about Vermont: artisanal cheese and craft beer, chunky ice cream and smooth maple creemees, slopes and swimming … [Read more...] about Vermont: Fertile Ground for Innovative Businesses, Under Any Circumstance
DIY Summer Desserts: A Warm Breeze With Notes of Freshly Baked Brownies, Cake and Cookie Dough
The long awaited spring air gets our Vermont crew excited about the season's most delightful treats, so we wanted to share some Rhino-inspired DIY dessert ideas. We’re pretty sure those lingering kiddos will agree that this is the most fun activity of the day. From creamy to crunchy, light to rich, fruity to chunky, we’ve got you covered. We like to think of ourselves as champions of dessert, but we are an inclusive bunch. So join us, and focus your energy on a few warm weather treats that … [Read more...] about DIY Summer Desserts: A Warm Breeze With Notes of Freshly Baked Brownies, Cake and Cookie Dough
Cookie Dough Snacks: Making Sure There’s Enough ‘Piece’ to Go Around
We cookie dough lovers know the dilemma: you make it at home, and it's not safe to eat. You buy a pint of cookie dough ice cream, and there’s all that ice cream in the way. To help keep the ‘piece,’ we’ve expanded our expertise and our production capabilities to put your favorite cookie dough in a pouch. We know not everyone is lucky enough to have a job description that includes snacking on cookie dough with your morning coffee. Here at Rhino Foods, we are all about inclusion, and we think … [Read more...] about Cookie Dough Snacks: Making Sure There’s Enough ‘Piece’ to Go Around
Rhinovation: The Art and Science of Captivating Your Taste Buds
A deep aroma of rich espresso notes, the fruity zing of mango paired with the delightful crunch of pistachios, or a chewy chunk of spiced brownie. What makes your mouth water? Flavor innovation is tasty business, and concocting delectable ice cream inclusions concepts to make taste buds sing is what we do best. Exploring unique and enticing combinations to inspire our customers each year is a highly collaborative process at Rhino. We call it Rhinovation. We bring together team members … [Read more...] about Rhinovation: The Art and Science of Captivating Your Taste Buds