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The Central Texas Food System Initiative, led by the Central Texas Food Bank, works to improve the regional food system across a 21-county region through research, collaboration, and shared measurement tools like the Food System Dashboard. The organization engages community partners across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to address food access challenges, production, distribution, and affordability.
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Central Texas at a glance
Central Texas is a nonprofit & food systems research company headquartered in Austin, United States. Xcout tracks 3 named people at Central Texas, including Luciano Ciorciari (Food Related Founder/CEO).
Central Texas leadership
- Luciano CiorciariFood Related Founder/CEO
- Dr. Tracy AyrhartVice President of Research + Strategic Partnerships, Central Texas Food Bank
- Dr. Laura GougeonDirector of Research, Central Texas Food Bank
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Central Texas competitors
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Siete Foods is a family-run food and beverage company headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company produces grain-free Mexican-American food products, snacks, and sauces distributed through retail channels and wholesale partners.
Today's Harvest operates free markets that provide rescued fresh produce, meat, dairy, and bakery items sourced from local grocery stores, farms, and partners. The organization serves all shoppers without requiring appointments or registration, offering food intended to last one to two days.
Alma Tierra provides regenerative, fresh, and local food products delivered directly from the ranch to consumers. The company offers customizable baskets of seasonal foods, catering to both individual buyers and wholesale clients.
Freshlist operates as a fresh food hub that connects local family farms in the Carolinas with chefs, commercial kitchens, and food access organizations in the Charlotte community. The company distributes seasonal produce and farm products to support sustainable food systems and local agriculture.
Cureate, LLC is a woman-owned food-tech company and business development consulting firm that builds local and regional food and beverage supply chains. It offers educational courses for food entrepreneurs, a local procurement platform and operating system connecting small businesses with institutional buyers, and strategic retail consulting for businesses and government entities.
MALK Organics is a privately held food and beverage company headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company produces premium, plant-based dairy alternatives, including shelf-stable plant milks and creamers.
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