Partnerships

We Pride Ourselves In Partnering Up With Local Businesses.

Our Supply Chain:

🌱 Local farms & produce growers

🥛 Plant-based dairy & specialty ingredients

🌾 Flour, grains & baking suppliers

🍫 Specialty chocolate, coffee, and sweet goods

📦 Packaging & eco-friendly supplies

A. Supplier & Vendor Partnerships
We proudly partner with local farms, artisans, and sustainable suppliers who provide the high-quality ingredients and products that define Velvet Whisk. From organic produce and plant-based goods to handmade decor and ethical packaging, our vendor network reflects our belief in supporting local economies and responsible sourcing. Together, we create food that nourishes both people and planet.

B. Business-to-Business (B2B) Partnerships
Our business-to-business partnerships focus on collaboration and mutual growth. We team up with venues, event planners, corporate offices, and hospitality brands to create seamless culinary experiences that elevate events and strengthen community ties. Through joint promotions, co-branded initiatives, and shared resources, we build partnerships that extend beyond catering — into creativity, culture, and collaboration.

Local Business To Business Partnerships

Austin & Texas Suppliers — All Categories

Flour, Grains & Baking Ingredients

Barton Springs Mill (Dripping Springs, TX) – Stone-ground heirloom and modern grains (wheat, corn, rye, spelt), plus organic all-purpose “00” blends. Offers bulk ordering and local pick-up.

Produce

Hardie’s Fresh Foods (Austin) – Family-owned since 1943. Offers produce, proteins, cheese, dairy & eggs, pantry goods, plus slicing/dicing and food-service support.

River City Produce – Wholesale produce distributor for Austin restaurants, with local sourcing, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery.

The Common Market Texas – Mission-driven, connects institutions/restaurants to sustainable, local farm foods with delivery across Texas. Transparent source info included per case.

Dry Goods, Grocery, Foodservice Distribution

Ben E. Keith Company – Major Austin-based distributor of food service products: frozen, refrigerated, dry goods, produce, paper goods, equipment, plus beverages. Serves institutional clients.

Brothers Food Service – Four-generation family distributor across Texas, including Austin. Offers produce, dairy, juices, specialty produce, spices.

Labatt Food Service – San Antonio–based, big Southern distributor for food-service operators; extensive regional reach and supply chain.

McLane Company – Texas-based major wholesale supply chain services provider for foodservice, groceries, and beverages. Part of Berkshire Hathaway.

Specialty Plant-Based Products

The Hearty Vegan (via Órale Foodstuffs) – Austin-based maker of Texas Tempeh. Wholesale available through Órale Foodstuffs. (from earlier)

Rebel Cheese – Artisanal plant-based cheese producer in Austin with local pickup and wholesale options. (from earlier)

Credo Foods – Austin-based plant-based dip brand; accepts wholesale inquiries.

Packaging & Supplies

EcoBox – Texas-based wholesale packaging supply distributor; likely inventory for shipping or catering supplies.

Mission Restaurant Supply (Austin) – Restaurant supply store ideal for sourcing equipment, bakeware, disposables; located on N. Lamar Blvd.

Waste & Composting Services

Break It Down – Local composting and recycling service for businesses in Austin, Waco, and San Antonio.

Organics By Gosh – Picks up food waste from Austin businesses and converts it into compost/soil

Cleaner More Sustainable Supply Chain Doesn't Just Help The Environment Its a Smart Business Model.

Eco-friendly agriculture & produce suppliers in Austin, Texas:

Major Farmers Markets

Barton Creek Farmers Market - Austin's original farmers market offering organic pasture raised eggs, low temperature, non-homogenized milk, raw cheeses, delicious yogurt, and probiotic vegetables [Bartoncreekfarmersmarket]

(https://bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org/)

Texas Farmers Market - Located at Lakeline and Mueller, working to establish connections between farmers and the public to create partnerships for a more sustainable future [Texas Farmers Market](https://texasfarmersmarket.org/)

SFC Farmers' Markets - Run by the Sustainable Food Center, focused on building a just and sustainable Texas food system where small-scale farms thrive [Sustainable Food Center](https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/farmers-markets-support/sfc-farmers-markets/)

Local Farms & CSAs

Johnson's Backyard Garden (JBG) - A certified organic vegetable farm located five miles east of Austin, growing over 60 different types of vegetables, flowers, and herbs year-round [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=csa&find_loc=Austin,+TX)

Farmshare Austin - Mission-driven organization growing a healthy, just and equitable local food system by increasing community food access and cultivating new farmers [Real Organic Project](https://realorganicproject.org/directory/farmshare-austin/)

Boggy Creek Farm - Austin's original urban farm featuring fresh produce, meats, and cheeses, located on a historic 1840s farm house [Boggy Creek Farm ATX](https://www.boggycreekfarm.com/)

Hamilton Pool Farms - A regenerative farm and vineyard in Hill Country west of Austin offering organically-grown fruits, vegetables and medicinal herbs through local farmers markets and CSA [Green Gate Farms](https://www.greengatefarms.net/)

The Refugee Collective - A Certified USDA Organic farm that doesn't use chemical pesticides or fertilizers, instead employing soil conservation practices like cover cropping, composting, and crop rotation

Green Gate Farms - Located in Austin with facilities on Canoga Ave and in Bastrop

Emadi Acres - Driven by a mission to produce fresh fruits, vegetables and pastured eggs with no chemical pesticides, fertilizers or other artificial agents [Local Harvest](https://www.localharvest.org/austin-tx/farms)

Delivery Services

Gather & Deliver - Organic farm-to-door grocery delivery service focusing on convenience and sustainability, supporting local farmers [Gatheranddeliver](https://gatheranddeliver.com/)

Nava Farms Farm Stand - Offers a vibrant selection of seasonal produce grown with care by local farmers, open Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. year-round [Visit Austin](https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/austin-farmers-markets/)

These suppliers focus on organic, sustainable, and regenerative farming practices while supporting the local Austin food system. Many offer CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs, farmers market presence, and some provide delivery services for added convenience.

U.S.-based companies that supply eco-friendly compostable plastics:

Local to Austin, Texas

To Go Co (TOGOCO)

A family-run business based in South Austin, supplying compostable to-go products like cups, clamshells, and utensils—all plant-based, petroleum-free, and certified compostable (ASTM or BPI) .

U.S. & International-Based Suppliers (Shipping to the U.S.)

Good Start Packaging

A certified B Corporation offering a wide range of compostable foodservice items—cold cups, bags, deli containers, utensils—from brands like World Centric, NatureFlex, and more .

World Centric

Manufacturer of compostable and reusable foodservice products (cups, containers, etc.), giving 25% of profits to social and environmental causes. All disposable items are designed to compost in commercial facilities .

Eco-Products

Offers the GreenStripe® line made from renewable plant materials, certified ASTM and BPI compostable for commercial facilities. Also has recycled and reusable product lines .

AMS Compostable

Produces starch-based, 100% plastic-free bags that are OK home compost certified and decompose in about 90 days. Offers customizable orders nationwide .

NatureWorks (Ingeo)

Headquartered in Minnesota, NatureWorks produces the Ingeo brand of PLA biopolymer derived entirely from plant sugars (like corn starch), widely used for compostable packaging.

Applied Bioplastics

Creates plant-fiber reinforced thermoplastics—BioFi (for injection molding/extrusion) and Jutin (a jute-based composite)—which reduce reliance on petroleum in a variety of industries .

PlantSwitch

Develops high-performance, 100% home compostable plant-based plastic alternatives (e.g., cutlery) .

TIPA

An international company with North American operations, TIPA produces flexible packaging films and laminates that are certified compostable, ideal for various industries (food, fashion, mailers) .

Footprint (company)

Engineers fiber-based packaging (e.g., molded pulp or kraft fiber) as compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable alternatives to plastics. U.S.-based, with operations in Europe and Mexico .

Ecologic Brands, Inc.

Based in the U.S., provides sustainable consumer packaging that is recyclable or compostable—most notably paper-based bottles and pouches .

Ecovative Design

Uses mycelium (mushroom roots) and agricultural byproducts to create low-energy, home-compostable packaging and insulation alternatives to polystyrene. Based in New York .

US Home Compostable Options

Better for All Cups - The Best US Option:

Better for All Cups are THE certified home compostable PHA cup. Non toxic, renewable, made in the USA [BuzzOnEarth](https://buzzonearth.com/blog/2021/04/20/can-you-actually-compost-compostable-cups-at-home/) [Popular Science](https://www.popsci.com/environment/truth-about-compostable-cups/) . They offer 8oz and 16oz Zero Waste Party Cups that are home and commercially compostable [Grist](https://grist.org/food/is-your-cup-compostable-or-just-biodegrable-and-why-does-it-matter-again/) [BuzzOnEarth](https://buzzonearth.com/blog/2021/04/20/can-you-actually-compost-compostable-cups-at-home/) . Made from PHA, a compostable biopolymer made by fermentation, PHA will be decomposed quickly in soil by common microorganisms [Earth911](https://earth911.com/home-garden/recycling-mystery-compostable-plastics/) .

To Go Co Austin, TX Local compostable foodservice items

Good Start Packaging U.S. distribution Wholesale compostable packaging

World Centric U.S. manufacture Compostable & reusable foodservice

Eco-Products U.S. Compostable commercial foodservice line

AMS Compostable U.S. (nationwide) Home-compostable, starch-based bags

NatureWorks (Ingeo) Minnesota (widely used) Plant-based PLA bioplastic resin

Applied Bioplastics U.S. Biopolymer composites (BioFi, Jutin)

PlantSwitch U.S. Home-compostable plant-based products

TIPA Global with U.S. presence Compostable flexible films & packaging

Footprint U.S., Europe, Mexico Fiber-based compostable packaging

Ecologic Brands, Inc. U.S. Sustainable, compostable packaging

Ecovative Design New York, U.S. Mycelium-based compostable materials

In Summary

For local options in Austin, To Go Co is your go-to for certified compostable packaging products.

National/international suppliers offer a spectrum of materials—from PLA, mycelium, fiber-based pulp, to flexible compostable films—serving diverse needs.

Many items must be processed in commercial composting facilities, but some (like AMS Compostable, PlantSwitch, Ecovative) are suitable for home composting.

Industrial & Commercial Composting Infrastructure:

Most compostable plastics (like PLA or “commercially compostable” items) require high-temperature industrial or commercial composting facilities. The good news is: yes, Austin does have such facilities and programs. Here's a detailed breakdown of your options:

1. City of Austin’s Curbside Composting Program

Overview: Austin Resource Recovery's curbside composting collects food scraps, yard trimmings, food-soiled paper, and natural fibers in green carts. These materials are taken to a commercial composting facility where they reach very high temperatures—enough to break down meat, dairy, even BPI-certified compostable plastics .

Key Note: Compostable plastics must meet standards such as BPI certification or ASTM-D6400 to be accepted .

Compostable Serveware: If labeled "commercially compostable," it's accepted in green carts, but things like PLA filament—often used in 3D printing—are not accepted .

2. Synagro / Dillo Dirt Facility

Located at Hornsby Bend, Synagro’s Austin Compost Facility handles biosolids and produces the well-known Dillo Dirt compost. The facility has been under a city contract since 2018 and supports large-scale composting operations .

3. Private Composting Companies (Commercial Service Providers)

Several private entities offer composting services—especially useful for businesses, multifamily properties, and institutions:

Moonshot Compost

Offers food-waste diversion services to restaurants, offices, schools, multifamily units, hospitals, and more.

Collects materials and ensures they're processed at commercial composting facilities .

Break It Down

Based in Austin since 2009, this company provides commercial and multifamily composting and recycling pickup services. They serve local businesses, apartments, and condos .

Waste Connections (with Organics By Gosh)

Offers organics collection for businesses and connects to processing facilities (Organics By Gosh). This supports compliance with Austin’s Universal Recycling Ordinance .

Texas Disposal Systems (TDS)

Operates several large-scale composting operations throughout Texas. They provide infrastructure for processing food, brush, and biosolids into compost .

4. Other Regional Composting Facilities

JV Dirt + Loam

The largest TCEQ-permitted composting facility in the Austin area. They produce high-quality compost and mulch from organic and recycled materials, serving a range of customers across Central Texas .

What You Can Do Next

Residential (Home): Keep using your green composting cart for BPI-certified compostable items—just ensure they’re properly labeled, and remember that items like PLA must have clear compostable certification.

Businesses / Multifamily Properties: You can partner with Moonshot Compost, Break It Down, or Waste Connections for tailored commercial composting services. The City now requires such services for multifamily units—make sure to comply with the Universal Recycling Ordinance .

Institutional / Large-Scale Needs: Facilities like Synagro, TDS, or JV Dirt may be appropriate depending on volume and type of waste.

In summary: Austin has a robust infrastructure for industrial and commercial composting, via both public curbside programs and private hauling/compost facilities. Compostable plastics are accepted if they meet recognized certifications, and there are plenty of options whether you're composting at home, for business, or in a larger institution.