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Food Hive: a campus community market 

The made-for-you college market that offers convenient access to everyday essentials, encouraging students to stay on campus to shop. This boosts engagement, encourages connection and builds overall stronger campus communities. 

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  • shop on campus monthly

  • shop on campus weekly

  • want varied options daily

  • can't find what they need on campus

What is Food Hive?

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    Convenience+

    From grab-and-go meals to locally crafted favorites and beyond, students get exactly  what they need with a campus retail experience designed for speed, flexibility and everyday convenience.

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    Community

    We proudly showcase products from women- and minority-owned business partners and local vendors at every Food Hive location so students want to stay on campus to shop.

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    Market Essentials

    Students stay fueled with better-for-you options and easy access to locally sourced products and that support their individual lifestyles so they can thrive on campus. 

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Campus retail trends you can’t ignore

Find out how changing consumer habits, technology and demand for convenience are transforming campus markets — and what it means for creating a better student experience.

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What makes Food Hive different 

  • Made for my campus

    Customizable options and local products that are tailored to season the unique flavor of each campus.

  • Made for here 

    Modular, scalable on-campus location made to fit what students need — exactly when and where they are. 

  • Made for me

    Satisfy hunger fast with student favorites like grab & go breakfast, user-friendly mobile ordering and options led by student insights. 

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A one-stop student-driven retail concept 

Food Hive modernizes the college campus convenience store with affordable grocery essentials, locally-sourced student favorites, wellness-focused products and seamless technology. See how it all comes together to create a retail experience that makes students want to stay on campus to shop.


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