A new comprehensive food policy from Panera Bread intends to remove all artificial additives from bakery-café food menu by the end of 2016 in a move the company says is a roadmap for continuous improvement and accountability.
Ron Shaich, company founder and CEO, said the decision is a natural progression of the company’s commitment to quality which resulted in decisions to remove trans-fats, post calories on the menu and serve chicken raised without antibiotics.