In a recent New York Times article The Downsides of Generous Workplace Perks, the practice of offering on-site products and services to employees was called into question – were these things really a benefit to the employee? Micro markets were considered positive. Company Kitchen’s Jim Mitchell is mentioned in the article talking about the growing micro market industry and benefits of quick, relatively inexpensive meals, which allow consumers to read ingredients and make informed, healthy food choices. Full article.