Food with Purpose
We understand the tremendous impact we can have on healthy living for all which is one of the main drivers of our wellbeing and sustainability platform, Food with Purpose, designed for the good of people and planet. Whatever Eurest does, you will find Food with Purpose at the core of it.
Better Nutrition Choices
We believe that food should not only taste great but also be great for your body. Our chefs and registered dietitian nutritionists focus on recipes and ingredients that are in-season, responsibly sourced, plant forward, FIT and loaded with functional foods.
Sourcing Sustainable Ingredients
We know that where our food and products come from matters. We are committed to supporting local and regional American family farms; ethical sourcing and net zero deforestation; farm animal welfare; sustainable fish & seafood; and diverse partnerships to build a better future for all.
SUSTAINABILITY SCORECARD
We are committed to serving food that will not only nourish our guests but will create change for a healthier planet. Compass Group is proud to be a company that takes the lead on responsible sourcing practices. As a company, we value transparency, which is why report our progress.
Local produce and dairy in support of American Family Farms – Goal 20%
Milk free of artificial growth hormones
Coffee certified eco / fair trade – Goal 25%
Chicken produced without the use of human antibiotics
Certified humane cage-free (shell) eggs
Yogurt free of artificial growth hormones
Seafood from sustainable sources (SFW criteria)
Turkey produced without the routine use of human antibiotic
Lessening Carbon Emissions
The biggest source of emissions from foodservice ties directly to the food we buy, cook and serve. Our long-term strategy, focused on plant-forward menuing and regenerative agriculture will improve our planetary impact. As part of Compass Group, we have made a commitment to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our global operations and value chain by 2050.
Reducing Waste
EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy
The EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy prioritizes actions to prevent and divert wasted food.
Source Reduction
Our kitchens follow low food waste practices, recipes and conservation efforts. We aim to rescue produce that would otherwise go unused and leverage campaigns like Stop Food Waste Day to raise awareness. We are leading the way in fighting food waste. Compass Group has created Stop Food Waste Day, an annual day of action to educate and ignite change in the fight against wasted food around the world.
Feed Hungry People
We partner with Eatable, Food Recovery Network and Feeding America to navigate the process to safely recover prepared food and donate fresh, nutritious meals to neighboring organizations so we can make a difference in our communities and help reduce food waste.
Feed Animals
Where available, we partner with pig farms to feed local livestock with our food scraps, supporting local farmers and recovering what otherwise would be wasted.
Industrial Uses
We work with companies to recycle our used cooking oil where available. At some locations, we use food waste pulpers to grind up food scraps to reduce the volume and minimize the waste we send to landfills.
Composting
Our Grounds for Your Garden program provides used coffee grounds for our guests’ home gardens. Through ESFM and client facilities teams, we partner on initiatives such as converting food scraps to soil, and even create native pollinator or chef gardens.
Landfill
This is always the last resort.
Journey to Zero Waste
We are addressing the pressing concern of waste of resources in other ways through green packaging, reusables, recycling, and uniforms made from recycled materials. In addition to reducing food waste to landfill, our efforts Toward Zero Waste include partnering with our clients and facilities to divert waste with data driven goals to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
- Reduce by being mindful to only take what is needed.
- Reuse over single-use packaging.
- Recycle to collect materials to turn them into new products including closed loop systems and compost products made from renewable plant materials when commercial composting is available in the local municipality.
Each snack was hand-selected by our team of Registered Dietitians.
Functional Foods
Snacks that offer nutrient-dense ingredients that may provide additional health benefits beyond basic nutritional needs, ranging from vitamins and minerals to antioxidant properties and more; these ingredients should be listed first.
FIT
Each snack meets the FIT snack criteria with no more than 250 calories, 3g of saturated fat, 20g of sugar and 230mg of sodium per package; candy excluded and unsweetened fruit is exempt.
Energy
Snacks with at least 5g protein and 3g fiber per serving to keep you energized throughout the day and between meals; candy excluded.
Replenish
Each snack contains at least 8 grams of protein per serving to help curb your appetite or replenish your body after exercise; candy excluded.
Climate Friendly
Snacks on a mission to be more sustainable that are either upcycled, support regenerative agriculture, use an animal protein alternative, or have eco-friendly certifications like Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance.
Inspired Kitchen
Inspired Kitchen marketing is designed to tell our Food with Purpose story that is good for people and the planet –from the menu items that we offer (such as FIT, functional foods, plant forward, local, sustainable seafood, low food waste) and the initiatives that we promote because they are important to us (i.e. Stop Food Waste Day, National Nutrition Month, Sustainable Seafood Month, etc.)
