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Stop Food Waste Day Founders Celebrate 7th Annual Event on April 26
CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FoodWaste–With the fight against food waste more important than ever, Compass Group, the world’s largest food and support services company, continues to elevate its efforts to address this global issue that contributes 8-10%* of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions each year.
In 2017, Compass Group launched Stop Food Waste Day to raise awareness of the food waste problem and to inspire change. Understanding the importance of making an impact, the company will again mark Stop Food Waste Day on April 26th and has organized even more activities to spotlight the environmental and social benefits that come from reducing food waste. Food waste is the number one item found in landfills based on volume and research shows Americans waste $218 billion worth of food annually.
“Now in its seventh year, Stop Food Waste Day has expanded beyond just an annual event held on the last Wednesday of April. It’s become a global movement, and a core part of our culture at Compass Group. Our chefs and frontline teams understand the opportunity we have as the world’s largest foodservice group to empower the communities we serve with knowledge, tips, and tricks to reduce food waste; not only in our cafes but in their homes and beyond,” said Amy Keister, Global Director of Sustainability, Compass Group. “No one ever has the intention to waste food, which is why at Compass we strive to make every day Stop Food Waste Day. By shining a light on this issue, and tackling it together, we can make a meaningful impact on our global food system.”
Last year, across the U.S., Compass Group donated more than 760,000 meals to local communities and recorded a 31% reduction last year in its own food waste. The company remains on track to achieve its target to halve food waste within its global operations by 2030.
This year, Compass Group is hosting SFWD LIVE, an event at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. in partnership with Levy, that will bring together hundreds of people including civic leaders, community focused organizations and local entrepreneurs focused on reducing food waste throughout the city. Open to the public, this signature event will feature engaging speakers, inspired experts and a sampling of foods and beverages from local and artisanal producers. SFWD LIVE will close the event with all attendees making a pledge to “Make Every Day Stop Food Waste Day.”
“Stop Food Waste Day is so important because it’s a chance to remind people about the negative impacts of food waste and let them know that this is a problem that we really can solve if we work together,” said Dana Gunders, Executive Director, ReFed, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending food loss and waste. “It doesn’t matter if you are cooking at home or cooking for hundreds or thousands, everyone should be extremely mindful of the amount of time, resources and care that it takes to create delicious meals and commit to using food as wisely as we can. That’s how we’re going to make progress and address one of the greatest challenges our food system faces today.”
Working collaboratively with clients, colleagues, suppliers, and nonprofit partners across nearly 40 countries, Compass Group continues to lead a global movement focused on preventing food waste at the source and redistributing surplus food in local communities, while inspiring others – through its own actions, experience, and practical advice – to waste less. Other Stop Food Waste Day activities across the country, include:
Following the success of the first Stop Food Waste Day Cookbook last year, Compass Group has also created a new extended edition of the digital cookbook featuring recipes from 54 Compass chefs across 37 countries. On a mission to inspire home cooks and professional chefs around the world, the cookbook makes it easy to create meals which give a second life to ingredients that most commonly go to waste. New recipes this year include Cauliflower Tikka Masala that utilizes the full cauliflower and Roasted Carrots with Greek Yogurt Labneh.
Compass recognizes Stop Food Waste Day every year on the last Wednesday of April. Visit the Stop Food Waste Day website for more information: https://www.stopfoodwasteday.com
About Compass Group North America
Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next. Serving premier healthcare systems, respected educational institutions, world-renowned cultural centers, popular sporting and entertainment venues, and Fortune 500 organizations, Compass Group always finds a way to deliver excellence in nearly any vertical. Ranked No. 1 by industry peers on Fortune’s 2023 list of World’s Most Admired Companies, Compass has also earned a spot on Newsweek’s 2023 lists of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Most Trustworthy Companies and is among the Top 50 Companies Changing the World according to Fortune. Learn more about the Compass experience at www.compass-usa.com.
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* https://www.unep.org/resources/report/unep-food-waste-index-report-2021 |
Contacts
Lisa Claybon, Compass Group, lisa.claybon@compass-usa.com
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