May 5, 2003—Sodexho, a provider of food and facilities management services, will soon feature foods from farms and ranches endorsed by Food Alliance, a certifier of environmentally friendly and socially responsible agricultural practices.
Sodexho will begin to offer Food Alliance certified foods on in its menus at select venues throughout the Pacific Northwest and Midwest regions. College and university campuses such as Seattle Pacific University and University of Minnesota, Morris will be among the first Sodexho accounts to offer Food Alliance certified products.
Over 175 farms and ranches growing more than 200 different products have been certified under Food Alliance’s eco-label program. Obtaining certification means meeting a rigorous set of criteria for: pesticide reduction and elimination; soil and water conservation; wildlife habitat preservation; safe and fair working conditions; and healthy and humane care for livestock.
Over the last several years, the market for sustainably produced food has grown dramatically. Grocery stores, restaurants, food service companies and others are responding to consumer demand for products whose sustainability claims can be verified by an independent organization such as Food Alliance.
For more information, contact Sodexho USA.
