Sodexo Media Centre

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You can access the latest corporate news here at the Sodexo UK & Ireland's Media Centre.

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Press Releases
29/6/2009	Industry first for Sodexo as it secures Red Tractor certification across multiple sites
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has today announced that it has been awarded the Red Tractor certification across multiple sites, demonstrating its widespread commitment to supplying customers with quality produce sourced from British farms.

22/6/2009	Sodexo announces global launch of Aspretto: fair trade-based hot beverage service offer
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has today announced that it is expanding Aspretto, its fair trade-based hot beverage offer (tea and coffee) offer, to client sites throughout the world following completion of a successful introductory pilot on 20 sites in five countries.

19/6/2009	Hamilton Park manager is recognised as industry acorn
Hamilton Park Racecourse general manager, Gavin Tiffin, fought off scores of candidates to become an elite Acorn winner, an annual award given to 30 people under the age of 30 by leading trade magazine Caterer and Hotelkeeper, as a reward for their contribution to the hospitality industry.

10/6/2009	Sodexo first for corporate responsibility activity
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has again been named as one of the best performing companies in its sector to be included in Business in the Community's (BITC) Corporate Responsibility Index - the UK's leading benchmark for responsible business practice.

4/6/2009	Blooming marvellous champagne sales at RHS Chelsea
Sodexo Prestige had another great year at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The exclusive Charity Preview Gala Evening held on Monday 18th May saw Sodexo serve champagne and canapés to the Royal Party which included the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as well as 5,000 assembled guests, including 1,200 dinners for the event's top corporate clients.

12/5/2009	Sodexo releases first annual Diversity Report
Sodexo, a world leader in food and facilities management services, has published its first annual Diversity Report, joining a select group of companies that publish a report dedicated to diversity.

8/5/2009	Sodexo Prestige announces new contract with new Great North Museum: Hancock
Sodexo Prestige has secured a prestigious contract to provide conference, banqueting and visitor catering services at the Great North Museum: Hancock in Newcastle. The three-year deal, worth approximately £3 million in total turnover, will also see Sodexo Prestige provide sales and marketing services to the Museum.

5/5/2009	Sodexo ranked number three in the world among outsourcing services companies
Sodexo, a world leader in food and facilities management services, has been ranked third among the world's leading outsourcing services companies by the International Association of Outsourcing ProfessionalsT (IAOPT)1, an industry trade group.

1/5/2009	Pupils across England and Wales to enjoy sustainable fish for lunch
Sodexo, a leading food facilities management services provider in the education sector, today announced that it has become the first school meals provider to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification across multiple school contracts in England and Wales.

22/4/2009	Sodexo appoints Mak as new head of nutrition and dietetics
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, today announced the appointment of Wan Mak, registered dietitian, as head of nutrition and dietetics, in a newly created role.

21/4/2009	Sodexo Prestige backs 2012 fair pricing
Sodexo Prestige has become the first catering company to sign up to the 2012 UK Events Industry Fair Pricing and Practice Charter, created by the London Development Group as part of the capital's plans to create business value around the 2012 Olympic Games.

18/3/2009	New chief executive for Sodexo UK and Ireland
Aidan Connolly has been appointed chief executive of Sodexo UK and Ireland, a leading food and facilities management services company.

17/3/2009	Sodexo is Hospitality Assured in Scotland
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has been awarded the Institute of Hospitality's Hospitality Assured (HA) accreditation for all of its sites and services in Scotland.

25/2/2009	Sodexo named a Business Superbrand 2009
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has been named one of the UK's Top 500 business brands, by the Superbrands organisation.

20/2/2009	Sodexo announces tie-up with Stonewall
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, today announced its membership to Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme, a forum in which employers can work with Stonewall, and each other, to promote lesbian, gay and bisexual equality in the workplace.

19/2/2009	Sodexo wins five-year meal deal at Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals
Sodexo Healthcare has won a five-year contract to improve catering services at Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals.

17/2/2009	Sodexo strengthens public sector credentials with new high-profile hire
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has today announced the appointment of Tony Cooke as director of government relations in a newly created role.

16/2/2009	Sodexo appoints new managing director for FM
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has today announced the appointment of Neil Murray as managing director for its facilities management division in a newly created role.

11/2/2009	Sodexo becomes equity partner in £12.bn PFI project
Sodexo, a leading facilities management services provider, has joined QinetiQ as the new 50/50 equity partner in Metrix UK; the consortium which has been appointed preferred bidder by the Ministry of Defence, to manage, build and run the UK's Defence Technical Academy (DTA).

13/1/2009	Sodexo seek counsel in Gareth John
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has announced the appointment of Gareth John as general counsel for its UK and Ireland operations.

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