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Canadian companies – Compass Group + Copper Branch – launch national partnership to deliver network of new, 100% plant-based power food locations

Partnership allows opening of up to 50 locations over 10 years to improve the availability of vegan options in hospitals and on campuses across Canada TORONTO, Ontario, Canada – July 31, 2019 – Compass Group Canada, the country’s leading food service provider, and Copper Branch, the world’s largest vegan restaurant chain, today announced the launch […]

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ESS SUPPORT SERVICES, A DIVISION OF COMPASS GROUP CANADA, RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE ACHIEVERS 50 MOST ENGAGED WORKPLACES® IN NORTH AMERICA

July 22, 2019 – ESS, a division of Compass Group Canada, has been recognized as one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America. This is the third year in a row that ESS has been recognized. The annual award, issued by Achievers, an industry leading provider of employee recognition and engagement solutions, […]

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Canadian Ag-Tech Startup Strikes Exclusive Partnership with Canada’s Largest Food Service Provider

Chartwells Canada partners with Ottawa-based ‘Growcer’ to deploy its smart farming tech on postsecondary campuses nationally and will donate 10% of annual crop grown to tackle local food insecurity                 OTTAWA, ON, March 5, 2019 – Today, Chartwells, Canada’s largest educational foodservice provider, and the Growcer, announced an […]

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Canada’s Largest Educational Foodservice Provider Launches The Buy Local Program, With Marketing Support From Foodland Ontario

      Chartwells Canada’s new Buy Local Program supports community-based local farmers and vendors, connecting students to the people and places where their food is from MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 6 – Today, Chartwells launched their landmark Buy Local program, a coast-to-coast approach to offering quality-assured, fresh, locally-sourced food from community-based, local vendors. The program […]

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Fresh Cup Roastery Café touches down at Victoria International Airport

The arrival of award-winning Fresh Cup promises travellers a unique and innovative food and beverage experience as part of Victoria international Airport’s Lower Passenger Departure Lounge $19.4 million expansion. June 7, 2019, Victoria, BC Eurest Dining Services, a member of Compass Group Canada, and Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) are pleased to welcome award-winning Fresh Cup […]

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Compass has been named to the 2019 Best Workplaces in Retail and Hospitality list!

Compass has been named to the 2019 Best Workplaces in Retail and Hospitality list! In October, a random selection of associates were asked to take part in a survey and provide their feedback on what it was like to work at Compass. Their positive responses to questions about credibility, trust, respect, and fairness in our […]

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Compass One’s Teaching Kitchen Wins the DUX Eat Better, Live Better Award!

  Teaching Kitchen: The ultimate cooking experience Compass One’s Teaching Kitchen has won the DUX Eat Better, Live Better project category award at the gala in Montreal on January 30th, 2019.  The winning company is recognized for their leadership and innovation in projects that improve the dietary choices, health and wellness of Canadian So what […]

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The University of Ottawa and Chartwells Launch a New Initiative

      Thinking Ahead Giving Back will increase engagement with the student population Ottawa, ON – December 4, 2018 – Today, Chartwells Canada and the University of Ottawa announced the launch of a new aspect of their partnership. Chartwells’ Thinking Ahead Giving Back (TAGB) initiative will see the company increase its engagement with students […]

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ESS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE ACHIEVERS 50 MOST ENGAGED WORKPLACES IN NORTH AMERICA FOR 2ND YEAR IN A ROW

ESS SUPPORT SERVICES RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE ACHIEVERS 50 MOST ENGAGED WORKPLACES™ IN NORTH AMERICA FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW   Innovative programs and high employee engagement ensure ESS Support Services claims it position as one of  North America’s most engaged workplaces   ESS, a division of Compass Group Canada, has been recognized […]

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Canadian companies – Compass Group + Copper Branch – launch national partnership to deliver network of new, 100% plant-based power food locations

Partnership allows opening of up to 50 locations over 10 years to improve the availability of vegan options in hospitals and on campuses across Canada TORONTO, Ontario, Canada – July 31, 2019 – Compass Group Canada, the country’s leading food service provider, and Copper Branch, the world’s largest vegan restaurant chain, today announced the launch […]

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ESS SUPPORT SERVICES, A DIVISION OF COMPASS GROUP CANADA, RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE ACHIEVERS 50 MOST ENGAGED WORKPLACES® IN NORTH AMERICA

July 22, 2019 – ESS, a division of Compass Group Canada, has been recognized as one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America. This is the third year in a row that ESS has been recognized. The annual award, issued by Achievers, an industry leading provider of employee recognition and engagement solutions, […]

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Canadian Ag-Tech Startup Strikes Exclusive Partnership with Canada’s Largest Food Service Provider

Chartwells Canada partners with Ottawa-based ‘Growcer’ to deploy its smart farming tech on postsecondary campuses nationally and will donate 10% of annual crop grown to tackle local food insecurity                 OTTAWA, ON, March 5, 2019 – Today, Chartwells, Canada’s largest educational foodservice provider, and the Growcer, announced an […]

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Canada’s Largest Educational Foodservice Provider Launches The Buy Local Program, With Marketing Support From Foodland Ontario

      Chartwells Canada’s new Buy Local Program supports community-based local farmers and vendors, connecting students to the people and places where their food is from MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 6 – Today, Chartwells launched their landmark Buy Local program, a coast-to-coast approach to offering quality-assured, fresh, locally-sourced food from community-based, local vendors. The program […]

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Fresh Cup Roastery Café touches down at Victoria International Airport

The arrival of award-winning Fresh Cup promises travellers a unique and innovative food and beverage experience as part of Victoria international Airport’s Lower Passenger Departure Lounge $19.4 million expansion. June 7, 2019, Victoria, BC Eurest Dining Services, a member of Compass Group Canada, and Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) are pleased to welcome award-winning Fresh Cup […]

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Best Workplaces 2019 Retail and Hospitality

Compass has been named to the 2019 Best Workplaces in Retail and Hospitality list!

Compass has been named to the 2019 Best Workplaces in Retail and Hospitality list! In October, a random selection of associates were asked to take part in a survey and provide their feedback on what it was like to work at Compass. Their positive responses to questions about credibility, trust, respect, and fairness in our […]

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Group Canada: Certified as a Great Place to Work

Following a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work™ Institute Canada, Compass Group Canada has been certified as a Great Place to Work! This is a wonderful achievement and it’s all due to our amazing associates.  Over 1,500 of them were randomly selected by the Great Place to Work organization to provide anonymous […]

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TAGB launch at University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa and Chartwells Launch a New Initiative

      Thinking Ahead Giving Back will increase engagement with the student population Ottawa, ON – December 4, 2018 – Today, Chartwells Canada and the University of Ottawa announced the launch of a new aspect of their partnership. Chartwells’ Thinking Ahead Giving Back (TAGB) initiative will see the company increase its engagement with students […]

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ESS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE ACHIEVERS 50 MOST ENGAGED WORKPLACES IN NORTH AMERICA FOR 2ND YEAR IN A ROW

ESS SUPPORT SERVICES RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE ACHIEVERS 50 MOST ENGAGED WORKPLACES™ IN NORTH AMERICA FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW   Innovative programs and high employee engagement ensure ESS Support Services claims it position as one of  North America’s most engaged workplaces   ESS, a division of Compass Group Canada, has been recognized […]

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Grand Prix Award DUX 2019 Winner

Compass One’s Teaching Kitchen Wins the DUX Eat Better, Live Better Award!

  Teaching Kitchen: The ultimate cooking experience Compass One’s Teaching Kitchen has won the DUX Eat Better, Live Better project category award at the gala in Montreal on January 30th, 2019.  The winning company is recognized for their leadership and innovation in projects that improve the dietary choices, health and wellness of Canadian So what […]

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Chartwells Canada launches partnership with WE to empower students across Canada to make a difference through their everyday food choices

  Chartwells Canada launches partnership with WE to empower students across Canada to make a difference through their everyday food choices    Through the WE Special meal, students in over 600 Chartwells’ elementary, secondary and post-secondary locations across Canada will have the opportunity to make life-changing impacts with their meal purchases   Toronto, ON – September […]

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Chartwells Contributes $500,000 to Make Way – The Campaign for NSCC

Funds support food relief for students experiencing urgent financial need February 27, 2018 Halifax, NS – Today, Chartwells presented the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Foundation with a cheque for $500,000, with the aim of helping NSCC students in urgent financial need. Chartwells’ support of NSCC’s Urgent Aid Fund – via Make Way – The […]

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Chartwells Announces Winners of the Chartwells Campus Projects

Supporting students across Canada working to make real environmental and social changes Toronto, ON, November 24, 2017 – As winners of the Chartwells Campus Project, students at 5 colleges and universities will have an opportunity to make their environmental and social dreams a reality. Since 2014 Chartwells foodservices has worked with university and college students […]

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Tim Hortons® Smile Cookies Help Grow Community Gardens across Canada

Canadian families-in-need will have access to more fresh, nourishing food thanks to the Tim Hortons® Smile Cookie Campaign.

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ESS Support Services Named to Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces North America List

ESS Support Services Named to Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces North America List It is always rewarding when hard work and team effort is recognized but even more so when it is recognized by external experts. Compass Group Canada is excited to announce that ESS Support Services has been recognized by Achievers, an industry leading […]

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Compass Group Canada and Their Suppliers Help Raise $100,000 to Increase Fresh Food Across Canada

Canadian businesses join Hockey Hall of Fame and NHL celebrities, and a World Champion curler to help raise funds to fight food insecurity.

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Chartwells wins “Excellence in Public Outreach” Fair Trade Award

We are very proud to share the news that Chartwells was awarded the “Excellence in Public Outreach” Award at the 2016 Canadian Fairtrade Awards this past February in Halifax.

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Chartwells Higher Education Announces the Launch of the 2016-2017 Chartwells Campus Project

We are happy to announce that Chartwells will once again be accepting applications to the Chartwells Campus Projects for the 2016 – 2017 academic year.

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Canadian companies – Compass Group + Copper Branch – launch national partnership to deliver network of new, 100% plant-based power food locations

Partnership allows opening of up to 50 locations over 10 years to improve the availability of vegan options in hospitals and on campuses across Canada TORONTO, Ontario, Canada – July 31, 2019 – Compass Group Canada, the country’s leading food service provider, and Copper Branch, the world’s largest vegan restaurant chain, today announced the launch […]

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Compass Group Canada Declares April 27th Stop Food Waste Day

Food waste in Canada is estimated at $31 billion a year with 30 per cent of all produced food ending up wasted and in a landfill. April 27, 2018, Mississauga, ON – In an effort to inform Canadians about the growing issue of food waste, Compass Group Canada declared April 27th as Stop Food Waste […]

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Stop Food Waste Day Waste Warrior Spotlight: Liane Gregory

Liane Gregory, Manager, Sustainable Sourcing, Foodbuy Canada 1. What’s your take on all the attention food waste is getting lately? I love it. We must bring ideas and solutions into the light, so that everyone can start acting individually. There is massive impact when ideas are converted into combined individual actions. 2. What are your […]

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Stop Food Waste Day Chef Spotlight: Bradley Yip

Bradley Yip, Executive Chef, Eurest, Compass Group Canada 1. What’s your take on all the attention food waste is getting lately? Fantastic to see that it is being established as part and parcel of culinary excellence. No longer is it viewed as a separate ideology. If we are cooking food professionally we have an obligation […]

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Stop Food Waste Day Waste Warrior Spotlight: Cayla Runka

Cayla Runka, Director of Sustainability & Wellness, Business Excellence, Compass Group Canada 1. What’s your take on all the attention food waste is getting lately? I am encouraged that there is such focus on food waste. My family teases me as I use the term ‘don’t be wasteful’ a lot at home. Having grown up […]

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Stop Food Waste Day Chef Spotlight: Andre Blanchet

Andre Blanchet, Corporate Executive Chef, Restaurant Associates, Compass Group Canada 1. What’s your take on all the attention food waste is getting lately? It stems to more than just what’s being thrown in the bin inside the kitchen or out of the fridge that needs to be paid attention to. I was a big fan […]

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Stop Food Waste Day Waste Warrior Spotlight: Jana Vodicka

Jana Vodicka, Manager, Campus Engagement & Sustainability, Business Excellence, Compass Group Canada 1. What’s your take on all the attention food waste is getting lately? Food waste is a highly tangible issue, with social, economic and environmental implications. We all eat, so food waste has each of our names on it. Luckily, we have plenty […]

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Celebrate Earth Month Through Food

Celebrate Earth Month Through Food Of the total land area that we as humans occupy on the earth, we dedicate half of it to agriculture production[1].  Three quarters of this land is used for raising livestock and the remainder for crops1. Interestingly however, livestock only provides 20% of the world’s supply of calories, yet occupies […]

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Plants Take Centre Stage in 2018

With the New Year right around the corner, the food and restaurant industry is buzzing with the predicted foods trends of 2018. One major trend that is going to garner a lot of attention in 2018 is plant-based foods. We have seen an increase in the number of plant-based offerings in grocery stores and in […]

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Body. Community. Planet.:  A new food philosophy from Sustainability & Wellness

At Compass Group Canada, we embrace the tremendous power of food and the opportunity we have to positively impact the lives of our guests, our associates and our communities – on both a local and global level. Body. Community. Planet. is a reflection of our conviction that we can make a positive impact that extends […]

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