Month: November 2016

The largest Canadian-owned, independent food service distributor in the country is creating more than 100 local jobs as part of the company’s $20-million investment to expand the facility in Whitby. …

As part of its commitment to improving workplace safety and reducing injuries, Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, launched Zero October last month, a month-long initiative dedicated to facilitating a zero-harm culture at all Sodexo work sites. The initiative was supported by Sodexo's ongoing Have A Safe Day program, which encourages employees at all levels to have conversations about safety. …

“A cornerstone of our corporate responsibility platform is a longstanding commitment to sustainable sourcing with a priority on the wellbeing of animals raised by our independent suppliers,” said Scott Barnhart, Aramark’s Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Procurement. “That commitment is constantly evolving and serves as the foundation for what we expect from our suppliers.” …

Building on its successful partnership to help grow sales and trust for dairy in the United States, the national dairy checkoff today announced a partnership with Yum! Brands to grow U.S. dairy sales internationally, specifically in Asia Pacific, as well as Latin America and the Caribbean. …