MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Aramark is introducing its climate-friendly Cool Food Meals on residence dining menus at 15 universities and colleges in Canada this fall. The Cool Food Meals badge identifies dishes with a lower carbon footprint and will appear on up to 250 menu items in Canadian residence dining rooms with all-you-care-to-eat service.
Some Aramark dishes labelled as a Cool Food Meal include Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos, Jerk Chicken Pasta, Thai Lentil Rice Bowl and Marrakesh Vegetable Stew.
Aramark’s commitment to the planet is a core part of the company’s sustainability plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by offering more vegan and vegetarian meals, sourcing responsibly, operating more efficiently, minimizing food waste and reducing packaging.
“We are thrilled to be allowing students to identify climate-friendly choices on dining menus with the help of the Cool Food Meals badge,” says Andy Siklos, president of Aramark Canada. “Our market research has clearly shown a desire amongst consumers to reduce the amount of meat in their diets and a growing interest in fighting climate change. Our Cool Food Meals recipes will give students the means to do both.”
“Students, faculty and staff will now have an easy way to put their climate ambitions into action – lunch after class, before going out to an event, or picking up late-night food. This is about helping people make climate action a simple and core part of their lifestyle,” says Edwina Hughes, head of Cool Food at World Resources Institute.
