THE CLIENT CONNECT WITH EUREST
FY25Q2 | January-March2025
TRENDS AND UPDATES
COMPASS GROUP NAMED TO TIME’S WORLD’S BEST COMPANIES’ OF 2024 LIST
Compass Group PLC earned the 31st spot on the list of 1,000 companies who are changing the world.
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SUPPORTING CAREER TRANSITION FOR VETERANS
Compass Group has earned the distinction of a Department of Defense SkillBridge partner. Eurest is leading the way in providing training and opportunity for veterans in transition to their post-military careers.
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COMPASS GROUP RECOGNIZED AS L’OREAL NORTH AMERICA’S MOST ADVANCED VENDOR IN DECARBONIZATION
The Compass One team, including Eurest and ESFM, earned this distinction for its leadership in sustainability.
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A MESSAGE FROM REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, BRETT DOWNING
We hope you all had a relaxing end to this busy holiday season! We appreciate and enjoy getting to be apart of the holiday season celebrations in your business. Time to turn our focus to the New Year!
I wanted to call attention to a few updates in the coming pages of the newsletter. Check out the newly released annual Eurest magazine: Power of Food Influence. You will find industry trends, innovation ideas, and much more. You will also see a few new culinary brands being incorporated including Little Lime, Street Eats: Bao Buns and Brunch! Our Chef’s love to see new brands released to keep growing menu variety and creativity.
As a part of Native American Heritage Month one of our Heartland grill cooks, Zachery Krebbs, was featured on Eurest Instagram. Check out his story! We enjoyed getting to celebrate his culture and see one of our team members featured throughout Eurest!
Thank you for your continued partnership throughout 2024. We are so appreciative of the opportunity to be your foodservice provider. If you have any needs or wants that we could assist with, please do not hesitate to reach out! We are looking forward to a successful 2025!
Brett Downing
TRENDS AND UPDATES
COMPASS AT CLIMATE WEEK NYC
Eurest VP of Wellness & Sustainability Suzanne Landry joined a panel during Climate Week NYC, sharing the stage with other Compass Group USA leaders to discuss reducing carbon at scale through the supply chain with menu design, waste tracking and product innovation.
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THE POWER OF FOOD INFLUENCE
Eurest released its annual magazine, an inside look at the latest industry research and insights we’re tracking and the programs and initiatives we’re leading in response. Our experts share how we’re leveraging data to innovate and influence the guest experience.
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CONNECT WITH PEOPLE
A YEAR OF CHANGE MAKERS
Our Food with Purpose Change Makers are associates who take action to help other make better nutrition choices, reduce food waste, lessen our carbon impact and source sustainably. Join us in celebrating this year’s honorees.
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INCLUSIVE HIRING TRANSFORMS TEAMS AND ELEVATES WORKPLACES
Opening doors for people with disabilities isn’t just about providing jobs it’s about including them in a world where their contributions matter Through our national partnership with Best Buddies, we’re creating meaningful opportunities
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NATIVE TRADITIONS OF HOSPITALITY
Family first, gratitude for food and simple acts of kindness These principles that are part of Native American culture, as shared by Eurest General Manager Jason Shourds He shares how he draws inspiration from his family heritage as part of the Salish and Kootenai tribes when leading his team in hospitality
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CONNECT WITH PEOPLE
CELEBRATING OUR PEOPLE - NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
“My name is Zachery Krebbs, and I’ve been part of the Eurest family for the past five years, spending most of my time perfecting my grill skills. I’m currently a high-velocity grill cook at a large corporation in Omaha, Nebraska. What I love most about working here is the chance to connect with our guests and the constant opportunities to learn and grow.
“My Native American heritage comes from my father’s side. His mother was 100% Native American from the Winnebago tribe, though my dad didn’t grow up knowing his father. He was born on the Winnebago reservation but was adopted as a baby by a family in Omaha. Before I was born, my dad reconnected with his birth mother, which sparked a journey of rediscovery for both him and our family.
“Much of my dad’s learning about his heritage involved me and my siblings. Every few months, we’d visit a different reservation to spend time with our relatives, attend powwows, experience traditional Native American funerals, and explore the beautiful land that holds so much history.
“For me, this part of my upbringing has become a source of deep nostalgia. It instilled in me a love for adventure, rooted in the natural beauty of reservation lands. My siblings and I make it a point to stay connected to our Native heritage, whether it’s visiting the Winnebago reservation, embracing the outdoors, or maintaining ties with our extended family. We also try to keep our traditions alive by attempting to recreate fry bread tacos or succotash like Dad used to make, and attending powwows whenever we can.
-Eurest Instagram
INSPIRE THROUGH FOOD
MATTERS OF THE HEART
CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR
Allow us to recommend a spirits-free treat as we kick off a New Year with a renewed mindset and intentionality. Our Eurest dietitians have been creating a suite of new mocktails to make every day fun and festive, including our Ginger Turmeric Mocktail
SAVE THE RECIPE
February is American Heart Month and a great time to focus on incorporating heart healthy recipes. We proudly promote the American Heart Association’s Eat More Colors initiative to add more colorful nutrition to life Chief Culinary Officer Chris Ivens-Brown shares why he supports the American Heart Association through charity work and better nutrition choices on Eurest menus
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NOW SERVING: LITTLE LIME, BAO BUNS AND BRUNCH
We have several new concepts that we’re excited to serve in 2025. Little Lime is our latest Tex-Mex concept, fusing the bold flavors of Texas and the vibrant traditions of Mexican cuisine Look out for fajita platters, burritos and bowls, nachos and taco salads
Street Eats: Bao Buns have landed. Pillowy soft bao buns with savory inventive fillings. Mix and match proteins and toppings for a perfect on-the-go lunch. Brunch. We’re bringing everyone’s favorite weekend tradition to work.
WINTER CATERING BRINGS COMFORT
As we enter the colder months, our catering menu will bring hearty warmth and cozy flair to your events Our Winter menu features favorites like Winter Earth Bowls with sweet potato hash and brussels sprouts, bacon jam and gouda croissants, peanut butter and jelly donuts and a decadent quinoa beet brownie.
For more information, please reach out to your Catering Manager.
LIVE OUR PROMISE
FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE HELENE
MLK DAY OF SERVICE SET FOR JANUARY 20
Eurest associates will be serving their communities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, a national movement to do good. We invite clients and guests to join us and take the pledge to serve.
As a Charlotte, NC based company, the devastation that swept through Western North Carolina hit close to home Our teams swept into action to support colleagues, manage emergency feeding and support first responders. READ MORE ON OUR COMPANY’S RESPONSE WATCH OUR TEAM IN ACTION
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SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD WITH FAROE ISLANDS SALMON
In a significant step toward protecting healthy aquaculture, Eurest is proud to share more about our supplier relationship with High Liner Foods and Bakkafrost, leading producer of superior quality salmon from the Faroe Islands
WHAT’S COMING
A LOOK AT Q2
MARKETPLACE HAPPENINGS
We’re kicking off the New Year with fun activities and experiences in the marketplace.
Game On. Score a game day experience inspired by the high-energy atmosphere of sports culture featuring a dynamic menu with crowd-pleasing classics, like a wing bar, and halftime favorites such as guacamole dippers and popcorn cones Winterfest. Cozy up with soups, cocoa and other comfort foods during the chilly months.
Snack with Purpose. Be on the lookout for new retail partners, including Tony’s Chocolonley, YES Bar, Mighty Spark protein snacks and Brass Roots’ Incan Peanuts.
KEY DATES TO NOTE
National Popcorn Day – January 19
Lunar New Year – January 29
Valentine’s Day – February 14
Mardi Gras – March 4
National Pie Day – March 14
St. Patrick’s Day – March 17
Philly Cheesesteak Day – March 24
