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Cincinnati, OH – June
2024 / NewsmakerAlert:
Sodexo
and the University of
Cincinnati introduce 513 Culinary Group, an immersive campus dining
venture focused on innovation, creativity, and inclusivity that will prioritize
fresh, locally sourced ingredients, flavors from around the world, and
partnerships with local businesses. Effective May 1, 2024, the partnership
brings revitalized dining facilities and menu enhancements for daily dining
at UC’s main campus as well as at the Blue Ash and Clermont regional campuses.
“Our
partnership with the University of Cincinnati blends our expertise, creativity,
and passion for innovation with the city of Cincinnati’s vibrant culture
and traditions,” said Brett
Ladd, CEO Campus, Sodexo USA. “The partnership with 513 Culinary Group
will be uniquely focused on belonging and inclusion, taking the concept
beyond campus to enhance community outreach and create opportunities for
area businesses. We are committed to working with alumni and local entrepreneurs
to bring new experiences and future-focused spaces to campus, all while
elevating the culinary experience with menu items that meet every need.”
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Student
and employee engagement will be another central focus of the partnership,
which aims to strengthen campus culture and create a sense of inclusion
and belonging for everyone. New menu options will include more plant-based
foods for those seeking meatless dishes and special care will be given
to ensuring students with allergies have safe, convenient dining options.
Additionally, UC and Sodexo will collaborate to create plans to renovate
an existing facility and rebrand the location as Bearcats Social. Efforts
will be made to feature trendy, upscale finishes to create a welcoming
atmosphere and give students a place to come together.
Innovation
is another key element of the partnership with the University of Cincinnati
serving as an incubator for new dining-focused tech that enhances the consumer
experience. Enhanced catering options for the on-campus community and events
will be provided under the 513 Culinary Group umbrella through a new campus
catering brand, Queen City Hospitality.
About
UC
UC
serves nearly 51,000 students – the highest enrollment ever thanks to unrivaled
momentum, including the university’s National Science Foundation standing
among the country’s top 31 public research universities as well as placement
among the world’s top 100 most-innovative universities by Reuters. Moreover,
UC is the world-class leader in experience-based learning or “hire education.”
U.S. News ranks UC’s co-op program Top 5 nationally, and students earn
a collective $76.5million annually via co-op work placements. (More UC
info is available here: www.UC.edu/about/factsheet.html)
About
Sodexo North America
Sodexo
North America is part of a global, Fortune 500 company with a presence
in 45 countries. Sodexo specializes in sustainable food service and valued
experiences, in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, at every
moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. Additionally, the company indirectly
supports additional jobs through its annual purchases of goods and services
from small to large businesses. Sodexo North America is committed to meeting
the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality
of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic,
social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate.
Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better
life for all. Visit
us.Sodexo.com
for more information.
Media
Contacts:
Drew
Nannis
SVP,
Brand and Communications
301-987-4456
LinkedIn
Heidi
Bullman
Public
Relations Manager
223-345-0178
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