Vegetarian StarSodexo Expands Meatless Mondays

Sodexo Expands Meatless Mondays

Written by Vegetarian Star on April 21st, 2011 in Business, Flexitarian, Food & Drink, Recipes.

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After a successful launch of its Meatless Monday initiative in almost 1,000 hospitals, Sodexo, one of the U.S.’s largest corporate suppliers of food services, is expanding the program to 2,000 more clients, including Toyota, Northern Trust Bank and the U.S. Department of the Interior.

“Providing an opportunity for eating meatless one day a week is a simple way for us to address the dietary concerns of our customers and in part advance our own environmental objectives,” said Will Nicklas, Corporate Manager, Corporate Services, Toyota Motor Sales, Inc., a SodexoMAGIC location. “Meatless Monday has been successful here primarily because Sodexo helps our customers understand that it is not at all about becoming vegetarians or even weight loss, it’s about taking easy steps to guard our health and be good stewards of our environment.”

“Plant-based food options are not only healthier, they are better for the environment, said Arlin Wasserman, vice president sustainability and CSR, Sodexo. “Meat production can be a significant source of carbon and water emissions. Reducing meat consumption in our diets is an easy step we can all take to lead healthier lives and contribute to a more sustainable food system.”

If you’re living in a mixed household or are considering reducing your meat intake, why not kick off Meatless Monday in your own kitchen with this recipe for Garden Vegetable Pasta Bake, courtesy of Sodexo.

To view a bigger version of the ingredients and instructions, visit PR Newswire.