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Chartwells. Chartwells – An Overview. Global foodservice company started in 1997, specializing in K-12, colleges and universities, and independent schools
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Chartwells – An Overview • Global foodservice company started in 1997, specializing in K-12, colleges and universities, and independent schools • Owned by London-based Compass Group PLC, a global foodservice firm in education, healthcare, sports and entertainment, hotels,and restaurants, including Chicago-based Levy Restaurants. Publically traded on LSE, member of FTSE 100 • Serves over 500 school districts with 2.5 million students Sources: http://www.compass-group.com/ http://www.chartwellsschools.com
The K-12 Food Service Industry • Sodexho • Aramark • Chartwells • Preferred Meal Services – partners with Chartwells to serve CPS schools without a working kitchen Sources: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-06-11/health/chi-school-lunches-11-jun11_1_nachos-school-lunch-child-nutrition-act
Chartwells Contract with CPS • Began with $100 million contact for 2005-2006 academic year, in partnership with VA-based Thompson Hospitality • Previous CPS contract held by MD-based Sodexho • In Nov 2011 CPS became largest district in US to serve antibiotic free chicken. • Sen. Durbin wrote Oct 2011 op-ed in Chicago Tribune praising the improvements in CPS food service but not explicitly naming Chartwells Sources: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3190/is_26_39/ai_n14710414/ http://www.chartwellsschools.com/News/FOCUS-HHIF%20press%20release%20110111%20-%20FINAL%20(2).pdf http://www.eatlearnlive.com/News/In%20The%20News%2010.13.11%20CPS.pdf
Controversies • Washington, DC – Chartwells receives rebates from food manufacturers but has been reluctant to release details • Under federal law, Chartwells is required to credit DC schools for rebates received • Rebates come from large national food brands, often highly processed and high in sugars • Wellesley, MA – Chartwells became the first corporate foodservice provider for the local school district and was quickly found to be in violation of several health codes, including unsafe temperatures, lack of sneeze guards, and improper log-keeping by staff Sources: http://www.theslowcook.com/2010/07/12/how-corporate-rebates-kickbacks-influence-what-kids-eat-in-d-c-schools/ http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2011/12/04/wellesley-school-committee-tries-tackle-host-troubles/MdVvqjivsIygy06N5tg8wK/story.html