ARAMARK will substitute approximately 1,364,987 litres - that equates to half an Olympic sized swimming pool - of semi skimmed milk with the new 1% milk during the course of a twelve month period .
The new 1% milk has 4.4g less saturated fat than semi skimmed milk per litre whilst keeping all the ‘goodness’ such as calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals. It will be available for use within ARAMARK food dishes and its hot beverage offerings across all customer sites.
Val Carter, Corporate Responsibility Director, ARAMARK, said:
“This is the first time we have taken such a massive step to de-list a product ready for replacement by a healthier option. The foodservice sector has not yet embraced the use of 1% milk and is something we are passionate about pioneering. This demonstrates our commitment to deliver real tangible health benefits to our customers. The initiative was instigated by Sue Johnson, Regional Managing Director London, and the London region team and supports the Food Standards Agency’s ongoing programme which aims to reduce overall levels of saturated fat in the UK diet.”
“Our supply chain has worked tirelessly with the team to ensure timely delivery of the new 1% milk to our sites. We have also worked closely with suppliers to ensure there are no cost implications to customers by buying into this healthier option. Once we have the initial feedback from our teams we will look to develop the milk product range further.”