Our sectors

We believe that the sectors we operate in have specific requirements and that responding to these and driving innovation and operating efficiency are best addressed by building sector expertise. For our customers this means access to unrivalled experience, global best practice and market-leading innovation, and the specialist skills of our people from award-winning chefs to service ‘practice experts’.

Business
& Industry

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Group revenue 2009

46%

(2008: 47%)

Delivering world-class foodservice and support services to people at work. Our renowned ‘customer first’ hospitality mindset and reputation for great food are combined with the ‘industrial efficiency’ of our Compass Service Framework to consistently manage and deliver multiple services to the highest standard, at the best value, on a global scale.

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Education

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Group revenue 2009

15%

(2008: 14%)

From kindergarten to college, we provide fun, healthy dining options that help boost concentration and knowledge retention. Our food and nutrition specialists are committed to building strong bodies, sharp minds and establishing the foundation for a long, healthier life.

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Healthcare
& Seniors

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Group revenue 2009

19%

(2008: 18%)

Delivering with care to the most exacting standards for patients, staff and visitors in the public and private healthcare sector and in the growing senior living market, with services to residential care homes, retirement communities and providing home delivery meal services.

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Sports
& Leisure

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Group revenue 2009

11%

(2008: 11%)

With our acclaimed foodservice and unrivalled hospitality and service excellence, we have built up an enviable reputation for providing food and hospitality services at some of the world’s most prestigious sporting, leisure and exhibition venues, visitor attractions and major events.

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Defence,
Offshore
& Remote

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Group revenue 2009

9%

(2008: 10%)

We lead the market in providing food and support services to major companies in the oil and gas and mining and construction industries, operating in some of the most demanding environments in the world. To our defence sector clients we are a partner who understands the challenges of running efficient and cost-effective operations for members of the armed forces.

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