Sustainable Food Sourcing

At White Oaks, we pride ourselves on the transparency of our supply chain, ensuring our tantalising recipes use sustainably sourced food.

Striving for net zero

Sustainability in the modern age is a top priority for so many businesses, including White Oaks. We’re aware of our influence in the catering industry, and therefore we strive to improve the sustainability standards for other businesses and organisations.

Our Climate Promise details all of the ways we are striving to make the world a better place, one step at a time. Aligned with this promise to you, we are striving for net zero by 2030, actioning this through our multiple sustainably centred strategies.

Purchasing power

By harnessing our purchasing power and expertise in managing traceable supply chains, we offer our clients access to our extensive supplier network. This ensures they receive the freshest and most diverse produce daily, all at exceptional value. We oversee supply chains and provide top-quality catering solutions, delivering significant benefits to our clients.

Through supporting the best of British produce, we ensure our food is sourced sustainably, adding value to both your residents’ plates and to our fully managed, traceable supply chain.

Economy of scale

Our economies of scale allow us to source from the UK’s most respected producers and suppliers while staying true to our core values of sustainability and local support.

We work with regional depots, farmers, fishermen and dairies connected to local supply networks, ensuring that our meat, MSC-certified fish and fresh produce are sourced responsibly. By minimising distances, we not only enhance cost-efficiency but also reduce our environmental impact.

Procurement

White Oaks sourcing partners, FoodBuy, has over 800 local suppliers covering baked goods, fruit, vegetables, dairy, and meat from local British farms. These local suppliers are paid fair farmgate prices and are located within 30 miles of every site.

Long-term value

Sustainable procurement is not only about environmental responsibility; it’s about delivering long-term value to our clients. By investing in sustainable materials and ethical suppliers, we provide our clients with high-quality, durable products that meet today’s ethical and environmental standards.

That’s why we also aim to inspire more sustainable choices with our clients and their residents. We offer plant-based menu options, reduce our implementation of single-use plastics, and provide transparent information about the sources of ingredients, all contributing to our sustainable strategy.

Continuous improvement

It’s important to remember that sustainability is a journey, not a destination. We are committed to continually improving our procurement processes by setting ambitious targets, such as our target to reach net zero by 2030.

We are regularly tracking our performance to ensure that we promote the most sustainable sourcing of quality ingredients possible. We believe that together, we can create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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