Eat LocalFor our company, ‘local’ is defined as food grown within a 150 mile radius of where it is consumed. With over 10,000 foodservice accounts in the U.S., Compass Group has supported ‘buy local’ food initiatives for over a decade, formalized in a purchasing initiative since 2006. (2010) Compass Group Supports Farmers with over $3 million of 'Eat Local' Sales(2010) Compass Group Broadens their ‘Eat Local’ Programs to Support Family Farms (2010) The CEFS 10% Campaign Kicks off in Charlotte on August 17th to Encourage Local Food Consumption (2009) Compass Group Supports Farmers with nearly $3 million of ‘Eat Local’ Sales (2009) Silver lining for Mid-Sized Farmers: “Ag in the Middle” finds avenues within Compass Group accounts (2009) United Fresh Announces Winners of 2009 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards (2008) Chartwells at Tennessee Tech Goes Local by Growing its Own Organic Produce (2007) Bon Appétit is Planting Seeds of Preservation, Sowing Seeds of Hope (2007) Rhode Island Local Produce Pilot a Success for Compass Group, with Chartwells Schools Leading the Way(2006) Bon Appétit Management Company Chefs Embark on a Treasure Hunt for the Best Locally-Grown Lunch-Makings