Sofitel Sustainable Food
Guideline
TDA National Conference 2013
7 Pillars of Sustainable Food
PILLARS
Local &
Seasonal
Responsible
Farming
ACTIONS
Prioritize local resources
Promote seasonal products
Identify agricultural groups that applies principles of
responsible “clean” farming
Establish strong link and collaboration with identified
producers
Animal
Welfare
Source for welfare meat certified
Endangered
Seafood
Prohibit protected fish species
Fair-Trade
Products
Use products issuing from fair-trade
Healthy
Cooking
Promote De-Light cuisine
Wasting
& Pollution
Recycle wet wastage / Collaborate with local farmers for
collection of waste that can be reused.
Propose more vegetarian food selection
Promote species with bigger resource
Banish products unsustainable for local community
Banish products unsafe for the health
Maximize bulk packaging
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Local & Seasonal
The food we eat is being transported further than ever and there is increasing
demand for a wide range of ready-prepared and exotic out-of-season
produce. These trends are associated with all sorts of environmental and
other problems, such as:
Loss of freshness, flavor and variety, Increasing global warming, Paying
more for less, Loss of food culture
What to do:
1. Prioritize local recourses.
2. Promote seasonal products.
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Responsible Farming
Farming has an immense impact on our environment, industrialized agriculture
has also caused environmental damage such as soil erosion, water pollution, and
damage to wildlife habitats by using pesticides and other intensive farming
techniques.
The best way to support environmentally friendly farming is to ensure that you
buy food accredited to a recognized standard, such as one of the schemes listed
below.
What to do:
1. Identify agricultural groups that applies principles of responsible “clean”
farming and promote their products in our hotels.
2. Establish strong link with identified producers to create awareness in the
community with targeted actions involving medias.
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Healthy Cooking
A gastronomic adventure in healthy eating, De-Light by Sofitel is a pleasurable
surprise of refined taste with the freshest ingredients and tempting flavors.
Developed exclusively by Thalassa Sea & Spa, the recognized nutrition and wellness
experts in France for over 40 years, De-Light by Sofitel reflects the unique skills of
our Sofitel Chefs in creating innovative array of well-balanced, low-calorie meals to
help our guests meet their health and weight goals in delicious style.
What to do:
1.Promote De-light cuisine in all our hotels.
2.Banish unhealthy products: GMOs... Create top ten list of items to strictly avoid.
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