Sodexo UK & Ireland has secured a three-year contract extension with Swizzels Matlow, makers of Drumsticks, Squashies and Love Hearts.
The contract with the family-run confectionery factory is estimated to be worth approximately £1m.
The menu features sandwiches, salads, jacket potatoes and soups, with some dishes made using ingredients from the company’s WasteWatch programme.
Paula Stevenson, managing director corporate services, Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Swizzels. Not only is it a beloved sweet brand known across the country it is a company with strong ties to the local community and like Sodexo is committed to ensuring its operations has a positive impact through its commitment to sustainability, and to providing a workplace where people feel valued and inspired.
“Our team at Swizzels is a valued part of the team at New Mills and we look forward to continuing to deliver food services that provides fuel throughout the day in an environment where they can truly relax and disconnect.”
Jonathan Dee, purchasing director of Swizzels Matlow, added: “I am delighted that Sodexo will remain our catering facilities provider. They’ve done an excellent job over a considerable time and all members of staff demonstrate high professional standards time and again. Their efforts throughout the year do not go unnoticed.”
Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 30,000 people. Recent wins include a five-year catering deal at King’s School Rochester and a contract extension with Millwall Football Club as part of a multimillion-pound upgrade of hospitality and events at the Den.
