Chefs in Germany Serve Plant-Powered Plates During Veganuary

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Aramark Germany has launched a new series of plant-based dishes to coincide with Veganuary 2023, promoting a healthier and sustainable diet. The initiative showcases nine chefs collaborating to develop innovative recipes that are entirely plant-based, appealing to growing demand for vegan options. Arnd Rune Thomas, President of Aramark Germany, emphasized the importance of these meals for both health and the environment. Additionally, by 2025, Aramark plans to ensure that 44% of its U.S. dining menu will be plant-based, reflecting its commitment to sustainability.

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• Launch of new plant-based dishes aligns with increasing consumer demand.
• Strong emphasis on sustainability and health benefits of plant-based meals.
• Collaboration with renowned chefs enhances credibility and innovation.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 5, 2023 / Nine chefs from Aramark Germany got together to create new tasty, nutritious dishes that will inspire customers to take steps toward a more plant-based diet.

The recipes, launched in January 2023 to celebrate Veganuary, offer a way for diners to try innovative new dishes that are healthy, use no animal products, and are better for the environment.

"Plant-based meals offer a climate-friendly alternative, and we are seeing increased demand for them in our accounts," said Arnd Rune Thomas, President, Aramark Germany. "Vegan, vegetarian, and plant-forward meals are good for people and good for the planet-and we will continue to expand our range of plant-based dishes as part of Aramark's sustainability strategy.

Culinary Innovation: The "V Like" Team

In preparation for Veganuary, nine Aramark chefs were selected to team up to discuss ideas, share their best plant-based recipes, and plan menus that would be well received across client accounts in Aramark Germany.

Called the "V like #veganlovers" team, the chefs also invited Sophia Hoffmann, a renowned vegan chef, sustainability pioneer, restaurateur, and cookbook author from Berlin, for a lecture to gather even more inspiration for the recipe development.

Through the culinary collaboration and workshop, dishes were created including Chef Betti Gladisch's vegan twist on a classic street food meat kebab, Chef Maurice Kinnett's pulse-forward plate of curried beluga lentils with baked sweet potatoes, and Chef Matthieu Amori's seasonal plate featuring four kinds of parsnips with pears and smoked almonds (pictured).

While the team created the dishes for Veganuary 2023, they will be used through the year in Aramark client accounts across Germany.

"Veganuary has become an important annual highlight for the food industry," said Dirk Geyer, Marketing Director, Aramark Germany. "Our 'V like' team shows the expertise and passion we have when it comes to plant-based food. The dishes look fantastic, taste great, and show that you don't have to sacrifice flavor when eating plant-based."

Moving More Plant-Forward

In October 2022, the team in Germany introduced its Aramark Planetary Health Diet, a series of plant-based recipes focused on reducing a recipe's environmental footprint while having a positive impact on people's health.

Also in October 2022, Aramark announced that by 2025 44 percent of its residential dining menu offerings at more than 250 colleges and universities in the U.S. will be plant-based. The announcement was part of a longstanding collaboration between the company and the Humane Society of the United States.

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FAQ

What new dishes did Aramark Germany introduce for Veganuary 2023?

Aramark Germany introduced new plant-based dishes created by nine chefs to celebrate Veganuary 2023.

What is the significance of Veganuary for Aramark?

Veganuary serves as an important annual highlight for Aramark to promote plant-based dining and sustainability.

What are Aramark's future plans for plant-based menus?

By 2025, Aramark plans to have 44% of its residential dining menu offerings at U.S. colleges and universities be plant-based.

Who is involved in the culinary development for Aramark's Veganuary dishes?

Nine chefs from Aramark Germany collaborated on the dishes, alongside renowned vegan chef Sophia Hoffmann.