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2007
12/17/2007 The U.S. Conference of Mayors - Sodexho, Inc. Release 2007 Hunger and Homelessness Survey  
The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Sodexho, Inc. released today the results of its 2007 Hunger and Homelessness Survey at a press conference at the Conference of Mayors Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
11/28/2007 Sodexho's Campus Dining Program at Northwestern University Recognized as 'Most Vegan-Friendly' in America  
Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. has been named the "most vegan-friendly college" in America by PETA2, the student arm of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, in recognition of the extensive number of dining options provided for people who eat vegetarian or vegan diets.
11/27/2007 Sodexho's Retail Brand Group Opens First Pandini's Franchise  
First franchised location for award-winning pizza, pasta and salad concept brings its signature, the Labretti to Charlotte area
11/26/2007 Sodexho, Inc. Announces James Taylor as President of Senior Services Division  
Sodexho, Inc. announced today the appointment of James Taylor as president of the company's U.S. Senior Services Division.
11/15/2007 Sodexho Recognized as Leader in Corporate Social Responsibility by Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce  
Company programs protect the environment, improve quality of life and end hunger
11/12/2007 Sodexho Executive Ivan Gutierrez Honored as a Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever  
Ivan Gutierrez, vice president, supply management, was named one of 28 young professional executives at the inaugural Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers (YHCA) program by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) -- a coalition of the nation's most influential community-based organizations.
11/12/2007 Sodexho Named to Atlanta Tribune's Top Companies for Minorities  
Sodexho was selected for its overall commitment to workforce diversity.
11/9/2007 Sodexho Recognized for Innovation in Nutrition by Rhode Island Governor Carcieri  
Sodexho, Inc. was recently recognized by Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri for creative approaches to wellness programs designed to promote healthy behaviors in its School Services division.
11/9/2007 Sodexho Chief Diversity Officer Named Among Top 20 Diversity Champions  
Diversity Edge Magazine has named Dr. Rohini Anand, senior vice president and chief diversity officer, to its 2007 Top 20 Diversity Champions List.
11/9/2007 Sodexho Named Large Employer of the Year by Pike Area (Alabama) Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities  
Sodexho was recently named Large Employer of the Year by the Pike Area (Alabama) Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
11/9/2007 Sodexho Receives Texas DiversityFirst Leadership Award  
Sodexho recently received the Texas Diversity Council's prestigious DiversityFirst Leadership Award for its demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in the areas of Workforce & Supplier Diversity, Community Involvement and Multicultural Outreach.
11/7/2007 Sodexho Executive Receives 2007 National Asian Pacific American Corporate Achievement Award  
The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) recently announced that Mohamood Bhatia, Sodexho Senior Vice President of Finance for Education, was selected as a recipient of the 2007 OCA National Asian Pacific American Corporate Achievement Award.
11/5/2007 Sodexho, Inc. Announces New Leader for Corporate Citizenship  
Move Strengthens Company's Social and Environmental Programs
11/5/2007 Sodexho Executive Dr. Rohini Anand Honored with Diversity Officer Leadership Award  
Anand Honored for Leadership and Commitment to Corporate Diversity and Inclusion
11/5/2007 Sodexho Inc.'s Michael Montelongo Named Among 100 Most Influential Hispanics  
Hispanic Business® Magazine selects Montelongo for outstanding leadership in business
11/2/2007 Sodexho Recognized by Maryland Governor for Leadership in Corporate Citizenship  
Governor Martin O'Malley issues Proclamation citing Sodexho Foundation accomplishments to end hunger nationwide
10/31/2007 Sodexho Receives Three Top Food Industry Awards for Innovation in Key Business Lines  
Company honored for programs addressing smaller dessert portion sizes, school meal participation and customer service
10/30/2007 Sodexho, Inc. Receives Economic Leadership Award from Montgomery County  
Gaithersburg-based company recognized for outstanding workforce development and corporate citizenship programs
10/17/2007 Sodexho Named Worldwide Sector Sustainability Leader by DJSI for Third Consecutive Year  
Sodexho has been selected for the year 2007-2008 as an index component for the Dow Jones Sustainability indices for the World (DJSI World) and Europe (DJSI STOXX).
10/16/2007 Sodexho's Global Chef Program Offers Culinary Training for Peru, Singapore and Colombia Cuisine to 20 Campuses and Schools Nationwide  
This month, Sodexho, Inc. and its Campus Services Division, which provides dining services to more than 900 college campuses and 200 independent schools across the country, will welcome three top chefs from company affiliates in Singapore, Colombia and Peru to select colleges and universities throughout the United States as part of the Sodexho Global Chef Program.
10/9/2007 Sodexho Named One of Best Companies for Hispanics  
Sodexho only integrated food and facilities management services company on Hispanic Business' DIVERSITY ELITE 60 List
10/9/2007 LATINA Style Names Sodexho to its 50 Best Companies for Latinas  
LATINA Style magazine has named Sodexho to its list of the 50 Best Companies for Hispanic women to work for in the United States.
10/8/2007 Sodexho Receives Prestigious Freedom Award from U.S. Department of Defense  
Integrated food and facilities management company one of 15 recognized for supporting employees in the National Guard and Reserve
9/28/2007 Sodexho Weight Loss Program to Customize Anti-Obesity Solutions for Hispanic Populations  
Program Targets the approximately 12 Million Hispanic Floridians Who are Overweight or Obese
9/20/2007 Sodexho Kitchen Hailed as the Cleanest for Eighth Year  
Sodexho-operated kitchens in Plano recognized for excellent sanitation by the city's environmental health department; company places 1st and 2nd
9/4/2007 Sodexho, Inc. Announces Patrick E. Connolly as Market President & COO  
Connolly Assumes Leadership of Hospitals, Seniors and Laundry Services Divisions
8/13/2007 Sodexho Selects iTradeNetwork's Contract and Rebate Management (CaRMA) Solution  
CaRMA provides on-demand electronic communication, validation and synchronization of contract and performance data among manufacturers, distributors, operators, and brokers resulting in timely and accurate payments, as well as lower costs on administrative programs
7/30/2007 Sodexho Named Among 15 Best Companies for Workforce Diversity by Black Enterprise Magazine  
Company Recognized for Workplace Diversity
7/25/2007 Sodexho Announces New Executive in Vending Services Division  
Business and Industry segment names new Division Vice President to lead growth in vending and office refreshment services
7/11/2007 U.S. Department of Defense Honors Sodexho with Pro Patria Award  
State-level award is highest honor given to a civilian employer
7/9/2007 Sodexho Foundation's Feeding Our Future Program Providing 258,000 Meals for Children in 18 Cities  
Free meals for children at risk of hunger in United States
6/19/2007 Sodexho Opens First Company-Built Conference Center  
Sodexho invests in local business community by building a state-of-the-art conference property that holds up to 600 on the Phoenix/Tempe border
6/7/2007 Sodexho Partners with Top Southern California Chefs for Chef Training and Menu Development  
Agreement adds to Sodexho's growing portfolio of national and regional celebrity and award-winning chef partnerships
6/6/2007 Sodexho Foundation Honors Leaders in the Daily Fight Against Hunger in America  
Organization confers awards and scholarships at Washington, D.C. event featuring Dr. Maya Angelou
6/5/2007 Economic Impact of Hunger Affects All Americans, New Study Shows  
First study of its kind led by Harvard University School of Public Health researchers, sponsored by Sodexho Foundation
6/4/2007 Sodexho Announces New Leader for Retail Brand Group  
RBG to continue strong focus on brand development, growth of company-managed stores and franchising
5/24/2007 Sodexho, Inc. Recognized by Working Mother Media® as one of the Best Companies for Multicultural Women  
Sodexho named among the Top 20 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Working Mother magazine
5/21/2007 Sodexho Announces Appointment of George Chavel as President and CEO of North America Food and Management Services Operations and Group Chief Operating Officer  
The Sodexho Alliance Board of Directors has agreed to Group CEO Michel Landel's nomination of George Chavel to be the new leader of Sodexho's North American Operations
4/30/2007 Sodexho Announces New Senior Director of Diversity Relations  
Industry leading diversity team is strengthened by addition of strategic planning and diversity expert
4/30/2007 Sodexho Earns Environmental Award from City of Gaithersburg during 'Green Week'  
Program benefits disabled farmers through collaborative effort with "Cartridges for Kids" and Easter Seals
4/27/2007 Sodexho Receives Top Five Ranking Among Global Outsourcing Service Providers  
Ranked number four among the world's leading global outsourcing service providers and number one in Facility Services category by industry trade group
4/16/2007 Sodexho, Inc. Announces New President For School Services Division  
Executive change will continue strong leadership for K-12 operations and food/nutrition issues facing students and parents in North America
3/29/2007 Sodexho and Partner Study Hispanic Diet and Weight Loss Tools  
Company provides funding for research with goal to offer improved nutrition and wellness-related service to U.S. Hispanic population
3/29/2007 Sodexho, Inc. Named a Top Company for Diversity by DiversityInc®  
Listed among Top 50 Companies for Diversity® list for the third year
3/27/2007 Sodexho Named 'Top Company for Latinas' by LATINA Style Magazine and 'Top Corporation for Supplier Diversity' by Hispanic Trends  
Sodexho earns two prestigious awards from LATINA Style and Hispanic Trends
3/20/2007 Sodexho Foundation Pledges $1.2 Million for Jumpstart Programs Nationwide  
LINK BETWEEN HUNGER AND LITERACY THE FOCUS OF CORPORATE/NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIP
3/15/2007 Stanford University Medical Center Awards Sodexho Multi-Million Dollar Contract in Engineering  
Five-year contract, largest of its kind for Sodexho in the U.S., includes plant operations and maintenance for 4.5 million square feet of space in three facilities
3/6/2007 Sodexho's Retail Brand Group Marks 500-Location Milestone  
Portfolio of signature brands continues to differentiate company's North America operation
2/26/2007 Sodexho Mexico Awarded Social Responsibility Award for Third Consecutive Year  
Company honored for including quality of life for employees, business ethics, community involvement and environmental protection in business strategy
2/20/2007 Sodexho to Accept MasterCard® PayPass™ Contactless Payment System  
New System to be Available to 1,000 Sodexho Locations Nationwide to Provide Customers with Speed and Convenience at the Register
2/15/2007 Sodexho Global Chef Program Offers Tastes From 'Down Under' to College Students  
Executive Chef John Deane to brings Australian flavor to New England colleges and universities
2/6/2007 Sodexho Receives 'Five-Star Employer' Honor from U.S. Department of Defense  
Company receives highest level designation for its commitment to military employees
2/2/2007 Sodexho Executive Joins Board of Armed Services YMCA  
Armed Services YMCA and Sodexho further expand their relationship as Verone joins organization's board of directors
2/1/2007 Sodexho Marks One-Year Anniversary of Conversion to Zero Trans-Fat Oils  
Leading foodservice provider at forefront of move to eliminate trans fatty acids from menus
1/30/2007 St. Bartholomew's Church Names Sodexho As New Restaurant Provider Beginning Spring 2007  
Sodexho to Enhance Indoor and Outdoor Dining at New York City Landmark Church
1/25/2007 Sodexho's Retail Brand Group Opens First Salsa Rico Franchise  
Philadelphia location debuts new restaurant design