Our Supply Chain
As part of our commitment to addressing the impact our business makes on the communities in which we work, Scolarest operates a policy of sustainable development.
We have links with national bodies such as DEFRA, the Soil Association, Public Sector Procurement Initiative, the Institute of Grocery Distributors (IGD) and Business in the Community.
We also have an extensive range of products sourced because of their clear regional provenance and celebrated for their quality and integrity.
Within our businesses we:
· Buy direct from growers and producers; ensuring we can maintain
a robust supply chain, complete traceability and supplier due diligence
· Access more than 60 local bakers who are an average 30 miles
from our units
· Use a regional distribution hub in Boston, Lincolnshire, ensuring
none of our fresh produce travels too far. This contributes to the
fact that 100% of our root vegetables are now sourced from the
UK (where seasonality and quality allow)
· Support Fairtrade farmers - we were the first foodservice operator
to purchase only Fairtrade bananas
· Can offer clients a totally Fairtrade solution if they wish
· Endorse the Farm Animal Welfare Council's Five Freedoms
concept
· Provide fresh poultry which is British Red Tractor Farm Assured
· Supply Welsh lamb, Scottish beef, Gloucester spot pork,
Greshingham duck and a range of other regional meats, where
clients request it
· Have a range of Soil Association accredited products available
which support organic choices
· Source 100% of our milk from the UK either through the Dairy
Farmers of Britain (DFoB) cooperative, or - where we use organic
milk - through Rachel's Dairy.