Foodservice

Compass Group acquires technology provider to enhance digital transformation, assist customers during COVID-19

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June 1, 2020

Compass Group U.K. and Ireland has acquired Feedr, a food and health technology start-up, to accelerate its digital transformation and support vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a press release. 

Compass Group, whose holdings include Canteen in the U.S., plans to utilize Feedr's software across its portfolio of corporate clients, with further potential applications of the technology in education and healthcare sectors. Feedr's mobile ordering and pre-pay technology will enable Compass to transform the way people interact with on-site restaurants, so employees can browse menus, pay and collect more flexibly, enhancing their food at work experience. 

Customer employees will use the app to track and personalize their daily eating, helping them make healthier choices.

The timing of the acquisition has enabled Feedr and Compass to collectively support vulnerable populations during the COVID crisis. In addition, Feedr launched a home delivery solution for its existing customers.

As employees return to work, Feedr will use its technology to support social distancing and eliminating queues through click and collect initiatives in workplaces.

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