MILAN – Compass One – part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, , the UK’s largest food and support services provider – has acquired Peabodys Coffee, the well-respected provider of quality food and beverages within healthcare environments.
Led by Claudia Mascino, MD, Peabodys Coffee started its journey in 1997 in London hospitals, with food that is freshly prepared daily. It currently operates across England, at 10 sites within the NHS, employing 55 people.
Recognised for its strong sustainability ethos, fantastic fairtrade organic coffee and thoughtful artisan food offering, the acquisition will support its growth, with plans to launch new cafes at 7 hospital sites in the coming months. Peabodys Coffee is a much-loved brand amongst NHS staff, as well as visitors and patients.
Commenting on the acquisition Mark Webster, CEO, Compass One said:
“We have long admired the ethos of Peabodys Coffee. With a fantastic reputation for great coffee and food, along with an unwavering commitment to sustainability, while supporting the NHS, Peabodys Coffee possesses strong and admirable values that align with our own.
We are excited about the opportunity to support their growth, bringing Peabodys Coffee to many more NHS sites in the future, for NHS staff, patients and visitors to enjoy.”
Claudia Mascino, MD, Peabodys Coffee added:
“We are really excited about the opportunity joining Compass presents. Bringing the Peabodys Coffee offer to more NHS hospitals has long been an ambition of mine. Our values around sustainability, great food and coffee are entrenched in our business and what makes us special. I am passionate about supporting our NHS and delighted to be able to grow and invest further in our business.”
Peabodys Coffee, will be joining Compass One, which specialises in many sectors including healthcare retail.
