Sodexo Israel partners with Beyond Oil to boost healthier frying solutions

ISRAEL – Sodexo Israel (Sodexo), the country’s largest provider of catering and building-maintenance services, has selected Beyond Oil Ltd (Beyond Oil), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food, as its new supplier of choice. 

Following a successful pilot at several key locations, Sodexo will now bring Beyond Oil’s patented filter powder to additional sites across Sodexo Israel’s catering network.

Beyond Oil’s proprietary, food-safe filter powder binds and reduces contaminants that accumulate as frying oil degrades. Backed by FDA and Health Canada approvals, the company’s patented technology tackles harmful compounds in oil, addressing key health concerns.

When blended directly into the cooking oil, the powder targets free fatty acids (FFA), total polar materials (TPM), trans fats, acrylamide, anisidine value, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), carbon particles released from food, and other compounds that contribute to off-odors, discoloration, and off-flavors. 

This process enhances the quality and consistency of fried foods, extends oil life, lowers toxic emissions in kitchen fumes, and places the health and safety of both customers and staff at the forefront.

“We are proud to lead yet another significant advancement in sustainability,” said Udi Ben Shimol, CEO of Sodexo Israel. “Our partnership with Beyond Oil perfectly illustrates how innovation, environmental stewardship and operational efficiency can come together to benefit all of our stakeholders.”

Beyond Oil’s solution addresses a significant global issue in the food industry: reusing frying oil for hundreds of cycles over several days. 

By choosing Beyond Oil, Sodexo Israel further demonstrates its commitment to social and environmental responsibility, aligning with Sodexo’s global strategy to reduce its ecological footprint and continually improve the quality of food served to its customers.

“Sodexo Israel’s rollout of our solution across premier catering sites, including those serving the healthcare, defence, and leading companies across multiple industries, is a powerful validation of our technology,” said Jonathan Or, CEO of Beyond Oil. 

Employing 1,800 professionals nationwide, Sodexo Israel’s catering operations deliver end-to-end management, from designing dining facilities and crafting menus with expert chefs to daily kitchen oversight.

“We’re proud to partner with a global leader that prioritizes health, sustainability, safety, and quality, and we look forward to working closely with Sodexo’s Israeli leadership to scale this success across their global network,” Jonathan Or added.

Sodexo Israel uses approximately 400,000 liters of frying oil each year. Initial results of the pilot program showed clear benefits such as improved food quality, reduced oil consumption, and very high satisfaction levels among kitchen teams and diners.

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