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We “wok” on less water<br />
Australia is the driest continent in the world. It<br />
has suffered from extended drought conditions,<br />
with many regions having been in the midst of a<br />
drought for five years. Responsible use of water<br />
is therefore considered to be one of the highest<br />
priorities, with water restrictions in place in<br />
many parts of the country.<br />
So, <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> recently introduced waterless<br />
woks at its Billie Chu outlets in Melbourne and<br />
Adelaide airports. Each wok reduces water use<br />
by 70 percent, resulting in savings of more than<br />
1,300 gallons (5,000 liters) a day. Each wok<br />
installed will save 370,000 gallons (1.4 million<br />
liters) of water every year.<br />
Spreading healthier foods<br />
<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong>’s Culinary Wellbeing program is<br />
spreading out so its patrons’ waistlines might not.<br />
In Australia, the program has been introduced at<br />
Etihad Stadium, Melbourne Park, The Terrace<br />
in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert by the Lake<br />
function center and Curtin University. In the<br />
United Kingdom, it is now featured at Wembley<br />
Stadium and Emirates Stadium in London.<br />
Introduced in 2008, Culinary Wellbeing<br />
is a <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> corporate program that<br />
focuses on lighter and healthier food options<br />
that offer reduced levels of fat, salt and sugar,<br />
while improving fiber and whole-grain content.<br />
<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> strives to use fresh, local<br />
ingredients and organic products for these dishes.<br />
Branching out in Sydney<br />
In late 2008, <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> opened its first<br />
outlets in Sydney International Airport, which is<br />
undergoing a major expansion and renovation.<br />
The company already has an existing operation<br />
in the Sydney Domestic Airport.<br />
Among the new outlets <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> brought<br />
to the airport are Hungry Jack’s (the Australian<br />
Burger King franchise) and an Oporto’s<br />
franchise. <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> has relationships<br />
with both brands.<br />
Oporto’s chicken and chicken burgers have<br />
a unique, Portuguese-influenced flavor. Its<br />
restaurants offer a fun, irreverent and highquality<br />
fresh-cooked dining experience. Oporto’s<br />
uses fresh ingredients, as emphasized by its<br />
key marketing statement: “Fresh–Not Frozen,<br />
Grilled–Not Fried.” <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> also has<br />
an agreement to assist with the entry of Oporto’s<br />
into the U.K. market.<br />
We take pride in our catering<br />
<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> began providing hospitality and<br />
food services at its third stadium in the United<br />
Kingdom when it took over operations at Pride<br />
Park Stadium, home of the Derby County<br />
Football Club, in July 2008. As part of the<br />
agreement, <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>North</strong> manages the sales<br />
and marketing for nonevent-day conferencing<br />
and banqueting at the venue.