Dublin food services firm signs €3.4m deal with La Rousse Foods

Food and support services company, Compass Group Ireland, has signed a two-year contract with Irish fine food specialists, La Rousse Foods.

The new contract will see the Dublin-based company supply a range of products including artisan Irish and French cheeses, breads, handmade chocolates and speciality game to the Group’s fine dining and hospitality offering within its 250 units.

The contract is valued at €3.4m over the next two years.

Founded by Mary Massy & Marc Amand in 1992, La Rousse Foods employs 107 people.

Mark Lee, commercial director, Compass Group Ireland said: "We were impressed by La Rousse Foods range of premium quality products which can be found in some of the best restaurants in Ireland and its dedication to excellence within the food industry. We look forward to working with them over the next two years to further enhance our fine dining and hospitality offering."

Compass Group Ireland employs more than 4,000 people on the Island of Ireland, operates over 250 units and serves more than 100,000 meals a day.