OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha Athletics announced today that it has entered into a five-year agreement with SAVOR to provide food and beverage service in Baxter Arena, the new on-campus home of UNO hockey, basketball and volleyball.  

“SAVOR has extensive experience providing food service in venues such as Baxter Arena, and we are excited to bring their industry knowledge to bear to enhance the enjoyment of everyone who attends an event there,” said Trev Alberts, UNO's Vice Chancellor of Athletics.

“I have worked with SAVOR at other venues, and I know they will be an outstanding food service partner,” said Mike Cera, UNO's Associate Athletic Director/General Manager of Baxter Arena.  “It is a company that shares our vision of expeditious service while maintaining quality and safety.”

“We are excited to introduce SAVOR to the Omaha market and are so proud to be partnering with UNO on this awesome project,” said Chris Benevento, Region Vice President for SAVOR. “Baxter Arena is a fantastic venue, and we are committed to providing all fans and guests with a first-rate food and beverage experience.

“Many of our menu selections are being crafted to celebrate and highlight products and ingredients from local and regional suppliers to truly capture the flavors folks have come to appreciate and the quality they expect.”

Baxter Arena is scheduled to open later this summer.

About SAVOR:
SAVOR is the food and beverage division of SMG, the global leader in public facilities and special event venue management. Since its inception in 1983, SAVOR has specialized in creating menus that showcase local cuisine expertly prepared and presented to ensure a seamless dining and entertainment experience. SAVOR currently provides catering, concessions and special event services, to more than 140 facilities worldwide.

The company is also an industry leader in introducing green standards and programs to public facilities. SAVOR's commitment to farm to table freshness and food quality features locally grown products for their venue clients whenever possible. SAVOR staff prides themselves on being on the cutting edge of the latest food and beverage trends in addition to searching out the most innovative food technologies available on the market. To learn more, visit www.savorsmg.com.