To mark National Nutrition Month, Sodexo UK and Ireland released a nutrition report highlighting the collaborative efforts of dietitians, nutritionists, chefs, and the supply chain in creating nutritious, tasty meals that support healthier lives.
Sodexo, the world’s largest employer of dietitians with 5,402 experts globally, offers tailored food solutions through brands like Modern Recipe, which transforms corporate dining, and Kitchen Works, providing nutritious, affordable meals for corporate, defence, and healthcare sites.
The report outlines how Sodexo uses nutritional science, data, and research to create healthy, sustainable menus that allow consumers to make healthier choices without sacrificing taste. It also highlights Sodexo’s work across sectors like the military, business, education, and healthcare, showing how it designs menus to meet diverse needs and food trends.
Additionally, the report highlights how Sodexo’s nutrition and dietetics team ensures all dishes and products used meet strict nutritional and allergen standards, supporting accurate recipe analysis, safe innovation and performance tracking.
Sodexo’s latest Sustainable Food Barometer, published in January 2025, revealed that UK consumers want nutritious, sustainable meals that protect the planet without sacrificing taste or affordability. Notably, 35% associated sustainable food with better nutrition.
Key nutritional achievements highlighted in the report include:
- 96% of Kitchen Works recipes contain low/medium sugar levels, with 94% featuring low/medium salt levels.
- Modern Recipe menus are 50% plant-forward and 50% plant-based.
- 44% of Modern Recipe lunch dishes feature Future 50 ingredients – each of which are nutritious, tasty, and low-impact on the environment.
- 91% of Modern Recipe lunch dishes use healthier cooking methods such as poaching, grilling, or steaming.
- 300 product lines were reviewed to develop Smart Choice, Sodexo’s healthy snacking initiative.
Wan Mak, head of Nutrition and Dietetics, Sodexo UK and Ireland said: “This report demonstrates how we apply the science of food to create meals that not only nourish and delight but also support sustainability and health.
“Our team uses evidence-based insights to make healthier choices the easiest option for our customers, ensuring that nutritious, sustainable, and delicious food is always at the forefront of what we do.”
Matt Hay, head of Culinary, Sodexo UK & Ireland, added: “At Sodexo, we care deeply about food—about flavour, provenance, and how sharing meals can positively impact body and mind. Together, our culinary, nutrition, and sustainability teams ensure that every dish we serve is not only delicious but also rooted in evidence and sustainable practices. For us, food is art – but it’s a science too.”
