Performance through nutrition across Sodexo Government & Energy

Good nutrition powers performance. It’s a fact that drives Sodexo’s food strategy across the business, and was a hot topic at the recent Food Connections event, held by Sodexo Government & Energy at Tidworth Garrison. Fresh from the event, Ian Sparkes, Chief Operating Officer for Sodexo Government & Energy, and Mark Baker, Chief Operating Officer for Sodexo Defence, outline why food and nutrition are key to keeping their customers sharp, strong and performing at their best.

“Nutrition isn’t one size fits all. Our portfolio is diverse and with that comes a responsibility to understand the different nutritional needs of the people we serve,” says Ian Sparkes.

“Take the Energy & Resources sector, where employees are often working in remote locations, on and offshore. These are tough physical environments and the question for us is: for an oil rig worker or someone erecting power lines, what physical demand does that put on them? Their energy requirements will be different to a desk-based worker. By analysing the nutritional needs of specific cohorts, we can deliver targeted food strategies and offers that power individuals’ performance.”

This same personalised approach applies across Sodexo defence sites. “The link between food and performance is well documented, and it’s particularly critical for training purposes and operational readiness in the military,” says Mark Baker.

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