The Princess Royal is patron of the British Nutrition Foundation and has been Colonel in Chief of the Royal Logistic Corps since the formation of the Corps in 1993. At the event, Sodexo highlighted example dishes, showcased menus and explained the nutritional science of the food.
Sodexo, who has been delivering military dining for half a century, works closely with its partners to ensure the evolving physical and mental needs of our armed forces are understood and addressed.
During her visit, HRH The Princess Royal learned about initiatives such as WasteWatch. This is Sodexo’s ‘innovative’ food waste management programme which will deliver reductions in food waste by 50%.
Paul Anstey, chief executive of Government for Sodexo UK & Ireland, said: “It was an honour to host HRH The Princess Royal. We work closely with our military partners and the British Nutrition Foundation to ensure that our Armed Forces personnel have the best possible lived experience which includes providing a wide range of tasty nutritious dining options which they can tailor to their own specific needs as well as providing them with the space to relax and socialise in their down time.”
In November 2023 Sodexo and the British Nutrition Foundation partnered to create the Military Advisory Group for Nutrition and Wellbeing, bringing together experts and military stakeholders to explore practical solutions that support the nutritional needs of the British Armed Forces.
Elaine Hindal, chief executive of the British Nutritional Foundation, added: “We were delighted to be able to show our patron how military food has evolved to now encapsulate not only nutritional science but also takes into account the expectations of today’s armed forces.
“Replicating food that is available outside of the military is key to helping improve their lived experience and is bringing together people with modern, appealing social and dining spaces. Through our expert Military Advisory Group we are looking to make a difference by driving positive change and with Sodexo’s support we are helping educate on the value of nutrition for the health and wellbeing of all military personnel.”