Sodexo United Kingdom

Sodexo is a French food service and facility management company which runs a subsidiary in the UK since 2009. The business is specialised in the following sectors:

• Food Service and Catering
• Facilities Management
• Property and Technical Services
• Benefits and Rewards
• Personal and Home Service

Sodexo UK has around 2100 clients and 49% of its activities is in the food service and catering sector. 

In the Food Service and Catering Industry, Sodexo UK is present in the following segments:

• Business and Industry: Sodexo UK offers a range of retail brands and also manages canteens for various workplaces, adapting to what the client and employees wish to consume. 
• Patient Dining and Retail: Sodexo UK caters for both private healthcare institutions and NHS institutions, providing patients with meals based on specific needs. Furthermore, the company also features food service banners like Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Crussh.
• Schools: Sodexo UK works with different schools, managing school canteens that provide a diverse and healthy menu for students. 
• Universities: The company offers affordable meals and dining options for university students, taking into account the current trends such as an increase towards plant-based diets. 
• Energy & Resources: in this sector, Sodexo UK offers a range of services that include food service and catering as well as facilities management services. All services must meet strict global standards. 

Sodexo UK employs over 36000 people and in 2016, its turnover rose by 9.6%, reaching a figure of € 2 billion. At present, 29% of the firm’s turnover is from Corporate Services, Healthcare and Government. Healthcare accounts for 16%, Defense for 15% and Justice for 14%. The remaining include schools, universities, sports & leisure, energy & resources and other. 

Moreover, during the financial year 2016/2017 Sodexo made 2 acquisitions : the first one is 5 public catering contracts in London (Peyton and Byrne) as well as PSL a procurement provider.

Increasingly, Sodexo stresses on the fact that its clients are on the lookout for a considerable impact  regarding the delivery of integrated facilities management services.

The business works with over 4300 suppliers. Sodexo UK sources local, seasonal and sustainable food items. The company works with brands like Dingley Dell Pork, White Lake Cheese, Chalk Stream Foods, etc.

The products are MSC, Eco-friendly and AFS certified.

Food safety is of great importance at Sodexo UK and the firm maintains high food safety standards. Furthermore, employees are regularly offered food safety training to ensure that all norms are respected.  

Sodexo UK has decided to stop using single use plastic bags and polystyrene foam packaging by 2020. 

UPDATES ON SODEXO UK ON 23/06/2020

Sodexo UK acquired The Good Care Group in 2019, expanding its presence in the home care sector in the UK.