In the twelve months to November 2021, the sale of vegan and vegetarian meal options formed on average 10% of all Sodexo’s food sales at corporate client sites. In November 2021, 41% of all non-meat or non-fish meals purchased were vegan, up from 24% the same month the previous year.
Claire Atkins-Morris, director of corporate responsibility at Sodexo said: “As part of our net zero commitment, we understand that plant-based meals have a lower carbon impact. We have set ourselves the goal of increasing the number of plant-based meals and recipes we supply to 33% by 2025.
“The incremental increase in sales of vegan and vegetarian meals we are already seeing across our sites is hugely encouraging and reflective of a change in consumer awareness and increased choice.
“We are a proud supporter of Veganuary and want to highlight our support through raising awareness of the positive impact of plant-based meals and support consumers to choose sustainable dishes that are tasty and exciting.”
Sodexo offers vegan options including jackfruit jalfrezi, falafel burger, Kentucky fried jackfruit, vegan tacos and ratatouille pasta.
Toni Vernelli, head of communication & marketing at Veganuary, added: “Whether driven by concerns for the planet, health improvements or animal welfare, one thing is certain - veganism is a trend that keeps on trending, and we’re thrilled to see Sodexo reporting such significant growth in sales on vegan and vegetarian meals.
“Veganuary is here to help everyone who wants to try vegan, but our job is made so much easier when companies like Sodexo are providing such delicious, accessible options in their corporate client sites.”
For more information about Sodexo’s work to encourage sustainable diets, visit here.