Olympic food options questioned
Posted by Alan | Under Food Events Tuesday Dec 8, 2009
2012 Olympic organizers have stated that most of the drink and food items offered at the London Olympics will be notoriously British.
20% of the food offered will come from McDonald’s, Cadbury, and Coca-Cola, but there will be a wide array of other options as well.
Chief executive of the London 2012 team Paul Deighton stated that the Games are going to create a great opportunity for a legacy from the country’s catering industry.
There have been many concerns about the quality of food offerings at the London events, with direct concerns aimed at Cadbury as a sponsor since it will promote an unhealthy food choice to children.
Throughout the Olympics 14 million meals are estimated to be served at the 40 different locations of the events, according to a spokesman from the London 2012.
Any catering, event, or hospitality firm that is going to provide food must sign up with a food charter that includes sustainable, local, seasonal, and healthy food items.
Coca-Cola will be providing all of the mineral water and soft drinks available at the games.
Deighton said that the goal of the organizers is to make sure that everyone in attendance has a great time, and that the drinks and foods that are available are sustainable as well as affordable.
James Cracknell the Olympic rowing champion who is the sustainability ambassador of London 2013 stated that this year the theme of food provisions for both spectators and athletes is a diverse array of options that are responsibly sourced.
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