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“Our vision aims to seize the opportunity to use the transformational power of the Games to celebrate and promote the variety and quality of British regional food; to inspire lasting, positive and sustainable change in the event, catering and hospitality sectors, and to contribute to the growing public agenda on healthy living.” Extract from the London 2012 Food Vision, which contains the health and sustainability standards for food to be served at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games |
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The London 2012 Food Vision sets out what the organisers of the Games aim to achieve through their food buying and catering (read the London 2012 Food Vision standards at: www.london2012.com/documents/locog-publications/food-vision.pdf). London 2012’s work has created the foundations not only for a spectacular occasion, but also for building a more sustainable catering and hospitality industry that will be a legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The new Food Legacy programme (www.foodlegacy.org) is supported by the Mayor of London, spearheaded by Rosie Boycott, Chair of the London Food Board, and involves a wide range of organisations including Defra, the London 2012 Games organisers, NHS London and food sustainability and conservation groups. It will use the high profile of the 2012 Games to create a permanent change in the UK catering industry to using healthier and more sustainable food. The programme will help match businesses that meet these higher food standards with those, such as London Boroughs, looking to buy local, sustainable and good quality food.
To discuss how your local authority can take action, contact Kath Dalmeny, Food Legacy programme, 020 7837 1228, email: foodlegacy@sustainweb.org, website: www.foodlegacy.org
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“BioRegional helped the London 2012 Games organisers to prepare the sustainability strategy for the bid, incorporating a commitment to local and sustainable food. What a fantastic legacy it would be if many more local authorities adopted that commitment. What a food legacy to be proud of!” Anna Francis, One Planet Food, BioRegional, and member of the London Food Board |
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“London 2012 provides a fantastic opportunity for individuals and organisations – including London Boroughs – to capitalise on their efforts and influence, raise awareness and deliver for London another unique achievement: a sustainable food legacy from London 2012. This is achievable through the influence of everyone’s food buying decisions.” Professor David Russell, Russell Partnership, strategic catering advisor to London 2012, and member of the London Food Board |
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