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Sodexo Services

ownerVan Oordt & Co (Netherlands)
originNetherlands
manufacturedmultipleCountries

Sodexo is a globally recognized leader in 'Quality of Life Services,' offering a diverse range of solutions including food services, facility management, and employee benefit programs. Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseille, France, the company initially focused on catering for schools, hospitals, and corporate offices. Over the decades, it expanded its footprint to become one of the world's largest multinational corporations, operating in dozens of countries across every continent.

The brand's origin is deeply rooted in French entrepreneurship and the vision of serving collective organizations with high-quality meals. Today, Sodexo has evolved far beyond its catering origins, providing technical maintenance, cleaning, and concierge services for large-scale operations. It also manages a significant 'Benefits and Rewards' division, now rebranded as Pluxee in some sectors, which provides meal vouchers and employee incentive programs.

Sodexo remains a publicly traded company headquartered in France, with the Bellon family maintaining a significant controlling interest through their holding company. This stable ownership structure has allowed the brand to maintain a consistent focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility while scaling its operations to serve millions of consumers daily at workplaces, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions worldwide.

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