Sodexo celebrates its 60th anniversary
Founded on March 9, 1966, in Marseille by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is celebrating today 60 years of a visionary model that has, over the decades, led it to become one of the global leaders in food and services.
Sodexo inaugurates its first Modern Recipe restaurant open to the public in Spain, at Telefónica’s headquarters in Madrid
Sodexo has opened its first restaurant open to the public in Spain, under its Modern Recipe Brand. Located at Distrito Telefónica, the headquarters of Telefónica in Madrid, this new restaurant takes corporate dining to the next level with an innovative model built on customer experience, digital innovation, modern cuisine, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Designed as a meeting point, the restaurant welcomes both Telefónica employees and the wider public, fostering community and social connections within the headquarters..The spaces are multifunctional and adaptable, making them ideal for coworking, events, or informal gatherings.
The Modern Recipe concept combines innovation and wellbeing, offering healthy, fresh, sustainable, and flavorful dishes that bring people together both at work and beyond. Supported by digital solutions such as a mobile ordering app and self-service kiosks, the restaurant delivers a seamless, modern service tailored to today’s lifestyles.
Our goal was to create a space where people can enjoy balanced, delicious meals aligned with values of wellbeing and sustainability. We aim not only to enhance visitors’ daily experience but also to position the site as a benchmark in corporate gastronomy.
As Sodexo’s European flagship and the first Modern Recipe of its kind in Spain, this opening paves the way for an extended partnership with Telefónica to position its headquarters as a showcase for sustainable and innovative gastronomy.
Sodexo completes the acquisition of Grupo Mediterránea in Spain
Following the signing announced in July, Sodexo has now completed the acquisition of Grupo Mediterránea, after receiving the customary regulatory approvals.
Sodexo celebrates culinary excellence and taste as it brings together chefs from across the world for the Grand Finale of its Cook for Change! competition
On March 24, 2026, nine finalist chefs from eight countries will head to London to compete in the Grand Finale of Cook for Change!, Sodexo’s sustainable culinary challenge.