LONDON, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- The London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) outlined its vision for food at the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012 here on Monday, pledging the food and drink to be British "wherever possible".

    After 18 months of research, analysis, and consultation, London 2012 estimated that over 14 million meals will be served during the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, across 40 locations.

    London 2012 CEO Paul Deighton outlined the importance of the document, saying "catering for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games is a monumental task. We want athletes and spectators to have the widest choices of food available and we want that food, wherever possible, to be British."

    In line with London 2012 sustainability commitments, the London2012 Food Vision sets out benchmark and aspirational standards in how it sources food.

    LOCOG has set Red Tractor standard as the benchmark standard across meat, fruit, vegetables, salads, cereals and dairy. All dairy products, beef, lamb and poultry must be British.

    In addition, LOCOG has confirmed that free drinking water will be made available at all Games venues.