Overview
- Online posts this week falsely claimed Norway refused U.S. food and shipped large quantities because it distrusted American ingredients.
- Norway’s head chef, Aron Espeland, confirmed the team imported roughly 580 kilograms of specific items to Greensboro and denied claims that the move reflected concerns about U.S. food quality.
- The shipment listed by Espeland included 300 kg of salmon and trout, 100 kg of halibut, 80 kg of Norwegian brown cheese, and 100 kg of Jarlsberg cheese.
- Players are served freshly squeezed orange juice made from locally sourced U.S. oranges and the team also uses high-quality local ingredients in its meals.
- Nutrition experts and past examples from other national teams show this practice is standard for elite squads because familiar foods help reduce dietary variability and support recovery and performance.