Category: <span>food</span>

2023: Blog – Scotland leads the way in supporting a healthier, fairer and more sustainable school meals system
March 9, 2023March 8, 2023
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2023: Blog – Scotland leads the way in supporting a healthier, fairer and more sustainable school meals system

We hear from Food for Life Scotland and ASSIST FM about the progress made in the school meals sector in Scotland. This International School Meals Day, catering teams from across Scotland will not only be showcasing an international and diverse menu, but they will also be making the most of regional favourites, local produce, and healthy...

2023: Blog – School meals through the ages
March 9, 2023March 8, 2023
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2023: Blog – School meals through the ages

We hear from ProVeg UK about the history of school meals in the UK, the progress that’s been made through the decades and about ProVeg’s School Plates Programme. Today, 9 March, we celebrate the 11th International School Meals Day – an annual campaign that supports nutritious food for all children, regardless of their circumstances. For this...

2023: Philippines prioritises locally produced milk in schools
March 2, 2023March 2, 2023
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2023: Philippines prioritises locally produced milk in schools

We hear from Tetra Pak about how Philippines prioritises locally produced milk in a national school feeding policy to address malnutrition. The Challenge According to the Philippines Expanded National Nutrition Survey, one in four children between the ages of 5-10 were detected underweight. One in four children were found to be stunted (height for age)...

2023: Blog – Highland school cook on a good food mission
February 9, 2023February 9, 2023
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2023: Blog – Highland school cook on a good food mission

The theme for International School Meals Day this year, taking place on Thursday 9th March, is Our changing food – methods, menus and meals. In the run up to the day itself, Food for Life Scotland will be taking the opportunity to highlight the fantastic work being done by catering teams across Scotland to serve award winning meals that are...

2022: ISMD – the day in numbers
July 1, 2022February 9, 2023
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2022: ISMD – the day in numbers

This year’s 10th anniversary theme, ‘Celebrating School Meals’, encouraged the sharing of ideas, stories and experiences of the past, present and future. This infographic shows how successful the day was! Thank you to everybody who got involved from around the world. Click here to download the infographic as a PDF  

2022: A celebration of good nutrition at Krishna Avanti Primary School, Leicester, England
March 22, 2022March 22, 2022
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2022: A celebration of good nutrition at Krishna Avanti Primary School, Leicester, England

The pupils and staff celebrated International School Meals Day at Krishna Avanti Primary School, Leicester with activity organised by Govinda’s Ltd., the catering subsidiary of Avanti Schools Trust. The events planned included: A whole-school assembly focusing the importance of school meals (on health, education & wellbeing), appreciating each kitchen staff who feed us all year...

2022: Exploring school food from the past and the future at a school in London, England
March 15, 2022March 15, 2022
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2022: Exploring school food from the past and the future at a school in London, England

The Cedars Primary School in West London is a a Special Needs School, supporting children and their families with Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges. The school is a Breakfast Club member with Greggs the Bakers, which offers support not just with a nutrient value but also in educating, enriching and educating the pupils. On Thursday 10 March children and staff were delighted to...

2022: Get to know the school lunch programme (USA)
March 10, 2022March 10, 2022
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2022: Get to know the school lunch programme (USA)

Whether it is a wonderful memory of a cafeteria staff person or a favorite meal enjoyed with friends, we all remember the time spent in the school cafeteria. The National School Lunch Program was established in 1946 to provide students access to nutritionally balanced meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, continues to fund the program...