According to the research, half (50%) of have not even heard of the guidelines, which advises 400g of fruit and vegetables a day.
The Labour Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson is considering scrapping this vital programme in England, in favour of means-testing.
It’s the only council caterer in the country to achieve a gold award in the ProVeg School Plates Awards - a national accreditation scheme recognising nutritious and eco-friendly menus.
The briefing estimates that a shift to more plant-based wholefoods like vegetables, pulses and legumes in UK hospital meals could save the NHS £54.9 million per year directly on procurement costs.
The initiative helps schools make sure that edible school lunches that would otherwise be discarded are instead redistributed to benefit local communities.
During an interview on Radio Wales' Sunday Supplement he made the call to ‘make good food the norm rather than the exception in public sector catering facilities’.
With his experience across the food industry, Stanley will be spearheading HCL’s efforts to develop creative, nutritious and cost effective school menus that balance rising food costs with the late
The certification ensures the more than 6,000 school meals being served daily are good for pupils’ health, the environment and the local economy.
Now in its seventh year, the campaign has been proven to increase children’s vegetable consumption and will build on the behaviour change success achieved in previous years.
The annual competition challenges chefs from across the business, spanning various sectors and companies, to showcase their culinary skills and compete for the title.