Public Health Minister Steve Brine said: “Investing in school facilities such as sports halls, playgrounds, kitchens and dining facilities will undoubtedly make a significant difference to children
The wholesaler has supplied schools in the east London borough with frozen foods and grocery products for the last four years.
Sheffield Halam was recognised for its innovation in preserving energy and water with the ‘Value Natural Resources’ Award.
The award provides an independent endorsement that food providers are taking steps to improve the food they serve, using ingredients that are local, additive-free, freshly prepared on site, and sou
The not-for-profit social enterprise says it has developed a model that enables small, rural schools without kitchens of their own to enjoy freshly prepared meals.
The call comes from the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE), which has just published a report into the subject.
The Gateshead Council-run service beat off competition from local and national caterers to secure the deal which will see it serve approximately 1,000 pupils and teachers at the college.
Educo provides services to head teachers, governors and bursars to improve school meals provision in both the state and independent sectors.
The team picked up the Bronze Food for Life Served Here award, which recognises caterers who serve local, fresh and honest food, which is free from controversial additives and better for animal wel
Set up by Warwickshire Country Council, which has been providing school meals in the region for over 25 years, Educaterers has taken up the role as part of a new council project.