When it comes to feeding children, encouraging them to eat a nutritious, balanced diet early on is important, says Emily Butler, customer marketing manager for education at Bidfood.
Receiving the right vitamins and minerals from an early age will not only help them to grow up ‘big and strong’, but also support with attainment, keeping them energised and motivated throughout the school day.
“To increase uptake in school meals and help inspire a trend-led atmosphere within schools canteens, operators should consider taking popular high street restaurant chains and look at how to make them into school compliant dishes.
“The demand for Asian food has increased in recent years so what better way to grab the attention of children than with a warm and earthly chicken katsu curry or perhaps a sweet and springy vegetable ramen.
“And we already know that the younger consumers are partial to a slice or two of pizza. It’s the most popular food to order for those between seven and 14, with 62% claiming it as their favourite.”
School food providers can register to attend the LACA School Food Show free of charge.