Is the summer really nearly over? Whilst parents up and down the country are counting down the days and keeping everything crossed for a more successful, Covid-free school year ahead, those dedicated people who work in school kitchens are thinking of ways to keep things interesting at lunchtime. Busy planning and developing new menus ahead… Read More
Healthy budget meals for school holidays
School holidays are upon us (again?!) and as we contemplate feeding our children three times a day (and the rest) we spare a thought for the millions of families who struggle at half term without the security of school meals. As leaders in the UK food manufacturing industry, we do everything we can to support… Read More
International School Meals Day
The pandemic has highlighted inequalities across society, but few occupied as many headlines and social media feeds as the shockingly inadequate lunches that were offered to children who were eligible for free school meals. As the pandemic gripped the nation and people were battling with job losses, business closures and serious illness, thousands of families… Read More
Back to school
It felt like the Summer holidays barely ended before half term hit. As parents across the country lamented their curtailed freedom, kids were kicking off their school shoes and settling in for a week of R&R. We resisted the urge to panic – it was only a week, and the little monsters were back to… Read More