With more than 850 schools reportedly closing or shutting early during the heatwave, school kitchens and catering teams may be left managing large volumes of meals and ingredients at short notice. Estimated school meal food at risk during heatwave closures Affected schools (Lower-Higher estimate)Estimated pupils affectedEstimated school meals affectedEstimated food at risk (tonnes)Estimated meal value…
New data shows teachers associate school food with behaviour, concentration and children’s life chances, with strongest support for action in disadvantaged communities to improve school food. In a survey of over 6,000 primary and secondary school teachers across England [1]: 80% say unhealthy lunch/break food can lead to disruptive behaviour. 85% say diet affects concentration. 87% say schools have a vital role in ensuring children from lower-income families…
Following a year of outstanding growth and a renewed focus on foodservice and purchasing solutions, leading catering consultancy The Litmus Partnership has unveiled a refreshed brand identity that reflects the company’s evolution and ambitious future direction. Since 1 January 2025, Litmus has welcomed nearly 50 new clients – many of which are Multi-Academy Trusts encompassing multiple…
Against a backdrop of ongoing economic uncertainty and rising food costs, the UK’s leading food benchmarking service, is celebrating its strongest year to date as demand for food procurement insights surges across the education sector. Now in its 30th year, Quenelles has seen revenue grow by 20% year-on-year, with both an increase in new client numbers and…
Students from OneSchool Global’s (OSG) Kenley Campus in Croydon have led a successful campaign to secure donations in support of Caterham Foodbank. Led by the Student Leadership Team at the school, the campaign saw the whole school community donate 256kg of items to the charity to help it provide emergency food and support to local…
Schools across England are regularly paying to feed hungry pupils, according to polling of 10,000 teachers commissioned by the charity School Food Matters. The findings come amid growing calls for the government to expand access to free school meals. The polling by Teacher Tapp asked teachers in England about the extent of pupil hunger…
Hub International is delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Scottish School Food Awards, along with their partner Independents by Sodexo, highlighting a further commitment to young people by promoting the importance of healthy eating and use of fresh seasonal produce within schools. Hub International offers vocational programs and interactive learning experiences for students, by…
23rd June 2022 – Birmingham UK: CRB Cunninghams, a provider of cashless catering, online payment, and identity management solutions to UK education establishments, has announced they plan to showcase Nutmeg, its brand-new nutritional management platform for caterers at stand M7 at the 2022 LACA Main Event in Birmingham. Showcasing the newly acquired software will…
The summer holidays are over, lockdown restrictions are no more, and children are once again back at school. Children have had to adapt in more ways than one, and school is no exception. For the academic year 2021/2022, we are expected to see a number of changes among school canteens and the catering services they…
Mike Meek, Procurement Director from allmanhall, the family run independently owned food procurement expert, looks at how the food supply chain can become more sustainable at a time when the planet is at a tipping point. The 2020s have been termed the ‘critical decade’ for sustainable development implementation. While the topic can be overwhelming…
