Call for health from school caterers

Eight in ten UK school caterers want to improve the freshness and nutritional balance of meals, according to a survey run by innovation company Green Gourmet. But 70% are worried that rising food costs are a barrier to adding a variety of healthy dishes to menus. 

Caterers said getting help from local educational authorities, the national government and the wider food supply chain was essential to achieving this goal. They said chef creativity and better nutrition training will also be key to improving meal quality.