It’s worrying news that parents in England are having to pay more for school meals as the new academic term begins. But sadly, caterers have been left with little choice but to increase costs.
Young people want to eat well.
September brings new pupils, and with them, new dietary needs. It’s the perfect time for school caterers to reflect on what’s working and where small changes could make a big difference.
The UK Government has announced an extension of free school meals in England to all children whose parents receive universal credit, in order to address child hunger and poverty.
Dolce Schools Catering, which works with over 650 primary and secondary schools across England and Wales, provides 125,000 meals for pupils every day.
The food industry accounts for around a third of global greenhouse gases (WWF), yet research suggests this figure could be halved if more people made conscious choices about the impact produced by
Whether customers are pleased to hear it or not, firms are selling ‘upcycled’ food to tackle food waste.
We are now over six months into the new Food Strategy process initiated by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (Defra) Secretary of State Steve Reed MP.
It is important for schools to assess and address the dietary needs of their students to ensure they receive adequate nutrition while avoiding potential allergens.
From the start of the 2026 school year, all pupils in families receiving Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals, regardless of income.