The five new contracts will add over 400 new accounts to the company's expanding portfolio across education, care homes, leisure facilities and other council-run services.
Brad Pearce, chair of LACA, said: “Caterers across London will be able to provide healthy and nutritious meals to children who need it the most.
According to an independent study that was commissioned for the council, around a quarter of the children living in Midlothian (4,400) are living in poverty.
Raising questions about healthy eating and the future of food production in a changing climate, the garden will highlight why children need to be represented in these discussions.
ScotHot, which is in its 50th year, is Scotland’s premier showcase for food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism, providing the opportunity to network, share ideas and learn about the latest tre
Led by nutritionist Meghan Pearson, Chartwells hosted three fun and engaging educational workshops all about cooking and nutrition.
The award recognises her 40-year-long service to school catering.
Primary school kitchens have achieved the Food for Life Served Here bronze award for the second year running and this year the accreditation has been extended to include council nurseries.
Across the UK, hundreds of schools have been awarded for their efforts in creating healthier and more sustainable menus.
The eight new main course dishes on the menu include roast pepper & chicken wrap, omelette muffin, nacho bean bites, sweet potato parcel, vegetarian sausage, chicken nuggets, vegetable curry an