Under the agreement, ISS will provide around 25,000 meals per day to the primary school community, ensuring every child has access to nutritious food that fuels learning and development. The contract has an annual value of approximately £11.6m.
Over the past 14 months, ISS has collaborated with the food service provider Apetito to design a primary school food solution that ‘not only meets but exceeds the School Food Standards’.
Scott Davies, chief executive of ISS UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted to partner with West Sussex County Council and Apetito to deliver a solution that sets a new benchmark for primary school catering. Our shared vision is to provide every child with access to nutritious, high-quality meals in an environment that supports learning and wellbeing.”
ISS says this ‘innovative’ approach prioritises inclusivity, catering for children with special dietary requirements and cultural preferences, while maintaining ‘consistency, safety, and exceptional quality’.