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Scotland survey reveals ‘huge variation’ in uptake of school meals
More than 17,000 pupils from almost 200 high schools completed the survey, which was drawn up by the Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research unit at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Public Sector Catering Kitchen unveils demonstration line-up
These sessions aim to showcase the incredible skills of chefs across the public sector, focusing particularly on health and nutrition but also on delivering tasty food on a budget.
Food Standards Scotland launches online guide to encourage healthy diet
Research shows that the average daily intake of fruit and veg in Scotland is only 2.9 portions, compared to the recommended five a day.
Love British Food establishes Hospitals Working Group
Phil Shelley, chair of the Hospital Food Review, will be an advisor to the new Love British Food Hospitals Working Group alongside Alexia Robinson, founder of Love British Food, and Tim Radcliffe,
Obesity Health Alliance issues warning to PM on children’s health
The Obesity Health Alliance is a coalition of health organisations including the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK and the Royal College of Physicians.
New data shows food insecurity major challenge to levelling up agenda
One million adults reported that they or someone in their household had to go a whole day without eating in the past month because they couldn’t afford or access food. The Food Foundation suggests
Royals visit East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Martin Hodgson, chief executive of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trusts, runs a weekly blog that discusses his thoughts on what has been happening within the Trust and how national or world events
FDF starts Action on Fibre initiative
The FDF’s Action on Fibre initiative aims to bridge the gap between fibre intakes and the dietary recommendation by making higher fibre diets more appealing, normal and easy for the population.
WFNF policy conference to discuss next steps for tackling obesity
It follows the announcement of measures to be implemented in April 2022 to reduce obesity rates in the UK, including the HFSS food advertising watershed, calorie labelling for the out-of-home secto