Healthy eating

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Demand to ban junk food advertising on TV

Gary Rhodes, one of the signatories of the open letterA band of celebrity chefs including Gary Rhodes, Raymond Blanc, Nigel Slater and Antony Worrall Thompson have joined forces to pressure the Government to ban junk food advertising during children’s TV programmes.
Posted: 12 October 2005 | 11:18

Burger King pulls out of FSA programme

Burger KingThe government’s plans to get the UK’s fast food industry to self regulate could be thwarted after Burger King announced it was pulling out of the programme.
Posted: 10 October 2005 | 11:33

School meals need an extra £550m

Government must triple the value of its pledge to schools
Posted: 06 October 2005 | 12:03

Turning the tables

In just over 18 months, Harrison Catering Services has turned a "no longer commercially viable" contract for a large London borough into a success, with a substantial increase in meals uptake, and happy, fulfilled and better-paid staff. Janet Harmer finds out how it was done
Posted: 06 October 2005 | 00:00

School meals panel wants to limit fried food for kids

Ruth Kelly to announce ban on junk food in schools
Posted: 29 September 2005 | 00:00

Exclusive: Government plans for school meals reform revealed

School dinner ladiesKids in England will only be allowed to eat chips twice a week under proposals set out by the School Meals Review Panel.
Posted: 27 September 2005 | 12:43

What the weekend papers say

Weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Chip and PIN hits tips; Barclay brothers eyes up Jurys; Gate Gourmet nears setttlement; school vending machines to be monitored; Peat Inn up for sale...
Posted: 26 September 2005 | 09:57

Wetherspoon's promotes healthy kid's meals

Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is introducing a free bag of fruit with its children’s meals to encourage healthy eating.
Posted: 23 September 2005 | 17:34

Initial trials healthier school meals

Initial Catering is to trial Jamie Oliver-style menus at four schools in the London Borough of Merton.
Posted: 23 September 2005 | 10:03

McDonald's launches toasted sandwich range

McDonald's has launched a new deli sandwich range as it changes its menu to increase choice and fight off high-street competition.
Posted: 22 September 2005 | 00:00

Blackiston set to 'do a Jamie' for Norfolk

Michelin-starred chef Galton Blackiston is supporting a bid to improve school dinners in Norfolk. The chef-patron of Morston Hall, near Blakeney, has vowed to do for Norfolk what Jamie Oliver has done for Greenwich schools.
Posted: 12 September 2005 | 11:05

School meals to follow CWT guidelines

Future school meal standards are likely to be based on nutritional guidelines devised by the healthy food charity Caroline Walker Trust (CWT).
Posted: 08 September 2005 | 16:23

Consumers like the taste of organic food

Organic food tastes better, according to a recent survey, but chefs remain divided.
Posted: 08 September 2005 | 00:00

3663 launches healthy eating campaign

3663 logoFood service wholesale distributor 3663 First for Foodservice is launching a campaign to encourage healthy eating across the industry.
Posted: 06 September 2005 | 11:42

RHM Foodservice launches healthy school food award

Primary school caterers could win 2,000 in a new award launched by RHM Foodservice for healthy school food.
Posted: 01 September 2005 | 14:01

Parents in wrangle over school meals

Call for more transparency in food descriptions on menus
Posted: 11 August 2005 | 00:00

FSA launches new nutrient-scoring system

FSA logoThe Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking feedback on a new nutrient-scoring system to help advertising regulators distinguish junk food from healthier options for children.
Posted: 02 August 2005 | 11:49

NUT pleges teachers' support for LACA

National Union of Teachers (NUT) has pledged to work more closely with the Local Authority Caterers Association (LACA) on improving school meals.
Posted: 26 July 2005 | 11:47

School kitchens matter just as much as computer suites

Schools must be given the same level of resources into kitchens as computer facilities in schools if the Government is going to solve the school meals crisis, according to the Local Authority Caterers Association (LACA).
Posted: 26 July 2005 | 11:45

Government to ring-fence funds for school meals

The Government set out its three-year plan for school meals at the Local Authority Caterers Association's (LACA) annual conference in Birmingham.
Posted: 26 July 2005 | 11:40

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