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Government to give guidance on school packed lunches

vegetablesThe Government is reportedly planning to give parents advice on making a healthy packed lunch.
Posted: 25 September 2006 | 11:21

Not taking the fizz

Further to Tom Bill's article entitled "Healthy school snacks delayed by producers" (7 September), which reported on the Government's new nutritional standards in schools and the reaction from some drinks suppliers, I would like to correct an assertion that Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) is still supplying carbonated soft drinks to schools.
Posted: 21 September 2006 | 00:00

Junk food ban may push contract caterers out of schools

Contract caterers have threatened to raise prices for the supply of school meals or pull out of the market completely if their profits continue to fall because of the Government’s ban on junk food.
Posted: 18 September 2006 | 13:20

Buyer for collapsed hotel group... For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

Weekend papers logoA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Mothers in revolt over healthy school dinners; Conran pockets £30m from restaurant sale; Punch buys rival pub group for £164m; Religious tourism set to treble in Scotland; New hotel chain will build a hotel in seven days
Posted: 18 September 2006 | 11:06

Principal Hotels sold for estimated £300m - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: US tourists not deterred by foiled air attack; Breakfast boost for Wetherspoon; Wetherspoon props up sales slump in Scottish pubs and more...
Posted: 12 September 2006 | 10:47

Jamie Oliver criticises parents for kids' 'disgraceful' packed lunches

Jamie Oliver and school kidsJamie Oliver has called on the Government to take the lead in the battle against childhood obesity and give teachers the power to confiscate junk food at the school gates.
Posted: 08 September 2006 | 10:39

Exclusive: LACA's new TV ad promoting school meals goes live

CHOT 150905 CatererSearch has an exclusive preview of an ad by the Local Authority Caterers Association (LACA), which is due to hit TV screens for the first time on GMTV next Monday (11 September).
Posted: 07 September 2006 | 17:28

Healthy school snacks delayed by producers

girl eating appleSchools will be left with a shortage of healthy drink and snack options this month because manufacturers have not developed new products in time, industry figures have warned.
Posted: 07 September 2006 | 14:49

Caterers will need VAT clarification

New rules for VAT on food sold by caterers will cause major confusion among contractors, legal experts have warned.
Posted: 07 September 2006 | 14:48

School meals cash hike is welcomed by the industry

CHOT 150905 Caterers have hailed the Government's £240m pledge to extend healthy school meal funding in England between 2008 and 2011 as a victory for the industry.
Posted: 07 September 2006 | 14:37

Food manufacturers launch own food labelling campaign

Nestlé Kit KatThe Food and Drink Federation is set to team up with five of the UK’s biggest food manufacturers and plans to launch an advertising campaign promoting their on-pack food labelling scheme.
Posted: 05 September 2006 | 11:01

Government pledges £240m more for school meals

School foodThe Government has earmarked an extra £240m to subsidise healthy ingredients in school meals until 2011.
Posted: 04 September 2006 | 14:04

Bolton Primary Care Trust caterer honoured at Soil Association Organic Food Awards

Soil Association logoThe Soil Association Organic Food Awards 2006 has named a member of Bolton Primary Care Trust joint winner of its Local Food Initiative.
Posted: 04 September 2006 | 12:57

All secondary school children will be offered cookery lessons... For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

Weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Conran senior management bid to buy stake in the company; Conran out to buy more London hotels; Conran profits rise to £36.7m; Yo! Sushi to franchise in US; Savoy to close for up to a year; Top Dublin hotel refurbishment cost doubles; Smoking ban in Scotland leads to compensation claim; UK restaurants warned of bogus French mussels; Chips to carry “traffic light” health warning; Fitness club merger will lead to flotation
Posted: 04 September 2006 | 12:21

Table Talk

Some people just don't know when they're beaten. A recent case in point was chip maker McCain, which has written to caterers and head teachers grumbling about the Government's "simplistic" decision to limit deep-fried grub to twice a week.
Posted: 31 August 2006 | 00:00

Parents 'a threat' to healthy eating in schools

Parents and fast-food outlets pose the biggest threat to healthy eating in schools, experts have warned.
Posted: 31 August 2006 | 00:00

Tourist attraction operators hit back over obesity slur

Tourist attraction operators have responded angrily to claims from the Soil Association that their catering provision is fuelling childhood obesity.
Posted: 31 August 2006 | 00:00

Hospitals warned to be aware of patient malnutrition

elderly patient getting foodMore than half of the older patients in UK hospitals suffer from malnutrition which may set back their recovery because nurses do not have time to help them eat, campaigners have warned.
Posted: 29 August 2006 | 12:41

'Secret mum' exposes lack of healthy food options at Britain’s top tourist attractions

girl eating appleBritain’s top family tourist attractions offer a “depressing” lack of healthy food and drink choices, according to a report by the Soil Association.
Posted: 29 August 2006 | 10:16

School caterers fear losses with guidelines

CHOT 150905 Caterers fear they will lose cash in secondary schools when the Government's nutritional guidelines kick in next month.
Posted: 24 August 2006 | 13:00

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