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News18 May 2016
Primary schools encouraged to join #growyourowncurry campaign
Schools across the UK are being encouraged by the British Curry Club to join the #growyourowncurry campaign.
The campaign aims to get children growing the ingredients for a curry at school gardening clubs, with the potential to extend activities… Read more
News20 May 2016
Dramatic decline in food hygiene inspections uncovered by Food Standards Agency
According to new research published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) between 2003 and 2014 there has been a 15% drop in inspections handled by local authorities.
It has been estimated that 5.5 million people in the UK are affected by food… Read more
News20 May 2016
Doncaster school children design birthday cakes fit for a Queen
School children in Doncaster were tasked with designing a 90th birthday cake for Her Majesty the Queen, which were then brought to life by Doncaster Schools Catering.
Doncaster Schools Catering were asked to make the cake from the winning design of… Read more
News23 May 2016
School children create and market their own Subway in new competition
Franchisee Ian Dawes launched the Subway Entrepreneur competition in partnership with Guiseley School and charity Young Enterprise in March.
Pupils of Guiseley School in Leeds designed their own Subway Sandwich based on a set list of ingredients,… Read more
News23 May 2016
New report contradicts and criticises Public Health England guidance
A new report from the National Obesity Forum in association with the Public Health Collaboration has called for an urgent overhaul in current dietary guidelines, which are blamed for driving the epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Among the… Read more
News24 May 2016
Final five chosen in McCain Simply One Pot Meal Competition
Five finalists have been chosen to compete in a live “Masterchef” style cook off at Eckington Manor, Worcestershire this Thursday in the McCain Simply One Pot Meal Competition.
Julie Beeson from Surrey Commercial Services, Karen Clark from… Read more
News24 May 2016
National School Meals Week will return to the House of Commons
The House of Commons Banqueting and Events Team has agreed to LACA’s request to hold an event in the Jubilee Room during National School Meals Week.
Scheduled for Wednesday 2nd November, a number of MPs and Peers will be invited to sample a… Read more
News24 May 2016
LACA chair calls for holiday hunger funding applicants
Peter McGrath has written to LACA members calling for applicants as the next
stage of the LACA chair’s Holiday Hunger 100k challenge begins.
McGrath set himself a personal goal to run 10k across each of the LACA regions to raise awareness and funds… Read more
News25 May 2016
Food waste regulation wanted by 74% in TUCO survey
Research published by The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has found that 74% of respondents want to see legislation in place to combat food waste in the UK education sector.
The study also found that 56% believe portions are too big and the… Read more
