News & events
News
In this section, you can find the latest news and press releases from the Children's Food Trust and School Food Trust. For media enquiries, please call 07867 536 794 or 07825 781 418. Alternatively, email media@childrensfoodtrust.org.uk
Fri, 2nd Mar 2012
Eat happy
New research out today suggests that teenagers who eat a healthier diet are happier than their peers – and that 12-13 is a key age for keeping them…
Thu, 23rd Feb 2012
New NHS report on obesity, physical activity and diet - what we say
A new report on obesity, physical activity and diet from the NHS Information Centre is published today.
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
Cereal confusion? Check our early years guidelines
If you're looking for information on how to choose healthier breakfast cereals, take a look at our new guidelines on feeding under-fives in childcare.…
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
New research on TV advertising rules - what we say
Researchers say that despite new regulations restricting TV advertisements for junk food, children are still being exposed to the same level of advertising…
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
Netmums survey - why free school meals matter
New statistics out today from Netmums are a stark reminder of the importance of free school meals for families.
Wed, 15th Feb 2012
More young people report skipping lunch
A new report says that more young people report skipping lunch completely on a school day.
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
School meals price freeze (Hampshire County Council news release)
There was good news for parents in Hampshire this week - as the price of school meals served by Hampshire County Council's Catering Service are to be…
Fri, 20th Jan 2012
National recognition for primary school's free school meals drive
A community day initiative started by pupils at a Newham school is being held up as a national example to other schools wanting to encourage families…
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
High take up of free school meals spells success for Southwark: Southwark Council press release
The vast majority of reception and year one pupils in Southwark are benefiting from the council's pioneering free health healthy school meals programme,…
Mon, 16th Jan 2012
New guidelines launched on food and drink in early years
Nurseries, childminders and other providers of early years services now have extra support on providing healthy meals for young children and to help reduce…
