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Pupils in England may reject new healthier school lunches, pilot suggests
UK NewsHealth•April 14, 2026 at 6:14 PMNational

Pupils in England may reject new healthier school lunches, pilot suggests

By Sally Weale Education correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Six-week trial at Brighton school led to 15% decline in uptake of meals, in favour of packed lunches, says catererA pilot of England’s new school food standards triggered a 15% decline in uptake of meals, with children rejecting healthier options in favour of a packed lunch, a caterer has revealed.The results of the six-week trial, which took place at a Brighton primary school, have prompted concerns that the government’s proposals, though well-intentioned, could end up having a negative impact on children’s health. Continue reading...

Six-week trial at Brighton school led to 15% decline in uptake of meals, in favour of packed lunches, says caterer

A pilot of England’s new school food standards triggered a 15% decline in uptake of meals, with children rejecting healthier options in favour of a packed lunch, a caterer has revealed.

The results of the six-week trial, which took place at a Brighton primary school, have prompted concerns that the government’s proposals, though well-intentioned, could end up having a negative impact on children’s health.

Continue reading...

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