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A randomised controlled trial published by The BMJ suggests that school-based programmes aimed at preventing obesity in children are unlikely to have a significant impact on the current childhood obesity epidemic.

The latest superfood to appear on the food scene, algae is being praised not just for its intense flavour, but also its health benefits.

As the eating habits of children change and evolve, their expectations of school dinners are changing too. Combined with increasing costs, this makes increasing meal uptake in schools a real challenge. 

According to new research published in The British Medical Journal (BMJ), drinking coffee is "more likely to benefit health than to harm it".

Research conducted by TUCO highlights the latest trends popular amongst students, in order to help university caterers stay competitive against the high street.

Research conducted independently by packaging company Tetra Pak has shown that many parents struggle to provide their primary school-aged children with a healthy packed lunch.

According to a recent survey by cheese spread brand The Laughing Cow, British men and women are drastically underestimating the number of calories they consume each day.

The UK Government have asked Public Health England (PHE) to tackle the problem of excess calorie consumption by children. A year after the launch of “the world’s leading childhood obesity plan”, PHE are now considering evidence and will set goals for a calorie-reduction programme, which will aim to remove excess calories from children’s most-consumed foods.

As the number of children and teenagers being treated for Type 2 diabetes has risen 14%, the Local Government Association (LGA) has described the situation as a “hugely disturbing trend”.

As consumers continue to be squeezed by rising inflation and lack of wage growth, attracting customers to a restaurant has become less about swanky interiors and quality staff, and more about enticing discounts, price-cuts, and freebies.