At least 80 students from a school in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district were hospitalized after consuming biscuits provided in a nutritional meal program. The incident highlights concerns about food safety in school meals and underscores the need for stricter quality control measures.
The Union Education Ministry has taken note of a recent incident where a lizard was found in breakfast served to students at a Telangana Model School. The State Government has taken action against responsible officials and assured the safety of school meals. This incident highlights concerns over food safety in educational institutions.
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts and direct trade coffee producers Paddy & Scott’s have joined forces to provide school meals for children in coffee-growing regions worldwide. Through the Lunch Box program, each bag of coffee sold at Macdonald’s 32 UK properties funds a meal for a child in need. The partnership supports initiatives like the Muchomba Project, which has implemented improvements at a Kenyan school.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced significant changes to school meal nutrition standards, including the first-time limitation on added sugars. Starting fall 2025, sugar content in school meals will be gradually reduced, and by fall 2027, the regulations will be fully implemented. The new rules also require a modest reduction in sodium content by fall 2027.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new nutrition standards for school meals that will limit added sugars and sodium. The rule, which goes into effect in the 2025-2026 school year, aims to improve nutrition and align with U.S. dietary guidelines. The changes include reducing added sugars to no more than 10% of total calories per week and trimming sodium levels in breakfasts by 10% and in lunches by 15%. Flavored milks will still be allowed with less sugar.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new nutrition standards for school meals that limit added sugars, trim sodium, and continue to allow flavored milks with reduced sugar. These changes aim to align with U.S. dietary guidelines and enhance the nutritional value of school meals provided to millions of students daily.
