Is vending in schools included under the food-based standards for lunches and all food other lunches?
The new standards for school food other than lunches became mandatory from September 2007 and include vending services. Where vending is used as part of lunchtime provision, it must also comply with the standards for school lunches. This is to ensure children are given every opportunity to consume foods that offer them positive nutrition, while educating them on the importance of a healthy, varied and balanced diet which should be coupled with regular physical activity.
