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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kobe Beef in School Lunches: Children’s Reactions and Donations Amid Rising Prices

In response to rising food prices, Kobe beef is now being included in school lunches across 173 schools in Kobe, garnering positive reactions from the students who eagerly enjoy the dish.

Mar 2 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helsinki decided to reduce meat dishes in schools – HU: Oven sausage returns to the menu

Helsinki's city council has decided to reduce meat and dairy sourcing in city food services by 2030, yet has introduced 'oven sausage' back into school menus, alternating weekly with another dish.

Mar 1 • 17:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How poor families survive during the summer without school meals

The article discusses how poor families in rural Argentina cope during summer when school meals are unavailable, often resorting to hunting for food.

Feb 28 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students fall ill after consuming school meals in Marília; 11 were treated at UPA

Eleven students at the Nacib Cury State School experienced illness after eating school meals and required medical attention.

Feb 27 • 19:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Healthy recipes for kids to return to school full of energy

This article offers healthy lunch recipes for children returning to school, emphasizing the importance of nutritious meals for their energy and performance.

Feb 27 • 14:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A whole deer is being butchered during home economics class in Rantasalmi – previously, the school made hamburgers from a hare

Students at a home economics class in Rantasalmi, Finland, are butchering a deer donated by a local hunting association, viewing it as a natural part of cooking and food education.

Feb 24 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pressure cooker explodes and leaves two women injured at school in BH

Two women sustained injuries from a pressure cooker explosion while preparing food at a school in Belo Horizonte.

Feb 19 • 14:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE IMPACT OF TIKTOK ⟩ Finns are increasingly eating sauerkraut. What do Finnish experts say?

An 18-year-old Finnish high school student and social media trends are driving a rise in sauerkraut consumption in Finland, prompting expert opinions on its potential health benefits.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Prevention at School. Starting the Mini Marathon Among Food, Sports, and Health

The Metropolitan Observatory of Milan is organizing a 'Mini Marathon of Prevention' for middle school students to promote health awareness and preventative measures.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Back to school: how to organize food for the start of classes, according to a nutritionist

As the school year begins, a nutritionist emphasizes the importance of proper meal planning for children's energy and concentration during long school days.

Feb 17 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parents complain of leaks, mold, and dirty pool at municipal school in Ribeirão Preto, SP

Parents of students at a municipal school in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, report severe infrastructure issues including leaks, mold, and poor food quality.

Feb 17 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tatuapé's Float Honor 'Biggest Supporter' of the School Will Distribute All Food from the Allegory to Communities in Zona Leste

The Acadêmicos do Tatuapé concluded their parade with a float celebrating the harvest and honoring a deceased young supporter, with food from the float to be donated to local communities in São Paulo's Zona Leste.

Feb 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Should ultra-processed foods be banned in school cafeterias? YES

The article discusses calls for the prohibition of ultra-processed foods in school cafeterias as a response to rising health issues among children.

Feb 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Buffets make old-school comeback as Americans hunt for dining value: 'Financial genius'

As inflation drives many Americans to seek affordable dining options, buffets are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, according to recent Yelp data showing significant increases in searches for all-you-can-eat establishments.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: Just giving children food that they like is giving up

The article discusses the increasing demands for customized diets in Swedish schools and highlights a simple yet ingenious solution found by Tillbergaskolan in Västerås.

Feb 12 • 05:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Owl Vomit Balls" Were Offered at School – These Are the Foods We Dislike

A Finnish school has sparked discussions about disliked foods, humorously referencing dishes some students or parents find unappetizing.

Feb 11 • 12:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Among wet t-shirts, food, and good wishes, students from preschool to seventh grade say goodbye to the school year in Guayaquil

Students from preschool to seventh grade in Guayaquil officially wrap up their school year and begin their vacations, with final exams completed despite the general academic calendar still being in effect.

Feb 10 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After 3 years, Lula's government adjusts school meal values for inflation

Lula's government has raised the budget for the National School Feeding Program in response to a 14.35% increase in food inflation.

Feb 9 • 19:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Boar leg for 35 crowns instead of UHO. How they taught children to love the school cafeteria in Boršice

A primary school in Boršice is transforming school meals by offering a gourmet menu, including dishes like duck breast and pumpkin puree desserts, thereby encouraging children to appreciate nutritious food.

Feb 9 • 10:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

After the ceiling fell in a hall in Zadar. Rector: The condition of some buildings is catastrophic, but the University has never owned that hall

Following the collapse of the ceiling in the Franka Lisica sports hall, both the University of Zadar and the Agricultural, Food and Veterinary School have expressed serious concerns, emphasizing the absence of injuries.

Feb 7 • 12:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Vomiting, stomach pain, anxiety and... children's health deteriorated after eating mid-day meal

Over 70 children fell ill after consuming mid-day meals at a school in Madhubura district, Bihar, leading to panic among teachers and school officials.

Feb 7 • 10:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

SZ Series: They Provide Courage: How a Greenwald Association Supplies School Children in Sri Lanka

The article highlights how the Greenwald Association provides schoolchildren in Sri Lanka with essential meals, showcasing the positive impact of their efforts.

Feb 5 • 09:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul announced more than 150 million free school meals

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to provide over 150 million free school meals to address food insecurity among students.

Feb 2 • 23:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Fresh, organic fish and short supply chain: this is how canteens become virtuous

Italian school canteens have improved their quality by offering fresh, organic fish and high-quality products, supported by continuous training for chefs and staff, promoting healthy and sustainable eating habits.

Jan 14 • 16:30 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Jewish Teacher on School Concept: "At our school, there is food that is kosher"

The Osnabrück Three-Religions School offers Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religious education to promote tolerance, and has not faced conflicts despite recent tensions.

Jan 14 • 10:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Local Farmers as a Base for Schools' Procurement of Food

The Karlovac County has signed unique 'green' contracts with local producers and distributors to supply 37 out of 51 requested food items for the school kitchens of 18 elementary schools, starting this week.

Jan 11 • 23:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Famous actor halves his weight for a new role: He eliminated only one food and returned to his high school weight

Hollywood actor Matt Damon underwent a shocking weight loss transformation for his role in Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic 'Odyssey', sharing details on the 'New Heights' podcast.

Jan 9 • 18:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

7 iconic desserts you will only remember if you grew up in the 70s or 80s

The article reminisces about popular desserts from the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting their quirky nature and the joy they brought to birthday parties and school dinners.

Jan 8 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Government changes could help 'over 500,000' people and Universal Credit recipients

The UK Government announced updates regarding free school meals aimed at assisting over 500,000 individuals, particularly Universal Credit recipients, in ensuring children from low-income backgrounds have access to nutritious food.

Jan 5 • 12:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The neighbors who do help the evicted from the B9 of Badalona: "I have even forgotten it was Christmas"

A group of local organizations in Badalona have been providing food, clothing, and support to nearly 200 evicted migrants during a period of relentless cold and rain following the eviction from the former B9 school.

Dec 30 • 04:15 UTC

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