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Haloumi & Salad Wraps

This is a super easy and filling midweek meal for busy parents and fussy eaters. You can use this as a starting point and mix & match different fillings; whether you want to stay with the vegetarian option, or add a bit of seasoned diced chicken to make a healthier Gyro, the possibilities are endless….

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Healthy & Homemade Beef Bolognese Recipe

This Beef Bolognese is a firm Family favourite, that all of our school Children find Yummy, Filling & Healthy! It may not be traditional, but it is a great way of getting a little extra veg into your little ones. A cheap and easy midweek meal that is quick to make and with great results….

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The 7 Pillars That Make Up Our Healthy School Meals

At Hobbs, we’ve built our menus to combine taste and nutrition, giving pupils of all ages a school meal plan that they’ll not only enjoy, but will encourage them towards a healthy diet. Each of our meals is created using our seven base pillars, helping us to hit all criteria. The Main Dish The first…

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Food Trends: Healthy Eating & Stomping Out Obesity

The promotion of healthy eating has always been present, however over recent years it has come to light more prominently following a rise in the number of obese children. Diets that are high in sugar and processed foods, along with unmonitored eating have seen overweight rates within children constantly increase from year to year, increasing…

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Kids Are Becoming More Adventurous With What They Eat

Picky eating has long been common amongst children, however studies are showing that this could be changing. With trends around the world shifting, it appears that there are a range of factors causing kids to become more adventurous with their eating choices. What have the studies shown? Research carried out by Hilton showed that over…

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Natasha’s Law

Natasha’ s Law is a UK Food Law Amendment that came into effect on 1st October 2021. It requires businesses to ensure that all pre-packaged food being sold has a detailed list of all ingredients and that it also highlights any of the 14 most widely acknowledged allergens if they are present. The amendment was…

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Cost of living crisis on School Meals

Prevalent in the news of late, is the fact that the cost of living has skyrocketed; Everything from a tank of petrol and heating bills to the cost of a pint of milk has gone up due to the rate of inflation in April 2022 reaching a staggering 9%. Unfortunately this rise in the cost…

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Post–Lockdown Dining

After two lockdowns and school children seemingly learning anywhere but the classroom – the academic world is starting to slowly get back to pre-covid normality. As soon as Boris Johnson announced a UK wide lockdown in March 2020, hospitality as an industry ceased to exist; However, due to the fact that so many of our…

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