Govt to Help Kids Go Organic

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Monday, 24 March 2003

More schools and hospitals should be encouraged to serve organic food, according to the environment minister Michael Meacher.

The Government has set a target for public organisations to increase the amount of organic ingredients used. Mr Meacher said that he wants to see the amount of organic food served in schools, hospitals and other outlets to reflect or exceed the amount of organic food that is sold by the supermarkets.

Speaking at a Soil Association event on 19 March, Mr Meacher said: “If we believe in better quality food then we need to look at whether school meals provide value for money rather than assessing their cheapness. Food affects behaviour, and good food will have wider social and cultural benefits. “

Source: www.soilassociation.org.uk