On Monday 15th July, Mellors proudly hosted the School Food Network’s tri-annual meeting at the Lancashire Manor Hotel in Skelmersdale, near Wigan. This event brought together nutritionists, dietitians and school food professionals from across the UK, all dedicated to cooking up improvements in the nutritional quality of school meals.
The School Food Network convenes regularly to address ongoing challenges within the sector. Key speakers at this meeting included:
Lisa Marie Huggins from WWF UK on "Sustainability & Why Diet Shift is Important".
Caron Longden from the SOIL Association on the "Environmental Plan for Schools & Sustainable Food".
Adele Swart from the National Diabetes Network on "How to Cater for Pupils with Diabetes".
Attendees were treated to a delicious summer-inspired lunch, prepared by Stuart Dale, Mellors Executive Development Chef. The lunch was a real feast for the eyes and taste buds, featuring a grazing box packed with a medley of vibrant and nutritious options. Highlights included a trail mix of seeds, nuts, and berries, beetroot hummus, guacamole, grain salad, Spanish pork loin, and kimchi noodles. The lunch was topped off with a refreshing tropical fruit salad for dessert.
Mellors ensures that every child's dietary and medical needs are catered to, no matter their medical or dietary requirements. With all of our suppliers based in the North of England, Mellors keeps it local, supporting community growers and locking in the nutrients for the freshest produce.
Danielle Watkins, Head of Nutrition and Food Development at Mellors, said: “At Mellors, we continuously strive for the highest food and nutritional standards to fuel hungry minds across the North of England and the Midlands.”
“We’re passionate about supporting one another and learning as a collective network, which unifies our goal. This group has been a tremendous support and ensures we can continue to provide top-notch nutrition to children.”
This meeting highlighted the School Food Network's zest for collaboration and innovation in school meal programs, reinforcing its mission to support the health and well-being of children across the UK.
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