Changes on the way for school dinners

Friday, 20 June 2014 00:00

School dinners are going to be "more local, more fresh and more seasonal".

The Department of Education and Children says it's now a main priority - adding that it's an easy goal to fulfil on the Island.

The School Meals Service currently serves over five million meals a year to pupils, revising its menus twice a year to adapt to local produce.

Derek Peters is the central catering services manager - he says changes are on the horizon:

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