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Brent Hall FCSI Chair, FCSI The Americas
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n the US, enhancing school meal programs is critical to supporting student health,
academic performance, and long-term well-being. For many students, school meals are a primary source of daily nutrition, yet their quality, variety, and appeal often fall short. Improving school foodservice goes beyond offering better meals. Research consistently links proper nutrition to improved concentration, behavior, and academic
cross our region, we continue to see rapid evolution in
how foodservice supports communities, economies, and wellbeing. One area that deserves greater focus is the role of foodservice in schools. Te quality of food offered to young people – and, equally, the education they receive about nutrition – has a lasting impact on health, behavior, and long- term lifestyle choices. Good experiences at a young age
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INFLUENCING BETTER OUTCOMES
outcomes. Access to high- quality meals helps students stay engaged in learning, while unappealing options reduce participation and increase food waste. One effective solution is the implementation of central kitchens. Tese facilities enable schools to prepare fresh, high-quality meals at scale and distribute them efficiently to campuses. Our company has had the opportunity to complete numerous central kitchen projects and has seen firsthand
the positive impact they can have on students. By supporting scratch
cooking over prepackaged options, central kitchens improve meal quality and consistency. Tis model can create a more nutritious and appealing foodservice system. Investing in school
foodservice is an investment in future generations – supporting student growth, learning, and long-term health while strengthening communities.
help shape expectations. We have an opportunity, and a responsibility, to influence this positively, ensuring school environments promote nourishment and education. 2026 has been a busy year
Phil Llewellyn FCSI Chair, FCSI Asia Pacific
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Julian Edwards FCSI Chair, FCSI Europe, Africa, Middle East
with two firsts: a Fellowship Dinner in India, and Taifex HOREC Asia in Tailand. Looking ahead, the APD calendar is shaping up to be active and inspiring. Following FHA 2026 we look forward to connecting with many of
you at Fine Food Australia Melbourne 2026 and India HORECA 2026. Tese events provide valuable platforms for knowledge sharing, innovation, and strengthening relationships. I encourage all members to engage, collaborate, and continue championing the value of independent consultancy. Together, we can elevate standards, influence better outcomes, and shape a more sustainable and impactful future for foodservice.
cross the UK, there is an increasingly coordinated effort to transform the
nutritional quality of school lunches. What was once a patchwork of local initiatives has evolved into a national movement involving operators, nutritionists, public health bodies, and government officials. Te momentum is reshaping how schools think about food, well-being, and the wider social mission of education. Cross-sector working groups
are driving policy from the ground up. Consultants are also actively involved, including FCSI colleagues in the UK. Tis group will help shape the governance, policy and innovation to support this development. Foodservice providers and
consultants are increasingly seen as critical partners rather than just suppliers. Teir contributions include evidence on what’s feasible within tight budgets; menu innovation that
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meets nutritional standards without raising costs; insights into workforce training, kitchen infrastructure, and supply chain resilience; practical guidance on implementing sustainability and ESG commitments; and real-world pilots that demonstrate how healthier meals can be delivered at scale. It will be fantastic to showcase
just how FCSI has contributed to high-quality school meals and how it will help shape an even better future.
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